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Northwest Outward Bound School 2016 Training Catalog
Northwest Outward Bound School’s Training Manual Table of Contents__________________________________
Training System
Northwest Outward Bound Overall Training Objective and Progression
Staff Qualifications for Assistant Instructor and Instructor
Assistant Instructor and Instructor Training Syllabi for Staff
Logistic Coordinators Qualifications
Logistic Coordinator Training Syllabi for Staff
Intern Qualifications
Intern Training Syllabi for Staff
Northwest Outward Bound School 2016 Training Catalog
Northwest Outward Bound School Training _____________________________________________________________________________
Overall Training Objective:
Northwest Outward Bound School’s training objective is to instruct, mentor, and assess staff at a high standard to insure that
all courses have competent, qualified staff. The culture of open communication, shared learning and assessment is
incorporated in our training environment to ensure that all staff will have an accurate assessment in their technical,
interpersonal and educational skills. Throughout training the Outward Bound mission, values, design principles and outcomes
will be implemented and demonstrated so staff not only manage risk appropriately, but are able to instruct a value-forming
Outward Bound course.
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Big Picture Field Staff Training Progression:
Prior to being hired, all new staff will be designated to one wilderness Basecamp. Upon completing three years at designated
Basecamp and promotion to Instructor, NWOBS staff will have the opportunity to work out of both wilderness Basecamps. All
new Assistant Instructors will attend United New Staff Training and Student Management Skills Training at one wilderness
Basecamp, then Assistant Instructors will continue the rest of their trainings out of their designated Basecamp. Upon
successful completion of Trainings, new staff will be assigned different courses based on their assessment during trainings.
Assistant Instructors will be promoted into the Instructor role based on the following criteria: experience with a number of
NWOBS courses, successful completion of Instructor Trainings, completion of Evaluation and Development Checklist, accurate
self-assessment, and the ability to run quality courses in conjunction with mentoring new staff.
New Hired Field Staff
United New Staff Training
Student Management
Skills Training
Alpine 1 Training
Mountain Assistant Instructor
Alpine 2 Training
Experience with NWOBS
Mountain Courses
Mountain Instructor
Backpack Assistant Instructor
Experience with NWOBS
Backpack courses
Backpack Instructor
Canoe 1 Training
Canoe Assistant Instructor
Experience with NWOBS
Canoe courses
Canoe Instructor
Sea Kayak 1 Training
Sea Kayak Assistant Instructor
Sea Kayak 2 Training
Experience with NWOBS Sea Kayaking
Courses
Sea Kayak Instructor
River 1 Training
River Assistant Instructor
River 2 Training
Experience with NWOBS River Courses
River Instructor
Rock 1 Training
Rock Assistant Instructor
Rock 2 Training
Experience with NWOBS Rock Courses
and SPI
Rock Instructor
Sailing 1 Training
Sailing Assistant Instructor
Experience with NWOBS
Sailing Courses and Captains
License
Sailling Instructor
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Assistant Instructor Qualifications:_________________________________________________________________________________________
All Assistant Instructor must have experience teaching and managing students in an outdoor setting. Assistant Instructors
ought to have experience working with youth populations 12 – 18 years old, fostering effective group dynamics and facilitating
group discussions. Assistant Instructor must have experience with outdoor skills including: self-care practices, camp craft, and
cooking along with meeting the minimum qualifications in 3 of our technical activities (listed below).
