Forest School Training Level 3 (RQF)

About the event

COVID-19 NOTE
This course will be run within government restrictions and guidelines. If restrictions stop face to face delivery we will work flexibly with you.

This course run by Essex Wildlife Trust Outdoor Learning team will equip you with skills and ongoing support to attend nine face to face training days, complete a portfolio and run a pilot Forest School required to become a qualified Forest School practitioner.

Face to face practical days at Abbotts Hall Farm April 22,23,26,27,28,29 plus two tool skill days May 20 and 21 9.00am-4pm each day  Plus regular Forest School portfolio surgeries and a work based assessment.

Entry Qualifications Required:

Level 2 Qualification or appropriate experience in education, youth work, childcare etc

Established link with a proposed client group and a potential Forest School Site

18 years or over at the start of the course.

OR

Level 2 Qualification in Forest School, Countryside, Woodland Management etc

At least two years’ experience with client groups

Established link with a proposed client group and a potential Forest School Site.

Course content:

Five units consisting of a total of 19 credits equivalent to an ‘A’ Level and trainees have nine months to complete the portfolio.