Course Description
Advanced Outdoor Activity Instructor (Sports, Recreation & Exercise)
Open Canoeing Instruction (6N5349) – Including Canoeing Ireland Level 4 proficiency training and assessment and Level 2 instructor training and assessment
Orienteering Instruction (6N5190) – Orienteering Ireland Orienteering Instructor Award
Sea Kayaking Instruction (6N5193) – Including Canoeing Ireland Essential Coastal Navigation Course, Level 4 proficiency training and assessment and Level 2 instructor training and assessment
Single Pitch Rock-climbing (6N5845) – Including Mountaineering Ireland Rock Climbing Instructor (RCI) Assessment
Sports Industry Practice (6N4650)
Team Leadership (6N1948)
Trail Cycle Leader Instruction Skills (6N4946) – Including Cycling Ireland Trail Cycle Leader training and assessment
Work Experience (6N1947)
| College | Kerry College of Further Education & Training |
| Course Location | Tralee, Kerry |
| Course Category | Sport and Leisure Management, Fitness & Sport |
| Course Type | In-house Training |
| Course Qualification | Level 6 Higher Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | QQI Level 6 Major Award in Sports, Recreation & Exercise (6M5147) |
| Course Start Date | 18th September 2023 |
| Course End Date | 16th August 2024 |
| Course Duration | 48 Weeks |
| Course Fee | 0 |
| Entry Requirements | Minimum of 18 years of age Competent written and spoken English (CEFR Level B2 or higher) You must hold a recent and relevant NFQ Level 5 Major Award (or equivalent NGB qualifications) If you do not hold these qualifications, applicants are expected to demonstrate a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 5 (or equivalent) when accessing this Level 6 programme Mature applicants with relevant experience High level of physical fitness is essential Demonstrable participation, membership or leadership in sporting and outdoor activities Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Positive, adaptable, self-motivated, team player High standard of personal presentation Have an interest in working with children, adults or corporate groups Understanding of and sensitivity towards the natural environment Garda Vetting is a pre-requisite |
| Carear Path | Graduates will have the skills to work in multi-activity organisations as instructors in OETCs, Adventure Centres, adventure tourism markets and in private enterprise. |
| Phone | 0667149696 |
| Course Code | 372135 |
For information about Kerry College of Further Education & Training, please visit their college page on Whichcollege.ie by clicking here.
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