Do I need previous outdoor qualifications? No. The course is designed to progressively develop your skills and confidence. Previous experience in activities such as hill walking, climbing, paddlesports or skiing can be helpful, but enthusiasm, commitment and a willingness to learn are far more important. Do I need to be an expert before I start?
If you have booked, or are considering, an Outdoor Instructor Training Course, you are probably feeling a mix of excitement, nerves and big-picture questions. What will the training be like? How fit do you need to be? What kit should you bring? Will it be fun? And how do you get yourself into the right
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Name: Rachel Ekstein Age: 27 Job title: Instructor What were you working as? I graduated from university in 2021, and took a role in start-up recruitment, spending a year at a start-up firm as a recruiting product managers, and then a year in the financial tech world, hiring engineers for trading companies in the USA. I then decided to take a sabbatical and
Meet James, our Activities Leader, who completed his Instructor Training Course in winter 2021/2022. Before retraining, James spent four years working in motorsport, building and maintaining Formula 4 cars and travelling to racetracks across the UK and Europe. It was a fast-paced, demanding career, but when he saw an advert for the Instructor Training Course,
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In the heart of Scotland, where rugged mountains embrace the sky and untamed landscapes stretch as far as the eye can see, lies our Outdoor Activity Centre in the enchanting Cairngorms. Known for stunning natural beauty and diverse ecosystems, this mountain range is the home to some of the UK’s highest peaks, including Ben Macdui
Nestled amidst the undulating hills and dramatic coastlines of Scotland, the nation doesn’t just offer breathtaking vistas for tourists but serves as a dynamic classroom for aspiring outdoor instructors. For those drawn to the siren call of the great outdoors and looking to turn their passion into a profession, Scotland beckons with opportunities and challenges.
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Where The ITC Course Can Take You Career Wise. It is with great sadness that at the end of this month we say goodbye to our Activities Manager who has been with us the last ten years. But all change is good change! He has taken the time to write up this short blog to
So, you’re ready to take the plunge and have decided to take part in an Outdoor Instructor Training Course. What’s next? Perhaps the most important step in preparing for your training is ensuring you have the essential kit required for the wide selection of activities in which you will soon become a leader. At Active
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What does it take to become an outdoor instructor? Of course, a love for outdoor activities such as rock climbing, hillwalking, or watersports is a necessity but there are a number of other elements which provide the foundation for a successful outdoor adventure leader. From providing first aid to teaching various outdoor skills to a
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Time to Celebrate! There is always time to celebrate success and we have a few thing things to celebrate! Visit Scotland: 5 Star Activity Provider Status Active have been providing activities across Scotland for the past 19 years. Activities for all ages & abilities, a whole range of groups; schools, stag & hen parties, youth groups,
