Prepare to work in the outdoor activities sector, with our professionally endorsed Level 3 National Foundation Diploma at Writtle College.
As a student at Writtle College, you’ll learn how to lead land- and water-based activities such as navigation, mountain biking, clay pigeon shooting, paddle-boarding and canoeing.
You’ll also have the opportunity to work towards a CYQ Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualification.
We’ve developed our course in consultation with employers and professional bodies. It’s endorsed by the Institute for Outdoor Learning (IOL), confirming that the content is appropriate and consistent with current industry practice. After successfully completing the course, you’ll be ready to work as an assistant outdoor activities instructor.
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This course has been endorsed by the Institute of Outdoor Learning (IOL), confirming that the content is appropriate and consistent with current industry practice and will allow learners to enter employment in the outdoor activities sector.
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The Level 3 National Foundation Diploma, endorsed by the Institute of Outdoor Learning, will prepare you to work as an assistant outdoor activities instructor.
Alternatively, you might decide to continue your studies. This qualification is equivalent to 1.5 A-levels and, when combined with other qualifications, prepares you for degree-level study. Writtle College is part of Anglia Ruskin University (ARU); you might choose to stay at ARU and study for a degree in sport.
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