- Location: Bray Institute of Further Education Novara Avenue, Bray, Co. Wicklow
- Duration: 2 Years
Course details
This course is designed for those who would like to gain employment in the adventure sector of the tourism and leisure industry. It contains a large practical outdoor element which may take place at a number of locations. Highly motivated Learners may gain National Governing Body Awards as part of the course.
Programme of Study
- Outdoor Recreation
- Outdoor Leadership & Safety Communications
- Work Experience
- Safety & Health at Work
- Hillwalking
- Adventure Activities
- Kayak Skills
- Orienteering
Components subject to change
Entry Requirements
- Leaving Certificate or equivalent
- Leaving Certificate Applied
- Full QQI Level 4 Award
- Mature Applicants – experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications
All places are offered following successful interview. Garda vetting is necessary prior to work experience placement. Students must have a proven commitment to sport.
Career Opportunities
- Outdoor centres
- Summer camps in the Outdoor Education Centres
- Youth work
- Residential Centres
Higher Education Progression*
IT Blanchardstown:
- Sport Management & Coaching (BN111)
IT Letterkenny:
- Sports Coaching & Performance (LY228)
GMIT:
- BA Outdoor Education & Leisure (GA870)
BIFE:
- Sports, Recreation & Exercise QQI level 6 (6M5147)
Certification
QQI Level 5 Award in Outdoor Recreation (5M5148)
Mountain Skills Certificate (BOS)
Kayak Level 3 (ICU)
First Aid Certificate
Updated on 08 November, 2015Course Location
About Bray Institute of Further Education
Bray Institute of Further Education (BIFE) caters for learners with a wide variety of needs - from those who want to do University Degrees at hontheirs level to those who are training for employment.
They are located on Novara Avenue, Bray; 150 metres from the town centre and within walking distance of the Dart station. The Institute is just a short jtheirney from Dublin City Centre.
Bray Institute of Further Education has been a centre of excellence in the field of Further Education for the past twenty-five years serving all areas of the country including Dublin.
BIFE is a constituent Institute of Kildare / Wicklow Education Training Board (KWETB).
They offer a wide range of Further Education (PLC) ctheirses both full and part-time at the Institute.
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