MOET Outdoor Courses available for you
With funding from Manchester City Council’s Youth, Play & Participation team, MOET have organised 8 fully funded courses for Manchester’s Youth Leaders to improve their knowledge & confidence in Outdoor Learning, and boost the number of Manchester’s young people taking part in Outdoor Activities.
Manchester has some talented & knowledgeable Outdoor deliverers who will be sharing their expertise across these courses.
Our aim is to give Youth Workers the skills and knowledge to deliver activity locally, and the confidence to make better use of local opportunities aswell as more challenging activities and those further afield.
| Course | Course details | Venue | Date | Book here |
| Introducing Outdoor Education & Adventurous Activities to your Young People | Training on the processes involved in organising a day trip including training in activities you can use with your youth group. This course is not a formal leadership qualification but provides a solid foundation for further development. | Debdale | Sat 3 Oct 12-4 | Book here |
| Introducing Outdoor Education & Adventurous Activities to your Young People | Training on the processes involved in organising a day/residential visit including an overnight stay at Ghyll Head. This course is not a formal leadership qualification but provides a solid foundation for further development. | Ghyll Head | Friday 13 Nov (eve) & Sat 14 Nov | Book here |
| MIDAS Minibus Training Accessible | MIDAS Accessible is suitable for any drivers who will be transporting passengers who need additional support and driving minibuses which have specialist equipment such as passenger lifts and ramps. | NACRO | June 2026 – March 2028 | INFO@moet.org.uk |
| Paddle introductory skills | First of two half days introduction to paddling (SUP’s, canoes and kayaks) in sheltered water environments. | Debdale | Sun 6 Sept, 9-12 | Book here |
| Paddle introductory skills | Second of two half days introduction to paddling (SUP’s, canoes and kayaks) in sheltered water environments. | WAC | Sun 27 Sept, 1-4pm | Book here |
| Expedition Skills Course | Equipping leaders with basic expedition skills needed to support delivery of expeditions on foot in urban or rural countryside terrain e.g. Bronze DofE expeditions or local youth expeditions. Manchester based. | NACRO | Mon 7 Sept, 12-13 Sept | outdoors@NACRO.org.uk |
| Hill Skills | 2 day introduction to hillwalking course. For those with little or no previous experience, support through the essential skills needed to enjoy safe and rewarding journeys in hill and moorland terrain. Candidates learn how to plan a walking route, navigate effectively with map and compass, choose the right kit, and understand the challenges of mountain weather. | Ghyll Head | 10-11 Oct | Book here |
| Introduction to walking with your Youth Group | Focus on building confidence, safety skills, and leadership techniques for guiding walking groups. Key topics include route planning, navigation, managing group safety, and assessing risks in both local and, sometimes, rural environments.Manchester based. | NACRO | 06-Feb-27 | Book here |