The course is divided between in- class learning (65%) and field exercises (35%). The learning format will be primarily guided & group discussions. Topics include: leadership, integrating ‘activity’ ‘participant’ and ‘venue’ to promote event quality and safety, constructing activity plans, identifying hazards and mitigation strategies, communication and team building between participants, co-leaders and other stakeholders, group management, enhancing situational awareness, emergency response, and post trip debriefing and facilitation.