Start Date
Mon Sep 02 2024
Day / Time
Weekdays
Duration
1 year
Campus
Academy for Sport
Did you know that the outdoor education business is predicted to grow 11% in the coming years?
If you enjoy activities such as Climbing, Mountain Biking, Paddle Boarding, Rambling, Orienteering, and Kayaking to name a few this course is for you.
This course is solely designed for a career in outdoor education or to run your own outdoor activity sessions.
We have a close working relationship with outdoor education specialists who had an input into the course design.
The course will be a combination of practical and outdoor activities alongside the theory needed to make you a knowledgeable practitioner.
Units are internally assessed through practical observations and written assignments.
You'll study:
Our teachers are ambitious, talented and passionate about making your experience at college the very best it can be.
They have up to date industry experience to share with you and the energy and enthusiasm to help you to get where you need to be.
It is important to ensure you are work-ready.
We will work with our partners at Challenge Northumberland, Simonside Activity Centre and many others to give you the experience and guidance to work in this industry.
This includes mandatory 30 hour work experience.
Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the most out of your time at college.
We have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our students.
Our specialist teams can help with:
See here for more information, pop into one of our enrolment events, call us on 0191 490 4627.
This course does carry UCAS points if you wish to continue study at university.
There are a number of degree courses around the country that offer Outdoor Education as an option.
If you wish to seek employment in the industry we will give you the right advice and guidance in ensuring you have the necessary skill based qualifications alongside this course.
5 GCSES, 4 and above including Maths and English.
This course is free to those aged under 19 years old.
Most people aged 19 years and over can qualify for free course fees and there are grants and bursaries you can apply for to help cover the costs of coming to college, depending on your circumstances.
For one to one advice, contact our friendly team who will assess your individual circumstances and give you the right information. You can contact them on 0191 490 2246, [email protected] or via Live Chat. Or pop along to one of our Enrolment Events.