The Foundation Instructor Course is for students under 18 years old and is an introductory course to the Industry.
It is for those young students after leaving Secondary School who are looking for a practical course to give them a stepping stone into the Industry.
Our Aim
Over the duration of the course it lays down the foundation skills and underpinning knowledge to start a career in the Outdoor Industry.
Fed up with School/College?
Looking for a practical route?
Work towards various qualifications and awards?
The only foundation instructor course devised and executed for students under 18 years old. Run at the leading development-training centre in the southwest.
Why spend a year or two at a College working towards a paperwork qualification when the Industry requires hard skills qualifications.
Total of 22 weeks
Course commences on Monday 7th September 2009 running through to Friday 11th December 2009. A total of thirteen weeks plus one week half term.
Re starts on Monday 11th January 2010 through to Friday 19th March 2010. A total of nine weeks plus a one week half term.
Why train with us:
The team has 15 years of experience training instructors for the Industry and can boast over 400 successful students all gaining employment and careers in the Industry.
A 100% success rate of getting students into the Industry.
The course is run at the Adventure Centre enabling you to get a real feel for Centre life plus the opportunity to work alongside external clients.
We offer great facilities with activity venues literally on our doorstep:
On site Swimming Pool, enabling students to practise kayak rolling and strokes.
River Tavy runs two minutes from the Centre. This river offers white water from grade 1 –3 experiences. Students can literally carry their boats and paddle certain sections.
On site High Ropes Course, Trapeze and Jacobs Ladder.
Tree Abseil Platform enabling students to practise their rope work and abseiling techniques.
So you want to become an outdoor pursuit instructor, improve your coaching skills or gain additional outdoor qualifications?
Whatever your goals, The Adventure Centre will help you achieve your dreams through this foundation 22 week course.
In addition to benefiting from the highest quality tuition, you will gain invaluable first-hand experience that will ensure you become a top class instructor and coach.
The team is committed to providing courses of a high standard with a clear focus on developing people and teams to their maximum potential.
The Centre is AALA Licensed and a BCU Approved Centre.
We employ full time residential trainers who provide expert instruction in all aspects of the disciplines covered. There is an option for participants to be accommodated within one of the off site boarding houses just a five minute walk from the Centre. Check out www.kellycollege.com
The Centre was recently listed in the top ten Centres in the Country.
West Devon provides plenty of opportunities to pursue a wide range of outdoor pursuits both throughout the course and in your free time. Surfing and kiting on the North Devon coast, cragging at The Dewerstone and sailing at Plymouth are just some of the activities on the doorstep.
The course works students towards National Governing Body Qualifications in Climbing, Walking, Kayaking and Open Canoeing.
The majority of the candidates achieve their:
Canoeing/Kayaking
The new British Canoe Union 1 + 2 Star Awards Generic
Canoe Safety Test.
The new British Canoe Union 3 Star White Water Kayak
The new British Canoe Union 3 Star Open Canoe
The new UKCC BCU Level 1 Coach
The new UKCC BCU Level 2 Coach Training
Walking/Navigation
Basic Expedition Leadership Award
National Navigation Award Bronze, Silver, Gold
Climbing/Abseiling
Pre training towards the Single Pitch Award. Candidates will need to attend a training course once they are 18.
The National Indoor Climbing Achievement Award
Powerboating
Royal Yacht Association Powerboat Level 2 Certificate
Archery
Grand National Award Society Community Sports Leader
Additional training is given in:
· High Ropes Courses
· Trapeze
· Jacobs Ladder
· Orienteering
· Problem Solving etc
With theory sessions within the week including health and safety, risk assessments, session planning, preparation of resources, outdoor equipment and maintenance, working within a team, the role of an instructor, licensing laws, presentation skills etc
The Extras
All Outdoor Skills Course trainers are full time employees of The Adventure Centre, Kelly College, assuring you quality tuition. Each one will have a wealth of experience of working in the outdoors and have a thorough understanding of the day-to-day running of a centre. Risk assessments, accident and incident forms, stores paperwork, licensing and many other issues that are involved in running and working in a busy outdoor centre will be covered by the Outdoor Skills Course.
The team of trainers are enthusiasts and you will discover that they are very keen to show you some of the best that Devon and Cornwall has to offer the outdoor practitioner.
The cost of the Foundation Instructor Course = £5500.00, non residential.
Basic accommodation can be provided within one of the off site boarding houses just a five minute walk from the Centre at an additional charge of £90.00 per week including full catering
The course is not eligible for any grants or funding.
To take your application further, please complete the application form. This will enable us to find out a little more about you and your course needs.
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