| Instructor Training Courses For those looking for a change in career, or simply needing a foot in the door to the outdoor industry, we run two different instructor training courses, over either 6 weeks (SWITCH) or 16 weeks (SWITCH Plus), giving you the opportunity to learn and develop your skills in a variety of activities, and gain essential instructor qualifications along the way. So if you’re bored being stuck behind a desk all day, need inspiration or are simply looking for something different, why not SWITCH your career? The SWITCH course takes place over 6 weeks, during which time you will learn physical skills and technical knowledge, and have plenty of time to practice in various outdoor activities, with the aim of helping you to gain relevant National Governing Body (NGB) awards, which are the stepping stones to instructor qualifications. By the end of the course you should be able to achieve: BCU 1 & 2 Star - Kayak/Open Canoe BCU Level 1 Coach - Kayak/Open Canoe MIAS Level 1 or 2 - Mountain Biking Rock Climbing skills training REC Emergency Care - First Aid
The SWITCH Plus course takes place over 16 weeks - based on the same concept as the shorter course it will give you more time to learn, practice and develop your skills, and look at each activity area in more depth, further helping you to gain relevant National Governing Body (NGB) awards. These qualifications are nationally recognised, and will enable you to work as a full time, seasonal or freelance instructor around the country. The SWITCH Plus course also offers training and personal skills development in additional areas of outdoor pursuits, such as Mountain Walking and Navigation, and Bushcraft and Survival. At the end of the course there will be the chance for you to take NGB qualifications, depending on your personal ability and development: BCU 1 & 2 Star - Kayak/Open Canoe, plus 3 Star training in the discipline of your choice BCU Level 1 Coach - Kayak/Open Canoe, plus work towards Level 2 Coach Training MIAS Level 1 or 2 - Mountain Biking MLTE Single Pitch Award Training - Rock Climbing REC Emergency Care - First Aid Swiftwater Rescue Technician Level 1
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