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Outdoor Activity Industry

The NOCN Level 2 Award in Introductory Work in the Outdoors (QCF) aims to provide an enhanced induction into working in an outdoor centre, together with more specific training, for young people and adults aged 16 years and over entering employment in this area.

This qualification has been developed in collaboration with SkillsActive (the Sector Skills Council for the Active Leisure, Learning andWell-being Sector working with five subsectors, including the Outdoors), the British Activity Holiday Association (BAHA), the Institute for Outdoor Learning (IOL) and other employers in the outdoors/adventurous activities field.

Minimum Age	Level 2
	16

The minimum age for access to this qualification is 16. However, centres delivering this qualification should be aware that there is a minimum requirement for most employers that people working in the outdoors/adventurous activities sector must be 18.

For full details download our qualification guide:

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Qualification Title	Qualification Approval Number	Qualification Guide	Unit List
QCF Qualification
NOCN Level 2 Award in Introductory Work in the Outdoors (QCF) Operational Start Date: 01/03/2010 Operational End Date:31/03/2012 Certification End Date: 31/03/2014 This qualification is being replaced by the qualification shown below of the same title (QAN 600/3356/3)	500/8429/X		UnitList
NOCN Level 2 Award in Introductory Work in the Outdoors (QCF) Operational Start Date:01/11/2011 Review End Date: 31/10/2013 Please note that this qualification is a replacement of the qualification of the same name, which is shown above, and contains the same units. For further details please contact your Open College Network (OCN) office.	600/3356/3

The lead OCN for this qualification is OCN West Midlands Region

Prices for this qualification are available in our current fees and prices list

Information for Learning Providers If you would like to become a recognised centre or to discuss this qualification further, please contact your Open College Network (OCN). Information for Learners Contact your Open College Network (OCN) for more information