Activity Tourism NC

As part of the course, students will participate in activities such as abseiling, canoeing, rock climbing and hill walking, as well as less active special interest pursuits/activities.

A range of topics will be covered during the course including developing skills for activity organisations, activity and special interest tourism, partitipation in activity tourism pursuits, active aquatic, map reading and map navigation, business enterprise, sustainable development in practice, communications, ICT, first aid and work experience.

A combination of high practical content and classroom based lessons. Students usually will have the opportunity to visit activity tourism centres. Work experience is a central part of this course.

Areas of employment might be at outdoor centres, wildlife tour operators, equine centres and recreational centres.

You might progress to the HNC Activity Tourism. The experience gained in this course could also prepare for courses in outdoor education and outdoors pursuits.