This is an exciting practical based course which provides an opportunity to get out of the classroom and develop your knowledge, skills and experience in a variety of outdoor activities. Activities will include the following: Outdoor climbing & abseiling Indoor climbing & abseiling Weaselling Caving Hill & mountain walking Kayaking & canoeing River scrambling Coasteering Expeditions Mountain biking
Course details
| Qualification name | BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sport and Outdoor Activities |
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| Qualification level | 3 |
| Awarding organisation | Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) |
| Learning method | Classroom based |
| Course hours | Full-time |
| Course start date | 1st September 2024 |
| Cost | £0.00 |
| Cost description | Transport/activity costs for lessons away from college will be 50py Residentials will be around 250 per trip, optional. All specialist safety equipment (climbing harness, buoyancy aids, helmets etc.) will be supplied by the college. |
| Attendance pattern | Daytime |
Discover the learning experience and opportunities you can expect from this course.
Find out what qualifications and skills you will need for this course.
General college entry criteria for Level 3.
View the key features of this course.
In addition to being based at college, lessons will also take place at Manvers Waterfront, The Foundry Climbing Centre and in the Peak District. To enhance learner experience and develop CVs a number of additional opportunities will also be made available, including: DofE Bronze, Silver & Gold Assistant Climbing Instructor Qualification Foundation Water Safety & Rescue Training British Canoeing Performance Pathways Gym Instructing / Personal Trainer Qualifications First Aid
Find out more about exams, assignments and assessments.
The majority of units are assessed through portfolio assignments, which are set and marked by your teachers. One unit in Year 2 is set and marked externally by the exam board.
Having successfully completed the course learners will then have an opportunity, through college support and guidance, to progress into:
University Outdoor Adventure / Outdoor Management / Outdoor Instructor / Sports Science / Physical Education / Teaching
Apprenticeship schemes as an outdoor instructor based within an outdoor company
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| Name | Thomas Rotherham College |
|---|---|
| Address |
Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Rotherham South Yorkshire S60 2BE Find on Google maps |
| enquiries@thomroth.ac.uk | |
| Phone | 01709 300600 |
| Website | https://www.trc.ac.uk/ |