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Level 3 Certificate for Forest School Leaders
Key Points
- Qualify as a Forest School Leader with an approved Forest School Association and Ofqual regulated qualification
- Learn all about Forest School techniques and the woodland environment
- Complete the course at your own pace
- Benefit from flexible online learning
- Includes a practical placement arranged by the learner
About Your Qualification
This Forest School Leader qualification has been designed to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge required to run a Forest School Programme and has been developed with the support of the Forest School Association.
On completion of this qualification, you can register as a Forest School Leader from the age of 21 with the Forest School Association (FSA).
You will be able to:
- Set up and run a Forest School programme
- Facilitate groups in a learner-centred way
- Manage a Forest School site sustainably
This qualification includes a mandatory practical placement, which you will need to arrange yourself. The placement you arrange can be organised and completed at any point in the course.
Achievement of the qualification will help your organisation to acquire the ‘Learning outside the Classroom’ (LOTC) quality badge and the yellow LOTC mark for meeting the quality standards set by the Forest School Association.
Starting Your Career
If you have a passion for the ethos of Forest School, a love of the outdoors and a desire to help children learn in a child-centred way then this qualification is made for you. A career combining helping children to learn safely through risk-taking and encouraging care and appreciation of the natural environment can be extremely rewarding.
This Ofqual regulated and nationally recognised Level 3 Certificate for Forest School Leaders will provide you with the knowledge and understanding needed to work as a Forest School Leader.
Stonebridge Associated Colleges is one of the UK’s leading online course providers. Our online courses and qualifications give you the flexibility to progress with your learning at the ideal time for you.
You’ll gain essential knowledge on the fundamentals of Forest School delivery and other essential practical skills. With no classes to attend or a timetable to stick to, you’re in control of the pace and place of your learning.
What’s more, we have dedicated and experienced online tutors to support you throughout your course. Also, all the material is readily available as soon as you enrol so you’re able to start right away.
Qualification: Level 3 Certificate for Forest School Leaders
Upon successful completion of this qualification, you will be awarded the Level 3 Certificate for Forest School Leaders. Students will gain a Level 3 Qualification.
Professional Membership
On completion of this course you will be eligible to join the following Professional Associations(s):
On successful completion of your course your qualification is awarded. You will receive an attractively presented Diploma or Certificate issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, this will also allow you to use the letters SAC. Dip. or SAC. Cert. after your name.
Stonebridge Associated Colleges is one of the leading (and biggest) distance education colleges in the U.K and internationally. We have many thousands of students studying with us at any one time from locations all over the world. Our diplomas will always count towards your future, and will improve your prospects of future employment or higher level study etc. by proving that you have studied to a certain level, that you have proficiency in your chosen subjects and that you are interested in your field of choice. Education is always an investment in your future and you will find this to be the case with our qualifications in your jurisdiction.
Entry Requirements
This qualification is suitable for learners aged 19+. Please note, the minimum age for Forest School Leaders is 21. This is a Forest School Association and Department for Education requirement.
Minimum Age Restriction
19
Average Completion Timeframe
You have 24 months to complete your course.
Placement or Practical Required
This course includes a mandatory practical placement, which the learner will need to arrange themselves.
Due to the nature of the qualification and its purpose, learners must spend a significant amount of the guided learning hours in the presence of their trainer/assessor in an outdoor setting.
If Placement or Practical Required, When?
The placement you arrange can be organised and completed at any point in the course.
Additional Requirements
Upon completion of this course, you can register as a Forest School Leader from age 21 with the Forest School Association (FSA).
Certification Timeframe
Learners can expect their certification within 6 months of completing the course, following the (EQA) External Quality Assurance of assessment. All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.
Unit 1: Forest School Programme: Delivery
On completion of this unit you will:
-
Be able to facilitate an ‘Introduction to Forest School programme’ according to the Forest School ethos and principles
-
Be able to assess the impact of the ‘Introduction to Forest School programme’ on participants
-
Be able to evaluate an introduction to Forest School Programme
Unit 2: Forest School Programme: Learning and Development
On completion of this unit you will:
-
Understand the Forest School Principles and approach to learning and development in relation to an ‘Introduction to Forest School programme’
-
Understand the value of the play process at Forest School
-
Understand relevant theories of development and learning and their application to Forest School
-
Understand the impact of behaviour on learning and development at a Forest School
-
Know how to reflect on own Forest School Training
Unit 3: Forest School Programme: Planning and Preparation
On completion of this unit you will:
-
Understand the development of Forest School
-
Be able to manage the ecological impact of a Forest School programme
-
Be able to develop the underpinning documents required for a Forest School Programme
-
Be able to plan a Forest School programme in line with the Forest School ethos and principles
Unit 4: Forest School Programme: Practical Skills
On completion of this unit you will:
-
Be able to apply a range of practical skills relevant to a Forest School programme
-
Know how to facilitate a range of practical skills relevant to a Forest School programme, in line with the Forest School ethos and principles
Unit 5: Forest School Programme: The Woodland Environment
On completion of this unit you will:
-
Understand the structures of woodlands
-
Know how to identify a range of flora and fauna and understand the importance of identification
-
Understand the management of woodlands as a sustainable learning environment
-
Understand the importance of a relationship between Forest School and the woodland environment
Assessment Requirements
Assessment will take the form of a range of in-depth theory assessments for each unit along with a combination of video and photo submissions taken during the practical. Your supervisor will also need to provide witness testimonies.
