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| CONTENTS * PRINTED RESOURCES * ARTICLES ABOUT OUTDOOR CAREERS * EMAIL DISCUSSION LISTS * THE INSTITUTE FOR OUTDOOR LEARNING * COURSES at COLLEGES and UNIVERSITIES * TEACHER TRAINING COURSES * SHORT OPEN COURSES * FIND EVEN MORE COURSES! * OUTDOOR SPORTS GOVERNING BODY AWARDS * JOBS WEBSITES - UK AND THE WORLD * CAMPAIGNS * EVENTS and CONFERENCES * EUROPEAN CONNECTIONS PRINTED RESOURCES • The Outdoor Source Book (2005) (a comprehensive index of UK information) • Guide to a Career in the Outdoors (2003) • Careers and Qualifications in Outdoor Education, Development Training and Recreation The above publications are available from the Institute for Outdoor Learning Bookshop institute@outdoor-learning.org ARTICLES ABOUT OUTDOOR CAREERS (UK) Check the date of the advice and the occupation of the author. You will find a confusing range of conflicting advice - and a discussion forum at Bluedome (below) to help you make your decision. Guide to a Career in Outdoor Learning: The key that opens the door to a career in the outdoors. Description of a useful book published regularly by IOL Outdoor Education Training in Higher Education Peter Barnes' 'Resource Guide in Outdoor Education' includes a discussion about whether you need both technical skills training (NGB awards) and a graduate qualification. 'What's What' - the BlueDome guide to outdoor qualifications what they mean, where to get them and whether you are wasting time and money on the wrong ones for you! Degrees in the Outdoors! What's the Purpose, What's the Point? The Finnish Project (pdf file) by Barbara Humberstone & Hugh Mannerings with BCUC students Careers in Hospitality and Tourism Management article by David Kirk, Queen Margaret College, Edinburgh provides an overview of career opportunities in this field Careers in the outdoors Do we need all these degrees in Outdoor Education? Tom Gee gets it off his chest about the poor provision of useful courses and qualifications for young job seekers! How much use are college courses? The link above will take you to a discussion forum (100+ posts) at Bluedome Forums which will help you choose how to approach your outdoor career - especially if you join in! DISCUSSION LISTS AND FORUMS (UK) helpful people waiting to answer your questions! Outdoor Research (outres) Outdoor Curriculum (outcur) How to join UK outdoor discussion lists (and a few others) Bluedome Forums includes one about training for outdoor careers. IOL: THE INSTITUTE FOR OUTDOOR LEARNING (UK) established 17th March 2001 IOL = AfOL + NC + SC + SWC + DTAG + OI http://www.outdoor-learning.org IOL Database UK and other countries http://www.outdoor-learning.org IOL Enquiries institute@outdoor-learning.org IOL Bookshop institute@outdoor-learning.org IOL Research Forum institute@outdoor-learning.org Barbara Humberstone bhumbe01@bcuc.ac.uk UK Outdoor Institute http://www.ukoi.demon.co.uk Ian Lewis ian@ukoi.demon.co.uk The Source and 'Careers in the Outdoors' (article) http://www.outdoor-learning.org |
| OUTDOOR COURSES at COLLEGES and
UNIVERSITIES (UK) Listed A~Z with some (but not all) universities listed under U. Adventure Education Training. Vocational training at all levels enquiries@ad-ed-train.co.uk Bicton College http://www.bicton.ac.uk Outdoor Leisure Management Adventurous Activity Leadership NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Outdoor Recreation (City & Guilds Progression Award) National Diploma in Outdoor Leisure Higher National Certificate (HNC) Countryside Recreation Management Course details enquiries@bicton.ac.uk Birmingham College of Food, Tourism and Creative Studies http://www.bcftcs.ac.uk BA (Hons) Adventure Tourism Course details HND Adventure Tourism Management http://www.bcftcs.ac.uk Enquiries: http://www.bcftcs.ac.uk/asp/Apply.asp
Charlotte Mason Campus (Ambleside) of St. Martin's College (Lancaster) is now part of University of Cumbria Cornwall College Group http://www.cornwall.ac.uk Stoke Climsland NVQ in Sport Recreation and Allied Occupations - Activity Leadership admissions@duchy.cornwall.ac.uk Craven College (Aireville Campus, Skipton) http://www.craven-college.ac.uk/sport Foundation Degree in Outdoor
Activities
BTEC National Diploma in Sport
Outdoor Adventure Pathway
First Aid
Apprenticeships
MLTE Mountain Leader Training
MLTE Mountain Leader Assessment
Single Pitch Rock Climbing
Training
Single
Pitch Rock Climbing Assessment
COACH
LEVEL 1 INLAND KAYAK (BCU) COACH
LEVEL 2 INLAND KAYAK (BCU) COACH
LEVEL 3 INLAND KAYAK (BCU) KAYAK FIVE
STAR ASSESSMENT (BCU) KAYAK FIVE
STAR TRAINING (BCU) COMMUNITY
SPORTS LEADERS AWARD (SPORTS LEADERS UK)
