Dynamic Adventures Ltd is either regulated by or adheres to the codes of conduct of the following organisations.

The Licensing Authority (AALA)

The Adventure Activities Licensing Authority is an independent, cross-departmental public authority, funded by the Department of Education and Skills, and operating under the written guidance of the Health and Safety Commission. In effect it is an independent watchdog on the delivery of outdoor adventure activities for young people.

The aim of the licensing scheme is to provide assurances to the public about the safety of those activity providers who have been granted a licence. In this way it is hoped that young people can continue to enjoy exciting and stimulating activities outdoors without being exposed to avoidable risks of death or disabling injury.

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The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme (DOE)

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a voluntary, non-competitive programme of practical, cultural and adventurous activities, designed to support the personal and social development of young people aged 14-25, regardless of gender, background or ability. It offers an individual challenge and encourages young people to undertake exciting, constructive, challenging and enjoyable activities in their free time. All Awards must be completed by the participant’s 25th birthday. The scheme started in 1956 and its Founder and Patron is HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.

Who operates the Award?
The delivery of the Award is entrusted to over 400 organisations (‘Operating Authorities’) in the United Kingdom licensed to run the Programme. They include local authorities and national voluntary organisations and they authorise Awards once applicable conditions have been met.

Award groups are based in schools, colleges, universities, youth clubs, voluntary organisations (Scouts, Guides, ATC etc.), open centres, young offenders’ institutes and many businesses. Award Groups are run by adults, many of whom are volunteers, including youth workers, teachers, employers, trainers, Instructors, Assessors and individuals from the community, all of whom are keen to share their skills, enthusiasm and organising abilities to help young people reach their potential.

What does the Programme consist of?
It is a four Section Programme with three progressive levels:

• Bronze (for those aged 14 and over)
• Silver (for those aged 15 and over) and
• Gold (for those aged 16 and over).

The Sections involve:

• Service (helping other people in the local community)
• Skills (covering almost any hobby, skill or interest)
• Physical Recreation (sport, dance and fitness)
• Expeditions (training for, planning and completing a journey on foot or horseback, by boat or cycle) Residential Project (Gold Award only) (a purposeful enterprise with people not previously known to the participant)

What are the benefits of involvement?
The Award is widely recognised by employers and people involved in education. Some of the benefits to young people include developing or discovering a sense of achievement; new skills and interests; self-confidence and self-reliance; leadership skills and abilities; exciting opportunities; friendship; experience of teamwork, problem-solving and decision-making; increased motivation; enhanced self-esteem; development of communication skills; a network of local, national and international connections; enjoyment.

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Basic Expedition Leaders Award (BELA)

The BELA award scheme is franchised to the training team by the British Sports Trust and provides a certificate of competence that is recognised throughout the UK and Europe. The award is aimed at adults who wish to lead and instruct groups of people in expedition skills including camping. It is not a mountaineering qualification and is valid in lowland country and in summer conditions.

Adults for this award should have some outdoor skills and already be keen walkers and have genuine enthusiasm to teach others. Participants must be over 18 years of age by the end of the course and may start working towards the award at the age of 17.

The course is held over 3 weekends and participants must attend all 3 sessions to qualify. After the second weekend you will be given a provisional qualification to allow you to gain at least 30 hours of logged experience with a suitable group before the final weekend.

Course Duration: 6 days + 30 hours logged experience

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The Association of Mountaineering Instructors (AMI)

The Association of Mountaineering Instructors is the representative body for professionally qualified Mountain Instructors in the British Isles. AMI is committed to promoting good practice in all mountaineering instruction.

The Association of Mountaineering Instructors aims to help you become an independent and self reliant mountaineer. Whether your sport is hill walking, rock climbing or snow and ice climbing our members will develop your skills to help you move safely and confidently in the British hills.

AMI members are highly experienced mountaineers who have undergone rigorous training and assessment to qualify under the Mountain Leader Training UK (MLTUK) Mountain Instructor scheme.

All full members of the Association are holders of the Mountain Instructors Award (MIA) or the higher award, the Mountain Instructors Certificate (MIC). More information on the MIA and MIC awards available

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Association of Heads of Outdoor Education Centres

Membership of the Association is widely regarded as a hallmark of ethical and quality management, with all that implies for the quality of the provision managed. Full membership is open to those who are employed as Heads and Managers (including their deputies) of established centres and organisations where the primary function reflects the Mission, ethics and aims of the Association.

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Institute for Outdoor Learning

Supporting, developing and promoting excellent practice in learning through outdoor experiences

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Organisations

www.thebmc.co.uk - The British Mountaineering Council
www.bcu.org.uk - The British Canoe Union
www.theaward.org - The Duke of Edinburgh Award
www.aala.org - The Adventure Activities Licensing Authority
www.bst.org.uk - The British Sports Trust (for BELA)
www.baiml.org - The British Association of International Mountain Leaders
www.outdoor-learning.org - Institute for Outdoor Learning
www.ahoec.org - Association of Heads of Outdoor Education Centres

Kit Suppliers

www.montane.co.uk - Montane, featherlite climbing for the outdoors
www.terra-nova.co.uk - Terra Nova, Extremities and Wild Country equipment

Local organisations

www.southwestclimbing.co.uk - Multi Pitch Rock Climbing associate
www.high-sports.co.uk - Indoor climbing centres