Thames21 Training: Leading Action for Healthy Rivers

Welcome to our ncfe-accredited training course!

Leading action for healthy rivers is much
more than picking up litter.

Our two day course gives you everything you need to plan and run safe, effective, enjoyable waterway improvement events as well as champion healthy rivers. Once you are trained and accredited, you can become one of our valued River Action Groups and will be covered by Thames21 public liability insurance for any events you then run on a waterway.
Hundreds of people around the UK have taken this course:  many of whom have gone on to found their own Thames21 accredited River Action Groups.

Course context and content: Read more here

Accreditation: Thames21 is an nationally recognised NCFE Customised Qualification Centre 

Duration: 2 day workshop & 1 practical day observing a volunteer event.

Bespoke courses for corporate groups, contractors and local authorities can be organised on request.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Course content overview: 

Day 1:

You will learn about the challenges faced by urban rivers and be able to identify what tasks a group of volunteers can do which will really make a difference.

By the end of session 1 you will be able to list the steps needed to be taken for organising your own event.

Day 2:

We will look at leadership responsibilities and build confidence by focusing on the health and safety implications of working in and near water.

By the end of session 2 you will be able to select an appropriate site, spot hazards, complete a risk assessment and organise tasks with the correct equipment.

The course involves both in-class and outdoors, site-specific learning.

Day 3 – Practical Volunteering

Observing or participating in a practical volunteer event to learn the organisation and skills required to run a successful event.