Outdoor Instructor Courses
OUTDOOR INSTRUCTOR & GUIDE COURSES
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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

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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.

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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.

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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 2026 COURSE DATES

MORE COURSES ARE BEING ADDED ALL THE TIME. IF YOU DON’T 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 2026.

WINTER 2025 – ALL COURSES ARE FULLY BOOKED ….NEXT AVAILABLE MARCH 2026

 

JAN 2026

FdSc Coastal Adventure Degree – Enrolments / Very Final Date to Join the Degree is Mid October

 

FEB 2026

FdSc Coastal Adventure Degree – Enrolments / Very Final Date to Join the Degree is Mid October

 

MARCH 2026

Mon 2nd to Sat 7th March 2026 – RLSS NVBLQ BEACH LIFEGUARD AWARD 6 DAY with assessment

Mon 2nd to Fri 6th March 2026 – SLSGB NVBLQ BEACH / SURF LIFEGUARD AWARD 5 DAY with assessment

Tues 3rd to Thurs 5th March 2026 – SURF COACH RESCUE AWARD 3 DAY with assessment

Tues 3rd to Thurs 5th March 2026 – SURF COACH SAFETY AWARD 3 DAY with assessment

Weds 4th to Thurs 5th March 2026 – SURF COACH RESCUE PROFICIENCY 2 DAY (refresher + assessment)

Weds 4th to Thurs 5th March 2026 – SURF COACH SAFETY PROFICIENCY 2 DAY (refresher + assessment)

Weds 4th to Fri 6th March 2026 – SLSGB BEACH / SURF LIFEGUARD PROFICIENCY 3 DAY (refresher + assessment)

Fri 6th March 2026 – SLSGB BEACH/ SURF LIFEGUARD 1 DAY assessment only

 

Sat 28th to 29th March 2026 – N.C.C Coasteering Training 2 DAY

Mon 30th March to Fri 3rd April 2026 – SLSGB NVBLQ BEACH/ SURF LIFEGUARD AWARD 5 DAY with assessment

Tues 31st March to Thurs 2nd April 2026 – SURF COACH RESCUE AWARD 3 DAY with assessment

Tues 31st March to Thurs 2nd April 2026 – SURF COACH SAFETY AWARD 3 DAY with assessment

FdSc Coastal Adventure Degree – Enrolments / Very Final Date to Join the Degree is Mid October

 

April 2026

Weds 1st to Thurs 2nd April 2026 – SURF COACH RESCUE PROFICIENCY 2 DAY (refresher + assessment)

Weds 1st to Thurs 2nd April 2026 – SURF COACH SAFETY PROFICIENCY 2 DAY (refresher + assessment)

Weds 1st to Fri 3rd April 2026 – SLSGB BEACH / SURF LIFEGUARD PROFICIENCY 3 DAY (refresher + assessment)

Fri 3rd April 2026 – SLSGB BEACH / SURF LIFEGUARD 1 DAY assessment only

Mon 6th to Fri 10th April 2026 – QUALSAFE FREC 3 FIRST RESPONCE EMERGENCY CARE LEVEL 3 – 5 DAY with assessment – Contact us to book

 

Sat 25th to 26th April 2026 – N.C.C Coasteering Training 2 DAY

Mon 27th April to Fri 1st May 2026 – SLSGB BEACH / SURF LIFEGUARD AWARD 5 DAY with assessment

Tues 28th to Thurs 30th April 2026 – SURF COACH RESCUE AWARD 3 DAY with assessment

Tues 28th to Thurs 30th April 2026 – SURF COACH SAFETY AWARD 3 DAY with assessment

Weds 29th to Thurs 30th April 2026 – SURF COACH RESCUE PROFICIENCY 2 DAY (refresher + assessment)

Weds 29th to Thurs 30th April 2026 – SURF COACH SAFETY PROFICIENCY 2 DAY(refresher + assessment)

Weds 29th to Fri 1st May 2026 – SLSGB BEACH / SURF LIFEGUARD PROFICIENCY 3 DAY (refresher + assessment)

FdSc Coastal Adventure Degree – Enrolments / Very Final Date to Join the Degree is Mid October

 

May 2026

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

Sat 30th to 31st May 2026 – N.C.C Coasteering Training 2 DAY

FdSc Coastal Adventure Degree – Enrolments / Very Final Date to Join the Degree is Mid October

 

June 2025

Mon 1st to Fri 5th June 2026 – SLSGB BEACH / SURF LIFEGUARD AWARD 5 DAY with assessment

Tues 2nd to Thurs 4th June 2026 – SURF COACH RESCUE AWARD 3 DAY with assessment

Tues 2nd to Thurs 4th June 2026 – SURF COACH SAFETY AWARD 3 DAY with assessment

Weds 3rd to Thurs 4th June 2026 – SURF COACH RESCUE PROFICIENCY 2 DAY (refresher + assessment)

Weds 3rd to Thurs 4th June 2026 – SURF COACH SAFETY PROFICIENCY 2 DAY(refresher + assessment)

Weds 3rd to Fri 5th June 2026 – SLSGB BEACH / SURF LIFEGUARD PROFICIENCY 3 DAY (refresher + assessment)

