Level 3 Award in Learning Beyond the Classroom

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 appropriate to any key stage. The course is specifically aimed at building confidence to take learning into the school grounds.

It is suitable for those employed or volunteering in primary schools, secondary schools, colleges, universities, 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 (HighPoints)

• 10 guided learning hours

• Assessed by a portfolio of evidence generated by Centre devised assessment tasks

• Mentor support

• 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 January / February 2026, dependent on interest. We strongly encourage you to get in touch if you are interested.

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