Course description
The Level 2 programme focuses on work related skills, with participants completing projects and assignments that develop their practical skills and theoretical knowledge. Students will also further develop transferable life skills, including literacy and numeracy. Upon successful completion of their course students may look for employment within the Outdoor Activity sector at operative level. This includes outdoor activity providers, outdoor education centres and sport and leisure centres. Those students wishing to progress onto a level 3 programme will have the skills and knowledge to do so (students wishing to progress to level 3 must gain a Merit or above at level 2). This full time programme makes full use of the College estate, outdoor activity sites in the local area and the College’s centre in Snowdonia. Specialist facilities and equipment is provided for the activities that form the basis of the course. Students will be expected to provide some items of personal equipment such as wetsuit boots for example, further information regarding this will be provided at initial student interviews. The programme will combine relevant theory and practical activity and where appropriate will be as practically based as possible. The outdoor adventure/education sector is very demanding and requires those working within the sector to have a high degree of motivation, excellent communication skills in formal and informal settings and a desire to continue to improve and keep learning. By completing this course, students will be able to go on to complete a Level 3 programme where they can specialise in either sport or adventure education. Students may also choose to go on to employment at an operative level at outdoor activity providers, outdoor education centres and sports and leisure centres.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Students should hold at least one of the following: You'll need to have achieved 2 or more GCSEs grades 9-3 (A*-D in previous grading structure). Successful completion of a related Level 1 course in another area, having studied GCSE English and Maths. Mature students without the above requirements will be considered.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Qualification awarded by the course provider