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Active Outdoor Pursuits

Foundation Instructor Course

This 10 week course will give you a real taste of adventure. If you are looking to make a quick breakthrough to a career in the outdoor’s or if you are an outdoor person looking for a summer of adventure. It offers a wide range of adventure activities with real learning 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 and lochs. It’s the perfect to learn and develop your outdoor skills. Our team of highly experienced Instructor’s will ensure you have some great outdoor adventures.

The aim of this 10 week course is to introduce you to a wide range of adventure activities and develop your skills to a standard where you can gain a variety of National Governing Body (NGB) Instructor 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 17 years and over who have a keen interest in the outdoors or have some experience or basic awards in one or more activities on offer. You will be a highly motivated and physically fit person prepared for the challenges this course will present to you.
This course could be your first step in a radical change in career or lifestyle it is also an excellent GAP course opportunity. This course will be an amazing experience which we hope will have significant impact on your life.

Course Details:

Course Details

Activities	Possible outcomes & NGBs
Hill Walking	Training and Qualitty Mountain days counting torwards Summer Mountain Leader National Navigation Awards Bronze/Silver Level
Navigation	National Navigation Bronze, Silver & Gold
Rock Climbing	Preparation for Single Pitch Award (SPA) Training or Assessment
Canoeing	British Canoe Union (BCU) 2 Star test + UKCC Level 1
Kayaking	British Canoe Union (BCU) 2 Star test + UKCC Level 1
White Water Rafting	Raft Guide Training - Great pereparation to become a raft guide
Mountain Biking	Preparation for the SMBLA - Trail Cycle Leader Award
Canyoning	Active training course - No NGB for this activivty
Expedition	7 day expedition travelling by Canoe, bike & foot through the Highlands
First Aid	2 Day Outdoor First Aid Award
* Assessments may be available to those who have previously completed the appropriate NGB training courses

What's included?

5 Days coaching per week
All training & assessment fees
Self Catering accommodation
Transport during training
Use of centre equipment (In accordance with centre Health & Safety Policy)
Opportunities to assist coaches at work
Opportunity to purchase brand name clothing and equipment at discounted rates.
VAT @ 17.5%

What's not included?

Food
NGB memberships & Certificates
Personal Insurance

Course dates

The course will be of 10 weeks duration
Commencing late June 2011 to early Sept 2011

Course fee 2010 £3,995

Our aim is to facilitate a course which will allow you the following opportunities:

To gain employment as an outdoor instructor.
To gain experience and National Governing Body Awards.
To develop leadership and coaching skills.
To learn technical skills and judgment to be self reliant in wild country.
To gain an understanding of group dynamics
To improve your confidence and motivation.
To mentor and guide you on your future career path
To raise awareness of environmental issues
To give you a truly memorable experience!