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Personal Experience • 20 or more days of
extended expeditionary travel
• In addition to Rock Skills Qualifications Knowledge
• Map and compass navigation
• Route choice in 3rd class terrain
• Use of ice axe and travel in snowy conditions
• Mountain hazards and weather patterns Management
• Self care and group self care
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Personal Experience
• Climbing at a 5.6 level for the past two years
• In addition to BP skills
Knowledge
• Building institutional anchors with natural and artificial protection
• Using passive and active protection
• Assessing damage and appropriate use of soft and hard goods
Management • Effective edge management
Instructs
• Basic climbing skills to students
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Personal Experience • Significant time on multi-pitch rock
routes, alpine rock routes and alpine routes with steep snow and/or ice
• In addition with Rock and BP Skills Qulifications Knowledge
• Identify and choose routes in 3rd and 4th class terrain, and in steep snow
• Effectively place snow protection and build multi-direction snow anchors Perform
• Lead traditionally at the 5.6 grade • Confidently travel in snow with ice
axe
• Proficient in self-arrest and self belay skills
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Personal Experience
• 20 or more days, preferably in an expeditionary setting
• In addition to Rock and BP Qualifications
Knowledge
• Flat water canoeing skills
• Canoe rescue techniques
• Paddle strokes
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• Five or more sea kayak trips of five days of length or more
• In addition to Rock and BP Skill Qualifications
Knowledge
• Chart and compass navigation
• Tides and currents, and choosing routes
• Self-Rescue, assisted rescue, and towing
• Basic maintenance and repair of kayaks
Management of Group
• Paddling and landing in condition up to Beaufort 4
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• Minimum of 500 miles of river travel on Class III
• Experience with multi-day expeditionary river travel
Knowledge
• Expeditionary camp craft skills
• Identifying and assessing hazards
• Navigation
• Proficient at rescue techniques and crew overboard
Management of Group
• Ability to competently captain a paddle raft in Class III whitewater is preferred
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Personal Experience
• Experience on sailing expeditions 7 days or longer
Knowledge
• General hazards • Marlinspike
seamanship, knots, bowline, hitches
• Chart and compass navigation
• Tides and currents, rules of the road
• Ability to efficiently sail and row in longboats
• Proficient at rescue techniques and crew overboard
• Ability to anchor
Management of Group
• Sailing in conditions up to Beaufort 4 on longboats
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Assistant Instructor Training: __________ ________________________________________________________________
Assistant Instructor Training’s objective is to teach, mentor and assess new staff in technical elements, risk management, educational
philosophy, interpersonal skills, and student management skill. Throughout training staff will cultivate a learning environment, share
experiences, learn institutional best practices, practice skills, receive feedback from peers and trainers, and be assessed by trainers on
specific skills. The expectation at the end of training is that new staff will have an accurate self-assessment of their skills within the
Northwest Outward Bound School framework and that clear communication will take place between staff, trainers, and administration with
respect to performance and the course elements staff are qualified to work.
Assistant Instructor Training Syllabus:
Mission Delivery o Northwest Outward Bound School mission o OB Educational Framework o OB Values o OB Design Principles o OB Outcomes
Outward Bound Foundations o OB history o OB historical guiding principles o OB organization
Facilitating the Outward Bound Experience
o OB educational process model o Group dynamics and stages of group development o Structuring the experience o Facilitating and debriefing the experience o Educational methodology o Lessons with clear, engaging, articulate and appropriate vocabulary, pace and volume
Leadership
o Leadership outcomes o Student leadership o Communication o Giving and receiving feedback o Setting and achieving goals o Model respect, compassion, and service
Student Management Skills Training
o Working effectively with the different age groups o Working with adolescents, adults and intact groups o Common student conditions o Common student medications o The role of the instructor o Creating positive and inclusive group culture o Behavior management
Risk Management
o Institutional standards and best practices o Assessment of physical and emotional risks with student population, activity, travel and local
conditions o Design and activity management o Medical issues at WFR curriculum standard o Incidents, evacuations and emergencies o Incident reporting
Rock 1 Training
o Knots, hitches, and bends o Climbing materials and uses o Edge management o Institutional anchors using natural protection and bolts o Management of top rope sites o Teach use of equipment, climbing, belaying, lowering, and rappelling o Top rope climb at 5.6 or greater o Ground anchors o Use of back up belayer o Supervision of belayers and climbers o Construct and manage students on a releasable rappel o Lower with a back up o Rappel with a third hand
