When: Thursday 5 February, 7pm to 9.30pm, online via Zoom. Then in-person from 8.30am (for a 9am start) to 5pm on Saturday 7 February and Sunday 8 February 2026. All elements of the course must be attended.

Where: Stirling Guide Hall, Glebe Avenue, Stirling, FK8 2HZ. Overnight accommodation will be at a nearby hotel for those that need it.

Cost: £27.50 for Girlguiding Scotland members. The cost includes all meals and accommodation. It does not include any travel, see below for more information.

Contact: ann-marie@girlguiding-scot.org.uk

Who is it for?

This course is open to all members of Girlguiding Scotland aged 18+.

• This course fulfils the first aid requirements of the Girlguiding Walking Scheme Levels 2 and 3, and the Mountain Training qualifications used for Girlguiding purposes.
• It is open to all members of Girlguiding Scotland aged 18+ who need to either:
  •  Undertake a 16 hour first aid course to be a 1st Response Trainer (anyone already holding a 16 hour qualification does not need to  undertake this). This course incorporates the current Girlguiding and Scout 1st Response syllabus. All candidates must have completed the 1st response e-learning module to allow certification at any level to be valid.
  • Renew their 16 hour first aid qualification to validate their walking qualification.
  • Gain a new 16 hour first aid certificate to support their walking qualification, having passed the assessment. If you need the 16 our first aid prior to taking MTUK assessment, please get in touch.

What will the weekend involve?

The course will use blended learning and will follow all guidelines in place at the time of the course. The content will be intense, and the full 16-hour contact time is required. Teaching times will be Thursday evening 7pm to 9.30pm (on Zoom), then the course will continue in person throughout Saturday and into Sunday. You should arrive at the venue on both days at 8.30am, with the training starting promptly at 9am both days will finish around 5pm. Breaks for meals will be taken.

Accommodation

It’s hoped that local candidates can commute to the venue. However Girlguiding Scotland will cover the cost of hotel accommodation for anyone who needs to travel more than 30-45 mins and would like accommodation.

Additional info

There is on-street parking outside the venue, but metered. We wish to encourage car-sharing as much as possible. There is free parking within walking distance and the area is served well by public transport.

• Places will be allocated based on needs basis, and a spot is not guaranteed. If you are successful, you’ll receive a link to book your place.
• If you chose to pay by BACs then payment must be made within 2 weeks.
• The full fee does not include travel to and from the event. Girlguiding Scotland are happy to cover up to £35 per Girlguiding Scotland member towards the cost of travel to attend the training. You will also be able to claim back up to £30 for dinner on Saturday night, if you need overnight accommodation. Please request an expense claim form on booking and complete when you have attended the event.

If you have any particular queries about the course, please email Kathryn Topham, Girlguiding Scotland walking adviser on kathryn@girlguiding-scot.org.uk.

Booking Process

You can reserve through the link below. The link for pre-registration will remain open until 19 December 2025. We only have 12 spaces at this training. Places will be allocated based on needs basis, and a spot is not guaranteed priority will be given to those who require the training to complete their walking qualification, those actively using their walking qualification who need to renew, and to those need a 16 hour first aid to remain a first response trainer for Girlguiding Scotland.