Full time Professional Watersports Instructor OR089

Professional Watersports Instructor OR089
QualificationNVQ in Sport, Recreation and Allied Occupations: Activity Leadership
Qualification Level
Level : 2
What do these levels mean?

Duration :3 full days + 2 half days/week for 24 weeks, followed by 11 weeks work experience (full time)

Times :To be confirmed

Dates :September 2010

Run by : Outdoor Education and Sports Leadership Department.
Tutor : Jamie Lawrence

Awarding Body
City & Guilds

Is it right for me?
The Professional Watersports Instructor Course is designed for the outdoor enthusiast who is looking for a career as a water based outdoor instructor. Concentrating on developing your own practical, coaching and leadership skills, this course ' along with your own dedication and commitment ' is the starting block that will get you your first job in the outdoor industry. This course also offers a constructive option for students taking a year out before entering Higher Education. From Easter the course continues in the work place at an outdoor adventure centre, usually residential, in the UK or France, where you will be employed on the same conditions as other staff while gaining an invaluable season working as an outdoor instructor.

What qualifications will I need?
Enthusiasm. Reasonable level of experience in a range of outdoor pursuits. A proven commitment to working with young people. The ability to work independently and as part of a group. Either BCU 2 star or RYA level 2 dingy sailing. Minimum four GCSEs at Grade E, including English. Must be minimum 18 years old.

What will I be learning about?

• Preparing and running water based activities
• National Pool Lifeguard
• First Aid
• Water based expedition
• BCU Foundation Safety and Rescue Training
• BCU Performance Awards
• RYA Dingy Sailing Award
• Keel boat experience
• Powerboat Level 2
• RYA Windsurf Award
• Also the opportunity to achieve an RYA or BCU instructor award.

What is involved?
24 weeks at Kingston Maurward College plus 14 weeks working in an outdoor adventure centre.

Where will it take me?
Employable as water based outdoor activities instructor. Work within recreation and holiday industries where the ability to organise groups is a key requirement.

What materials are required?
Appropriate outdoor clothing. Technical equipment (if owned)

What is next?

• Advanced Professional Outdoor Instructor,
• Foundation Degree in Outdoor Adventure Management or Apprenticeship.

How will I be assessed?
Practically and through an evidence based portfolio for the NVQ, evidence based portfolio and multi choice test for Key Skills and practically plus logbook experience for the NGB Industry Qualifications.

How much will it cost?
£499

Full Time Further Education
Your learning is FREE if you are a UK or EU student, aged under 19 years on 31st August in the academic year you start your course.

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