16 weeks of intensive, instructor training
You will be trained by the industry’s best coaches in the qualifications required to ensure year-round employment opportunities as an outdoor professional

The Mountain Training Rock Climbing Instructor (RCI) Award is the industry standard for instructing climbing.
ROCKSPORTS

The British Caving Association Local Cave Leader Award Level 1 is the industry standard for leading groups in caves.
CAVING

The British Canoeing Paddlesport Instructor qualifies you to run introductory sessions on canals, lakes and rivers.
PADDLESPORTS

Qualifications & Training. Everything you'll need to equip you for your career as an Outdoor Instructor
QUALIFICATIONS

On the course we maximise every opportunity to ensure you graduate ready to become an outdoor instructor.
WORKSHOPS

The Snowsport England Alpine Instructor award qualifies you to instruct on artificial dry slopes or indoor snow domes.
SNOWSPORTS

You’ll have extensive training in navigation, bushcraft, and team building.
OUTDOOR PURSUITS

Trips include the Peak District, Lake District, South Wales and Dartmoor. The course accumulates in a week-long Alpine ski trip!
TRIPS
Is this the right course for me? Why should I pick Mendip?
essential equipment package
Worth over £1800 at a cost of just £999 - yours to keep

Please note equipment may not be exactly as pictured
Our equipment package has been designed to ensure you have all of the essentials to get the most from your training without getting cold. We select only the best items to cope with the rigors of the course activities.
Our long-standing links with outdoor specialist suppliers means you won't get this kit anywhere else at such a great price. If you already own some of the equipment listed here, we can arrange a bespoke package for you.
career Progression
We will guarantee you an interview to start work immediately with Mendip Outdoor Pursuits! Upon completion, apply for a seasonal, full-time, salaried position over our peak summer season which could be extended into a winter contract.
Or, you could opt to join our freelance pool of instructors and pick and choose the work you want.
If you prefer to relocate after graduating we will introduce you to other outdoor centres, help you put together a CV and supply references so you can work where you want.
Whatever you decide to do on graduation, this course is well respected in the industry and we have designed it so you will finish with great career prospects.