Ongoing Training Program In Person Training
Trail Sustainability Institute
Summary
The Trail Sustainability Institute (TSI) is NWTA’s internal training classes for everything related to trail building. We want to make sure our trail builders are knowledgeable in not only how to build/maintain fun trails, but ensure those trails are sustainable, and that the work is done safely.
Trail Core Competencies Covered
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Trail Construction
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Trail Maintenance
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Project Preparation
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Overview
Our classes are broken into two categories: Trail School is about teaching trail building techniques, and Crew Leader Training is teaching experienced trail stewards to manage trail work done by novice trail builders. We are working currently to expand our curriculum develop videos for remote learning, so stay tuned for exciting updates.
Some of the topics currently covered are:
TRAIL SCHOOL
- Safety
- Trail Work Etiquette
- Tool Identification/Uses
- Trail Vision
- Corridor Clearing
- Drainage
- Bench Work
CREW LEADER TRAINING
- Pre-Event Preparedness
- Safety
- Crew Assessment
- Skill Building within Crew
- Situational Awareness
- Time/Effort Management
- Support Your Crew
Provider Northwest Trail Alliance This link will take you away from TrailSkills.org. Please report broken links to us.
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Further Education
