Battlefield Guiding Winter School 2023

The aim of this course is to give students the knowledge, experience and tools to enable them to develop battlefield guiding competence to a standard where they could attempt International Guild of Battlefield Guides Accreditation. By the end of the course students will have undertaken several battlefield presentations under tour conditions, planned itineraries, developed customer service strategy for common tour problems and have an awareness of the legal and commercial issues facing guides.

  • Module 1 – Introduction to Battlefield Guiding. 7-8 January 2023.
    This is an introduction to the theory and practice of battlefield guiding. It introduces the competence frameworks of the bodies accrediting guides. The course introduces the competences combining knowledge of military history, presentation skills, duty of customer care and business. It is available as a stand-alone module.
  • Module 2 – Distance Learning. 9 January-26 February 2023.
    Progressive written assignments. On completion students will have familiarity with:-
    • The historical method and the historical, topographical, cultural aspects of battlefields.
    • Communication skills and style, what influences the receptivity of information effectively.
    • Motivation for battlefield travel, customer segmentation and behaviour.
    • Battlefield touring business and the commercial and legal aspects of battlefield travel.
  • Customer service skills appropriate to battlefield tour guiding and management.
  • Module 3 – Stand planning and delivery: 4-5 February 2023.
    Opportunities to deliver presentations in rural environments, a museum and around monuments overt two days in South East England
  • Module 4 – On tour 24-26 February 2023
    Two days in France or Belgium. Itinerary planning and execution, stand delivery. Opportunity to plan and deliver tour elements, and presentations overseas.

The course tutor is Frank Baldwin MBA, Accredited Guide badge No 8. Frank Baldwin guided his first battlefield tour in 1989 and was accredited as a badged member of the Guild of Battlefield Guides in 2003. He served as the education member on the council of the Guild of Battlefield Guides for three years.  He has been running guide training courses since 2013 for City Lit Adult Education College, Liberation Route Europe and the public

Comments from students

  • The course content exceeded my expectations. Although quite intense at times, it gave me confidence that I can deliver presentations to an acceptable standard and achieve my ambition to be a good battlefield tour guide.
  • A training course is essential if you want to learn, improve and become a better tour guide. It condenses many years of learning “on the job” sets high standards and gives potential guides the opportunity to learn new skills and develop their presentation styles in a constructive and helpful environment.
  • The training in Ypres and the Somme , very worthwhile and most enjoyable.
  • Thorough and very helpful feedback.

Cost

£1,450. This includes

  • Travel and accommodation for a three day two night
  • Some lunch meals
  • Training materials
  • Free post course feedback on presentations

Interested in finding out more or booking a place?

Contact France Baldwin by email or telephone +44 781 317 9668

Introduction to Battlefield Guiding 7-8 January 2023

The course is an introduction to the skills of battlefield guiding. It is aimed at people considering developing their skills either as a volunteer or a professional or for a professional tour guide seeking to extend their expertise to cover battlefields. The course is based on the competences of the International Guild of Battlefield Guides. (GBG) the trade body which assesses and awards its Badge to guides who demonstrate their competence through the Guild Validation programme. The course is intended to give students a start in developing the skills and competences to become battlefield guide.

What topics will we cover?

We will cover the following:-

  • An introduction to battlefield guiding
  • The military history, presentation and duty of care knowledge and skills expected of a competent guide.
  • Legal obligations
  • Working as a guide
  • Developing a personal learning programme towards the Guild Badge
  • Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course you should be able to:

  • Identify the obligations of the guide in providing a battlefield tour
  • State the key competences of the Guild of Battlefield Guides’ validation programme and the standards of competences needed
  • Carry out your own simple self assessment of personal training needs
  • Plan you own personal development programme towards achieving the standards expected of a competent guide

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

The course is set at the level of an intelligent lay-person with an interest in military history. Participants will need to have a general knowledge of military history.



How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

The instruction will be in the form of tutor presentations, class and group discussions, and interactive exercises. There will be homework and a practical assignment between the first and second day. Participants will be expected to prepare and deliver short presentation

Where?

The Devereux, 20 Devereux Court, Temple, London WC2R 3JJ

10.00 – 17.30 on the weekend 7-8th January 2022. Newton Room above The Devereux, 20 Devereux Court, Temple, London WC2R 3JJ

Cost £150

To book or find out more, contact Frank Baldwin by email frank@frankbaldwin.co.uk or telephone 0781 317 9668

Introduction to Battlefield Guiding 27-28 November 2021

 BY FRANKBALDWIN


The course is an introduction to the skills of battlefield guiding. It is aimed at people considering developing their skills either as a volunteer or a professional or for a professional tour guide seeking to extend their expertise to cover battlefields. The course is based on the competences of the International Guild of Battlefield Guides. (GBG) the trade body which assesses and awards its Badge to guides who demonstrate their competence through the Guild Validation programme. The course is intended to give students a start in developing the skills and competences to become battlefield guide.

What topics will we cover?

We will cover the following:-

  • An introduction to battlefield guiding
  • The military history, presentation and duty of care knowledge and skills expected of a competent guide.
  • Legal obligations
  • Working as a guide
  • Developing a personal learning programme towards the Guild Badge
  • Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course you should be able to:

  • Identify the obligations of the guide in providing a battlefield tour
  • State the key competences of the Guild of Battlefield Guides’ validation programme and the standards of competences needed
  • Carry out your own simple self assessment of personal training needs
  • Plan you own personal development programme towards achieving the standards expected of a competent guide

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

The course is set at the level of an intelligent lay-person with an interest in military history. Participants will need to have a general knowledge of military history.



How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

The instruction will be in the form of tutor presentations, class and group discussions, and interactive exercises. There will be homework and a practical assignment between the first and second day. Participants will be expected to prepare and deliver short presentations.

Testimonials

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Out door exercise looking at presenting memorials and buildings

“Excellent Course”

“Could not be improved”

“Practical focus, linked to personal opportunities and encouraged further study and involvement”

“ A good balance of relevant subjects”

“The content was wider and in greater depth than I had expected”

Summary feedback from students attending this course:-

100% : that the course would help them find work.

90% : That it gave them new knowledge and skills

90% : That it would help them to progress to the next stage.

90% : That it gave greater creative and intellectual fuilfilment

80% : increased self confidence.

Next Course?

The Devereux, 20 Devereux Court, Temple, London WC2R 3JJGet Directions

10.00 – 17.30 on the weekend 27-28th November 2021. Newton Room above The Devereux, 20 Devereux Court, Temple, London WC2R 3JJ

Cost £150



frank@frankbaldwin.co.uk