Adventure Education (NCFE Level 2 Diploma in Sport (Outdoors))

The Level 2 programme focuses on work related skills, with participants completing projects and assignments that develop their practical skills and theoretical knowledge.

This one year, full time programme makes full use of the College estate and outdoor activity sites in the local area with the programme covering a mixture of both Sport and Outdoor Adventure subjects. Specialist facilities and equipment are provided for the activities that form the basis of the course.

The programme will combine relevant theory and practical activities and where appropriate will be as practically based as possible. The sport and outdoor adventure/education sector is very demanding and requires those working within the sector to have a high degree of motivation, excellent communication skills in formal and informal settings and a desire to continue to improve and keep learning.

Although it is not necessary to have a high degree of fitness, students will be required to undertake a range of physical activity in order to meet course requirements. All students will be required to continue to develop their levels of English and maths and will sit exams in these subjects towards the end of their course. There are also 2 online externally assessed exams for the level 2 qualification.

Either:

• You'll need to have achieved 3 or more GCSEs grades 9-3
• Successful completion of a related Level 1 course in another area, having studied GCSE English and Maths

By completing this course, students will be able to go on to complete a Level 3 programme where they can specialise in either sport or adventure education. Students may also choose to go on to employment at an operative level at outdoor activity providers, outdoor education centres and sports and leisure centres.