Piloted in 2012, this is the first course of its kind in the UK. Accredited as an NCFE Level 2 Award, the course is designed to inspire you to take young people and adults into the great outdoors, to feel confident in the exploration, discovery and conservation of our wild and natural places.

Who Is the Course For?
Anyone who wants to lead environmental education sessions or facilitate positive nature experiences for young people or adults.

• Teachers
• Outdoor instructors
• Rangers
• Parents
• Teaching assistants
• Wildlife guides
• Adventure activity instructors
• Social Workers
• Outdoor enthusiasts

What will you be able to do after the training?

• Feel confident in leading children, young people and adults in various activities in woodland environments
• Inspire young people and adults with various environmental education games
• Write inspiring session plans that are appropriate for the time of year, group, weather etc.
• Write Risk-Benefit analysis of your activities
• Have tools to deal with challenges that can arise in outdoor education
• Link your activities to the outcomes and experiences of the Curriculum for Excellence

How is the course made up?
Whilst the delivery of the course will be a mixture between field skills and theory, you will be assessed against the following modules:

Unit 1: Preparation
Unit 2: Delivery
Unit 3: Fieldcraft Skills and Naturalist Knowledge

Course Structure
This course requires a total of 36 guided learning hours, including assessments, plus some personal study time. The course is designed to incorporate plenty of practical outdoor activities and sessions as well as some indoor classes.

2013 COURSE DATES

2013 Summer Programme
Dates: Fri 17th May 2013 - Mon 20th May 2013, inclusive plus Sat 22nd June and Sun 23rd June (Total 6 days)
Location: Findhorn, Moray
Cost: £450 per person including registration fees, instruction, materials and student handbook