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Active Outdoor Pursuits

Instructor Training Course

This course has been designed to give people looking to make a quick breakthrough into a career in the outdoors a reality. Few courses, if any offer such a diverse range of activities with this level of possible outcomes.

The course is based at Craigower Lodge Outdoor Centre in the Scottish Highlands.

On our doorstep in Newtonmore we have access to some of Scotland's finest mountains & rivers the perfect place for you to learn and develop your outdoor skills. In addition to this you will spend 2 weeks climbing in Spain and 2 weeks skiing in the USA.

Our team of highly experienced and qualified instructor's look forward to inspiring and guiding you on your outdoor journey.

The aim of this 4 month course is to introduce you to a comprehensive range of adventure activities and develop your skills to a standard where you will gain a variety of National Governing Body (NGB) Awards.
We are aware of how challenging and time consuming this process can be for people, this course aims to reduce these barriers and leave you as an employable person in the outdoor industry, if this is not your goal, the course will equip you with a range of skills that will give you the confidence to venture into wild & remote places. 		The course is aimed at people of all ages from 18 years and over, who have a keen interest in the outdoors or have some experience or basic award's in one or more activities on offer. You will be a highly motivated and reasonably fit person prepared for the challenges this intensive course will present to you.
This could be your first job since leaving school or college or it could be the first move in a radical change in career or lifestyle, regardless, this will be a fantastic opportunity which we hope will have significant impact upon your life.

Full Course information:

Course Details

 

Activities Possible National Governing Body Award outcomes
Hill Walking Summer Mountain Leader (SML) Training or Assessment*
Rock Climbing Single Pitch Award (SPA) Training or Assessment*
Skiing Snowsports Awards Levels 1-7
Canoeing British Canoe Union (BCU) Star test 1-3 + UKCC Level 1
Kayaking British Canoe Union (BCU) Star test 1-3 + UKCC Level 1
White Water Rating Scottish Rafting Association (SRA) Level 1-2 Guide Award
Mountain Biking Scottish Mountain Bike Leader Award (SMBLA) Trail Cycle Leader training.
First Aid Outdoor First Aid Award
* Assessments may be available to those who have previously completed the appropriate NGB training courses

What's included?

  1. 5 Days coaching per week
  2. All training & assessment fees
  3. Self Catering accommodation
  4. Transport during training
  5. Use of centre equipment (In accordance with centre Health & Safety Policy)
  6. 2 weeks ski training in the USA inc. lift pass
  7. 2 weeks rock climbing in Spain
  8. Opportunities to assist coaches at work
  9. Opportunity to purchase brand name clothing and equipment at cost.
  10. VAT @ 15% or current rate.

What's not included?

  1. Food
  2. NGB memberships & certificates
  3. Flights
  4. Insurance 

Course dates

The course will be of 4 months duration
Commencing Nov 16th 2010 to March 31st 2011
There is a 2 week break for Christmas and New Year                                  
 

Course fee for 2010/2011 £6,900.00 (price fixed since 2008)
Professional career development loans may be available see drop down menu above

This course gives you the following opportunities.

  1. To gain employment as an outdoor instructor.
  2. To gain experience and National Governing Body Awards.
  3. To develop leadership and coaching skills.
  4. To learn technical skills and judgment to be self reliant in wild country.
  5. To gain an understanding of group dynamics
  6. To improve your confidence and motivation.
  7. To mentor and guide you on your future career path
  8. To raise awareness of environmental issues
  9. A possible gateway to access active's prestigious VIP course
  10. To give you a truly memorable experience!

 NEW! 10 week course July / Aug 2010
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