AWARD IN OUTDOOR LEARNING
AGORED CYMRU – LEVEL 1
Delivered by Forest School Swansea Neath Port Talbot
Thank you for your interest in our outdoor learning course. Here are some more details.
Who will benefit from this course
This course is a fun and participative introduction to Outdoor Learning. There is a focus on Forest School
but it encompasses a broad range of outdoor learning ideas. It is suitable for anyone interested in working
with children and young people in the outdoors, including teachers, students, learning support assistants,
youth workers, parents, play-workers, and other community workers. The training will lead to increased
confidence and skills in working outdoors, and a qualification to support outdoor learning in any setting
from a woodland to a school yard. Please note: This course does not qualify you to be a Forest School
leader or assistant leader. It is an introduction to outdoor learning that includes the ethos and practice of
Forest School.
Course details
This is a 2 ½ day course. The first two days are spent both indoors for theory facilitation and outdoors for
practical skills development. The third (half) day will be spent on site observing a Forest School project.
The qualification requires 20 hours of training and the completion of a workbook to be submitted for
accreditation. All of the coursework can be completed within the three days. Students will be given
support in all aspects of training. (Evidence in a format other than written can also be accepted; see tutor
first).
Course content
This course consists of the following units:
 Learning, Play and Development in the Outdoors (2 credits)
 Health and Safety for Working Outdoors (1 credit)
 Outdoor Practical Skills (2 credits)
The course will provide an introduction to health and safety, risk assessment, tool use, children’s holistic
development, biodiversity and woodland ecology, importance of play, cooking over a fire, and shelter
building.
Cost: £200. In order to confirm your place you will need to fill out an application form and pay a 10%
deposit, or the full amount. The full balance is due by the course commencement.
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