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Alpine 1 Training
o Self-care in the North and Central Cascade Mountains (aka cold and wet) o Water purification o Leave No Trace principles o Campsite selection and tent/tarp set-up o Stove use, stove repair and cooking o Food storage o Mountain weather assessment o Navigation with map and compass o Terrain assessment and route finding o Management in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd class for backpack and 4th/5th class for mountains o Management of stream crossings o Movement on steep snow o Ice axe use, self-belay and self-arrest o Spotting technique o Rope team travel o Artificial rock protection and snow protection o Institutional anchors with artificial protection, snow placements, and natural protection o Lead traditional climbs at 5.6 or greater o Basic fixed line construction and management
Sea Kayak 1 Training Washington Program
o Sizing and care for equipment o Packing, loading and land transportation with sea kayak o Paddle strokes and maneuvers o Water comfort assessment and wet exits o Assisted rescues, self-rescue, and a variety of towing techniques o Communication on water o Launch and land zone assessment o Travel formations and rafting up o Open crossing assessment o Marine communication using VHF radios, flares, and horn o Lost and separated student situations o Navigation using nautical charts, basic piloting, compass, float plan, dead reckoning, ferry angles,
and tides and currents o Management of self in cold water and environment o Rough water and weather assessment using Beaufort scale o Instructor positioning on water
Canoe 1 Training Washington Program
o Sizing and care for equipment o Packing, loading and land transportation for canoe o Paddle strokes o Body positioning in rough conditions o Tandem paddling and partner communication o Rough water and weather assessment o Lake crossings and route planning o Group travel in varying conditions o Group travel at night o Water comfort assessment o Canoe-over-canoe rescues o Rescue management o Instructor positioning on water
River 1 Training Oregon Program
o Hydrology o Reading water o Boat handling o Scouting and running rapids o Safety & Rescue o Commands and signaling o Boat rigging, maintenance and repair
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Instructor Qualifications:____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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NWOBS work experience • Minimum 35 days instructing
backpack or mountain Outward Bound courses
• Completion of Assistant Instructor Alpine Backpack Development Checklist
• Completion of General Development Instructor Checklist
NWOBS training • Return Staff Training
Accurate self-assessment
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NWOBS work experience • Minimum 25 days of instructing
mountain Outward Bound courses
• Completion of Mountain Instructor Development Checklist
• Completion of River Instructor Development Checklist (for Oregon staff)
• Completion of General Development Instructor Checklist
NWOBS Trainings • Return Staff Training • Mountain II Training
Accurate self-assessment
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NWOBS work experience • Course work with rock
sections or rock camps • Completion of Rock
Instructor Checklist • Completion of General
Development Instructor Checklist
NWOBS Trainings
• Completion of Rock Skills II training External Trainings SPI (not required but highly encouraged)
Accurate self-assessment
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NWOBS work experience
• Minimum 20 days instructing canoe Outward Bound courses
• Completion of Instructor Canoe Development Checklist
• Completion of General Development Instructor Checklist
NWOBS training • Return Staff
Training Accurate self-assessment
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NWOBS work experience
• Minimum 25 days instructing Outward Bound Courses in the San Juan Islands
• Completion of Instructor Sea Kayak Development Checklist
• Completion of General Development Instructor Checklist NWOBS trainings
• Sea Kayak II Training • Return Staff Training
Accurate self-assessment
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NWOBS work experience
• Minimum 55 days on the Deschutes River
• Completion of River Instructor Development Checklist
• Completion of General Development Instructor Checklist
NWOBS Trainings • River Skills II
training Accurate self-assessment
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NWOBS work experience • 25 days
instructing Sailing courses
• Completion of Assistant Instructor Sea Kayak Development Checklist
• Completion of General Development Instructor Checklist
NWOBS Training • Sailing Training • Return
Instructor Training
Accurate self-assessment External Trainings • Captains license
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Instructor Training: _______________________________________________________________________________ The Instructor training objective is to educate, mentor, and assess staff on advanced and complex technical skills, site management,
student management skills, risk management, Outward Bound philosophy, educational philosophy, and mentorship. The expectation is that
at the end of training, staff will have an accurate assessment of their assistant instructor to instructor progression within the Northwest
Outward Bound School framework and clear communication between staff, trainers, and administration of staff’s progress to instruct and
further development in order to be qualified to work specific course elements.
