Training Programme
Project Challenge starts the life long learning process by lifting
the barriers to learning. It is an intensive training programme with
almost personal one to one coaching which combines classroom learning
with tough physical challenges. It aims to deliver an effective youth
programme to meet the needs of disaffected young people by the use
of 6 month basic skills training programme.
The current training schedule consists of two programmes of six months
each with participants working in small teams of between 8-10 young
people. This provides a high staff: participant ratio ensuring individual
attention.
It includes a programme of training to national standards in:
Navigation
Emergency First Aid (Rescue and Emergency Care)
Health and Safety Executive 81/90 First Aid at work
Advanced First Aid
British Alpine Ski Awards
Information Technology
Basic Skills Modules at Level 1 in the following:
‘Working with Others’
‘Using a Computer’
‘Personal Learning Pathway’
‘Problem Solving Skills’
‘Communication – Writing’
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award
Outdoor residential activity is interspersed with the above.
At the end is a three-week expedition to a wilderness area in Europe.
A place on this expedition has to be earned and is the ultimate test
of confidence and teamwork were each team member is reliant on each
other and must have the confidence in their own and each others ability.
There also needs to be a feeling of looking out for each and a need
to succeed.
Training delivery is the responsibility of the Operations Team and
qualified specialists as required help them.
Reviewing and feedback are an essential part of the learning process
and to be effective require structure and a clear understanding of
the process and the need for it to take place at the appropriate time
as well as being a tool kit of ideas and activities. The real learning
however is about changing attitude, behaviour and social involvement
- a physical and mental journey to a better future.
