Optional excursions Mert Yiit What they are An

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Optional excursions Mert Yiğit

Optional excursions Mert Yiğit

What they are? An optional excursions is orginised by a group or company which

What they are? An optional excursions is orginised by a group or company which gruop leave the living ground to take experience. Adventure activites are included in this definitionregardess of whether they occur outside the living grounds or not This includes camps and sport, but does not include work experience

POLICY If it is offical trip Principals are responsible for the conduct of all

POLICY If it is offical trip Principals are responsible for the conduct of all excursionsand must ensure: Excursions are planned, approved and conducted in accordance with department policy and requirements

EXCURSION PLANNING REQUIREMENT While the degree of planning involved will depend on the risk

EXCURSION PLANNING REQUIREMENT While the degree of planning involved will depend on the risk involved, the conduct of any excursion or activity should take account the following Educational purpose of the excursion Department approval requirements for excursions and sttaff Travel Maintenance of full records , including documentation of theplanning procces

Requirements for any adventure activities ( these involve greater than normal risk there additional

Requirements for any adventure activities ( these involve greater than normal risk there additional considerationsassociated with these activities ● ● Suitablility of the environment and or venue for the excursions Adequate attender medical information

EMERGENCY AND RISK MANAGEMENT Assessment of excursion risks Procedures in the event of an

EMERGENCY AND RISK MANAGEMENT Assessment of excursion risks Procedures in the event of an emergency rangements are in place if the excursion needs to be cancelled recalled or altered(for example: severe weather conditions, illness/disease. . . ) First aid requirements

STAFF AND SUPERVISION There must be sufficient staff to provide appropiate and effective supervision

STAFF AND SUPERVISION There must be sufficient staff to provide appropiate and effective supervision the experience qualifications and skills of each staff member ( including volunteers instructors etc ) to allow them to provide effective supervision in general and for planned acivites ( as applicable ) There must be appropriate elvels of supervision in view of the activities undertaken and attender involved

TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Public transport should be used if practicable Transport authorities should be consulted

TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Public transport should be used if practicable Transport authorities should be consulted on appropriate travel times and at least a fortnight's notice of travel provided Excursions that run late, failing to meet times agreed to with private bus operators are likely to incur significant cost

COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS Staff and attender must have appropriate clothing and personal equipment Group or

COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS Staff and attender must have appropriate clothing and personal equipment Group or technical equipment must be in good condition and suitable -for the activities undertaken

Money Handling Research other tours in the marketplace Careful planning is required when developing

Money Handling Research other tours in the marketplace Careful planning is required when developing an itinerary for your tour Take a tour which will be similar to the tour you wish to develop and obtain copies of other tour brochures for comparison. This will help you develop ideas for your tour, give you an idea of what is already in the marketplace Map out the duration, frequency and departure details

When will your tour depart? When will your tour return? How often will the

When will your tour depart? When will your tour return? How often will the tour operate? Where will the central departure point be? Will you offer accommodation pick up? List the major locations and tour highlights Where will your travel to? What are the main locations and highlights that visitors are going to experience ?