Instructor Training Syllabus:
Mission Delivery o Articulating the NWOBS mission on course o Using the Educational Framework o Using the OB values on course o Values teaching progressions o The intentional use of design principals in course planning o Character Development teaching progressions o Leadership teaching progressions o Service ethic and teaching progressions
Outward Bound Foundations o Being an ambassador of the Northwest Outward Bound School o Teaching OB history on course o The guiding principles and Educational Framework
Facilitating the Outward Bound Experience
o Group Dynamics and Stages of Group Development o Expeditionary progression o Best practice course structure tools o Managing course elements o Managing course briefing and debriefing o Use of metaphor o Educational methodology o Create new lessons o Design course outcomes with Educational Framework and Experiential Education Theory o Structure course, lesson progressions, and day to day activities that are mission drive o Transference of Outward Bound outcomes to student’s home and community o Mentor new staff in creating value forming, engaging, and creative lessons
Leadership
o Your leadership style o Giving and receiving feedback o Professionalism o Mentorship
Risk Management
o Manage students with assessment of physical and emotional risks in the context of student population, activity, travel, and local conditions
o Incident coordinator role and responsibilities o Mentor new staff in risk management skills o Safety Management o OB Safety System o Design & Activity Management o Emergency Response o First Aid at the WFR level o Incident Reporting
Rock II Training
o Institutional anchors with artificial protection o Lead traditional climbs at 5.6 or greater o Backcountry rock climbing site set-up, top and base managed sites o Basic rock rescue techniques (i.e. escape a belay, ascend rope using prusik or mechanical ascenders
etc.) o Management of rescue situations o Mentor climbing skills o Protection and anchoring o Teaching skills o Lowering o Rappeling
Alpine II Training
o Instruct and mentor mountain skills o Lead traditional 5.8 grade climbing o Management techniques based on assessment of terrain and students o Manage rope team travel o Manages multi-pitch climbing o Institutional anchors with artificial protection, snow placements, and o natural protection
o Fixed line construction and management Student Management
o Working with different student populations and meeting students’ needs o Instructor role during Training, Main, and Final/ Empowering students o Working with behavioral issues and unmotivated students o Behavioral contracting and when to call base
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o Working with Adolescents, Adults and Intact groups o Common Student Conditions o Common Student Medications o The role of the instructor o Creating Positive & Inclusive Group Culture o Behavior Management o Mentor student management skills to new staff
Sea Kayak II Training Washington Program
o Manage students in rough water, currents, and weather o Manage students across crossing with assessment of water, boat traffic, students, and weather o Manage rescue situations and incidents o Instruct and mentor sea kayak skills to new staff
River II Training Oregon Program
o Hydrology o Reading water o Boat handling o Scouting and running rapids o Safety & Rescue o Commands and signaling o Boat rigging, maintenance and repair
Northwest Outward Bound School 2016 Training Catalog
Logistic Coordinators:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
All Logistic Coordinators must have experience driving large vehicles (ideally manual transmission) in challenging conditions,
organizing multi-faceted tasks, posses a basic understanding of gear use and maintenance, and maintain a professional work
place.
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Personal Experience Managing multi-faceted tasks Highly organized during large
projects Driving large vehicles, manual
experience, towing trailers, and driving on 4X4 roads
Knoweldge Use and maitanence of outdoor
gear Ability to camp and self-care in
adverse conditions Use of Microsoft Word and Excel
programs Perform
Use of outdoor cooking systems Ability to articulate, teach, and
inspire excellence in students
Logistic Coordinator Training:___________________________________________________________________________________
Logistic Coordinator Training objective is to teach, mentor and assess new staff in technical elements, risk management, interpersonal
skills, and student management skills. Throughout training staff will cultivate a learning environment, share experiences, learn institutional
best practices, practice skills, receive feedback from peers and trainers, and be assessed by trainers on specific skills. The expectation at the
end of training is new staff will have an accurate self-assessment of their skills within the Northwest Outward Bound School framework and
clear communication between staff, trainers, and administration that staff meet qualifications for logistics work.
Logistic Coordinator Training Syllabus:
Mission Delivery o Northwest Outward Bound School Mission o OB Educational Framework o OB Values o OB Design Principles o OB Outcomes
Outward Bound Foundations o OB History o OB historical guiding principles o OB organization
Facilitating the Outward Bound Experience
o OB educational process model o Group dynamics and stages of group development o Structuring the experience o Facilitating & debriefing the experience o Educational methodology o Lessons with clear, engaging, articulate and appropriate vocabulary, pace and volume
Leadership Throughout course
o Leadership outcomes o Student leadership o Communication o Giving and receiving feedback o Setting and achieving goals o Model respect, compassion, and service
Northwest Outward Bound School 2016 Training Catalog
Student Management Skills Training Throughout course
o Working effectively with the different age groups o Working with adolescents, adults and intact groups o Common student conditions o Common student medications o The role of the instructor and the logistics coordinator o Creating positive & inclusive group culture o Behavior management
Risk Management Throughout course
o Institutional standards and best practices o Assessment of physical and emotional risks with student population, activity, travel and local
condition o Design and activity management o Medical issues at First Aid curriculum standard o Incidents, evacuations and emergencies o Incident reporting
Driving Training
o Able to safely drive and back vehicles o Proficient in driving manual transmission o Able to hook-up trailers o Able to safely drive and back trailers o Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance
Course Issue/De-issue Skills o Able to manage student groups
o Organized and keeps students accountable for gear o Able to direct and facilitate logistics to Instructors o Able to articulate, teach, and instill excellence to students
Gear Maintenance Skills o Able to make repairs on zippers
o Able to use basic sewing methods for small repairs o Knowledge of basic tool use o Knowledge of equipment and maintaining equipment o Able to use stoves and repairs
Facility Skills o Able to maintain a professional work place
o Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures
Educational Skills o Able to incorporate the educational framework in facilitating logistics
Northwest Outward Bound School 2016 Training Catalog
Interns: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Our Intern Program is designed to give experience in all facets of program operations to Intern Staff. Interns should have
knowledge with outdoor gear, maintenance, and appropriate use, basic knowledge and proficiency with backpacking, rock
climbing, and water activity, and able to transport students and equipment using 15-passneger vans, large trucks, and trailers.
