Students undergo the course in a group of maximum 14 students per instructor, to facilitate safety supervision, healthy interaction, adequate peer support and opportunities to practice leadership roles.

During activities, the students are supervised by qualified OBS Instructors who are trained in Wilderness Advanced First Aid and have undergone a rigorous 6 to 8 months of training, technical skills assessments, and certifications.  

In addition, OBS has a robust safety monitoring system and evacuation plans for emergencies.