Qualifications Gained on Your Outdoor Instructor Training Course
This is an overview of the training and qualifications included in your instructor training programme. If you have any questions regarding any of the qualifications please don’t hesitate to give us a call.
National Governing Body Awards
Kayaking & Canoeing
- British Canoeing – Paddle Start
- British Canoeing – Paddle Discover
- British Canoeing – Paddle Explore
- British Canoeing – Sea Kayak Award
- British Canoeing – Canoe Award
- British Canoeing – Foundation Safety & Rescue Training
- British Canoeing – NEW Paddlesport Instructor
Rock Climbing
- Mountain Training UK – Rock Climbing Instructor *(Consolidation period required post-course before assessment)
- Mountain Training UK – Climbing Wall Instructor *(Consolidation period required post-course before assessment)
Life-Saving
- RLSS – National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification (NVBLQ)
Surfing
- ISA/Surf England – Level 1 Surf Coach
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
- British Canoeing – SUP Sheltered Water Award
- British Canoeing – SUP Sheltered Water Coach
Archery
- Archery GB – Instructor Award
First Aid
- IQL – Level 3 First Aid at Work Qualification
Safeguarding
- Safeguarding & Protecting Children Level 2
Other Qualifications Included
Coasteering
- Coasteering Instructor – In accordance with the National Coasteering Charter (NCC) & National Water Safety Forum guidelines
Experience in Coaching Additional Activities
As well as gaining awards and qualifications in the above-specified sports we give you the added benefit of an introduction to coaching other popular activities delivered at Outdoor Centres such as:
- Team Building
- Problem Solving & Leadership Exercises
- Orienteering
- Walking & Navigation Skills
Soft Skills Training
Good Soft Skills = Good Employability Prospects
- Attitude
- Communication
- Interpersonal/Social Skills
- Teamwork/Collaboration Skills
- Effective Leadership Styles
- Work Ethic
- Flexibility/Adaptability
- Problem Solving
- Professionalism
Workshops
We will also give you a thorough grounding in other generic subjects required when working at Outdoor Centres such as:
- Risk Assessments
- Normal Operating Procedures (NOP’s) and Emergency Action Plans (EAP’s)
- Managing Hazards at an activity location
- Group Management
- Weather and Tides
- Environmental impacts of activities
- Delivering Lecturettes
- Reviewing Skills
- Writing Your CV
- Interviewing Skills
- Career Progression
