Outdoor Instructor Courses
OUTDOOR INSTRUCTOR & GUIDE COURSES
COURSE DATES

We have a vast selection of Outdoor instructor courses and training courses from first aid at work to becoming a qualified beach lifeguard.

With most of our Outdoor instructor courses being headed by the founders of these amazing adventurous training courses. The courses can take place in classrooms in Newquay Harbour from where we are able to offer excellent facilities and a variety of training environment locations. We also run Outdoor instructor courses across the UK, Europe and world wide and can run bespoke courses to suit you or your companies needs.

For accommodation options please contact us for more details, we have a range of options available whatever your budget and needs.

Outdoor instructor courses

SLSGB BEACH / SURF LIFEGUARD COURSES & SURF COACH SAFETY & RESCUE COURSES - DATES

Course & Duration Date – Location Prerequisite & Course Content
S.L.S.G.B Surf Lifeguard

5 Days

Newquay, Cornwall

DATES AVAILABLE CAN BE FOUND ON OUR LIFEGUARD COURSES PAGE

FULL COURSE CONTENT CLICK HERE

Age 16+

Must be able to swim 400M (16 lengths) within
7min 30secs

Run 200m under 40 sec

Competent swimming in ocean & board paddling

Complete Myagi online course modules prior to attending & be a member of SLSGB –
To join click here

Enquire/ Contact Us

or

Visit our lifeguard page to book

S.L.S.G.B Beach Lifeguard

5 days

Newquay, Cornwall

DATES AVAILABLE CAN BE FOUND ON OUR LIFEGUARD COURSES PAGE

FULL COURSE CONTENT CLICK HERE

Age 16+

Must be able to swim 16 lengths within 8 minutes

Enquire/ Contact Us

or

Visit our lifeguard page to book

 

S.L.S.G.B Beach / Surf Lifeguard Refresher & Requalification ASSESSMENT

3 Days

 

S.L.S.G.B  Beach or Surf Lifeguard – Re-Qualification – ASSESSMENT ONLY

1 Day

Newquay, Cornwall

DATES AVAILABLE CAN BE FOUND ON OUR LIFEGUARD COURSES PAGE

 

FULL COURSE CONTENT CLICK HERE

Age 16+

Beach Lifeguard – Must be able to swim 16 lengths within 8 minutes

Surf Lifeguard – Must be able to swim 16 lengths within 7 min 30 secs

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or

Visit our lifeguard page to book

S.L.S.G.B Surf Coach Rescue – Re- Qualification

2 Day

 

S.L.S.G.B Surf Coach Safety – Re-Qualification

2 Day

Newquay, Cornwall

DATES AVAILABLE CAN BE FOUND ON OUR LIFEGUARD COURSES PAGE

 

FULL COURSE CONTENT CLICK HERE

Age 16+

Surf Coach – Must be able to swim 16 lengths within 9 minutes

SLSGB Surf Coach Awards

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or

Visit our lifeguard page to book

First Aid at Work Certificate – Add on to any Lifeguard Award

3 Evenings

Alongside our lifeguard courses

Evenings

Newquay, Cornwall

MORE DATES TO BE CONFIRMED – CALL FOR DETAILS

5 Day Lifeguard Award Enquire/ Contact Us

 

NCC COASTEERING GUIDE TRAINING COURSES - DATES

Course  & Duration Date – Location Prerequisite & Course Content
NCC Coasteering Guide Training Award

2 days

DATES AVAILABLE CAN BE FOUND ON OUR NCC COURSES PAGE FULL COURSE CONTENT – CLICK HERE

Age – 18+

Must have 10 hours of personal Coasteering experience & also 10 hours of commercial Coasteering experience.

You must have a valid  NCC membership

We do have a 6 day Coasteer Guide training course to bring your level and experience to aid you passing the NCC course. The 6 days does include NCC Coasteering Guide Training Award. Check out our Coasteering Guide Courses page here to book and for more information.

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or

Visit our Coasteering Guide Courses and Assessments page to book.