Herefordshire Kendal College in partnership with Adventure Education Training http://www.ad-ed-train.co.uk Master Professional Practitioner Learning and Development (Level 5) penrith@ad-ed-train.co.uk Kent University in association with YMCA Lakeside and George Williams College, London. various outdoor courses Lakeside YMCA National Centre Certificate in Outdoor Education and Development One year course. Practical and professional skills. Summer placement at Lakeside includes salary, training time, and allowance. admin@lakeside.ymca.org.uk Liverpool Hope University BA Outdoor Recreation Management http://prospectus.hope.ac.uk/undergraduate-2007/subject/outdoor_recreation_management Liverpool John Moores University MA Outdoor and Environmental Education Management Development http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/MKG_Global_Docs/OutdoorandEnvironmentalEducationManagementDevelopment_MA.pdf BA Hons in Adventure Tourism http://www.livjm.ac.uk/StudyLJMU/Courses/59627.htm Manchester Metropolitan University BA/BSc joint honours with Outdoor Studies http://www.mmu.ac.uk Richard Peart j.r.peart@mmu.ac.uk Plumpton College FdSc Outdoor Adventurous Activities (in partnership with Brighton First Certificate Sport (Outdoor Education) for 14-16 year olds day release from school over two years. BTEC First Diploma Sport (Outdoor Education) for one year. BTEC National Diploma Sport (Outdoor Education) for two years. http://www.plumpton.ac.uk/ Abbe Denness-Hunt abbe.denness@plumpton.ac.uk Reaseheath College, Nantwich http://www.reaseheath.ac.uk Foundation in Adventure Sports First Diploma in Adventure Sports National Diploma in Adventure Sports Foundation Degree in Adventure Sports Management http://www.reaseheath.ac.uk/departments/advspt/courselist.htm Reigate College NVQ Level 3 in Outdoor Education, Development Training and Recreation Scottish Agricultural College http://www.sac.ac.uk BA/BA (Hons) Adventure Tourism and Outdoor Pursuits HND Adventure Tourism and Outdoor Pursuits HNC Adventure Tourism and Outdoor Pursuits Course details (view left panel at the SAC site for full outdoor menu) Sheffield Hallam University Centre for Environmental Conservation and Outdoor Leisure Leisure and environment courses CECOL staff CECOL was home to the MSc/Postgraduate Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate in Outdoor Management Development. Check the courses page above (or contact CECOL staff) for the latest news about this course. South Devon College, Torquay Activity Leadership Qualification: NVQ Level 2 (National Vocational Qualification) http://www.southdevon.ac.uk UHI Millennium Institute http://www.uhi.ac.uk Adventure Tourism and Outdoor Pursuits: HNC Outdoor Pursuits: National Qualification / Advanced National Certificate http://www.inverness.uhi.ac.uk/defaultpage121bc1.aspx?pageID=160&rlID=37089 Current prospectus University College Chichester BA Hons in Adventure Education http://www.chiuni.ac.uk/aded/Courses.cfm Peter Bunyan P.Bunyan@chihe.ac.uk University of Central Lancashire (Cumbria Campus) is now part of University of Cumbria University
of Central Lancashire (UCLan) (Preston Campus + 6 weeks per year at Tyn Dwr, Llangollen) UCLan,
in partnership with Rescue 3 (UK), also
offers courses in:
University of Leeds B.Sc. Sports Science (Outdoor Activities) http://www.leeds.ac.uk/sports_science/courses/ssoa.html University of Plymouth http://home.plymouth.ac.uk FdA Adventure Education Management Course details FdA Adventure Education Management (Countryside) Course details Enquiries: http://home.plymouth.ac.uk University of Strathclyde Faculty of Education, Jordanhill College BA/BA Hons Outdoor Education in the Community http://www.strath.ac.uk/outdoored/ Angus McWilliam A.McWilliam@strath.ac.uk University of Worcester http://www.worcester.ac.uk has been providing outdoor education courses since 1998. This now includes courses for undergraduates and postgraduates, and opportunities for research degrees. BSc (Honours) in Outdoor Adventure Leadership and Management Course details Masters (MSc) in Outdoor Education (part-time or full-time) Research Degrees Students can conduct research within outdoor education to achieve Doctoral (PhD) and MPhil level awards. TEACHER TRAINING (in OUTDOOR EDUCATION, UK) Post Graduate Certificate of Education Bangor, University College of North Wales one year PGCE teacher training course for outdoor educators Tim Jepson eds035@bangor.ac.uk University of Leeds, School of Education One year post graduate teaching qualification http://www.leeds.ac.uk/sports_science/index.html Will Patterson w.d.patterson@leeds.ac.uk YMCA National Centre, Lakeside, Cumbria Post Graduate Certificate in Outdoor Education and Management admin@lakeside.ymca.org.uk SHORT OPEN TRAINER-TRAINING COURSES (UK) Brathay Ambleside, Cumbria Course titles include: • Professional Facilitator Programme • Coaching Manager Programme For information about courses currently available visit http://www.brathay.org.uk/academy_facilitatortraining.asp email: info@brathay.org.uk Expedition leadership training See the Expedition Advisory Centre and the Young Explorers Trust at the Royal Geographic society (RGS). Log Heights Ripley Castle