Course description
Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Sport and Outdoor Activities
Endorsed by the Institute of Outdoor Learning (IOL), the Level 3 BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Sport and Outdoor Activities is aimed at post-16 learners looking to progress to employment as an Assistant Outdoor Activities Instructor.
This one-year, full-time qualification has been developed in consultation with employers and professional bodies, most notably the Institute for Outdoor Learning (IOL), in order to confirm that the content is appropriate and consistent with current industry practice and that it will allow learners to enter employment directly in the outdoor activities sector. In addition, higher-education institutions have been consulted to ensure that the qualification allows progression for those aspiring to higher-level study.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
The following information provides students with the entry requirements for this particular course.
- 5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4 (A*-C)
- Must include English, Maths and Science
- Satisfactory references from most recent School / College / Employer
Training Course Content
The proportion of mandatory content ensures that all learners are following a coherent programme of study and acquiring the knowledge, understanding and skills that will be recognised and valued.
- Careers in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry
- Health, Wellbeing and Sport
- Personal Skills Development in Outdoor Activities
- Health and Safety Factors in Outdoor Learning
- Outdoor Activity Provision
The mandatory content ensures students will gain the underpinning knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to work in the Sport and Outdoor Activities sector. Students will focus on exploring factors affecting the outdoor sector and how to maintain health and safety, including in respect of the equipment and facilities required for participation in outdoor activities.
Why choose Writtle University College
Ranked Top University-Sector Institution in East Anglia for overall student satisfaction!
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Beautiful rural campus situated close to the city of Chelmsford, 40 minutes from London and the coast.
Continuing Studies
This qualification is aimed at learners looking to progress to employment as an Assistant Outdoor Activities Instructor. The Institute of Outdoor Learning (IOL) has confirmed endorsement that this qualification can lead to employment in this job role.
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