Level 3 Forest School Programme Leadership

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  • OFQUAL-registered qualification
  • Access to comprehensive online learning material
  • Face-to-face F2F training days at our site in Wiltshire, UK​
  • Access to tutors by email and telephone during course year
  • Six practical sessions required in your own setting
  • Requires completion of 5 units/written assignments
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The Level 3 qualification provides the knowledge, understanding and skills needed for learners to take part in Forest School activities. It enables learners to experience the world beyond the classroom as an essential part of their learning and personal development.

The aim of the qualification is to:
  • develop an understanding of the principles and ethos of Forest School
  • gain skills and learning of life in the outdoors
  • prepare learners for further study and employment in the outdoors
  • gain continuing professional development
  • become a Forest School Programme Leader

Course programme

18 mandatory credits are required to achieve the qualification of Level 3 Certificate in Forest School Programme Leadership.  This means completing 5 units with the general subject areas as follows:
Unit
Subject area
Unit 1
Outdoors Environment
Unit 2
Learning and Development
Unit 3
Planning Forest School
Unit 4
Practical Skills
Unit 5
Delivering Forest School
The qualification is a Level 3 course which is considered equivalent to an Advanced Level (A-Level) qualification. Coursework must be completed within 12 months from course commencement. 

Coursework is marked, internal verified and in addition, external verified by the awarding organisation. Certification is issued to students that meet the qualification standards in full and within the permitted timescales.

Flexible approach

If you are struggling with fitting the course dates into your schedule we may be able to help. For more details about our flexible approach do get in touch through our contact page.
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Entry requirements

  • Minimum age is 21 years and you will need to confirm your identity.
  • Fluency in speaking and writing in English as it is a requirement that all delivery and assessment of this qualification is conducted in English. 
  • Computer literate
Note:  All training courses are subject to minimum and maximum numbers of learners.  Should a complete course be cancelled by Woodland Adventurers then your booking will be transferred to another date or a full refund will be offered.

Terms and conditions

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