This will depend on the nature and extent of the EOTC programme. It should include at least:
- checklists for planning and equipment
- activity approval process
- consent and medical forms
- required standards of instruction expertise
- supervision guidelines
- transport guidelines
- safety planning tools (e.g., RAMs or SAP)
- emergency procedures
- accident / Incident register and reporting system
- a mechanism for evaluation and change
References
Education Outdoors New Zealand (1995). Quality Safety
Management Systems for EOTC (Secondary schools) –
3 Examples.
Education Outdoors New Zealand (1998). Outdoor Safety Management Systems (Primary
and Intermediate Schools) – 4 examples
Hillary Commission (1996). Outdoor Pursuits: Guidelines
for Educators. (4th ed.).Wellington: Author.
Ministry of Education. (1995). EOTC
– Guidelines for Good Practice. Wellington:
Author.
Outdoor Safety Institute (1993). Guideline
for Good Practice (School based approach to managing Education
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