OCN Level 3 Forest School Practitioner Award

[ March 12, 2012 9:00 am to March 16, 2012 5:00 pm. ] Date: Monday 12th to Friday 16th March 2012 (Training component – please see below for assessments.)

Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm

Location: Catton Park Education Centre, Norwich

Cost: £900 (£750 plus VAT)

Description:
The Forest School Practitioner training award is a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification and is accredited through the Open College Network (OCN). It is aimed at teachers and [...]
March 12, 2012 9:00 amtoMarch 16, 2012 5:00 pm

Date: Monday 12th to Friday 16th March 2012 (Training component – please see below for assessments.)

Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm

Location: Catton Park Education Centre, Norwich

Cost: £900 (£750 plus VAT)

Description:
The Forest School Practitioner training award is a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification and is accredited through the Open College Network (OCN). It is aimed at teachers and other education professionals already working with children/young people to become qualified to lead Forest School Programmes.

The Forest School Practitioners Award consists of 18 OCN credits contained in three units of study:

  • Learning and Development at Forest School
  • Forest School Practical Skills and Woodland Management
  • Establishment and Delivery of a Forest School Programme

The training equates to 70 hours of taught time and requires, on average, a further 110 hours of self-study time from the student.

Entry Criteria:

  • Be over 21 years of age.
  • Be a qualified Teacher, Play worker or Youth worker (to Level 2 or equivalent) OR compile a portfolio of at least 2 years experience of working with children/young people in a leadership capacity.
  • Have a current CRB disclosure (or Disclosure Scotland Certificate).
  • Have or be in the process of acquiring a current valid Paediatric First Aid for Outdoors certificate (2-day ITC or equivalent).

Course Itinerary:
All of the course elements need to be attended:

  • Intensive Skills: 12th – 16th March 2012.
  • Practical Skills: 14th – 16th May 2012.
  • Assessments: 9th – 12th July 2012.
  • Tutorial: 13th July 2012 (9am – Noon).
  • Portfolio due: 28th September 2012.

Assessments:
There are two assessments:

  • Practical Skills assessment which takes place during the practical skills training.
  • Delivery Assessment – each student will be assessed on their leadership. This is a 2 hour assessment at one of the student’s weekly Forest School sessions and takes place during the Assessment dates as above. If students are working outside of a 30mile radius from the training venue, an additional assessment supplement will be charged.

Coursework Portfolio:
Students will need to compile a written coursework portfolio in order to complete this training. This requires the student to do further reading, research, writing of short essays and creation of a Health and Safety Handbook for their 6-week Forest School programme. Detailed instructions are given during the training and further support is given during the coursework tutorial.

Equipment and Kit:
The tools and equipment required on the training will be provided by the FSTC. Students are required to purchase their own Safety boots (approved Safety Wear) and provide their own waterproofs and outdoor clothing for use on the training.

First Aid
First Aid is not included in this training course and needs to be booked separately. The First Aid course which is recommend is the 2-day ITC First Aid for Forest School, which is an outdoor First Aid course designed specifically for Forest School Leaders. We regularly facilitate these 1st aid courses in Norfolk. Check out the Forest School page for forthcoming dates.

Booking:
Please view the Level 3 Information booklet available on the Forest School page.

This course is facilitated by The Forest School Training Company (FSTC). FSTC are managing all bookings, payments and administration. Please visit their website to view further course details and download a booking form here.