Fast Track Outdoor Instructor Course
If you are seeking to start a career in the exciting world of Outdoor Education, then our Fast Track Outdoor Instructor Course is an excellent way to accelerate you way through the qualifications required.
Over this intensive and exciting five month training course you will work towards a number of National Governing Body Awards and Qualifications, gather a massive amount of experience and develop your personal skills.
Living in the heart of the adventure capital of the U.K., you will stay in comfortable, dedicated accommodation 7 days a week, despite the fact that your course only runs Monday – Friday. This gives you the opportunity to join in with other courses, gain some work experience alongside our instructors, or get out into the mountains and rivers of Snowdonia to practise and enjoy your new found skills.
At Horizon Expeditions, we are not interested in running "quick fix" courses, or teaching the bare minimum. We believe that all of our Academy Graduates reflect on us, and as such will always strive to ensure that you take the most that you possibly can from this course, and that you leave as a high quality, professional outdoor instructor.
During the Fast Track Outdoor Instructor Course, you will receive personal skill straining, and National Governing Body Award training, in:
You will also be given lessons in Teaching and Learning Styles, Coaching, Training Programmes, Meeting the needs of the Client, Learning Progressions, Equipment Maintenance and Care, Dealing with "Difficult" groups, Managing behaviour and more.
During your time with us, you will complete two major expeditions and a number of minor expeditions. You will also complete two trips away, one to Scotland for a Winter Mountaineering Skills Course, and our "Rock Trip," a sunny, performance climbing trip!
Many of these so-called "Fast-track courses" merely offer you the "opportunity" to learn the skills necessary to attend National Governing Body Courses. At Horizon Expeditions, we believe in giving you every opportunity that we can to become a leading professional in your field. As such, we guarantee that you will attend the following courses:
The above list has been carefully put together by our expert staff, to ensure that you not only leave us with a huge amount of experience, but also as a professional, qualified instructor who is ready and able to apply for work in the industry.
So, What is Included?
What is not?
To ease your progression into the Outdoor Industry, every student will assigned a personal mentor from the Horizon Expeditions staff. This mentor will be there to help and advise you throughout the programme. It will also be their role to help you with National Governing Body Registrations and Job Applications. They will be there every step of the way to help and guide you.
If you are seeking to start a career in the exciting world of Outdoor Education, then our Fast Track Outdoor Instructor Course is an excellent way to accelerate you way through the qualifications required.
Over this intensive and exciting five month training course you will work towards a number of National Governing Body Awards and Qualifications, gather a massive amount of experience and develop your personal skills.
Living in the heart of the adventure capital of the U.K., you will stay in comfortable, dedicated accommodation 7 days a week, despite the fact that your course only runs Monday – Friday. This gives you the opportunity to join in with other courses, gain some work experience alongside our instructors, or get out into the mountains and rivers of Snowdonia to practise and enjoy your new found skills.
At Horizon Expeditions, we are not interested in running "quick fix" courses, or teaching the bare minimum. We believe that all of our Academy Graduates reflect on us, and as such will always strive to ensure that you take the most that you possibly can from this course, and that you leave as a high quality, professional outdoor instructor.
During the Fast Track Outdoor Instructor Course, you will receive personal skill straining, and National Governing Body Award training, in:
- Hill Walking
- Mountaineering
- Scrambling
- Rock Climbing
- Winter Mountaineering
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
- Mountain Biking
- First Aid
- Expedition Skills
- High Ropes Course
- Team Building
- Teaching and Coaching Skills
- Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Leadership and Assessing
You will also be given lessons in Teaching and Learning Styles, Coaching, Training Programmes, Meeting the needs of the Client, Learning Progressions, Equipment Maintenance and Care, Dealing with "Difficult" groups, Managing behaviour and more.
During your time with us, you will complete two major expeditions and a number of minor expeditions. You will also complete two trips away, one to Scotland for a Winter Mountaineering Skills Course, and our "Rock Trip," a sunny, performance climbing trip!
Many of these so-called "Fast-track courses" merely offer you the "opportunity" to learn the skills necessary to attend National Governing Body Courses. At Horizon Expeditions, we believe in giving you every opportunity that we can to become a leading professional in your field. As such, we guarantee that you will attend the following courses:
- MIAS Mountain Bike Instructor Level 1 Training and Assessment, Level 2 Training
- Kayak and Canoe 1 Star and 2 Star
- Basic Expedition Leader Training and Assessment
- Duke of Edinburgh’s Assessor Accreditation Course
- Single Pitch Award Training
- Mountain Leader Training
- First Aid Certificate Training and Assessment
The above list has been carefully put together by our expert staff, to ensure that you not only leave us with a huge amount of experience, but also as a professional, qualified instructor who is ready and able to apply for work in the industry.
So, What is Included?
- Qualified, expert instruction
- All Transport to and from Activities
- 7 Days a week, Self-Catering Accommodation for the duration of the course
- NGB Training Courses (as listed in course details)
- Equipment Hire
- Clothing "Welcome Package"
- Real World Outdoor Industry Work Experience
What is not?
- Registration Fees for National Governing Body Awards
- Flights / Transport for "Rock Trip"
To ease your progression into the Outdoor Industry, every student will assigned a personal mentor from the Horizon Expeditions staff. This mentor will be there to help and advise you throughout the programme. It will also be their role to help you with National Governing Body Registrations and Job Applications. They will be there every step of the way to help and guide you.
