Ardroy Outdoor Education Centre
Lochgoilhead
Argyll

Volunteer/Training

*Course Title * Trainee Instructor Scheme
*Location* Lochgoilhead, Argyll
*Date* 12 month course operated throughout the year

*Interested in becoming an Outdoor Education Instructor – Read on!*

*Outdoor Education Instructor Training Course (One Year)*

Available at Ardroy Outdoor Education Centre

Lochgoilhead, Argyll.

Gain experience of working with groups and access to free training and
assessment in NGB Awards, and SVQ’s. 11 vacancies annually.

Accommodation, food, and gear allowance available.

*The 12-month Trainee Instructor Course covers….*

*_Technical Skills Training_***

* Mountaineering BELA and Summer Mountain Leader (SML)
* Rock Climbing Single Pitch Award (SPA)
* Kayak/Canoe BCU UKCC Level 1 Coach Course
* Archery Archery Leader Award(GNAS)
* Orienteering Level 1 Coach

*_Soft Skills Training_***

SQA qualifications: -

* Level 2 – Activity Leadership
* Level 3 – Outdoor Education

The syllabus includes:-

* Health and Safety including: First Aid qualification, child
protection, equipment and facility maintenance and food hygiene.
* Preparing Activity Sessions
* Group Management Skills
* Facilitation and Reviewing Techniques
* PCV Minibus Training

*_Environmental Education_***

Training given includes: -

* Environmental concepts including: food chains, energy flow and
weather cycles.
* Appreciation and understanding of specific habitats including
Atlantic Oak Woodland.
* Woodland Crafts, Environmental Awareness Walks and River studies.
* John Muir Awards, Natural Connections Awards.

*_Adventure Activity Skills Training_***

* The Splosh – Ardroy’s wet gorge walk
* The Squeeze – Ardroy’s dry gorge walk
* The Quest and Low Ropes Course – Team building activities
* Jacob’s Ladder – High Ropes, Team building activity

*_How much does the course cost?_***

Funding available from Government training schemes and Project Scotland
otherwise £5,000.

*_Accommodation?_***

Self-catering accommodation is available through arrangement with Ardroy.

*_What are your job prospects?_***

All our trainees have obtained employment in the past.

*_Yes, please, what now?_***

If the above interests you, please email us or visit our website for
more information, Bright eyed bushy tailed people only please!!

Closing Date : 31st March 09

Email: linda.till@outdooreducation.co.uk

web: www.outdooreducation.co.uk

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