Coasteering Safety & Rescue Workshop

1 Day

 

DATES AVAILABLE CAN BE FOUND ON OUR NCC COURSES PAGE

 

FULL COURSE CONTENT – CLICK HERE

Age – 16+

Ability to swim in open ocean

You must have at least 6 hours coasteering experience and be comfortable and confident in the Coasteering environment.

Ideal for aspirant guides or a personal coasteerers.

Enquire/ Contact Us

or

Visit our Coasteering Guide Courses and Assessments page to book.

NCC Coasteering Guide Assessment 

1 Day

 

 

DATES AVAILABLE CAN BE FOUND ON OUR NCC COURSES PAGE

FULL COURSE CONTENT – CLICK HERE

Age – 18+

Have First Aid Qualification. The NCC recommends a 2 day outdoor specific first aid course.

Complete a pre-course online learning module.

You must have at least 40 hours commercial Coasteer guide experience.

Enquire/ Contact Us

or

Visit our Coasteering Guide Courses and Assessments page to book.

 

STAND UP PADDLE BOARD INSTRUCTOR COURSES - DATES

Course & Duration Date – Location Prerequisite & Course Content
SUP Safety and Rescue

1 Day

Newquay, Cornwall.

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FULL COURSE CONTENT – CLICK HERE

Age – 18+

Must have valid first aid certificate &
be able to swim and SUP well.

Paddle confidently in light winds upwind, across wind and downwind; be able to demonstrate two types of turns confidently.

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SUP Foundation Instructor

2 Days

Newquay, Cornwall.

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FULL COURSE CONTENT – CLICK HERE

Age – 18+

Must have SUP Safety and Rescue Award &
valid first aid certificate.

Also be able to perform all basic Paddle strokes including Step back pivot and have a good SUP base knowledge and level of ability.

If you do not achieve pass 1st time during the course duration – Future Dated Assessment will be charged.

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SUP Adventure SUP Coastal Guide Training

2 Days

Newquay, Cornwall.

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FULL COURSE CONTENT – CLICK HERE

Age – 18+

Must have completed

Recognised prior learning

ASI Level 1–2 coach

BSUPA Level 1–2 Coach

British Canoeing – Please email with your current BC qualifications before booking.

Must also have

16hr Outdoor First Aid Qualification

Paddle confidently upwind, across wind and downwind in open choppy water; use two types of turns effectively and demonstrate good paddle stroke skills including step back turns.

If you do not achieve pass 1st time during the course duration – Future Dated Assessment will be charged. Please look below for dates of assessments if required.

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Adventure SUP Coastal Guide Assessment

1 Day

Newquay, Cornwall.

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FULL COURSE CONTENT – CLICK HERE

Age – 18+

Must have completed

Adventure SUP Coastal Guide Training Course

Have practised and completed all tasks given by your trainer following your Adventure SUP Coastal Guide Training Course. Your ability and confidence shall now be consolidated within a 10 week period and your ready to book onto an assessment.

 

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SIT ON TOP KAYAK LEADER COURSES - DATES

Course  & Duration Date – Location Prerequisite & Course Content
SOT Coastal Water Leader Award

2 Days

SOT Kayak coastal leader – 2 day – Call to book 01637 498200

MORE DATES TO BE CONFIRMED – CALL FOR DETAILS

FULL COURSE CONTENT – CLICK HERE

Age – 18+

Must have valid first aid certificate & be able to
Kayak on the open ocean to a high level and have guiding
experience.

 

Enquire

 

SOT Tidal Water Leader

2 Days

 

MORE DATES TO BE CONFIRMED – CALL FOR DETAILS

FULL COURSE CONTENT – CLICK HERE

Age – 18+

Must have valid first aid certificate & be able to
Kayak on the open ocean to a high level and have guiding experience.

Enquire

 

SOT Safety & Rescue Award

1 Day

 

SOT Kayak safety and rescue award – 1 day – Call to book 01637 498200

MORE DATES TO BE CONFIRMED – CALL FOR DETAILS

FULL COURSE CONTENT – CLICK HERE

Age – 18+

Must have valid first aid certificate & be able to
Kayak on the open ocean to a high level and have guiding experience.

