Which Course is right for you?

British Orienteering is currently restructuring its coaching awards and the training courses that lead to the awards. Full and up to date details are available at www.britishorienteering.org.uk

The restructuring will result in two pathways. The first pathway is aimed at the teaching of beginners of any age, typically through schools and outdoor education, by people who need to know the basics of orienteering instruction but do not wish to proceed to being assessed after that training. This pathway includes:

Teaching Orienteering Part One

This training course is aimed at teachers, youth sector workers, and people working in schools and outdoor centres. This six hour course delivers the knowledge, understanding and practical ability to deliver the basic skills of orienteering, on defined sites such as schools and outdoor centres.

Teaching Orienteering Part Two

This training course is aimed at the same group as Part One. The Part One course must have been completed before Part Two. This six hour course delivers the knowledge, understanding and practical ability to teach some of the advanced skills of orienteering, as well as orienteering competitions, on small areas with clear boundaries (that have been risk assessed as safe). This course is recommended for those delivering GCSE PE Orienteering. No dates are currently given for this award but can be arranged to meet demand.

The second pathway is being created by the introduction of the United Kingdom Coaching Certificate (UKCC) awards, and will ultimately encompass four levels of awards. This pathway is aimed at orienteers who wish to achieve a professional qualification.

UKCC Level One

This course takes place over three full days including some time in the evening and further study. Courses can be offered as a continuous block of time or as two events and includes assessment. This award looks at the knowledge and skills of the initial steps (1,2 and 3) of the Step System and White, Yellow and Orange Courses. The award is designed for those coaching on school or outdoor centre grounds as well as enclosed simple areas and small woods with good access. Courses can be arranged to meet demand.

UKCC Level Two

This course is currently in development. This course builds on the knowledge and skills of Level 2.

UKCC Level Three

This course is designed for competent orienteers who can demonstrate skills up to and including Step System Level 5. At present the course consists of a training weekend and an assessment tasks including practical coaching.

All enquiries to Bill Hanley, St Michael's Environmental Education Centre, tel: 01433 650309.