049-12 Wyo. Code R. § 12-5

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 12-5 - Specialized Staff Training

(a) TWP staff shall complete a twenty (20) hour orientation program and twenty (20) hours of annual training to maintain and upgrade their skills, as described in Chapter 3, Section 11.

(b) In addition to the orientation training specified in Chapter 3, Section 11, TWPs shall adopt a written training curriculum, which adequately addresses the child population served, outdoor environment factors and the variety of issues, which may arise in the program.

(c) Each staff member shall demonstrate specific skills as required by his/her position to the Administrator/Executive Director or designee, prior to assuming sole supervision of children. The TWP shall document the results of the assessment and keep it on file at the base of operations.

(d) Training shall include:

(i) Four (4) days of practicum field training;

(ii) Supervision of program participants;

(iii) Water, food, and shelter procurement, preparation and conservation;

(iv) "Leave No Trace Principles" for outdoor activities, or policy of the public land being used;

(v) Instruction in safety procedures and the use of field equipment;

(vi) Sanitation procedures related to food, water, and waste;

(vii) Risk management issues specific to their area of operation;

(viii) First aid kit contents and use;

(ix) Navigation skills including contour map and compass use to establish location;

(x) Local environmental precautions, including terrain, weather, insects, poisonous plants, wildlife, and proper response to adverse situations;

(xi) Critical incident prevention, identification and response; and

(xii) The program's emergency plan.

049-12 Wyo. Code R. § 12-5