Outdoor Sport and Recreation
Course Code:
5M5148
Course content
Outdoor Recreation
Kayaking Instruction
Power Boating
Hill Walking
Orienteering
Wind Surfing
Pool Lifeguard Skills
Exercise and Fitness
Occupational First Aid
Communications
Work Preparation and Experience
Award
QQI level 5 Certificate in Outdoor Sports and Recreation. Additional Awards in Kayaking and Power Boating.
Aim:
The course aims to enable learners to develop their knowledge, skills and qualifications to gain employment as assistant instructors in the outdoor recreation sector in Ireland. The course also acts as a foundation for progression to degree or Higher National Diploma programmes in Third Level institutions nationally. Students also have the option of progressing to the Level 6 sport, recreation & exercise programme here in Drogheda Institute.
Progression and Career Options:
Graduates can gain employment directly from this course as assistant instructors within the Outdoor Recreation Industry. Successful graduates may also apply to pursue Higher National Diploma and Degree courses Institutes of Technology nationwide.
Fees:
All courses have the following basic fees:
€200 registration fee (paid by all students)
€200 Government Levy (exemptions for medical card holders, those in receipt of a student grant e.g. SUSI and social welfare recipients e.g. Back to Education Allowance)
€50 QQI Examination fee (exemptions for medical card holders)
Additional course fees apply for Kayaking €200, Adventure Activities €250