Management of offsite visits training
All courses share their core elements with the national training developed by the Outdoor Education Advisers’ Panel.
Management of Offsite Visits (EVC) training
Management of Offsite Visits (EVC) Training is designed for headteachers, managers and other staff who are responsible for the organisation of visits for young people, particularly those acting in the capacity of EVC (Educational/Enhancement/Enrichment Visits Coordinators) for their establishments. The widespread and increasing adoption of the ‘EVOLVE’ system, for the planning and notification of all levels of visit, means a greater focus can be placed on the principles behind the administrative processes involved with the organisation of offsite visits and Learning Outside the Classroom. This training is recognised by most Local Authority and Academy employers in England and Wales and is valid for at least 3 years.
Visit Emergency training
Visit Emergency Training was developed in the wake of the Alvechurch Coach Crash in 2012 and is intended to meet the needs of staff who may find themselves in the position of providing support to Visit Leaders in the event of an incident or emergency during an offsite visit. The course provides a framework for analysis in which people will be encouraged to look critically at their existing processes and procedures for dealing with visit emergencies.
All formal training courses offered by the Offsite Visits Advisory Service have to be traded, in keeping with other HCC provision.
Published courses below are usually provided at Stevenage or Apsley and charged at £145/head/day, with a maximum of 18 places per course. Please note that, in line with current policy, lunch is no longer provided although food is available from the canteens at both venues.
Visit Leader training
This one-day training is aimed at NQTs and other staff who may have little or no experience of leading offsite visits or activities. With a focus on active risk assessment and group management, the course covers the identification of relevant significant hazards and the importance of placing of successful control measures, including supervision and group management strategies. It provides practical advice in leading groups out of doors and participants should come prepared for a couple of hours walking outside.
The Group Leader Training courses are usually in Ware and charged at £145/head/day with a maximum of 12 places per course. Please note that, in line with current policy, lunch is no longer provided.
Snowsport course organisers training
Courses for 2023-24
Management of Offsite Visits (EVC) training
09:15 - 15:30
Course |
Venue |
Thursday 11th Jan 2024 |
Oak Room Hudnall Park Activities Centre |
Thursday 25th Jan 2024 | Chestnut Room HDC Robertson House |
Tuesday 6th Feb 2024 | Oak Room Hudnall Park Activities Centre |
Wednesday 13th Mar 2024 |
Chestnut Room HDC Robertson House |
Thursday 18th Apr 2024 | Chestnut Room HDC Robertson House |
Management of the Offsite Visits (EVC) update training
AM 09-15-12:30 PM 13:00-16:15
Course |
Venue |
Wednesday 22nd Nov 2023 AM | Oak Room Hudnall Park Activities Centre |
Tuesday 12th Mar 2024 AM | Chestnut Room HDC Robertson House |
Tuesday 12th Mar 2024 PM | Chestnut Room HDC Robertson House |
Management of Visit Emergencies training
Course |
Venue |
OEP Visit Leader training
Course |
Venue |
Snowsports course organisers training
Course |
Venue |
TBC (see home page on EVOLVE) |
Courses for 2023-24
Management of Offsite Visits (EVC) training
Course |
Venue |
Wednesday 20th September 2023 |
Chestnut room, Hertfordshire Development Centre, Robertson House, Stevenage |
Thursday 12th October 2023 |
Chestnut room, Hertfordshire Development Centre, Robertson House, Stevenage |
Tuesday 17th October 2023 |
Chestnut room, Hertfordshire Development Centre, Robertson House, Stevenage |
Thursday 23rd November 2023
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Oak room, Hudnall Park Centre, Hudnall Common, Little Gaddesden, Hemel Hempstead |
Thursday 11th January 2024 |
Oak room, Hudnall Park Centre, Hudnall Common, Little Gaddesden, Hemel Hempstead |
Thursday 25th January 2024 |
Chestnut room, Hertfordshire Development Centre, Robertson House, Stevenage |
Tuesday 6th February 2024 |
Oak room, Hudnall Park Centre, Hudnall Common, Little Gaddesden, Hemel Hempstead |
Tuesday 12th March 2024 |
Chestnut room, Hertfordshire Development Centre, Robertson House, Stevenage |
Wednesday 13th March 2024 |
Chestnut room, Hertfordshire Development Centre, Robertson House, Stevenage |
Thursday 18th April 2024 |
Chestnut room, Hertfordshire Development Centre, Robertson House, Stevenage |
Management of the Offsite Visits (EVC) update training
Course |
Venue |
Tuesday 26th September 2023 |
Chestnut room, Hertfordshire Development Centre, Robertson House, Stevenage |
Wednesday 18th October 2023 |
Chestnut room, Hertfordshire Development Centre, Robertson House, Stevenage |
Wednesday 22nd November 2023 |
Oak room, Hudnall Park Centre, Hudnall Common, Little Gaddesden, Hemel Hempstead |
Courses booking form
Postal address:
Offsite Visits and Outdoor Education Team
Services for Young People
Hertfordshire County Council
Postal Point CH0022
County Hall
Hertford
SG13 8DF