OUTDOOR EDUCATION TRAINING

Outdoor Education promotes the personal, social and physical development of young people through participation in challenging and enjoyable activities. The Board recognises and commends the significant contribution Outdoor Education programmes can make to the development of young people as they mature into adult life. To enable Schools and Youth Organisation to offer Outdoor Education programmes at a local level, the Board offers leadership training in a number of activities at various levels in accordance with ‘The Northern Ireland Education and Library Board Levels of Training and Recognition in Outdoor Education’. Youth leaders who wish to acquire specialist leadership skills in Outdoor Education may undertake training at three levels:-

1 PERSONAL PROFICIENCY   (Candidates should be 18 years+)    54 hours training approximately 2 BASIC OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP    (Candidates should be normally 20 years+)    65 hours training including Final Assessment 3 INTERMEDIATE OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP     (Candidates should be normally 20 years+)    120 hours training including Final Assessment

For more information on courses currently available click here

Duke Of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme
The South Eastern Education and Library Board is a Licensed Operating Authority for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award in Northern Ireland. The Award is Personal Development programme for Young People between the ages of 14-25 years. There are three levels of Award, Bronze, Silver and Gold, participants are require to successfully complete four sections, Service, Skills, Physical Recreation and an Expedition, within each level to gain an award. A fifth section is required at Gold level only, a Residential. The programme aims to assist Young People’s development by introducing and developing new skills, encouraging teamwork and assisting others through a range of enjoyable activities chosen by the individual.

The Ten Key Principles of the Programme are:

For more information on the Duke of Edinburgh's Award visit their website at www.theaward.org or the Northern Ireland page at www.theaward.org/northernireland or alternatively you contact the Officer responsible for the Award in the SEELB at Ardnabannon OEC. (see Outdoor Education Centres for contact details).