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Course details
Whether you’re looking to work in the adventure activities industry or to enhance your personal enjoyment of the outdoors, this Instructor Training programme is for you. It will provide you with the opportunity to develop your personal skills and leadership abilities in preparation for training and assessment for nationally recognised qualifications in a range of outdoor activities.
Depending on which course you choose (full-time or part-time), you will have the opportunity to gain a range of outdoor nationall qualifications.
Why train with us?
Over 30 years’ experience in the outdoor industry with a proven track record in delivering high quality training. A large number of the qualifications we provide are nationally recognised, giving you the flexibility to work anywhere in the country.
AALS licensed centres.
Experienced, friendly and highly qualified staff.
Access to high quality equipment.
Ideally situated in Cornwall with easy access to transport links and superb activity venues.
Opportunities to travel to other regions for essential experience.
Flexible accommodation options (if required).
Where are the venues?
The full-time twenty week course will operate from four centres across Cornwall but based mainly at Porthpean in mid Cornwall. A week will be will be spent at the Roseland Centre for the R.Y.A. Powerboat qualifications with two days at Carnyorth Environmental Education Centre looking at sustainability and other opportunities for outdoor learning. The course will also incorporate time at Delaware Centre, near Dartmoor, for a number of the land-based courses.
Part-time Course - £2350 (non-residential)
2 days a week ( Mondays & Tuesdays) for 22 weeks based at Porthpean Outdoor Education Centre, St Austell
11th October 2010 – 22nd March 2011
You will have the opportunity to gain the following awards:
First Aid in the Outdoors (Mountain Medicine)
BCU/UKCC Level 1 Coach
Progression towards BCU 3 Star - Sea and/or Canoe
BCU Foundation Safety and Rescue Award
MIAS Mountain Bike Instructor Level 1
BOF Teaching Orienteering Part 1 and Part 2
In-house training in low ropes, high ropes, archery, climbing wall supervision and problem solving
Full-time Course - £5800 (non-residential)
5 days a week (Monday to Friday) for 21 weeks based initially at Porthpean Outdoor Education Centre but with elements based at other centres in Cornwall.
11th October 2010 - 11th March 2011
You will have the opportunity to gain the following awards:
First Aid in the Outdoors (Mountain Medicine)
BCU/UKCC Level 1 Coach
BCU 3 Star - Sea and Canoe
BCU Foundation Safety and Rescue Award
MIAS Mountain Bike Instructor Level 1 and Level 2
BOF Teaching Orienteering Part 1 and Part 2
Climbing - Single Pitch Award (SPA) Training
South West Mountain/Moorland Leader Award
Mountain Leader (Summer) Training
Grand National Archery Society Leader Award
Royal Yachting Association Powerboat Level 1 & 2
In-house training in low ropes, high ropes, archery, climbing wall supervision and problem solving
What we provide
• Professional leadership and training in each of the activities described
• National Governing Body registration and any associated fees
• Any equipment needed on a daily basis
• Travel to and from any off-site activity locations
For an additional charge we are able provide, or arrange, permanent accommodation for the full 20 weeks of the training period. There will also be opportunities for you to gain experience delivering adventure activities under the supervision of your tutors.