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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 + handy advice for students * OUTDOOR SPORTS GOVERNING BODY AWARDS * JOBS WEBSITES - UK AND THE WORLD * CAMPAIGNS * EVENTS and CONFERENCES: see the Experiential-CPD Calendar of Events on the Outdoor Noticeboard * 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 '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 archived at archive.org) by Barbara Humberstone & Hugh Mannerings with BCUC students Careers in the outdoors Do we need all these degrees in Outdoor Education? Tom Gee (@ BlueDome) gets it off his chest about the poor provision of useful courses and qualifications for young job seekers! DISCUSSION LISTS AND FORUMS (UK) helpful people waiting to answer your questions! Outdoor Research (outres) How to join UK outdoor discussion lists (and a few others) 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 The Source and 'Careers in the Outdoors' (article) http://www.outdoor-learning.org |
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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 Bangor University http://www.bangor.ac.uk/sport BSc (Hons) Sport Science (Outdoor Activities) 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 HND Adventure Tourism Management Bucks New University http://bucks.ac.uk PhD Supervision by Professor Barbara Humberstone [was BCUC before becoming part of the new university] Charlotte Mason Campus (Ambleside) of St. Martin's College (Lancaster) is now part of University of Cumbria Chichester: See University College Chichester 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 Foundation Degree in Outdoor Activities BTEC National Diploma in Sport Outdoor Adventure Pathway First
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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) Cumbria: See University of Cumbria
Herefordshire and Ludlow College http://www.hlcollege.ac.uk Amongst the range of outdoor education courses are: BSc Honours Degree in Outdoor Adventure Leadership and Management BSc in Physical Education and Outdoor Education Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport - Outdoor Adventure Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport - Development, Coaching & Fitness Kendal College http://www.kendal.ac.uk/departments/sports-and-outdoor-adventure BTEC level 3 in outdoor adventure BTEC level 2 apprenticeship in activity leadership BTEC level 3 apprenticeship in outdoor programmes Leeds: See University of Leeds Liverpool Hope University BA Outdoor Recreation Management http://www.hope.ac.uk/ Liverpool John Moores University MA Outdoor and Environmental Education Management Development http://www.ljmu.ac.uk BA Hons in Adventure Tourism http://www.ljmu.ac.uk Manchester Metropolitan University BA/BSc joint honours with Outdoor Studies http://www.mmu.ac.uk Plumpton College Outdoor Adventurous Activities (in partnership with Brighton University) 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/ Plymouth: See University of Plymouth 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 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 Sheffield Hallam University http://www.shu.ac.uk 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 Strathclyde: See University of Strathclyde UHI Millennium Institute http://www.uhi.ac.uk Adventure Tourism and Outdoor Pursuits: HNC Outdoor Pursuits: National Qualification / Advanced National Certificate Current prospectus University of Chichester BA Hons in Adventure Education http://www.chi.ac.uk
University of Leeds B.Sc. Sports Science (Outdoor Activities) http://www.leeds.ac.uk University of Plymouth http://home.plymouth.ac.uk FdA Adventure Education Management FdA Adventure Education Management (Countryside) 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
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. Wales: See University of Wales Trinity St. David Worcester: See University of Worcester TEACHER TRAINING (in OUTDOOR EDUCATION, UK) Post Graduate Certificate of Education Bangor University one year PGCE teacher training course for outdoor educators University of Leeds, School of Education One year post graduate teaching qualification http://www.leeds.ac.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 email: info@brathay.org.uk Expedition leadership training See the Expedition Advisory Centre and the Young Explorers Trust at the Royal Geographic society (RGS). Azesta (formerly 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.azesta.co.uk and look for 'open courses' or email info@azesta.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 (+ HANDY ADVICE) - UK and INTERNATIONAL 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 Recreation, Leisure, Sports and Tourism Courses Scottish Education Schools and Colleges Directory http://www.ed-u.com/scotunis.htm The Students Guide to Finding Accommodation (UK) Halls Of Residence House Share Private Housing Monthly Outgoings Letting Agents Contractual Obligations Viewing Procedures Budgeting http://www.rib.co.uk Scholarship Finder Free online advice for graduate students seeking scholarships. USA-centric, but international in scope. http://scholarship-finder.net How Much?! Calculating the Cost of Online Education USA-centric, but international in scope. http://www.onlinecollege.org/2011/07/06/how-much-calculating-the-cost-of-online-education/ Online PhDs Free advice and guidance about Online PhDs at http://onlinephduk.com Free advice about funding opportunities for Online PhDs at http://online-phd-uk.co.uk/phd-scholarships/ EdD vs. PhD Degrees: Should You Get an EdD or a PhD? from teach.com 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. 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 OUTDOOR JOBS WEBSITES (UK) Adventure Jobs UK http://www.adventurejobs.co.uk Best Adventure Jobs UK BestAdventureJobs.co.uk Outdoor Instructor Jobs CentreStaff http://www.centrestaff.co.uk 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. Google Group: Outdoor Education Jobs Outdoor Jac Outdoor adventure jobs, seasonal work placements and qualification based training courses in the outdoor leisure industry http://www.outdoorjac.co.uk/ Outdoor Jobs (IOL) http://www.outdoor-learning.org OutdoorStaff http://www.outdoorstaff.co.uk Outdoor-Info UK http://www.outdoor-info.co.uk jobs, courses, facilities, centres and personnel Outdoor Vacancies UK http://uk.wow.com View the list of 'related' searches at the foot of the WOW results page 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 CAMPAIGNS (UK) Learning Outside the Classroom Manifesto (2006 - http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/teachingandlearning/resourcematerials/outsideclassroom/ Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (CLOtC) http://www.lotc.org.uk Campaign for Adventure (2001- 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.eu European Ropes Course Association http://www.erca.cc
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 see the Experiential-CPD Calendar of Events on the Outdoor Noticeboard * EUROPEAN CONNECTIONS |
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