Outdoor Leadership Course (OLC) for outdoor professionals and nature enthusiasts
Is this course for me?
OLC is best suited for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals working in outdoor based organisations / adventure camps. This course is a professional step for those aspiring to work in the field of adventure tourism and nature based businesses.
On successful completion of the course, participants receive:
- Hanifl Centre Diploma
- Written Course Evaluation
- Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA) Certification (2 year validity)
- Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification (2 year validity)
- Epinephrine Auto-Injector (EAI) Certification (2 year validity)
- LNT Awareness Certificate
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The Outdoor Leadership is a pioneering course which covers two topics:
Leadership - Different leadership styles and roles are discussed. Being able to choose the right leadership style for specific situations is a skill. Active Followership (a sign of a good leader) is also a skill that will be addressed, besides Conflict Management, Expedition Behaviour, Decision Making, Risk Management, Communication, Etiquette in dealing with clients, and more.
Outdoor Skills - Backpack packing, campsite selection, tent pitching, staying warm & dry, cooking & stove use will be taught and discussed on a daily basis. Basics of compass use and functional map reading for Indian conditions will also be covered. Leave No Trace Ethics (LNT), Environmental appreciation (Flora, Fauna & local Culture), Equipment care and Maintenance, Hygiene, Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA) with Adult & Child Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Ropes, knots, anchors & anchor systems are the other subjects that will be taught.
Course Duration: 16 Day | 06 Days at Hanifl Centre + 10 Days on a Field Expedition
Participant Limit: Min 12 - Max 15
Hanifl Centre, India’s leading institution for outdoor education and environmental study has collaborated with Aerie Backcountry Medicine, USA to conduct Wilderness First Aid Courses (WFA/WAFA/WFR) with Adult & Child Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification in India.
Aerie Backcountry Medicine is recognised by the American Outdoor industry and has worked with organisations like WMA and WMI of NOLS in the USA specialising in wilderness medicine and under the guidance of the Wilderness Medical Society, evolved a Scope of Practice (SoP) for the different courses.
Our instructors are professional who have WEMT/ WFR level training with many years of outdoor leadership experience.
PROGRAMME & SCHEDULE:
Module Length: (130 hours + WAFA 28 hrs + CPR 4 hrs)
DAY 1 - Course orientation, expectations & guidelines. WAFA*
DAY 2 - Ropes and knots. Anchor systems & rappelling. WAFA*
DAY 3 - Ropes & knots and Anchor systems. WAFA*
DAY 4 - Belaying and lowering of an injured person. WAFA*
DAY 5 - Ropes & knots and Anchor systems. WAFA*
DAY 6 - Travel to road head: Begin trek. WAFA*
DAY 7 to 14 - 8 days / nights on a trek. Outdoor skills and leadership. WAFA*
DAY 15 - Travel back to Hanifl Centre – return equipment & clean up; CPR class
DAY 16 - Evaluation and Graduation
*Wilderness Advanced First Aid curriculum will be taught over the duration of the course (minimum 28 hours)
We limit the group size to 20 in order to make the course effective.
Recertification for WAFA involves undertaking the full course again after two years.
Packing List Ideal for Courses at Hanifl Centre
Mentioned below are the inclusions of the course, along with a broad list of basic items we recommend all participants should carry. You can always create your own packing list based on your personal needs and medical requirements.
BRING -
- Sun hat (Cotton or nylon)
- Sun glasses (Preferably with an anchor)
- Sun protection (1 bottle of lotion)
- Water bottle 2 bottles of 1 litre capacity (cola bottles work well, but insure that they do not leak)
- Wrist watch (is a must for the WAFA part)
- Lip balm/ chapstick (optional)
- Toilet articles (Toothbrush, toothpaste, etc)
- Pocket knife (optional, fixed blade or locking preferred)
- Camera (optional or phone-cam)
- Headlamp/ flashlight (Preferably a headlamp as it leaves your hands free to work. Please bring extra batteries)
- Personal medications (if any)
- Stationary: Notebook and pen/pencils
- Any other personal gear (Please note you will be carrying all your gear by yourself)
WEAR -
- Comfortable and athletic clothing
- Wool gloves (1 pair, as thick as available in the market)
- Warm Jacket (1 jacket is sufficient)
- Warm shirts & pants for camp (1 each is sufficient)
- Long john top also known as thermal underwear, preferably wool to be worn as first layer
- Long john bottoms (preferably wool to be worn as first layer)
- Hiking shirt (1-2 changes) preferably with a long sleeve
- Hiking shorts/ pants (1-2 changes)
- Underwear (2-3 changes)
- Wool socks: 2 pairs; preferably thick wool socks
- Nylon socks: 2-3 pairs; of the type you wear daily to be worn under the wool socks to prevent blisters.
- Sturdy hiking boots: preferably all leather upper as it provides better ankle support. If you do not own a pair yet, it is advisable that you buy one as soon as possible & wear it often so that they are well broken. This will help prevent blisters.
