Module 17 Activities Outdoors The Scout Association Module

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Module 17 Activities Outdoors © The Scout Association Module 17 Page: 1 of 7

Module 17 Activities Outdoors © The Scout Association Module 17 Page: 1 of 7 Cambridgeshire

Module 17 Activities outdoors Scout Authorisations Activities that require an Activity Authorisation: • •

Module 17 Activities outdoors Scout Authorisations Activities that require an Activity Authorisation: • • Air Activities Water Activities (except Class C Waters) Hill walking (except Terrain Zero) Off road cycling (except Terrain Zero) Snowsports (except Terrain Zero or artificial) Caving Climbing and abseiling © The Scout Association Module 17 Page: 2 of 7 Cambridgeshire

Module 17 Activities outdoors 1000 m Mountain terrain Height above sea level 800 m

Module 17 Activities outdoors 1000 m Mountain terrain Height above sea level 800 m Terrain Two ML NB: Scrambling is Terrain Two 500 m Terrain One WGL Terrain Zero see POR Chapter 9 30 mins 3 hours Travelling time from help © The Scout Association Module 17 Page: 3 of 7 Cambridgeshire

Module 17 Activities outdoors Class C Waters Inland lakes, lochs or other stretches of

Module 17 Activities outdoors Class C Waters Inland lakes, lochs or other stretches of placid water which are less then 100 metres wide throughout the region being used and where surface turbulence is limited to the regular waves produced by wind action. This also includes rivers or canals which again are less than 100 metres wide in the region that is being used. © The Scout Association Module 17 Page: 4 of 7 Cambridgeshire

Module 17 Activities outdoors Steps to take prior to Scout led activities 1. 2.

Module 17 Activities outdoors Steps to take prior to Scout led activities 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Check Policy, Organisation and Rules. Check relevant factsheets. Check if a Scout Authorisation is required. Check whether further insurance is required. Check whether Headquarters requires notification. Complete a Risk Assessment. Appoint a Home Contact Note: steps 1 -5 are covered in the factsheet: Scout Led Activities (FS 120084). © The Scout Association Module 17 Page: 5 of 7 Cambridgeshire

Module 17 Activities outdoors Steps to take prior to commercially led activities 1 2

Module 17 Activities outdoors Steps to take prior to commercially led activities 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Check Policy, Organisation and Rules. Check whether an AALA licence is required. If not, check NGB qualifications of those running the activity. Check whether the provider has personal liability insurance. Check whether further insurance is required. Check whether Headquarters requires notification. Appoint a Home Contact Note: steps 1 -6 are covered in the factsheet: Commercially Led Activities (FS 120086). © The Scout Association Module 17 Page: 6 of 7 Cambridgeshire

Module 17 Activities outdoors Factsheets for all activities • Risk Assessment (FS 120000) •

Module 17 Activities outdoors Factsheets for all activities • Risk Assessment (FS 120000) • Home Contacts (FS 120078) • Pre-event Checklist (FS 120080) • One Day Activity Form (FS 120078) • Adult Groups in Adventurous Activities (FS 120087) © The Scout Association Module 17 Page: 7 of 7 Cambridgeshire