Learning outcome

After successfully completing the course, the candidate will have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence.

Knowledge

The candidate has knowledge of:

• Long distance skiing trips, with sled
• Planning of trips of long duration, including nutrition
• Safe orientation in difficult terrain
• Avalanche assessments on different terrain types
• Rescue in difficult terrain
• Equipment and its correct use
• Nature and cultural topics related to expeditions
• Weather under demanding conditions (possibly Arctic)
• The history of outdoor life in relation to expeditions

Skills

The candidate can demonstrate / explain:

• Correct orientation and safe route choice using a map, compass and GPS

• Areas with potential for avalanches

• Skiing technique with sled, with a view to skiing safely and efficiently up and down slopes under demanding snow conditions
• Setting up camp
• How to use a sled in an appropriate manner

• Important rescue techniques in connection with rescuing members of the group from avalanches, using shovels, probe and transmitter/receiver
• Physical and mental resiliency on long distance skiing trips with a heavy backpack

General competence

The candidate can:

• Ensure their own and group safety on snow, with a view to creating a safe learning space
• Demonstrate an awareness of didactics and methodology related to the leadership of longer skiing trips
• Communicate safe trip guidelines, procedures, organization and working methods
• Communicate nature and cultural topics
• Plan and execute long skiing trips

Course Description

• Long skiing trips with sled in relatively demanding mountainous areas
• Assessment of danger of avalanches in relation to the snow cover, terrain formations, incline and weather conditions
• Rescuing members of the group
• Nutrition, planning
• Bivouacking

In relation to content and level, the course may be compared to the Norwegian Mountain Forum's (NF) standard for avalanche courses (3 days). TUC is an approved organizer at level 1 in NF.

Teaching and Learning Methods

• 3 lectures
• 14 days with supervisor
• Individual training

Assessment Methods

100 % compulsory participation is required in practical activities. The practical component counts for 60 % of the course grade; a 3-day written home examination counts for 40 % of the course grade. The course grade is awarded on a descending scale using letter grades from A to E for passes and F for fail.

The assessment methods are designed to assess the candidate's knowledge, skills and competence, and ability to communicate the subject; please refer to the learning outcomes above.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean