Leading Coastal School - Level 3

Start Date: Various

Length 1 Week
Study Short Course
Location Carlisle College

Qualification Gained

NOCN Level 3 Certificate in Leading Coastal School

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More about the course

Gain vital skills for employment as a Coastal School Leader.

This course offers the opportunity for learners to demonstrate practical skills, understanding and knowledge that have been identified as required to lead groups in a Coastal School setting including coastal ecosystems, risk management and activity planning.

This course will teach you how to lead outdoor learning sessions on the coast, covering topics such as coastal ecology, weather and tides, risk management, shelter and fire building, and activity planning.

How often does this course run?

This course runs once per year.

You will be notified of the start date once you have submitted your application.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Please note that entry requirements and course offer can be subject to change at any time.

What will I achieve?

Upon successful completion of this course you will achieve a NOCN Level 3 Certificate in Leading Coastal School.

What will I learn?

Understanding the principles of Coastal Schools and how they differ from Forest Schools
Knowing how to build shelters and fires on the beach using natural materials
Knowing how to manage risks and hazards on the coast, such as tides, weather, wildlife and pollution
Knowing how to identify and use natural resources on the beach, such as shells, seaweed, rocks and sand
Knowing how to observe and evaluate outdoor learning outcomes
Knowing how to plan and facilitate outdoor activities that are engaging, playful and educational for different age groups and abilities