Estate, North Yorkshire Course titles include: • Reviewing Skills • Transfer of Learning • Coaching in the Workplace • Business as Unusual • Managing Work/Life Balance For information about courses currently available visit http://www.logheights.co.uk and look for 'open courses' email enquiries@logheights.co.uk Reviewing Skills Training Course titles include: • Reviewing Skills and Tools for Outdoor Trainers • How to Transfer Learning and give your training lasting impact For information about courses currently available in the UK visit http://reviewing.co.uk and look for 'trainer training' email: roger@reviewing.co.uk FIND EVEN MORE COURSES: UK and INTERNATIONAL Careers Advice A guide to careers in the UK from Aimhigher.co.uk http://www.aimhigher.ac.uk/student_info/careers_advice.cfm jobs.ac.uk The official recruitment website for UK Universities and Colleges with the most comprehensive listing of academic and related vacancies and studentships. http://www.jobs.ac.uk HERO: Higher Education and Research Opportunities in the UK HERO is the official gateway site to university institutions, colleges and research organisations in the UK. http://www.hero.ac.uk/index.cfm Recreation, Leisure, Sports and Tourism Courses Scottish Education Schools and Colleges Directory http://www.ed-u.com/scotunis.htm The International Education Site Free Information Service [a huge database that is easy to search] http://www.intstudy.com/form1.htm Living and Learning in the United Kingdom [an index to everything you could want to know] http://www.intstudy.com/study_abroad/livuk.htm [includes indexes about studying in other countries too] OUTDOOR SPORTS GOVERNING BODY AWARDS (UK) BlueDome http://www.bluedome.co.uk PGL http://www.pgl.co.uk Description of the vocational and NGB training opportunities for staff working at PGL. http://www.pgl.co.uk/online/index.asp SkillsActive SkillsActive is the Sector Skills Council for Active Leisure and Learning. It has been established by Employers in Sport and Recreation, Health and Fitness, Playwork, The Outdoors and Caravan industries. http://www.skillsactive.com SPRITO Directions A UK Charity providing education, training and information about sports, leisure, recreation and physical activity. (Some of SPRITO's former functions have passed on to SkillsActive - see above.) http://www.SPRITO.org.UK TIME OUTDOORS DIRECTORY Sports & Activities: Courses & Qualifications OUTDOOR JOBS WEBSITES (UK) Adventure Jobs UK http://www.adventurejobs.co.uk CentreStaff http://www.centrestaff.co.uk Google Group: Outdoor Education Jobs A forum for employers and potential employees in outdoor education. You can promote a job or yourself. Postings include job ads & "looking for work" requests. Outdoor Jobs http://www.outdoor-learning.org OutdoorStaff http://www.outdoorstaff.co.uk Outdoor Solutions UK http://www.outdoor-solutions.co.uk jobs, courses, facilities, centres and personnel Outdoor Staff UK Wilderness Expertise http://www.wilderness-expertise.co.uk My Job Search [just type in key words to search lots of other job search engines] http://www.myjobsearch.com More outdoor job sites are listed at: http://reviewing.co.uk/directory/where.htm#9 outdoor jobs are also listed in the general jobs directories CAMPAIGNS (UK) Learning Outside the Classroom Manifesto (2006 - http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/teachingandlearning/resourcematerials/outsideclassroom/ Campaign for Adventure (2001-2003) http://www.campaignforadventure.org Manifesto for Outdoor Adventure (2000-2004) http://reviewing.co.uk/foa/index.htm Aquapac Outdoor Champions http://www.outdoor-learning.org Campaign for Learning http://www.campaign-for-learning.org.uk EVENTS and CONFERENCES See EVENT FINDER at http://reviewing.co.uk/outdoor/notices.htm EUROPEAN CONNECTIONS EUROPEAN NETWORKS IN OUTDOOR AND EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION Annual Meetings of EEEurope and friends (EE = Experiential Educators) http://www.eeeurope.org Informationsdienst Erlebnispaedagogik, ZIEL (Center for Interdisciplinary Experiential Learning) See the 'International' section for pages in English. http://www.erlebnispaedagogik.de European Institute for Outdoor Adventure Education and Experiential Learning http://www.eoe-network.org European Ropes Course Association http://www.erca.cc EUROPEAN COURSES SWEDEN The only Masters and PhD programmes in Nordic Countries in the area of Outdoor Environmental Education http://www.liu.se/en/ *********************************
CONTENTS * PRINTED RESOURCES * ARTICLES ABOUT OUTDOOR CAREERS * EMAIL DISCUSSION LISTS * THE INSTITUTE FOR OUTDOOR LEARNING * COURSES at COLLEGES and UNIVERSITIES * TEACHER TRAINING COURSES * SHORT OPEN COURSES * FIND EVEN MORE COURSES! * OUTDOOR SPORTS GOVERNING BODY AWARDS * JOBS WEBSITES - UK AND THE WORLD * CAMPAIGNS * EVENTS and CONFERENCES * EUROPEAN CONNECTIONS |
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