British Orienteering is pleased to announce today, that the NEW Orienteering Instructor Qualification for the Outdoor industry, Schools and Uniformed Youth Groups is now available.
If you are looking to run introductory Orienteering sessions across your outdoor centres, schools and other organisations, this course could be for you!
Instructors will be able to deliver high quality introductory orienteering sessions that teach orienteering skills whilst working towards personal and group development outcomes. This qualification will follow a formative assessment process.
This course is aimed at:
• Teachers
• Uniformed youth organisation leaders
• Outdoor activity instructors
Anyone over the age of 16 may attend the course and will gain their certificate when they reach 18yrs.
Full details about the new qualification and how to apply can be found via the button below.
Qualify to become an instructor
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