Are you looking to develop a career in the outdoor industry? Do you wish to learn personal, practical and coaching skills? You may also be looking for an alternative route into Higher Education. The course attracts a wide range of individuals from academic and vocational backgrounds who wish to develop industry skills in the area.
This course will give you the opportunity to gain an academic qualification whilst also working towards nationally recognised competency and coaching qualifications in outdoor sports such as kayaking and sailing, which will broaden your knowledge and increase your chances of employment.
The course is aimed at anyone with an interest in the outdoors and will prepare you for a range of careers in the outdoor, leisure, countryside and tourism industries. We will build up your knowledge and skills, providing specialised studies which are directly relevant to your current workplace or for those seeking a change in career to work in the outdoor recreation sector.
For every 10 credits, students should engage with around 100 notional hours of learning. This will be approximately 30% direct learning contact and 70% independent student learning.
Course Details - Modules
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Course Details – Assessment Method
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Course Details – Professional Bodies
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How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
41J1
Institution code:
L53
Campus Name:
Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor - Dolgellau
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
A minimum of 64 UCAS tariff points in main qualification, normally gaining at least one relevant A2 subject; or a BTEC National Certificate/Diploma (MP) or above, or an AVCE, GNVQ, International Baccalaureate, Welsh Baccalaureate, in a relevant subject; or a Pass in approved ACCESS; or NVQ/VRQ Level 3
Welsh or English with equivalent GCSE grade C, or above
A pass at grade C or above in GCSE Mathematics (or equivalent), Physical Education / Science would be advantageous. Alternatively, evidence of the ability to study at this level in terms of numeracy and scientific skills will need to be evaluated.
Equivalent international qualifications are acceptable
Entry onto Level 5 will be considered on an individual basis in line with GLLM credit transfer policy
For individuals with no formal qualifications, or have not reached the required UCAS points, offer will be based on but not exclusive to:
A personal statement or CV, assessment at interview, performance in tasks set specifically for admission purposes, relevant work experience and employment references
Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance is required for all learners prior to undertaking the employability modules.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.gllm.ac.uk/courses/2147485499/
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
Welsh or English with equivalent GCSE grade C, or above
Any degrees, diplomas or certificates eligible above should have been taught and assessed in Welsh or English
For overseas applicants, for entry onto Level 4, English fluency to IELTS 5.5 or higher (with no element less than 5.0)
For overseas applicants, for entry onto Levels 5, English fluency to IELTS 6.0 or higher (with no element less than 5.5)
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
87%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
60%
Go onto work and study:
75%
Fees and funding
Additional Fee Information
Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.
Provider information
Llandudno Road
Rhos-on-Sea
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Colwyn Bay
LL28 4HZ
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