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AIM Qualifications Level 1 Award in Forest School Ethos and Principles
Ref: 603/2336/X
Level 1 GLH 25 TQT 30 Age range 14+

Ref: 603/2336/X

About this qualification

The AIM Qualifications Level 1 Award in Forest School Ethos and Principles provides learners with an introduction to the Forest School ethos and learning in the outdoors. It includes methods of identifying woodland species and how play can assist in Forest School activities.

Objectives of the qualification

This qualification is designed to enable learners to develop an understanding of the principles and ethos of Forest School. It will prepare learners for further study and employment in the outdoors and to progress on to the Level 2 Award for Forest School Assistants.

Why choose this qualification

 

 

*IMPORTANT NOTICE* AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group is not a training provider and is unable to provide careers advice on specific courses or qualifications.

Learners who are currently studying / or have completed an AIM Qualification should contact their training provider with queries or be directed to the Learner's Page for further information.

Rules of combination

To achieve the AIM Qualifications Level 1 Award in Forest School Ethos and Principles, learners must achieve:

  • 3 credits to achieve this qualification
Included units

See the Qualification Specification for more details.

Additional Info
Assessment Methods

Portfolio of evidence.

Resources

We have created learner workbooks, tutor guides and additional resources for centres to use.

Quality Assurance Requirements

Tutors:

To offer this qualification, centres must ensure that tutors hold or are working towards:

  • have a teaching or training qualification such as a Level 3, 4 or 5 Education and
    Training Qualification, PTLLS (or equivalent);
  • have Level 3 Forest School Leader accreditation;
  • have a minimum of 2 years of experience, post qualification, leading Forest School
    with at least one long term (i.e. through the seasons) programme with a variety of
    client groups;
  • have a First Aid qualification of at least 16 hours in duration which includes an outdoor element;
  • have professional indemnity and public liability insurance.

In addition, the Head of Centre, Centre Contact or Curriculum contact must:

  • inform AIM Qualifications of any changes in staffing associated
    with the delivery of these qualifications;
  • hold public liability insurance.

Internal Quality Assurer (IQA):

Centres must also ensure that they have in place an Internal Quality Assurance person who:

  • Holds or is working towards a Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices.
  • Has substantial experience of working in or assessing qualifications in Forest School Delivery and Leadership.
  • Is familiar with the assessment requirements of the qualification for which they are the Internal Quality Assurer.

Request a call for more information about this qualification

*IMPORTANT NOTICE* AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group is not a training provider and is unable to provide careers advice on specific courses or qualifications.

Learners who are currently studying / or have completed an AIM Qualification should contact their training provider with queries or be directed to the Learner's Page for further information.

By completing this form, a member of our business development team will be in contact with you to discuss how your centre can offer this AIM Qualification. If you are a learner looking to study this qualification, please contact our customer experience team, who can provide a list of AIM centres that currently offer this qualification.

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