Marine Industry Leadership

Benefits

• Train on this programme as part of your free 16 -19 year old UK resident education
• Work alongside leading watersports professionals and adopt their recommended good practice
• Start acquiring the skills and knowledge in demand by employers worldwide
• Regular on the water training throughout the course
• Develop your personal skill level in a range of watersports activities
• Develop your professional confidence and communication skills
• Enrol on this course and gain all the benefits of being a student at the Isle of Wight College and UKSA

Syllabus

This course concentrates on the development of the essential practical skills needed to instruct in activities. Alongside the unique opportunity to complete industry recognised qualifications, you will also gain qualifications in:

Edexcel BTEC Level 2 First Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure

• Fitness Testing and Tracking
• Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
• Anatomy and Physiology on Sport

Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Sailing and Watersports

• Practical Sailing Skills
• Injury in Sport
• Leading Outdoor and Adventurous Activities

Together with these mandatory units, you will also complete an additional 4 optional units that suit your interests and abilities.

How will I learn?

Attendance will be 4 days per week. The Marine Industry Leadership course is a mixture of theory and practical based learning and requires you to take ownership of your own work and course success. You will work towards completing a series of practical, written, research and presentation tasks for each unit. Each unit will be marked used a Pass, Merit and Distinction criteria.

What can this lead to?

Typical employment prospects include working within small or large providers of outdoor activity both in the UK and overseas. Students also have the option to progress onto Level 3 qualifications in Sport, Leisure Management or Sports Development. Students will be enrolled with UKSA’s dedicated career guidance department with a large number of companies recruiting direct.

Additional information

Students are expected to contribute up to £50 for the cost of various logbooks and uniform. You may also require some specialist clothing and footwear (although not essential).

Student services

Welfare, Finance, Information and Advice

If you would like information and advice on any of the following, please visit or contact the Isle of Wight College Student Services on 01983 550581.

• Funding your course Further
• Education fee concession
• Higher Education Funding (Full time and Part time)
• State Benefits
• Funding Childcare
• Housing Problems
• Other Welfare Support

Funding information

If you are between 16 and 19 years of age on 1 September in the year you begin your studies your tuition and qualification fee is free, provided you are a resident of the UK or European Community for three years (not on a student visa).

If you are aged 19 or over on 1 September in the year you begin your studies you are responsible for the payment of tuition, qualification fees and course expenses (see exceptions below).

Level 2 and Level 3 Entitlement

If you are aged 19 or over but without a full Level 2 (equivalent or higher), or between 19 and 25 without a full Level 3 (equivalent or higher) qualification, then you may not have to pay for your tuition fees. For further information and eligibility please contact the IW College Student Services on 01983 550581.

Adult Learning Grant

For students 19 and over studying for their first full Level 2 or Level 3 qualification, the Adult Learning Grant is a means-tested allowance of up to £30 per week. For further information and eligibility please contact the IW College on 01983 550638.

Career Advice and Guidance

You can obtain free impartial career advice and guidance from Connexions. If you are between 16 and 19 you can also get advice from Nextstep. Career guidance appointments can be arranged at the IW College. Contact Student Services on 01983 01983 550581 for help with arranging an appointment.

Student Travel

If you would like information on the County Bus Pass or Rider Card please call the IW College on 01983 550642.