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The AIM Qualifications Level 3 Certificate for Forest School Leaders provides learners with the knowledge and skills required to support individuals in Forest School programmes and outdoor learning.
This qualification enables learners to gain the skills and knowledge required to plan and lead Forest School programmes. The AIM Qualifications suite of Forest School qualifications has been developed with the support of the Forest School Association and specialists in Forest School delivery and training.
*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.
This qualification is designed to develop leadership, facilitation, practical and teaching skills to enable learners to understand the principles and ethos of Forest School. It also enables learners to deliver Forest School programmes. It is designed to meet the needs of school and college staff, teachers and teaching assistants, youth workers, adults and professionals in training to become a Forest School Leader. This qualification will prepare learners for further study and employment in the outdoors.
To achieve the AIM Qualifications Level 3 Certificate for Forest School Leaders, learners must achieve:
- 18 credits from the Mandatory unit group
See the Qualification Specification for more details.
Portfolio of evidence.
We have created learner workbooks, tutor guides and additional resources for centres to use.
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.
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*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.