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Personal Experience Managing multi-faceted tasks Highly organized during large
projects Driving large vehicles, manual
experience, towing trailers, and driving on 4X4 roads
Able to effectively deliver lessons to student groups
Knoweldge Use and maitanence of outdoor
gear Ability to camp and self-care in
adverse conditions Use of Microsoft Word and Excel
programs Perform
Use of outdoor cooking systems Ability to articulate, teach, and
inspire excellence in students Basic knoweledge and proficiency
in backpacking, rock climbing, and one water sport
Able to provide clear, effective and timely communication with co-workers and supervisors
Intern Training:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Intern Training objective is to teach, mentor and assess new staff in technical elements, risk management, interpersonal skills, and student
management skills. Throughout training staff will cultivate a learning environment, share experiences, learn institutional best practices,
practice skills, receive feedback from peers and trainers, and be assessed by trainers on specific skills. The expectation at the end of training
is new staff will have an accurate self-assessment of their skills within the Northwest Outward Bound School framework and clear
communication between staff, trainers, and administration that staff meet qualifications for intern work.
Intern Training Syllabus:
Mission Delivery o Northwest Outward Bound School Mission o OB Educational Framework o OB Values o OB Design Principles o OB Outcomes
Outward Bound Foundations o OB History o OB historical guiding principles o OB organization
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Facilitating the Outward Bound Experience
o OB educational process model o Group dynamics and stages of group development o Structuring the experience o Facilitating & debriefing the experience o Educational methodology o Lessons with clear, engaging, articulate and appropriate vocabulary, pace and volume
Leadership Throughout course
o Leadership outcomes o Student leadership o Communication o Giving and receiving feedback o Setting and achieving goals o Model respect, compassion, and service
Student Management Skills Training Throughout course
o Working effectively with the different age groups o Working with adolescents, adults and intact groups o Common student conditions o Common student medications o The role of the instructor and the logistics coordinator o Creating positive & inclusive group culture o Behavior management
Risk Management Throughout course
o Institutional standards and best practices o Assessment of physical and emotional risks with student population, activity, travel and local
condition o Design and activity management o Medical issues at First Aid curriculum standard o Incidents, evacuations and emergencies o Incident reporting
Driving Training
o Able to safely drive and back vehicles o Proficient in driving manual transmission o Able to hook-up trailers o Able to safely drive and back trailers o Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance
Course Issue/De-issue Skills o Able to manage student groups
o Organized and keeps students accountable for gear o Able to direct and facilitate logistics to Instructors o Able to articulate, teach, and instill excellence to students
Gear Maintenance Skills o Able to make repairs on zippers
o Able to use basic sewing methods for small repairs o Knowledge of basic tool use o Knowledge of equipment and maintaining equipment o Able to use stoves and repairs
Facility Skills o Able to maintain a professional work place
o Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures
Educational Skills o Able to incorporate the educational framework in facilitating logistics and while on course.
Sea Kayak Expedition Washington Program
o Sizing and care for equipment o Packing, loading and land transportation with sea kayak o Paddle strokes and maneuvers o Water comfort assessment and wet exits o Assisted rescues and self-rescue o Communication on water o Launch and land zone assessment o Travel formations and rafting up o Marine communication using VHF radios, flares, and horn
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o Management of self in cold water and environment
River Skills Oregon Program
o Hydrology o Reading water o Boat handling o Scouting and running rapids o Safety & Rescue o Commands and signaling
Rock Intern Skills o Knots, hitches, and bends o Climbing materials and uses o Edge management o Institutional anchors using natural protection and bolts o Teach use of equipment, climbing, belaying, lowering, and rappelling
Backpack Intern Skills o Self-care in the North and Central Cascade Mountains (aka cold and wet) o Water purification o Leave No Trace principles o Campsite selection and tent/tarp set-up o Stove use, stove repair and cooking o Food storage o Mountain weather assessment o Navigation with map and compass o Terrain assessment and route finding o Management in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd class for backpack
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