BRITISH ORIENTEERING Coaching qualifications

Coach Level 1 (Formally TEACHER / LEADER AWARD)

Developed by BOF the award is available to Qualified Teachers, Teachers in training, Youth Workers, Guide Association Level 1 Walking Leaders on completion of this training day. The course covers, How to introduce orienteering from the classroom to school grounds, Safety, Links with curriculum subjects, Cross curricular issues, Books, Maps, Equipment and other resources. The day is a practical one with theory sessions used as back ups.

Coach Level 1 Assessment

Candidates who are not eligible to received the award directly i.e. not teachers, Youth Workers or Guide Leaders can apply to be assessed for the award. Call for a copy of the award syllabus and assessment procedure.

Coach Level 2 TRAINING (Formally Instructors Award)

Aimed at Youth Workers, Countryside Rangers, Outdoor Centre staff, Scout/Guide leaders and Teachers operating out of the school ground setting, in fact any one who has an interest in Orienteering and who wishes to operate in country parks, woodland, permanent courses and other challenging areas.

You may not be a committed orienteer, but are involved in introducing novices, to the sport of Orienteering and its associated life skills at an introductory level. Aspects of this award covered during the course are Session planning, Using indoor exercises as a precursor to visits to local parks, Safety considerations especially with young groups, curricular links, Course planning, Technical training and Personal performance. Course fee includes the new Coach Level 2 Log Book

Coach Level 2 ASSESSMENT (Formally Instructors Award)

The assessment of a Coach Level 2 candidate is in three stages. They are:-

1. The submission of prepared material to the assessor. This will include Session plans for teaching of three separate steps on the BOF Step System. A course planned to a colour standard selected by the assessor.

2. Be observed delivering a practical orienteering session. Oral or written supplementary questions.

3. The candidate must demonstrate their personal competence to Level 4 on the BOF Step System. This will normally be the achievement of a Light Green standard.A copy of the award syllabus is available upon request.

An Orienteering Information pack is available to Schools and Youth Organisations. Please call for one.