WELCOME TO THE ABERNETHY SCHOOL OF ADVENTURE LEADERSHIP For over 18 years Abernethy has been at the forefront of Christian outdoor leadership training. Our instructional team is highly qualified and experienced and we are confident that our outdoor instructor training courses offer fantastic value for money. The skills and qualifications that can be achieved during your time with us would be hard to beat! Abernethy s Christian Ministry is at the heart of our training courses. Developing a personal faith and learning from others experiences is an important part of the year. Students will take part in the annual Abernethy Houseparty, weekly team fellowships and daily quiet time. They are also encouraged to become involved in the local church and church-based youth group. So, whether you are looking for a new career or a gap year with a difference, the courses on offer will provide you with the tools you need to take your love of the outdoors to the next level. www.abernethy.org.uk/about-us/courses PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTOR TRAINING COURSE FOUNDATION INSTRUCTOR TRAINING COURSE SKI INSTRUCTOR TRAINING COURSE
PROFESSIONAL COURSE : THE WORKS Stuck inside and dreaming of outside then this is the course for you. Whether it s a break between studies or a career change, these 12 months are packed full of opportunities that could enable you to be a fully qualified instructor ready to work in the outdoor industry. TO APPLY FOR THIS COURSE YOU SHOULD HAVE: A passion to be in the outdoors A personal Christian faith The ability to swim 25 metres in light clothing QUALIFICATIONS AVAILABLE: Mountaineering: Summer Mountain Leader Training and Assessment Rock climbing: Single Pitch Award Training and Assessment Kayaking/Canoeing: UKCC Level 1&2 Paddlesport Coaching Training and Assessment Skiing: BASI Alpine Level 1 Award (based in Europe) Mountain Biking: Level 2 Mountain Bike Leader Award Training and Assessment First Aid: BASP 2 day Outdoor Emergency 1 st Aid Orienteering: Teaching Orienteering part 1 Assessment Archery: Archery Instructor Award INCLUDED IN THE PRICE: All meals and accommodation for the whole year (except holidays) Working hard and playing hard with like minded people makes this a year to remember, not to mention the opportunity to explore some of Scotland s wild places. The range of achievable qualifications on offer during our one year, fully residential course is astonishing. The value for money and experiences it offers are second to none and over the years nearly 200 students have gone on to careers in the outdoors, youth workers, as teachers, charity workers and even as social workers. Check out our website for more information about the professional instructor training course including videos, a full list of qualifications on offer and other general information. www.abernethy.org.uk/about-us/courses Coaching and practice in all of the activities listed above Training and assessment fees for all the activities Membership to the NGB s regulating the different activities Use of transport and equipment while taking part in training Travel to and from Europe, full area lift pass and winter sports travel insurance Joining the Abernethy Team Houseparty: A four day Bible and worship conference 12 weeks of work placement and log book consolidation, spending time at all of the Abernethy centres School of Adventure Leadership fleece
FOUNDATION COURSE : THE BASICS Our 7 month course will give you some basic instructional qualifications, ready to go and work at an outdoor centre and consolidate what you have learnt. QUALIFICATIONS AVAILABLE: Mountaineering: Summer Mountain Leader Training (with sufficient hill walking days) Rock Climbing: Single Pitch Award Training Kayaking & Canoeing: UKCC Level 1 Coach Training and Assessment Skiing: BASI Alpine Level 1 Award (based in Europe) Mountain Biking: Level 2 Mountain Bike Leader Award Training First Aid: BASP Outdoor Emergency First Aid Orienteering: Teaching Orienteering Part 1 Assessment Archery: Archery Instructor Award TO APPLY FOR THIS COURSE YOU SHOULD HAVE: A passion to be in the outdoors A personal Christian faith The ability to swim 25 metres in light clothing As always these courses are about more than just the qualifications. Growing and working together allows you to develop your interpersonal skills which are crucial for interacting with guests as you show them the great outdoors. The days are fully packed with outdoor skills training. The evenings are sometimes spent resting but you will also be able to hone your new skills out on the water, in the climbing wall or in the local hills. INCLUDED IN THE PRICE: All meals and accommodation for 7 months (except holidays) Coaching and practice in the activities listed. Membership, training and assessment fees for the NGB s Use of transport and equipment while taking part in training Travel to and from Europe, full area lift pass and winter sports travel insurance School of Adventure Leadership fleece
HOW TO APPLY For more information and to apply for the Professional, Foundation or Ski Instructor courses visit our website or contact us directly at Abernethy Ardgour. TEL: 019674 11222 E-MAIL:ARDGOUR@ABERNETHY.ORG.UK BY POST: ABERNETHY ARDGOUR, FORT WILLIAM, INVERNESS-SHIRE, PH33 7AD www.abernethy.org.uk Applying for any of our courses is a big commitment in many ways. We welcome the opportunity ARDGOUR to answer any questions you have and would encourage you to e-mail us or call for an informal chat or even to visit us prior to making an application. Once you have applied you may be invited to Ardgour for a selection day. Overseas candidates will be contacted by phone or Skype. BELFAST (6.5 hrs) INVERNESS (2.5 hrs) EDINBURGH (3.5 hrs) GLASGOW (2.5 hrs) Abernethy trust is a non-profit making Company with Charitable status (SC006270) & operates at Nethybridge, Ardeonaig, Ardgour and Barcaple