Enquire

 

FIRST AID COURSES - DATES

Course  & Duration Date – Location Prerequisite & Course Content
First Aid at Work

3 Days

 

Newquay, Cornwall.

MORE DATES TO BE CONFIRMED – CALL FOR DETAILS.

 

FULL COURSE CONTENT – CLICK HERE

Age – 16+

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£160

Emergency First Aid

1 day

 

 

Newquay, Cornwall.

MORE DATES TO BE CONFIRMED – CALL FOR DETAILS.

 

FULL COURSE CONTENT – CLICK HERE

Age – 16+

 Enquire

£50

Annual Refresher

1 Day

 

 

Newquay, Cornwall

MORE DATES TO BE CONFIRMED – CALL FOR DETAILS

 

FULL COURSE CONTENT – CLICK HERE

Age – 16+

Have a in Date F.A.W Certificate

Enquire

£50

ALL 2024 & 2025 COURSE DATES

MORE COURSES ARE BEING ADDED ALL THE TIME. IF YOU DONT SEE A COURSE OR DATES YOU REQUIRE – PLEASE CALL 01637 498200 OR EMAIL US HERE.

We can also provide customised dates for training courses and assessments, exclusively for businesses and groups. Contact us today to discuss your requirements.

COASTEERING/ SUP & KAYAK COURSE DATES ARE JUST BEING FINALISED CURRENTLY FOR 2025.

WINTER 2024 – ALL COURSES ARE FULLY BOOKED ….NEXT AVAILABLE MARCH 2025

 

JAN 2025

FEB 2025

MARCH 2025

Mon 3rd to Sat 8th March 2025 – RLSS NVBLQ BEACH LIFEGUARD AWARD 6 DAY with assessment

Mon 17th to Fri 21st March 2025 – SLSGB BEACH / SURF LIFEGUARD AWARD 5 DAY with assessment

Weds 19th to Fri 21st March 2025 – SLSGB BEACH / SURF LIFEGUARD PROFICIENCY 3 DAY (refresher + assessment)

Fri 21st March 2025 – SLSGB BEACH/ SURF LIFEGUARD 1 DAY assessment only

Tues 18th to Thurs 20th March – SURF COACH RESCUE AWARD 3 DAY with assessment

Weds 19th to Thurs 20th March – SURF COACH RESCUE PROFICIENCY 2 DAY (refresher + assessment)

Tues 18th to Thurs 20th March – SURF COACH SAFETY AWARD 3 DAY with assessment

Weds 19th to Thurs 20th March – SURF COACH SAFETY PROFICIENCY 2 DAY (refresher + assessment)

 

April 2025

Mon 21st to Fri 25th April – SLSGB BEACH / SURF LIFEGUARD AWARD 5 DAY with assessment

Weds 23rd to Fri 25th April – SLSGB BEACH / SURF LIFEGUARD PROFICIENCY 3 DAY (refresher + assessment)

Fri 25th April – SLSGB BEACH/ SURF LIFEGUARD 1 DAY assessment only

Tues 22nd to Thurs 24th April – SURF COACH RESCUE AWARD 3 DAY with assessment

Weds 23rd to Thurs 24th April – SURF COACH RESCUE PROFICIENCY 2 DAY (refresher + assessment)

Tues 22nd to Thurs 24th April – SURF COACH SAFETY AWARD 3 DAY with assessment

Weds 23rd to Thurs 24th April – SURF COACH SAFETY PROFICIENCY 2 DAY(refresher + assessment)

 

May 2025

Mon 12th to Fri 16th May – SLSGB BEACH / SURF LIFEGUARD AWARD 5 DAY with assessment

Weds 14th to Fri 16th May – SLSGB BEACH / SURF LIFEGUARD PROFICIENCY 3 DAY (refresher + assessment)

Fri 16th May – SLSGB BEACH/ SURF LIFEGUARD 1 DAY assessment only

Tues 13th to Thurs 15th May – SURF COACH RESCUE AWARD 3 DAY with assessment

Weds 14th to Thurs 15th May – SURF COACH RESCUE PROFICIENCY 2 DAY (refresher + assessment)

