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Qualification Suite

Vocational

Qualification Level

Level 1

Guided Learning Hours

25

Total Qualification Time

30

Regulation Number

600/9367/5

Ascentis Level 1 Award in Introduction to Forest School Principles

Qualification Overview

The Ascentis Level 1 Award in Introduction to Forest School Principles provides learners with an introduction to the Forest School ethos and learning in the outdoors.

Aims

The aims of the qualification are to:

  • 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.

Target Group

It is designed to meet the needs of students, young people, offender learners, teachers and anyone else with an interest in working outdoors.

Assessment

All units are internally assessed through the learner building up a portfolio of evidence that covers the relevant assessment criteria, internally assessed and verified by the centre and then externally verified by Ascentis.

Unit Breakdown

Title Level Credit Value GLHUnit reference
Introduction to Forest School Principles1325J/504/7405

Additional Information

This qualification is also regulated in Wales – Qualifications Wales Regulation Code COO/1652/4

Funding

Use the button below to take you directly to the Find a Learning Aim website where you can find funding information about the qualification. Ensure the ‘Teaching Year’ drop down box is set to the relevant year.

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