FOUNDATION INSTRUCTOR TRAINING COURSE
PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTOR TRAINING COURSE
SKI INSTRUCTOR TRAINING COURSE
WELCOME
For over 18 years Abernethy hasbeen at the forefront of Christian outdoor leadership training. Our instructional team is highly qualified and experienced and we are
confident that our outdoor instructor training courses offer fantastic value for money. The skills and
qualifications that can be achieved during your time with us would be hard to beat!
Abernethy’s Christian Ministry is at the heart of our training courses. Developing a personal faith and learning from others’ experiences
is an important part of the year. Students will take part in the annual Abernethy Houseparty, weekly team fellowships and daily quiet time. They are also encouraged to become involved in the local church and church-based youth group. So, whether you are looking for a new career or a gap year with a difference, the courses on offer will provide you with the tools you need to take your love of the outdoors to the next level.
www.abernethy.org.uk/about-us/courses
PROFESSIONAL COURSE : THE WORKS
QUALIFICATIONS AVAILABLE:
● Mountaineering: Summer Mountain Leader
Training and Assessment
● Rock climbing: Single Pitch Award
Training and Assessment
● Kayaking/Canoeing: UKCC Level 1&2 Paddlesport Coaching Training and Assessment
● Skiing: BASI Alpine Level 1 Award (based in Europe) ● Mountain Biking: Level 2 Mountain Bike Leader
Award Training and Assessment
●First Aid: BASP 2 day Outdoor Emergency 1st Aid
●Orienteering: Teaching Orienteering part 1 Assessment
●Archery: Archery Instructor Award
Stuck inside and dreaming of outside… then this is the course for you.
Whether it’s a break between studies or a career change, these 12
months are packed full of opportunities that could enable you to be a
fully qualified instructor ready to work in the outdoor industry.
Working hard and playing hard with like minded people makes this a year to remember, not to mention the opportunity to explore some of Scotland’s wild places.
The range of achievable qualifications on offer during our one year, fully residential course is astonishing. The value for money and experiences it offers are second to none and over the years nearly 200
students have gone on to careers in the outdoors, youth workers, as teachers, charity workers and even as social workers.
Check out our website for more information about the professional instructor training course including videos, a full list of qualifications on offer
and other general information.
www.abernethy.org.uk/about-us/courses
TO APPLY FOR THIS COURSE
YOU SHOULD HAVE:
● A passion to be in the outdoors ● A personal Christian faith ● The ability to swim 25 metres in
light clothing
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
● All meals and accommodation for the whole year (except holidays)
● Coaching and practice in all of the activities listed above ● Training and assessment fees for all the activities
● Membership to the NGB’s regulating the different activities ● Use of transport and equipment while taking part in training
● Travel to and from Europe, full area lift pass and winter sports travel insurance
● Joining the Abernethy Team Houseparty: A four day Bible and worship conference
● 12 weeks of work placement and log book
consolidation, spending time at all of the Abernethy centres ● School of Adventure Leadership fleece
FOUNDATION COURSE : THE BASICS
As always these courses are about more than just the qualifications. Growing and working together allows you
to develop your interpersonal skills which are crucial for interacting with guests as you show them the great
outdoors. The days are fully packed with outdoor skills training. The
evenings are sometimes spent resting but you will also be able to hone your new skills out on the water, in the climbing wall or in the local hills.
Our 7 month course will give
you some basic instructional
qualifications, ready to go and
work at an outdoor centre and
consolidate what you
have learnt.
TO APPLY FOR THIS COURSE YOU
SHOULD HAVE:
● A passion to be in the outdoors ● A personal Christian faith
● The ability to swim 25 metres in light clothing
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
● All meals and accommodation for 7 months (except holidays)
● Coaching and practice in the activities listed.
● Membership, training and assessment fees for the NGB’s ● Use of transport and equipment
while taking part in training ● Travel to and from Europe, full
area lift pass and winter sports travel insurance
● School of Adventure Leadership fleece
QUALIFICATIONS AVAILABLE:
● Mountaineering: Summer Mountain Leader Training (with sufficient hill walking days)
● Rock Climbing: Single Pitch Award
Training
● Kayaking & Canoeing: UKCC Level 1 Coach Training and Assessment ● Skiing: BASI Alpine Level 1 Award
(based in Europe)
● Mountain Biking: Level 2 Mountain Bike Leader Award Training ● First Aid: BASP Outdoor
Emergency First Aid
● Orienteering: Teaching
Orienteering Part 1 Assessment
ARDGOUR
INVERNESS
EDINBURGH GLASGOW
Abernethy trust is a non-profit making Company with Charitable status (SC006270) & operates at Nethybridge, Ardeonaig, Ardgour and Barcaple
BELFAST
(6.5 hrs)
