GAP Year or Degree programmes
Why choose Heatree?
Action-Packed Training
We provide you with award qualifications in activities like Climbing, Canoeing, Mountain Biking and more. Outdoor Adventure training days and expeditions are provided by the Heatree team and NGB providers.
Vocational Study
Pathways available include an Adventure Leadership degree and Teaching and Learning Certificates enabling students to achieve qualified teacher status. These courses are delivered through our partnership with University Centre South Devon (Paignton) while gaining invaluable experience putting what you learn into practice with our on-the-job training on Dartmoor.
Dedicated study spaces, computer and library facilities, access to Personal Tutors and Student Services support are all available.
Free Lodgings
Being a residential program, you get to live on-site in Dartmoor National Park, with normal living (subsistence) expenses fully covered.
Christian Leadership
We recognise faith as an integral part of life and there are many parts of local church you can be a part of. Additionally, we have developed an Adventure Christian Leadership program, accredited by Moorlands Bible College, which is delivered weekly.
For more details, consider coming to one of our Student Open Days or contact Tim – t.stephens@heatree.org
Adventure Leadership Degrees
We have two outdoor leadership courses available:
- Two-year Foundation Degree in Adventure Leadership
- Bachelor’s (Hons) Degree in Coaching (Outdoor Leadership)
Both are awarded by the University of Plymouth.
Course Modules include:
- Principles of adventure
- Physiology for the extremes
- Business start-up
- Expedition leadership
- Psychology of the outdoors
- Applied adventure sports
For full course details and entry requirements, visit the University College South Devon website:
Teacher Training Courses
Train to be a qualified teacher at Heatree.
From September 2020 we are offering:
- Level 3 Award in Education & Training (AET)
- Level 4 Certificate in Education & Training (CET)
The Level 4 (CET) can be topped up to a Diploma in Education & Training (DET) which can lead to Qualified Teaching and Learning Status (QTLS).
What does it cost?
There is no cost to be a volunteer trainee instructor – we provide you with accommodation, food, utilities and all equipment and uniform needed for your training on the job at the Centre.
If you enroll in one of the Degrees at South Devon University Centre, government student loans are available – see the University Centre South Devon website for more information about course fees.
You will need to raise funds for day-to-day personal expenses, like mobile phone, travel, casual clothes, and leisure spending money – we can provide guidance if you need help.
Study. Lead. Train.
As a student, you’ll be a volunteer at Heatree as part of the Outdoor Education Team. During the program, you will gain experience delivering outdoor learning and working towards and gaining national governing body outdoor qualifications including:
FIRST YEAR QUALIFICATIONS
- BCU Paddlesports Instructor
- CWI – Climbing Wall Instructor
- Archery Instructor*
- Go-Fence leader*
- BC Foundation Safety & Rescue
- British Cycling – MBT Trail Leader
- MLTB – Lowland Leader Award
- 16hr First Aid
- Level 2 Food Hygiene
- Level 1 Safeguarding Certificate
SECOND YEAR ONWARDS
- BCU Paddlesports Leader
- BC Level 2 MTB Leader
- CWDI – Climbing Wall Development Instructor
- RCI – Rock Climbing Instructor
- ML – Mountain Leader Award*
- Forest School Leader
- Lantra Forestry qualifications
*Person Specific
Other awards and qualifications are included in the scheme and gaining these will depend on your experience, personal interests and the requirements of the Centre.
What next?
Come to one of our student open days, or request more information by emailing Tim on t.stephens@heatree.org or calling 01647 221307.
