Wild Beach Leader Training - Level 3 (SUFFOLK - JULY)
A three day course, held on Sizewell Beach and certified by AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group, aimed at individuals who wish to lead beach sessions.
Event Details
- Event Date 16.07.24
- Age Ranges Participants should be over 18 years of age and have experience of working with young people
- Cost £400
- Category Courses, Training and Workshops
- Website Website
- Email Contact Us
- Phone 01473 890089
- Organiser Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Led by experienced Wild Beach and Forest School Leader, this Level 3 course, accredited by AIM qualifications is suitable for practitioners wishing to use the beach as a learning environment. Suffolk's 50 mile stretch of heritage coastline is a natural resource on our doorstep. This course will provide teachers, support staff, outdoor educators and youth group leaders with the skills and confidence to make the most out of our beaches.
Course consists of 4 units:
- Keeping safe on the beach
- Practical skills on the beach
- Understanding the beach environment
- Ocean connection
Areas of learning include:
- Risk benefit analysis
- Understanding tides
- Shelter, games and activities
- Marine wildlife identification
- Cooking outdoors
- Sustainability and marine conservation zones
Practical skills will be assessed on the course and course work will need to be submitted in the following 6 months. The qualification is 5 credits.