I am David Moorhouse, and I run Moorcroft Training. I deliver first aid courses and teach skills for exploring the hills. I am based in Devon between Dartmoor and the sea, but I can often be found in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons), Eryri (Snowdonia), or Scotland in the depths of winter.
My Approach
My approach is all about the learner and always with lots of hands-on. I believe that training works so much better when we having fun in the outdoors.
I aim to:
- Find the right balance for participants and tailor classes for all to enjoy and to learn from
- Engage with the individual when training and encourage them to bring their own background experiences into the equation, so we can build on these together
- Ensure that all learners have the same opportunities to succeed
- Take all reasonable measures to allow the individual to make the most of the experience
Outdoors
I am passionate about the outdoors. As a qualified summer mountain leader, I have worked as a Duke of Edinburgh expedition trainer and assessor across the UK. My experience has allowed me to work with lots of people to help improve their skills in the hills and mountains and to be more independent there.
I believe that everyone can benefit from being in nature. By growing and learning from new experiences, the outdoors can help individuals to develop skills. My view is that great training:
- Allows people to perform their job to the highest ability
- Builds confidence
- Increases knowledge
First Aid Training
Being outdoors allows me to practice my other passion: teaching and providing first aid in remote locations. For nearly a decade, I have delivered first aid training to different industries. These skills were fine-tuned whilst volunteering for Northants Search and Rescue, where I was a first responder and training manager.
About me...
When not working I can be found outdoors, rock climbing and on expeditions in the UK mountains – summer or winter. I like to play hard, then eat cake and drink tea.
Basic Life Support (BLS)
3 hours covering BLS and use of AED.
The course is aimed at GP surgeries, dentists, private health care facilities and care home staff.
This course meets the annual requirements for BLS and AED training and is an accredited course.
I also offer courses for remote environments where help can be 30 minutes or more away from help including forestry workers.
Please get in touch for more information.
Specialist First Aid
First Aid at Work
We offer the following range of HSE approved courses:
3 day - First Aid at Work course (18 hours contact time)
2 day - Requalifying First Aid at Work (12 hours contact time)
1 day - Emergency First at Work (6 hours contact time)
All courses are accredited to Level 3 and meet the requirements of the awarding body and HSE.
Please get in touch for more information.
Outdoor First Aid
Accreditation Level 3 course for all outdoor professionals and schools working with groups in the outdoors.
This course meets the requirements of the Mountain Training Association and other national awarding bodies.
The course is 2 days (16 hours contact time.)
During the course we will cover basic first aid skills, essential equipment and how to use it in an outdoor setting.
Please get in touch for more information.
UK Expedition Training
Do you want to explore more of the UK?
Come along and have a fun day out and learn some new skills or even improve your current ones.
What's covered on this 1 day course :
- Navigation on the hills, moors and mountains using map, compass and mobile phone tech.
- What to carry in your rucksack
- Suitable clothing and footwear
- How to be safe and what do in an emergency
Courses are run in wild and rough Dartmoor or if you fancy something less adventurous but still fun, we run courses in the Mendips.
Hill Walking Skills
Expedition Skills
So you’ve done single and multi-day walks and have camped.
You’ve seen the YouTube clips of people wild camping. You’re inspired by sunsets and sunrises and you want to give it a go.
This will help to give you the confidence to try.
What we will cover on this 2 day Dartmoor adventure:
- Essential kit
- Types of rucksack
- Types of tent
- Cooking equipment and what food to pack
- Advanced navigation
- How to deal with an emergency
We will be wild camping on Dartmoor (hopefully - weather dependent).
Does your team need something different? Try the outdoors.
- I can offer bespoke team building days in the mountains
- Leadership development in the hills
- Help to develop resilience
- Becoming more adaptable to change
- How to look after; help and support your team
Corporate Days
If you don’t see what you’re looking for, please do get in touch - we’d love to help
Dave organised an intro to navigation skills for a group in the Mendips - a really great day out and I feel like I learned a lot.I have a much better idea how to orient myself using a map, compass and the natural cues around me. The route was well chosen - some interesting geological and historical features, which Dave was able to tell us about, as well as lovely views from Beacon Batch!
Katherine Thomasset - Mums that Run
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Dave has provided first aid and medical training to Search and Rescue organisations to an exemplary standard over many years. His ability to blend experience from clinical experience into his scenarios makes for realistic training for any and all delegates. I would highly recommend him.
Paul - Critical Care and Resuscitation Practitioner.
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Dave is the antithesis to talk and chalk/death by powerpoint. He gets full engagement from his course participants and facilitates a collaborative learning experience that is enjoyed by all. We book him a year in advance to guarantee his availability.
Jon Graham - Director, Physio Function
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