Training Courses

Who should attend Teaching Orienteering Part 2?

The training is aimed at teachers, youth sector workers and people working in schools and outdoor centres. The training delivers the knowledge, understanding and practical ability to teach some of the advanced skills of orienteering. Anyone over the age of 16 may attend the course however the Orienteering Young Leader Award suitable for 14 – 19 year olds may better meet young people’s needs. People wishing to deliver GCSE syllabuses’ for candidates from England, Wales and Northern Ireland should attend Teaching Orienteering Part 2. Candidates from Scotland will be shown the appropriate activities to meet their own curriculum requirements.

Are there prerequisites?

You must be over 16 years of age and have attended the Teaching Orienteering Part 1 course or former British Orienteering Level 1 course

What is a person who has attended a Teaching Orienteering Part 2 trained to do?

Introduce the skills of orienteering, specified below, to children or adults in a fun and exciting way on small areas with clear boundaries that have been risk assessed as safe. You will also be able to deliver a range of orienteering competitions.

What does Teaching Orienteering Part 2 training involve?

On the course you will be provided with the knowledge you require to introduce the advanced skills of orienteering identified below and be given the opportunity to discuss and practice using this knowledge. The course is 6 hours and practical in nature, you will be expected to join in with group discussions and activities.

What are the learning outcomes of the training?

• Develop orienteering skills on small areas with clear boundaries that have been risk assessed as safe for the level of participants involved.

• Use your previous knowledge of planning learning programmes to plan programmes that include use of compass, scale, distance understanding, basic contours and the techniques required for the relevant external school examination.

• Deliver orienteering sessions that achieve the outcomes of the learning programmes.

• Organise and deliver a range of orienteering competitions.

Is there assessment – if so what form does it take?

This course is not assessed; following the training candidates will receive a certificate of attendance. Candidates wishing to gain a formal, assessed qualification should talk to a tutor to identify the most appropriate route for them to take.

Please contact Course Tutor for further information or to book on this course.

The training is aimed at teachers, youth sector workers and people working in schools and outdoor centres. The training delivers the knowledge, understanding and practical ability to teach the basic skills of orienteering. Anyone over the age of 16 may attend the course however the Orienteering Young Leader Award suitable for 14 – 19 year olds may better meet young people’s needs. Attending Teaching Orienteering Part 1 is a prerequisite for anybody wishing to deliver the Orienteering Young Leader Award or attend the British Orienteering Teaching Orienteering Part 2 training

The only prerequisite is that you must be over 16 years of age. It will be an advantage although not essential if you have knowledge of orienteering prior to the course.

What is a person who has attended a Teaching Orienteering Part 1 trained to do?

Introduce the basic skills of orienteering to beginners in a fun and exciting way on areas that are safe such as school sites or outdoor centre grounds. You will also be able to deliver simple competitions for participants.

What does Teaching Orienteering Part 1 training involve?

On the course you will be provided with the knowledge you require to introduce the basic skills of orienteering and be given the opportunity to discuss and practice using this knowledge. The course is 6 hours and practical in nature and you will be expected to join in with group discussions and activities.

What are the learning outcomes of the training?

• Introduce children to orienteering in a safe environment
• Plan sessions which introduce the basic understanding of how to use an orienteering map and include the following skills: map as a bird’s eye view, importance of north, map orientation, use of map colours and commonly used symbols, keeping in contact with the map and “thumbing”.

• Plan and deliver orienteering sessions that meet the safety standards required by British Orienteering.

• Organise and deliver simple orienteering competition
• Be able to advise children on the opportunities to further their orienteering experience

Is there assessment – if so what form does it take?

This course is not assessed; following the training candidates will receive a certificate of attendance. Candidates wishing to gain a formal, assessed qualification should talk to a tutor to identify the most appropriate route for them to take.

Please note if you would like any further information regarding this course, please contact Dave Ellis (bigstridesconsulting@virginmedia.com)

By achieving this certificate you will be able to deliver orienteering sessions from coaching cards in designated areas. The course is very practical and will give you lots of opportunities to practice your coaching skills.

There are four modules covered on the course, these are:

1. Introduction to safe and ethical coaching
2. Prepare to deliver coaching activities
3. Deliver and review coaching activities
4. Coaching orienteering.

British Orienteering and other course organisers reserve the right to cancel a course with 3 weeks notice given to the candidates (any payment made will be returned in full) – this may occur if for example the candidate numbers are such that the course is not financially viable, hopefully candidates would then be able to join the next available course.

By achieving this certificate you will be able to deliver orienteering sessions from coaching cards in designated areas. The course is very practical and will give you lots of opportunities to practice your coaching skills.

There are four modules covered on the course, these are:

1. Introduction to safe and ethical coaching
2. Prepare to deliver coaching activities
3. Deliver and review coaching activities
4. Coaching orienteering.

