Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements:-

• Achieve 4 GCSE's at grade 4 including English Language
  OR
• Level 2 in a related subject at Merit or above (including an English or Maths qualification at 4 or above).

Additional Requirements:-

• Completion of online ‘Easton Applicant Information Form’ via the QR Code
• A reference
• Attendance at a Curriculum Taster Day
• Completion of Summer Task (which you will receive on your Taster Day).
• You will also need to be able to swim 200m in 5 minutes due to the nature of the course and preparing for industry. A swim test will be arranged as part of your taster day.

Assessment

You will be assessed through a variety of methods including some externally assessed qualifications and internally assessed vocational units. Assessment methods could include assignments, research projects, presentations, demonstrations. All students will be required to complete work experience as part of their course, which will be discussed at enrolment.

In addition to your main programme, you may study English or Maths. Depending on your grades on entry, you will study either Functional Skills or GCSEs English and Maths. Please check our English and Maths page for further information.

Where possible the course includes regular trips, visits and expeditions. Please check out our Outdoor Leadership CCN Instagram page to find out more of what we do.

Progression

Following the completion of this course, students will be able to progress onto Degree level courses at a variety of Univerisities. At City College Norwich we offer a BSC (Hons) in Sport, Health and Exercise Science.

Please ensure you check required UCAS points of your University choices.

Career Progression

Studying Outdoor Leadership gives you access to excellent employment opportunities that have seen our students travel the world and unlock opportunities for self employment.

Our courses are designed to provide you with the qualifications, skills and real work experiences you need to start your journey to an exciting career as a:

Paddlesport / Surfing Instructor (£12-30k per year),
Mountaineer / Climbing Instructor (£12-30k per year),
Snowboarding & Skiing instructor (£12-30k per year)
Bushcraft & Outdoor Education Provider (Variable)
and many more.

In recent years, 100% of our students have secured employment soon after completing their courses with us.

Fees

As this is outdoor adventure course you will be expected to have your own equipment and kit. This can be purchased via the College at discounted prices and will cost in the region of £270 plus £80 for uniform.

If you already have some of your own kit, and as long as the course leader is happy with its suitability, you will be able to use your own.

In addition there may be other costs for some qualifications and trips. If you are over 19 years additional costs will also apply. Please see our website.

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