When Are You Assessed?
As you’re in control of how you learn, you’re also in charge of when you hand in your assignments. This enables you to take as long as you need to thoroughly understand the unit before completing any assignments.
OUR PASS RATE
Teaching and Education
79.3%
(National Average 73.8%)
Level 3 Certificate for Forest School Leaders
Key Points
- Qualify as a Forest School Leader with an approved Forest School Association and Ofqual regulated qualification
- Learn all about Forest School techniques and the woodland environment
- Complete the course at your own pace
- Benefit from flexible online learning
- Includes a practical placement arranged by the learner
About Your Qualification
This Forest School Leader qualification has been designed to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge required to run a Forest School Programme and has been developed with the support of the Forest School Association.
On completion of this qualification, you can register as a Forest School Leader from the age of 21 with the Forest School Association (FSA).
You will be able to:
- Set up and run a Forest School programme
- Facilitate groups in a learner-centred way
- Manage a Forest School site sustainably
This qualification includes a mandatory practical placement, which you will need to arrange yourself. The placement you arrange can be organised and completed at any point in the course.
Achievement of the qualification will help your organisation to acquire the ‘Learning outside the Classroom’ (LOTC) quality badge and the yellow LOTC mark for meeting the quality standards set by the Forest School Association.
Starting Your Career
If you have a passion for the ethos of Forest School, a love of the outdoors and a desire to help children learn in a child-centred way then this qualification is made for you. A career combining helping children to learn safely through risk-taking and encouraging care and appreciation of the natural environment can be extremely rewarding.
This Ofqual regulated and nationally recognised Level 3 Certificate for Forest School Leaders will provide you with the knowledge and understanding needed to work as a Forest School Leader.
Stonebridge Associated Colleges is one of the UK’s leading online course providers. Our online courses and qualifications give you the flexibility to progress with your learning at the ideal time for you.
You’ll gain essential knowledge on the fundamentals of Forest School delivery and other essential practical skills. With no classes to attend or a timetable to stick to, you’re in control of the pace and place of your learning.
What’s more, we have dedicated and experienced online tutors to support you throughout your course. Also, all the material is readily available as soon as you enrol so you’re able to start right away.
Teaching and Education
OUR PASS RATE
(National Average 73.8%)
79.3%
Qualification: Level 3 Certificate for Forest School Leaders
Upon successful completion of this qualification, you will be awarded the Level 3 Certificate for Forest School Leaders. Students will gain a Level 3 Qualification.
Professional Membership
On completion of this course you will be eligible to join the following Professional Associations(s):
On successful completion of your course your qualification is awarded. You will receive an attractively presented Diploma or Certificate issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, this will also allow you to use the letters SAC. Dip. or SAC. Cert. after your name.
Stonebridge Associated Colleges is one of the leading (and biggest) distance education colleges in the U.K and internationally. We have many thousands of students studying with us at any one time from locations all over the world. Our diplomas will always count towards your future, and will improve your prospects of future employment or higher level study etc. by proving that you have studied to a certain level, that you have proficiency in your chosen subjects and that you are interested in your field of choice. Education is always an investment in your future and you will find this to be the case with our qualifications in your jurisdiction.
Unit 1: Forest School Programme: Delivery
On completion of this unit you will:
-
Be able to facilitate an ‘Introduction to Forest School programme’ according to the Forest School ethos and principles
-
Be able to assess the impact of the ‘Introduction to Forest School programme’ on participants
-
Be able to evaluate an introduction to Forest School Programme
Unit 2: Forest School Programme: Learning and Development
On completion of this unit you will:
-
Understand the Forest School Principles and approach to learning and development in relation to an ‘Introduction to Forest School programme’
-
Understand the value of the play process at Forest School
-
Understand relevant theories of development and learning and their application to Forest School
-
Understand the impact of behaviour on learning and development at a Forest School
-
Know how to reflect on own Forest School Training
Unit 3: Forest School Programme: Planning and Preparation
On completion of this unit you will:
-
Understand the development of Forest School
-
Be able to manage the ecological impact of a Forest School programme
-
Be able to develop the underpinning documents required for a Forest School Programme
-
Be able to plan a Forest School programme in line with the Forest School ethos and principles
Unit 4: Forest School Programme: Practical Skills
On completion of this unit you will:
-
Be able to apply a range of practical skills relevant to a Forest School programme
-
Know how to facilitate a range of practical skills relevant to a Forest School programme, in line with the Forest School ethos and principles
Unit 5: Forest School Programme: The Woodland Environment
On completion of this unit you will:
-
Understand the structures of woodlands
-
Know how to identify a range of flora and fauna and understand the importance of identification
-
Understand the management of woodlands as a sustainable learning environment
-
Understand the importance of a relationship between Forest School and the woodland environment
Assessment Requirements
Assessment will take the form of a range of in-depth theory assessments for each unit along with a combination of video and photo submissions taken during the practical. Your supervisor will also need to provide witness testimonies.
When Are You Assessed?
As you’re in control of how you learn, you’re also in charge of when you hand in your assignments. This enables you to take as long as you need to thoroughly understand the unit before completing any assignments.
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