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Introduction - Non Regulated

What is Introduction?

This is an introductory level course for beginners and requires no formal qualifications to apply.

On this course you will get out and about into the outdoors, learning how to read maps, plan walks, and stay safe while out and about.

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Introduction

This is an introductory level course for beginners and requires no formal qualifications to apply.

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Course description

You’ll learn by doing, using a map and compass to complete several fun, practical challenges, before planning, and undertaking, a walk around the college grounds.

Course content

The course focusses on four main topics:

Reading a map
Using a compass
Planning walks safely
The benefits of the outdoors

What can this course lead to?

The course could lead to the college’s other outdoor courses.

Course session dates

Tailored Learning Objective

Health and well-being

When does this start and end?

We have 2 different start dates for this course:

12 June 2026 - 14 June 2026
22 July 2026 - 24 July 2026

What are the entry requirements?

No formal qualifications are required.

These courses will build key transferable skills- communication, team work, organisation all beneficial in the workplace and further study.

“I started with a couple of short courses to build my confidence and now I have finished my Pre-access in social studies.” - Samantha
Learn more about Samantha's story

Staying residential was the perfect way for me to learn. As well as the course subject, which everyone is involved in, learning extends beyond the class room.

Being residential added to this experience, as one really felt part of a learning community.

Awesome tutors and a very friendly place. I wish I was still there.

I was made to feel that I did matter and that I was worthy. I was encouraged and supported when I thought I couldn't do it. Despite all the failures I had previously had at other places, I did it at Northern College because I was supported by people who believed in me.