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Instructor Training

Orienteering Instructor Course (Level 1)

The Level 1 Orienteering Instructor award is aimed at club orienteers, youth leaders and outdoor pursuits instructors that are interested in introducing people to the sport of orienteering. This course is certified by Sport Ireland Coaching.

AIMS

During the training course trainee instructors will:

  • Explore a range of activities suitable for the introduction of orienteering in the classroom, school grounds and in local parks and woods.
  • Plan and deliver sessions that develop basic understanding of orienteering skills & navigation techniques.
  • Be introduced to the Orienteering Ireland Skills Levels (OSL) as a progressive scheme for the advancement of skills in novice and beginner participants.
  • Become familiar with equipment and skills necessary to organise orienteering activities.
  • Learn to carry out risk assessments and use these in conjunction with the orienteering venue terrain guide.
  • Use course planning tools to organise simple orienteering activities in private grounds, parks and small woods.
 

Prerequisites

Candidates should have a basic knowledge of the sport, including some event experience. Ideally this should consist of a minimum of three public events up to Light Green standard courses.


Accreditation

In order to be put forward for Sport Ireland Coaching accreditation for the Orienteering Instructor Award you will need to:

  • Complete a practical teaching assessment
  • Hold a valid Sport Ireland Safeguarding 1 certification

Enquiry Form


Orienteering in Ireland
Orienteering Ireland, Irish Sport HQ, Blanchardstown
D15 DY62, Ireland
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