British Orienteering and other course organisers reserve the right to cancel a course with 3 weeks notice given to the candidates (any payment made will be returned in full) – this may occur if for example the candidate numbers are such that the course is not financially viable, hopefully candidates would then be able to join the next available course.

The Qualification

The Level Two Award is for those coaches who wish to coach the techniques and skills of orienteering beyond an introductory level and apply them on all areas except for those that are complex, exposed or mountainous. The award is only suitable for those with experience of coaching orienteering.

Course Pre Requisites

• Be a minimum of 18 years of age on the first day of the course
• Current First Aid certificate
• Safeguarding & Protecting Children Workshop
• Demonstrate an ability to perform the skills and techniques of TD5 (Level 5) of the British Orienteering Step System
• Hold the 1st4sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Orienteering or equivalent

The Course Content

• Induction and pre-course tasks - 3 hours
• Course of training including practical and theory – 18 hours
• Home study prior to assessment - 20 hours
• A further 6 coaching sessions, that are progressive and mentored by a qualified coach, will take place following the course and prior to assessment.

The Assessments

• Internal assessment of candidate’s coaching and knowledge - 6 hours
• Independent assessment of a practical coaching session and tasks - 6 hours

The Portfolio

Candidates will be required to complete a full and detailed portfolio, which is task-based. Much of this work will be completed during the theory parts of the course programme.

The Portfolio will include evidence of:

• Gathering information – including risk assessments and incident forms
• Roles, skills, qualities and ethical values
• Fitness for orienteering
• Anti doping
• Coaching styles and effective communication
• Planning coaching sessions and evaluating them

Additional evidence should be collated for your portfolio (only photocopies required):

1. Any certificates e.g. Level One Coach Award, Teaching Orienteering Certificate
2. Current First Aid certificate *
3. Safeguarding & Protecting Children Workshop *
4. Any sports coach UK (scUK) Workshop certificates

* Compulsory.

Work to include:

• Orienteering Step System and LTAD
• Coaching styles and philosophy
• How to Coach Skills
• Introducing a technique at technical difficulty 1 and 2 (practical)
• Safety management
• Planning sessions
• Developing a technique to technical difficulty 3 (practical)
• Goal setting
• Mental aspects of orienteering
• Evaluating orienteering performance
• Shadowing (practical)
• Components of fitness
• Warming up and cooling down (practical)
• Developing a technique to technical difficulty 4 and 5 (practical)
• Planning linked and progressive sessions
• Methods of session evaluation and evaluation planning

What Support can be expected?

Support on the course from British Orienteering Educators to:

• Complete portfolio work except 6 x session plans
• Formative assessment
• Detailed learner action plan
• Signposting to mentors and learning opportunities

How long will it take to gain the level 2 award? Registration Period

• The assessments must be completed within 18 months of registration on the course and the portfolio completed and marked within 2 years of registration.
• Most candidates should be able to complete the Award within 6 – 9 months of attending the course.

What will I be qualified to do?

• Those accredited at Level Two will be able to coach the full range of techniques and skills in the modern sport of orienteering and to lead a group of coaches in delivering a programme in a safe and enjoyable way.
• Coaches accredited will be able to introduce the sport to participants, coach at club training sessions and coach athletes competing in local and regional events.

What could I do next?

Ensure that you keep up to date with initiatives by:

• Reading the British Orienteering web site
• Being a member of British Orienteering and ensuring you have valid insurance
• Attend CPD events
• Attend UK Orienteering League events
• Keep up to date with sports science initiatives
• Coach at clubs involved in delivering training nights
• Observe coaches working in orienteering’s talent pathway

By achieving this certificate you will be able to deliver orienteering sessions from coaching cards in designated areas. The course is very practical and will give you lots of opportunities to practice your coaching skills.

There are four modules covered on the course, these are:

1. Introduction to safe and ethical coaching
2. Prepare to deliver coaching activities
3. Deliver and review coaching activities
4. Coaching orienteering.

British Orienteering and other course organisers reserve the right to cancel a course with 3 weeks notice given to the candidates (any payment made will be returned in full) – this may occur if for example the candidate numbers are such that the course is not financially viable, hopefully candidates would then be able to join the next available course.

By achieving this certificate you will be able to deliver orienteering sessions from coaching cards in designated areas. The course is very practical and will give you lots of opportunities to practice your coaching skills.

There are four modules covered on the course, these are:

1. Introduction to safe and ethical coaching
2. Prepare to deliver coaching activities
3. Deliver and review coaching activities
4. Coaching orienteering.

British Orienteering and other course organisers reserve the right to cancel a course with 3 weeks notice given to the candidates (any payment made will be returned in full) – this may occur if for example the candidate numbers are such that the course is not financially viable, hopefully candidates would then be able to join the next available course.