Winter Pre-Deployment Training
If you are, Wintering at one of our Stations, going into the Deep field for the first time, or are a member of Halley’s Core Team you will be required to attend the Winter Pre-Deployment Training Course.
Elements of the training course 2021
There are different elements to the course and different attendance requirements for delegates according to their circumstances. We aim to send out Training invitations to all named participants at least 4 – 6 weeks beforehand; if you consider that you should be attending but have not received these details please contact Megan White on [email protected] as soon as possible.
2021 Dates
| Course | Dates | Location | |
| Winter Pre-Deployment training | TBC | BAS Cambridge | |
| Fire Extinguisher Training | TBC | BAS Cambridge | |
| Oil Spill Response Course | TBC | BAS Cambridge | |
| Winter First Aid Training | TBC | BAS Cambridge | |
| STCW Personal Survival Techniques | TBC | TBC | |
| Winter Teams Training Week | TBC | Derbyshire |
Course Venue
British Antarctic Survey, Cambridge: Maps and directions to BAS
Course Accommodation
Girton College, Cambridge: Maps and directions to Girton College.
The date you will need to arrive at Girton College is still to be confirmed.
Please enter via the Old Kitchens door and report to the Porter’s Lodge to sort out domestic arrangements.
Parking
Cars should be parked in Mares Run car park off Girton Road and not in the college courtyard.
Accommodation and Meals
All accommodation and meals will be provided during the period you are required to attend.
Girton College facilities
The college has an indoor swimming pool, tennis courts, squash courts and a croquet lawn which will be available for delegates’ use. Internet access is available please ask at the Porters lodge for details (we recommend that you do not leave laptop computers or other valuables in bedrooms).
Travel to and from BAS and Girton
Girton is 1.2 miles from BAS and a 25-minute walk away. Delegates are encouraged to walk to BAS together each day so should bring appropriate clothing. If you are unable to do this please let us know as there will be limited parking available at BAS.
First Aid training is compulsory for people visiting stations and working in the deep field.
First Aid Training is provided immediately after the Antarctic Pre-Deployment Training Course. There are different attendance requirements for delegates according to their circumstances.
All participants who are traveling on BAS vessels must hold a current Personal Survival Techniques (PST / STCW ’95) certificate. Training will be organised for Antarctic Employment Pool members of staff during the Pre-Deployment Training course. You will need to bring a form of photo ID and swimwear with you.
External collaborators are responsible for booking and funding their own PST course.
Kitting
Participants being kitted by BAS should be aware that they will be required to take their kit bag away with them at the end of the course. The bag is large and should be taken into consideration when planning your return travel.
Contact
For general enquiries, please contact Megan White [email protected]
Coordinator: Paula O’Sullivan [email protected]
See also
A guide to going south with British Antarctic Survey