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COURSES

We provide comprehensive training across the UK in Search, Search Techniques, Navigation and Lost Person Behaviour.

  • Fri 17 Apr
    Frank Chapman Centre
    17 Apr 2026, 19:00 BST – 19 Apr 2026, 16:00 BST
    Frank Chapman Centre, Park End, Bewdley DY12 2TY, UK
    UAS Observer Course is designed to give you the basics of supporting a Drone pilot and how you can be of best use. This course is designed predominately for those who want to become an UAS Observer, but it is also useful to those in planning/management roles.
  • Fri 17 Apr
    Frank Chapman Centre
    17 Apr 2026, 19:00 BST – 19 Apr 2026, 16:00 BST
    Frank Chapman Centre, Park End, Bewdley DY12 2TY, UK
    This course is designed to give the participant the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed by a team member during a Lowland search. Aspiring Search Technicians will leave the course with the skills and knowledge required for missing person incidents and be able to apply them confidently.
  • Fri 17 Apr
    Frank Chapman Centre
    17 Apr 2026, 19:00 BST – 19 Apr 2026, 16:00 BST
    Frank Chapman Centre, Bewdley DY12 2TY, UK
    The course is designed to give the participant a practical understanding and appreciation of the roles and responsibilities of the team leader as well as training in the skills required to be a team leader.
  • Fri 12 Jun
    Frank Chapman Centre
    12 Jun 2026, 19:00 BST – 14 Jun 2026, 16:00 BST
    Frank Chapman Centre, Park End, Bewdley DY12 2TY, UK
    This course is designed to give the participant the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed by a team member during a Lowland search. Aspiring Search Technicians will leave the course with the skills and knowledge required for missing person incidents and be able to apply them confidently.
  • Fri 12 Jun
    Frank Chapman Centre
    12 Jun 2026, 19:00 BST – 14 Jun 2026, 16:00 BST
    Frank Chapman Centre, Park End, Bewdley DY12 2TY, UK
    A two-day course using International and UK statistical reference leading to a better understanding of where to look for a missing vulnerable person.
  • Fri 12 Jun
    Frank Chapman Centre
    12 Jun 2026, 19:00 BST – 14 Jun 2026, 16:00 BST
    Frank Chapman Centre, Park End, Bewdley DY12 2TY, UK
    Delegates will be trained to use their knowledge of tracking techniques, environmental awareness, and understanding of human behaviour to interpret sign and track the direction and movements of the missing person.
  • Fri 11 Sept
    Frank Chapman Centre
    11 Sept 2026, 19:00 BST – 13 Sept 2026, 16:00 BST
    Frank Chapman Centre, Park End, Bewdley DY12 2TY, UK
    This course is designed to give the participant the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed by a team member during a Lowland search. Aspiring Search Technicians will leave the course with the skills and knowledge required for missing person incidents and be able to apply them confidently.
  • Fri 20 Nov
    Frank Chapman Centre
    20 Nov 2026, 19:00 GMT – 22 Nov 2026, 16:00 GMT
    Frank Chapman Centre, Bewdley DY12 2TY, UK
    The course is designed to give the participant a practical understanding and appreciation of the roles and responsibilities of the team leader as well as training in the skills required to be a team leader.
  • Fri 20 Nov
    Frank Chapman Centre
    20 Nov 2026, 19:00 GMT – 22 Nov 2026, 16:00 GMT
    Frank Chapman Centre, Park End, Bewdley DY12 2TY, UK
    The course gives delegates the opportunity to spend the time in the outdoors, typically in groups of 3 or 4, developing their skills. Courses are tailored to individual requirements enabling the very best instruction.
  • Fri 20 Nov
    Frank Chapman Centre
    20 Nov 2026, 19:00 GMT – 22 Nov 2026, 16:00 GMT
    Frank Chapman Centre, Park End, Bewdley DY12 2TY, UK
    This course is designed to give the participant the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed by a team member during a Lowland search. Aspiring Search Technicians will leave the course with the skills and knowledge required for missing person incidents and be able to apply them confidently.

Our training venue, The frank Chapman Outdoor Education Centre, has been chosen carefully, to provide the best possible facilities whilst maintaining our incredibly low prices of £80 per course including accomodation and meals. Those wishing to stay in a local hotel or B&B are more than welcome to do so.

 

The Frank Chapman Centre is set in 90 acres of beautiful ancient oak forest, creating an adventurous setting for exploring and learning in the outdoors. For further information on accomodation or the facilities, please visit the centres website below.

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www.frankchapmancentre.co.uk

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