Qualification Suite
Vocational
Qualification Level
Level 3
Guided Learning Hours
96
Total Qualification Time
180
Regulation Number
600/8963/5
Ascentis Level 3 Certificate in Forest School Programme Leadership
Qualification Overview
The Ascentis Level 3 Certificate in Forest School Programme Leadership enables learners to gain the skills and knowledge required to plan and lead groups in Forest School Programmes and activities. It is designed to meet the needs of teachers, teaching assistants and professionals in training as a Forest School Leader.
Aims
The aims of the qualification are to enable learners to gain the skills and knowledge required to plan and lead groups in Forest School Programmes and activities.
Target Group
The qualification is designed to meet the needs of teachers, teaching assistants and professionals wanting to train to be a Forest School Leader.
It should be noted that Forest School leaders should be aged 21 plus.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest School Programmes and the Woodland Environment | 3 | 3 | 18 | A/504/7417 |
| Delivery of a Forest School Programme | 3 | 3 | 15 | H/504/7413 |
| Learning and Development at a Forest School Programme | 3 | 6 | 30 | K/504/7414 |
| Planning a Forest School Programme | 3 | 3 | 15 | M/504/7415 |
| Practical Skills for a Forest School Programme | 3 | 3 | 18 | T/504/7416 |
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.