Tues 13th to Thurs 15th May – SURF COACH SAFETY AWARD 3 DAY with assessment

Weds 14th to Thurs 15th May – SURF COACH SAFETY PROFICIENCY 2 DAY(refresher + assessment)

 

June 2025

Mon 9th to Fri 13th June – SLSGB BEACH / SURF LIFEGUARD AWARD 5 DAY with assessment

Weds 11th to Fri 13th June – SLSGB BEACH / SURF LIFEGUARD PROFICIENCY 3 DAY (refresher + assessment)

Fri 13th June – SLSGB BEACH/ SURF LIFEGUARD 1 DAY assessment only

Tues 10th to Thurs 12th June – SURF COACH RESCUE AWARD 3 DAY with assessment

Weds 11th to Thurs 12th June – SURF COACH RESCUE PROFICIENCY 2 DAY (refresher + assessment)

Tues 10th to Thurs 12th June – SURF COACH SAFETY AWARD 3 DAY with assessment

Weds 11th to Thurs 12th June – SURF COACH SAFETY PROFICIENCY 2 DAY(refresher + assessment)

Mon 30th June to Fri 4th JULY – SLSGB BEACH / SURF LIFEGUARD AWARD 5 DAY with assessment

 

July 2025

Mon 30th JUNE to Fri 4th July – SLSGB BEACH / SURF LIFEGUARD AWARD 5 DAY with assessment 

Weds 2nd to Fri 4th July – SLSGB BEACH / SURF LIFEGUARD PROFICIENCY 3 DAY (refresher + assessment)

Fri 4th July – SLSGB BEACH/ SURF LIFEGUARD 1 DAY assessment only

Tues 1st to Thurs 3rd July – SURF COACH RESCUE AWARD 3 DAY with assessment

Weds 2nd to Thurs 3rd July – SURF COACH RESCUE PROFICIENCY 2 DAY (refresher + assessment)

Tues 1st to Thurs 3rd July – SURF COACH SAFETY AWARD 3 DAY with assessment

Weds 2nd to Thurs 3rd July – SURF COACH SAFETY PROFICIENCY 2 DAY(refresher + assessment)

 

August 2025

 

September 2025

Mon 8th to Fri 12th Sept – SLSGB BEACH / SURF LIFEGUARD AWARD 5 DAY with assessment 

Weds 10th to Fri 12th Sept – SLSGB BEACH / SURF LIFEGUARD PROFICIENCY 3 DAY (refresher + assessment)

Fri 12th Sept – SLSGB BEACH/ SURF LIFEGUARD 1 DAY assessment only

Tues 9th to Thurs 11th Sept – SURF COACH RESCUE AWARD 3 DAY with assessment

Weds 10th to Thurs 11th Sept – SURF COACH RESCUE PROFICIENCY 2 DAY (refresher + assessment)

Tues 9th to Thurs 11th Sept – SURF COACH SAFETY AWARD 3 DAY with assessment

Weds 10th to Thurs 11th Sept – SURF COACH SAFETY PROFICIENCY 2 DAY(refresher + assessment)

 

October 2025

Mon 6th to Fri 10th Oct – SLSGB BEACH / SURF LIFEGUARD AWARD 5 DAY with assessment 

Weds 8th to Fri 10th Oct – SLSGB BEACH / SURF LIFEGUARD PROFICIENCY 3 DAY (refresher + assessment)

Fri 10th Oct – SLSGB BEACH/ SURF LIFEGUARD 1 DAY assessment only

Tues 7th to Thurs 9th Oct – SURF COACH RESCUE AWARD 3 DAY with assessment

Weds 8th to Thurs 9th Oct – SURF COACH RESCUE PROFICIENCY 2 DAY (refresher + assessment)

Tues 7th to Thurs 9th Oct – SURF COACH SAFETY AWARD 3 DAY with assessment

Weds 8th to Thurs 9th Oct – SURF COACH SAFETY PROFICIENCY 2 DAY(refresher + assessment)

 

November 2025

 

December 2025

2026…Next course February / March 2026 TBC

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