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
This qualification is being withdrawn. The last date of registration for learners is 31st July 2027 after which no further learners can be registered.
The certification end date is 31st July 2028. If you require any further clarification, please email development@ascentis.co.uk.
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 | GLH | Unit reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Forest School Principles | 1 | 3 | 25 | J/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.




