The aim of the Learning in the Outdoors suite of qualifications is to enhance, the social, physical, creative, cultural and personal development of young people and adults holistically through experiential learning in the outdoors.
The qualifications support the aspiration for an active, healthy and inclusive nation, where learning in the outdoors provides a common platform for participation, fun, achievement and employment increasing the understanding of the environment and cultural heritage.
They provide opportunities for more young people to achieve their potential through outdoor activities and learning and gain a valued and accredited qualification that facilitates progression.
When delivered and assessed in Wales, these qualifications meet the needs of the Welsh Government’s Curriculum for Wales across all Areas of Learning and Experience and provide ¼, ½, 1 and 2 GCSE equivalencies for progression to higher education and/or used to measure school or college performance.
Agored Cymru Level 2 Award in Learning in the Outdoors
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) - 19 hours
Total Qualification Time (TQT) - 30 hours
Agored Cymru Level 2 Extended Award in Learning in the Outdoors
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) - 73 hours
Total Qualification Time (TQT) - 100 hours
Agored Cymru Level 2 Certificate in Learning in the Outdoors
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) - 123 hours
Total; Qualification Time (TQT) - 170 hours
Agored Cymru Level 2 Extended Certificate in Learning in the Outdoors
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) - 153 hours
Total Qualification Time (TQT) - 210 hours
All policies must be in place for child protection.
Schools will need to have Local Authority Approval (LAR) for the activity / adventurous activity taking place, i.e. be confirmed as technically competent via the Local Authority Outdoor Education Advisor, whether the activity is to take place on or off site.
Non-school providers must demonstrate suitable risk assessment processes and current public liability insurance.
Using an external deliverer / assessor would also be appropriate if the approved Agored Cymru Centre does not have staff with suitable experience