Adventure Education - Outdoor Sport & Recreation
Are you the kind of person who LOVES being active outdoors, either hiking on low elevation trails or sailing, sea kayaking or windsurfing? Then the Adventure Education course in Kinsale is for you. This course will teach you how to sail and windsurf, drive a powerboat and paddle in a kayak on the river and sea. It allows you to become a Level 1 Kayaking Instructor, a Lowland Leader and a National Powerboat Certified Skipper, helping connect people to both coastal and forest environments.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate, LCA or QQI Level 4.
Mature students are exempt from Leaving Certificate requirement.
CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 courses for those whose first language is not English.
An offer of a place on this course is contingent on the applicant meeting the requirements set out here and satisfactory presentation at interview.
Note: This course requires students to be garda vetted. Prospective students should also be aware that some aspects of this course are physically demanding and should satisfy themselves that they are physically fit enough to undertake it.
FITNESS TO PRACTICE:
All students on this course will engage with members of the public and assume positions of trust through their educational and training activities. To ensure the protection of the public and to uphold trust and confidence Cork College of FET Kinsale Campus is committed to ensuring that only suitable candidates are permitted to undertake this course.
Careers / Further progression
EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES:
Some of our popular progression opportunities include:
ATU – Bachelor of Arts in Outdoor Education AU590
MTU (Cork and Kerry)
Recreation & Leisure Management MT510
Health, Sport & Exercise Sciences MT511
Health and Exercise Sciences with Massage Therapy MT512
Coaching & Sports Performance MT513
UCC:
Sustainability (CK010)
Arts (CK101)
Special arrangements in place with MTU Cork (CCPS), MTU Kerry and SETU (Waterford & Carlow) for preferential entry for students of Morrison’s Island locations. Go to our progressions database for exact requirements on progressions for this course.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Youth Work, Outdoor Education Centre Instructor, Senior Instructor, Self Employment, Work Abroad with Adventure Tourism Companies, Coaching, Adventure Sports Development Officer, Adventure Therapy.
Further information
Courses commence in September.
SUSI Grant
The Department of Education and Skills provides a means-tested maintenance grant for learners attending full-time Further Education courses. Information regarding eligibility and application details is available at www.StudentFinance.ie
Maintenance Grant Scheme for Post Leaving Certificate Courses:
All grant applications must be made online to a single awarding authority SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland), through http://www.susi.ie
CERTIFICATION:
QQI Level 5 in Outdoor Adventure Education (5M5148).
Are you the kind of person who LOVES being active outdoors, either hiking on low elevation trails or sailing, sea kayaking or windsurfing? Then the Adventure Education course in Kinsale is for you. This course will teach you how to sail and windsurf, drive a powerboat and paddle in a kayak on the river and sea. It allows you to become a Level 1 Kayaking Instructor, a Lowland Leader and a National Powerboat Certified Skipper, helping connect people to both coastal and forest environments. It will also give you the skills to pursue pathways toward both sailing and windsurfing instructorships after the course if you wish.
COURSE CONTENT:
The following subjects may be offered:
Adventure Activities - 5N4646
Kayaking Instruction Skills - 5N5186
Lowland Leadership - 5N21743
Outdoor Recreation - 5N5386
Personal Effectiveness - 5N1390
Powerboat Skills - 4N3646
Sailing Skills - 5N5385
Outdoor Leadership and Safety - 5N4647
Work Experience - 5N1356
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Participants will be required to undertake 10 days of work placement in a suitable environment. The College will assist participants in identifying suitable placements.
5M5148 - Outdoor Sport and Recreation.
CONTACT DETAILS:
Jeff Cochrane & Tadhg Boyden, Course Co-Ordinators
Email: kinsalecampus@corketb.ie
Tel: (021) 4772 275