Description:
Interested in becoming an Outdoor Education Instructor – Read on!

Outdoor Education Instructor Training Course (One Year)
Available at Ardroy Outdoor Education Centre
Lochgoilhead, Argyll.
Gain experience of working with groups and access to free training and assessment in NGB Awards, and SVQ’s. 10 vacancies annually.
Accommodation, food, and gear allowance available.

The 12-month Trainee Instructor Course covers….

Technical Skills Training
Mountaineering - BELA and Summer Mountain Leader(SML)          
Rock Climbing - Single Pitch Award (SPA)
Kayak/Canoe - BCU UKCC Level 1 Coach Course
Archery - Archery Leader Award(GNAS)
Orienteering - Level 1 Coach

Soft Skills Training
SQA qualifications: -
 Level 2 – Activity Leadership
Level 3 – Outdoor Education

The syllabus includes:-
Health and Safety including: 1staid qualification, child protection, equipment and facility maintenance and food hygiene.
Preparing Activity Sessions
Group Management Skills
Facilitation and Reviewing Techniques
PCV Mini Bus Training

Environmental Education

Training given includes: -
Environmental concepts including: food chains, energy flow and weather cycles.
Appreciation and understanding of specific habitats including Atlantic Oak Woodland.
Woodland Crafts, Environmental Awareness Walks and River studies.
John Muir Awards, Natural Connections Awards.

Adventure Activity Skills Training
The Splosh – Ardroy’s wet gorge walk
The Squeeze – Ardroy’s dry gorge walk
The Quest and Low Ropes Course – Team building activities
Jacob’s Ladder – High Ropes, Team building activity

How much does the course cost?
Funding available from Government training schemes and Project Scotland.

Accommodation?
Self-catering accommodation is available through arrangement with Ardroy.

What are your job prospects?
All our trainees have obtained employment in the past

Yes, please, what now?
If the above interests you, please email us or visit our website for more information, Bright eyed bushy tailed people only please!!