- Light weight tennis shoes/sandals: For wearing in camp. (footwear should be closed toed, no flip-flops)
INCLUDED SERVICES -
- All participants are provided with our Wilderness Medicine manual
- Expert instructors and internationally certified faculty
- Transportation for activities during the course
- Forest permits for hikes and camping (if outside Woodstock campus)
- Safe - secure travel & stay during the course activities
- Medical Emergency Support at Woodstock Health Centre/ Landour Community Hospital (LCH)
INCLUDED GEAR -
- Climbing Gear - All climbing gear is provided by Hanifl Centre. These includes different types of ropes, harnesses, helmets, slings, tapes, different types of carabiners, mittens, descenders, ascenders, etc. Our Climbing wall is state-of-the-art and is fully equipped with climbing paraphernalia and safety equipment.
- Wilderness First Aid Gear - First Aid kits for the training duration, first aid supplies (cravats, bandages, ace-wraps, cling-wraps, surgical shears, irrigation syringes, moulage kits, fake blood, etc.). Different props for scenarios (tib-fib fractures, wounds, amputated limbs, avulsed eyes, etc.), tarps, slings, tapes, ropes, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, wooden poles, backpacks, Actar Mannequins & AED for CPR, etc. are provided by Hanifl Centre.
- Field Section Gear - Tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, backpacks, gaiters, liners bags for sleeping bags & backpacks, cup, bowl & spoon, rain poncho, rain pants & rain jackets – if required, stoves, fuel & fuel bottles, cooking utensils, rations, trail food, trowels, water purification, first aid kits, etc. will be provided.
Please Note:
- - In case of damage or loss of any gear item, the participant shall be liable to pay for the cost.
- - All gear is washed and properly checked before issue.
- - You are welcome to bring and use your own gear as well.
- - The list above is exhaustive but not all inclusive. You can customize the list to best suit your needs.
Below are a few Frequently Asked Questions regarding our courses. If you have not found an answer to your query below, please feel free to write to us at haniflcentre@woodstock.ac.in
Q1 - Are all meals taken care of?
Ans - All meals starting with dinner a night before the course starts till lunch on the day the course ends will be taken care of. There will be tea/biscuits in the morning and afternoon on all class days, while at Hanifl Centre. For the trek, participants will carry their rations with them provided by Hanifl Centre.
Q2 - Where will we stay?
Ans - All participants will be housed in the Hanifl Centre dormitory. We have 32 beds (8 bedded/4 bedded units) with one side dedicated to each gender (male/female). Each side has separate bathroom facilities. There is an attic/loft on each side that can be accessed by participants if needed. There is a connecting door that can be locked between the 2 sections. Accommodation will be in tents while on the trek (3 Person/4 Person tents).
Q3 - Are there charging points for electrical appliances?
Ans - There are 1-2 charging points in each room, depending on the layout (4 bedded/8 bedded). We can provide 2 extension cords, one for each section for participants to charge their devices.On the trek, we recommend participants to only carry basic electronic appliances as options for charging will not be available in the field.
Q4 - Is there laundry facility in Hanifl Centre?
Ans - We do not have laundry facility at Hanifl Centre. We have a school dhobi who can do your laundry. He will come and collect the clothes from the Hanifl Centre and will bring it back to on a set date. Payments are to be made directly to the Dhobi. We will share the price list of the Dhobi with you. Participants can get their own washing powder/bars and do laundry by themselves in the dormitory. There are a few clothes lines at the attic and we can provide drying stands if needed.
Q5 - How is the mobile connectivity?
Ans - There is very limited mobile coverage in Hanifl Centre. However, there are certain spots where you can get network, we will show them when you are in campus.
Q6 - In which language is the course taught in?
Ans - The course is taught in English.
Q7 - What is the maximum size of the class?
Ans - The maximum size of the class is 20 participants.
Q8 - What is the student: instructor ratio?
Ans - The participant: instructor ratio is 20:3
Q9 - How to reach Hanifl Centre?
Ans - By Bus: Dehradun is well connected with all major cities by road. There are AC, Non-AC and Volvo services available from ISBT Kashmere Gate, New Delhi. The journey from New Delhi to Dehradun is about 6-7 hours. From Dehradun, one can take another bus/shared taxi to Picture Palace, Mussoorie. Hanifl Centre is about 4-5 kms from there. Local taxi from Picture Palace to Hanifl Centre would cost about INR 350 (Note: There is a second bus stop/taxi stand at Library, Mussoorie. Please do not go there as it is much farther away from the Hanifl Centre). Alternate- You can also take a taxi from Dehradun to Hanifl Centre. Approximate cost could be anywhere between INR 1500-1900. By Train: Dehradun also has a railway station and is well connected with major cities. Please check https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search to learn about trains from nearest station. By Flight: There are daily flights from Delhi to Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun. Delhi is well connected with other major cities. We are 3 hours away from the Jolly Grant Airport.
Q10 - Is alcohol consumption/smoking allowed?
Ans - Hanifl Centre is an extension of Woodstock School. We adhere to school policies and do not allow consumption of alcohol or other substances in the premises.
Q11 - Is there a safe available?
Ans - We recommend participants not to bring valuables or overtly expensive items. However, there is a small safe available in the office for keeping cash and other small valuable items. Before the hike, participants can keep their valuables in the safe if required.
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