Course Overview
If you want a career in the outdoor and adventure industry then this Diploma will give you an introduction to the principles and practices of Outdoor Adventure, complemented by industry-recognised qualifications and practical experience of the industry.
The course provides a variety of practical activities including:
- A water sports day where you’ll work towards National Governing Body awards in either sailing or canoeing.
- Climbing or hillwalking, again working towards vocational qualifications.
You will have access to the excellent outdoor adventure centres based within the local area, enabling you to immediately put into practice what you have learnt in the classroom.
2 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include English Language and either Mathematics or a Science.
You will develop practical skills in a range of outdoor activities including water based sports and land based sports such as:
- Sailing
- Canoeing
- Climbing
- Hill-walking
Your course will include units such as:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Exercise Programmes
- Leading Sports Activities
- Sports Injuries
You will have opportunities to undertake National Governing Body awards and industry-recognised qualifications to complement your CV.
A work placement during your course will enable you to:
- Acquire first-hand experience of the industry
- Explore a career that is of interest to you
- Acquire valuable contacts and often secure placement jobs with their placement provider
You will also benefit from industry speakers in lecturers and field trips to strengthen your learning.
On successful completion of this course, you could be eligible to progress onto the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Outdoor Adventure, followed by employment or university-level study.
Course Overview
Course information
If you want a career in the outdoor and adventure industry then this Diploma will give you an introduction to the principles and practices of Outdoor Adventure, complemented by industry-recognised qualifications and practical experience of the industry.
The course provides a variety of practical activities including:
- A water sports day where you’ll work towards National Governing Body awards in either sailing or canoeing.
- Climbing or hillwalking, again working towards vocational qualifications.
You will have access to the excellent outdoor adventure centres based within the local area, enabling you to immediately put into practice what you have learnt in the classroom.
Entry requirements
2 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include English Language and either Mathematics or a Science.
What you will study
You will develop practical skills in a range of outdoor activities including water based sports and land based sports such as:
- Sailing
- Canoeing
- Climbing
- Hill-walking
Your course will include units such as:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Exercise Programmes
- Leading Sports Activities
- Sports Injuries
You will have opportunities to undertake National Governing Body awards and industry-recognised qualifications to complement your CV.
Industry experience and career opportunities
A work placement during your course will enable you to:
- Acquire first-hand experience of the industry
- Explore a career that is of interest to you
- Acquire valuable contacts and often secure placement jobs with their placement provider
You will also benefit from industry speakers in lecturers and field trips to strengthen your learning.
On successful completion of this course, you could be eligible to progress onto the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Outdoor Adventure, followed by employment or university-level study.
Why study Outdoor Adventure at Hartpury College?
We have strong ties with local, national and international organisations. Alongside your classroom sessions, you’ll complete one week of work experience in your first year and 12 weeks in your second year.
This will underpin everything you learn on your BTEC diploma and include the opportunity to complete National Governing Body awards and industry-recognised qualifications.
This will help you to stand out from the crowd when applying for future jobs or university courses.
Why study Outdoor Adventure at Hartpury College?
We have strong ties with local, national and international organisations. Alongside your classroom sessions, you’ll complete one week of work experience in your first year and 12 weeks in your second year.
This will underpin everything you learn on your BTEC diploma and include the opportunity to complete National Governing Body awards and industry-recognised qualifications.
This will help you to stand out from the crowd when applying for future jobs or university courses.
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Living in on-site college accommodation at Hartpury, you’ll be part of a vibrant and international community of students of all ages who share their experience of life at college and university together on one campus.
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