Archery GB Instructors Award
The course provides training that is focused on teaching short taster sessions such as those delivered in activity centres, School Teachers, Country Park Rangers, Youth Leaders; it is predominantly practical in nature, uses professional learning resources and offers improved training for candidates.
What does the Archery GB Award for instructors cover?
- Establishing and maintaining safety on a range
- Using a session plan to prepare and deliver a session
- Identifying appropriate equipment for beginners to use
- Explaining / demonstrating the simple steps to shooting barebow
- Using engagement, variety and challenge to make sessions fun
- Adapting sessions based the individual needs of participants
Who is the course for?
- Outdoor instructors
- Teachers
- New or inexperienced archers
How long does the course take?
The award takes 2.5 days to complete. (approx. 2 days of training followed by an external assessment)
Outcomes of the course and renewal?
Upon successful completion of the course, candidates will be awarded a certificate of achievement and become an Archery GB qualified Instructor. To keep the qualification valid, every three years candidates will need to complete a short renewal process. This demonstrates that you understand the minimum safety requirements for instructing archery.
If you are interested in arranging a course for your organization or you are an individual seeking an opportunity to join a course that may have vacancies.