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A career as an activity leader and instructor can be an extremely rewarding one, combining a healthy, active and adventurous lifestyle with the rewards from working with and having a positive impact on people of all ages and backgrounds.

You will train in our amazing Outdoor Activity Centre that is set within the 190 acre Kirkley Hall estate where you will interact with real customers and be well prepared for your career as a result. This centre includes:

• a high and low ropes course• assault course• 13m climbing wall• zip wire• archery• woodland activity trail where you’ll develop bush-craft skills• we also have a water sports base at Blyth

Our courses will further develop your team work and leadership skills and you’ll acquire additional skills within health and safety and risk assessment. You will also develop skills to help you manage different types of parties including those with additional support needs.

Northumberland has some of the most beautiful and challenging countryside in England for outdoor adventurous activities, so you’ll have everything you need to develop your skills right on your doorstep. You’ll get to go on residential trips all over the UK and further afield to develop your climbing, hiking and navigation skills.

If your dream is to work in this industry, the facilities at our Kirkley Hall campus can’t be rivalled.

See what our Activity Centre has to offer at: www.kirkleyhallactivitycentre.co.uk

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Level 2 Outdoor Activity Leadership

Duration One yearCourse code OAL0012FLocation Kirkley Hall What will I study on this course?Level 2 Certificate• Responding to health emergencies for outdoor centre staff.• Awareness of safeguarding children and young people in outdoor activities.• Exploring and understanding natural environments via field study activities.

Level 2 Extended Certificate in Skills and Activities for Sport and Active Leisure• Leading outdoor adventure activities• Expedition experience

Level 3 Certificate in Basic Expedition Leadership• Establish and maintain safe practice during walks or expeditions.• Navigation for the walk leader.• Camp craft for the expedition leader. Entry requirementsYou should ideally have a Level 1 Certificate in a related subject, or related work experience.

Next stepsAfter successfully completing this course you will be able to progress to the Level 3 Outdoor Activity Leadership course here at Northumberland College or pursue careers in the outdoor and adventure education sector.

Level 3 Outdoor Activity Leadership

Duration One yearCourse code OAL0011FLocation Kirkley Hall What will I study on this course?Level 3 Diploma for Outdoor Learning • The physical environment. • Plan for offsite multi-day visits. • Preparing for and delivering experientially based outdoor learning.

Level 3 Diploma in Skills and Activities forSport and Active Leisure • Outdoor and adventurous activities. • Principles and practices in outdoor adventure. • Skills for land-based and water-based outdoor and adventurous activities. • Alternative pursuits for outdoor adventure.

Entry requirementsYou should ideally have a Level 2 Diplomain a related subject, related work experienceor a Level 1 or 2 qualification in BCU Stage 1Canoe / Kayak.

Next stepsUpon successful completion of this courseyou may progress to higher eduaction or takeup a career in the outdoor industry.

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Level 3 Outdoor Activity Advanced

Duration One yearCourse code TBCLocation Kirkley Hall What will I study on this course?• SPA (Single Pitch Award)• MLTA (Mountain Leader)• CWA (Climbing Wall Award)• NVQ 3 Outdoor programmes

A variety of advanced instruction and leading units that will enable you to progress into the industry.

The Mountain Leader is designed for people who want to lead groups in the mountains, hills and moorlands of the UK and Ireland. Become aMountain Leader and you’ll never look back (unless you’re checking your group’s still there!).

The Climbing Wall Award trains and assesses candidates in the skills required to supervise climbers on purpose built artificial climbing walls and boulders. It is ideal for people who work at climbing walls or at venues with permanent or mobile climbing towers.

This award is all about supervising safe climbing and abseiling sessions on single pitch crags. The Single Pitch Award has been designed to maintain high standards of supervision to ensure safe sessions in this increasingly popular sport.

Entry requirementsYou should ideally have studied at GCSE Level or at Entry Level 3 to ensure you have the best chance of successfully completing the programme. However, if you don’t have the qualifications, apply and your suitability will be assessed at interview.

The prerequisites for registration are as follows:• You must be at least 17/18 years old • You should have at least 12 months of rock

climbing experience • You should have an interest in supervising

novice climbing groups • You should have at least a year’s worth

of experience of hill walking • You should have an interest in leading

groups in the hills• You should have at least 6 months

of experience of using a variety of climbing walls

• You should have an interest in climbing and in supervising groups on climbing walls

Next stepsYou will gain employment within the Outdoor Industry.

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Level 2Apprenticeship inActivity Leadership

Duration 12 to 18 monthsCourse code OAL0009PLocation Kirkley Hall What will I study on this course?Level 2 NVQ Certificate inActivity Leadership • Responding to health emergencies for outdoor centre staff. • Awareness of safeguarding children and young people in outdoor activities. • Exploring and understanding natural environments via field study activities.

Level 2 Award in Skills and Activities forSport and Active Leisure • Level 2 Award in Basic

Expedition Leadership• Developing outdoor leadership skills. • Plan, lead and evaluate a series of expedition sessions. • Developing personal camp craft skills.

Entry requirementsYou should have two GCSEs at grade D orabove, ideally including English and maths,or a relevant Level 1 qualification and beemployed in outdoor recreation.

Next stepsAfter successfully completing the programme you will be able to progress to Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Outdoor Programmes or pursue a career in the outdoor and adventure education sector.

Level 3 AdvancedApprenticeship inOutdoor Programmes

Duration 12 to 18 monthsCourse code SPT0087PLocation Kirkley Hall What will I study on this course?Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Outdoor Programmes • Plan for offsite multi-day visits. • Preparing for and delivering experientially based outdoor learning.

Level 3 Certificate in Basic Expedition Leadership • Establish and maintain safe practice during walks or expeditions. • Navigation for the walk leader. • Manage unaccompanied groups. • Camp craft for the expedition leader.

Level 3 Award in Skills and Activities for Sport and Active Leisure • Outdoor and adventurous activities.

Entry requirementsYou should have four GCSEs at grade C orabove, ideally including English and maths,or a relevant Level 2 qualification and beemployed in outdoor recreation.

Next stepsAfter successfully completing this course youwill be able to pursue a career in the outdoorand adventure education sector or progress to a higher education course.

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“MY APPRENTICESHIP AT THE KIRKLEY HALL ACTIVITY CENTRE HAS BEEN A GREAT OPPORTUNITY AND I AM EARNING AT THE SAME TIME THAT I AM LEARNING ON THE JOB. THE EXPERIENCE I GET FROM THIS, AND FROM WORKING ALONGSIDE EXPERIENCED COLLEGE STAFF, IS IDEAL FOR ME IN MY CHOSEN CAREER.”miCHAeL erriNgtoN AdvANCed APPreNtiCesHiP iN outddor ProgrAmmes

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