Level 3 Award in Learning Beyond the Classroom
Price
Duration
Date
$4000 HKD
1 day
16 May 2026
About the Event
This one-day course is fully interactive and covers:
the benefits of outdoor learning;
practical ideas for subject specific teaching and learning;
facilitation styles,
group and risk management;
and overcoming barriers.
As well as practical and transferable activities, participants will gain first-hand experience of the principles underpinning outdoor learning tailored towards the IB PYP The course is specifically aimed at building confidence to take learning into the school grounds and outdoor areas.
It is suitable for those employed or volunteering in early years, primary schools, secondary schools, outdoor and environmental education, fieldwork studies, NGOs.
Assessment is via submission of a post-course portfolio of school-based outdoor learning activities. Successful completion of the portfolio leads to the award of the RQF Level 3 Award in Learning Beyond the Classroom.
Learning Outcomes
Understand the benefits of learning outside the classroom environment
Understand the principles and concepts relating to managing groups and facilitating learning outside the classroom environment
Understand risk assessment when planning learning outside the classroom environment
Plan activity linked to the curriculum and defined outcomes through learning outside the classroom environment
Deliver activities linked to the curriculum and defined outcomes through learning outside the classroom environment
Typical qualification support includes:
Attendance at an event organised by an approved ITC Centre (Forge Learning)
10 guided learning hours
Assessed by a portfolio of evidence (requires running 4 x outdoor learning sessions. 9 months from training to complete)
Mentor support available
Successful completion will result in the candidate gaining an ITC level 3 Award in Learning Beyond the Classroom
Course Dates: The provisional dates are in May 2026. We strongly encourage you to get in touch if you are interested.
Established in 2011, Forge Learning provides Forest School and Outdoor Learning training. They see a future in which natural learning approaches; Forest School and curriculum based Outdoor Learning are integrated into all educational settings.
