The Fastnet Marine & Outdoor Education Centre
at Schull Community College

Outdoor Sport and Recreation Instructors Course

Certification:
N.C.V.A. Level 2 in Outdoor Sport and Recreation Instructorship
I.S.A. Dinghy Sailing Instructorship
I.C.U. Canoeing Instructorship
I.O.A Orienteering Leadership

Course Content Information

Dinghy Sailing Instructorship Developed locally in the Fastnet Marine and Outdoor Education Centre, this module includes: sailing skills and related theory from beginners right up to Level 5; instructional techniques; power boat handling; V.H.F. Limited Operators Licence.
Kayak Instructorship Catering for all (learners and proficient) and developing skills up to Instructorship level, the module includes: performing rescues; negotiating water of grade 1 and 2 difficulty; development of canoeing within a club environment; maintenance of a suitably equipped kayak and personal canoeing equipment.
Windsurfing Participants will develop windsurfing skills to Instructorship level.
Sport and Recreation Studies This module gives an overview of the whole leisure industry and how the participants can contribute to its development.
Communications In this module participants have the opportunity to develop their verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
Information Technology Skills Information Technology is now an integral part of sport, recreation and leisure industry and proficiency in I.T. is essential in the management of this industry.
Work Experience The placement of all candidates in relevant work-places affords them the opportunity of employing the skills and theory developed and learned in the other modules.

Course Duration: 2 year full time



For more information, schedules and enrolment details please contact
The Fastnet Marine & Outdoor Education Centre
Schull Community College
Schull, West Cork, Ireland
Telephone 028 28315
International Telephone +353 28 28315
email sccmh@iol.ie

See also www.schullsailing.ie

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