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Introduction to Battlefield Guiding 9 – 10 July 2022


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 3JJ (Provisional Venue)

10.00 – 17.30 on the weekend 9-10th July 2022. Newton Room above The Devereux, 20 Devereux Court, Temple, London WC2R 3JJ

Cost £150



frank@frankbaldwin.co.uk

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Battlefield Guiding Summer School 2022

The aim of this summer school is to give students the knowledge, experience and tools to enable them to develop battlefield guiding competence to a standard where they could attempt the International Guild of Battlefield Guides Accreditation Programme. 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. 9-10 July.
    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. 11 July-31 August.
    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: 30-31 July.
    Opportunities to deliver presentations in rural environments, a museum and around monuments overt two days in South East England

  • Module 4 – On tour 27-28 August
    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.

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  • Liberation Route Europe Guide Training 2017
  • 2020 course London
  • 40th Birthday Present for Russ Perkins – Guiding Roman history in the UK
  • City Lit Course 2013

The fee for the course is £1,200, which includes travel and accommodation for the tour in module 4.  Module 1 is available as a single module for £150. For more information or to book, contact Frank Baldwin, frank@frankbaldwin.co.uk +44 781 317 9668. Website  https://www.baldwinbattlefieldtours.com/battlefield-guide-training/

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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

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