Fri 5th June 2026 – SLSGB BEACH/ SURF LIFEGUARD 1 DAY assessment only

Mon 8th to Fri 12th June 2026 – QUALSAFE FREC 3 FIRST RESPONCE EMERGENCY CARE LEVEL 3 – 5 DAY with assessment – Contact us to book

 

Sat 27th to 28th June 2026 – N.C.C Coasteering Training 2 DAY

Mon 29th June to Fri 3rd July 2026 – SLSGB BEACH / SURF LIFEGUARD AWARD 5 DAY with assessment

Tues 30th June to Thurs 2nd July 2026 – SURF COACH RESCUE AWARD 3 DAY with assessment

Tues 30th June to Thurs 2nd July 2026 – SURF COACH SAFETY AWARD 3 DAY with assessment

FdSc Coastal Adventure Degree – Enrolments / Very Final Date to Join the Degree is Mid October

 

July 2026

Weds 1st to Thurs 2nd July 2026 – SURF COACH RESCUE PROFICIENCY 2 DAY (refresher + assessment)

Weds 1st to Thurs 2nd July 2026 – SURF COACH SAFETY PROFICIENCY 2 DAY(refresher + assessment)

Weds 1st to Fri 3rd July 2026 – SLSGB BEACH / SURF LIFEGUARD PROFICIENCY 3 DAY (refresher + assessment)

Fri 3rd July 2026 – SLSGB BEACH/ SURF LIFEGUARD 1 DAY assessment only

 

Mon 27th to Fri 31st July 2026 – SLSGB BEACH / SURF LIFEGUARD AWARD 5 DAY with assessment

Tues 28th to Thurs 30th July 2026 – SURF COACH RESCUE AWARD 3 DAY with assessment

Tues 28th to Thurs 30th July 2026 – SURF COACH SAFETY AWARD 3 DAY with assessment

Weds 29th to Thurs 30th July 2026 – SURF COACH RESCUE PROFICIENCY 2 DAY (refresher + assessment)

Weds 29th to Thurs 30th July 2026 – SURF COACH SAFETY PROFICIENCY 2 DAY(refresher + assessment)

Weds 29th to Fri 31st July 2026 – SLSGB BEACH / SURF LIFEGUARD PROFICIENCY 3 DAY (refresher + assessment)

Fri 31st July 2026 – SLSGB BEACH/ SURF LIFEGUARD 1 DAY assessment only

FdSc Coastal Adventure Degree – Enrolments / Very Final Date to Join the Degree is Mid October

 

August 2026

Mon 31st Aug to Fri 4th Sept 2026 – SLSGB BEACH / SURF LIFEGUARD AWARD 5 DAY with assessment

FdSc Coastal Adventure Degree – Enrolments / Very Final Date to Join the Degree is Mid October

 

September 2026

Tues 1st to Thurs 3rd Sept 2026 – SURF COACH RESCUE AWARD 3 DAY with assessment

Tues 1st to Thurs 3rd Sept 2026 – SURF COACH SAFETY AWARD 3 DAY with assessment

Weds 2nd to Thurs 3rd Sept 2026 – SURF COACH RESCUE PROFICIENCY 2 DAY (refresher + assessment)

Weds 2nd to Thurs 3rd Sept 2026 – SURF COACH SAFETY PROFICIENCY 2 DAY(refresher + assessment)

Weds 2nd to Fri 4th Sept 2026 – SLSGB BEACH / SURF LIFEGUARD PROFICIENCY 3 DAY (refresher + assessment)

Fri 4th Sept 2026 – SLSGB BEACH/ SURF LIFEGUARD 1 DAY assessment only

 

Mon 28th Sept to Fri 2nd Oct 2026 – SLSGB BEACH / SURF LIFEGUARD AWARD 5 DAY with assessment

Tues 29th Sept to Thurs 1st Oct 2026 – SURF COACH RESCUE AWARD 3 DAY with assessment

Tues 29th Sept to Thurs 1st Oct 2026 – SURF COACH SAFETY AWARD 3 DAY with assessment

Weds 30th Sept to Thurs 1st Oct 2026 – SURF COACH RESCUE PROFICIENCY 2 DAY (refresher + assessment)

Weds 30th Sept to Thurs 1st Oct 2026 – SURF COACH SAFETY PROFICIENCY 2 DAY(refresher + assessment)

Weds 30th Sept to Fri 2nd Oct 2026 – SLSGB BEACH / SURF LIFEGUARD PROFICIENCY 3 DAY (refresher + assessment)

FdSc Coastal Adventure Degree – Starts on 15th September yet still time to Join this – Last date to join is before 20th October 2026

 

Mon 26th to Fri 30th Oct 2026 – SLSGB BEACH / SURF LIFEGUARD AWARD 5 DAY with assessment

Tues 27th to Thurs 29th Oct 2026 – SURF COACH RESCUE AWARD 3 DAY with assessment

Tues 27th to Thurs 29th Oct 2026 – SURF COACH SAFETY AWARD 3 DAY with assessment

Weds 28th to Thurs 29th Oct 2026 – SURF COACH RESCUE PROFICIENCY 2 DAY (refresher + assessment)

Weds 28th to Thurs 29th Oct 2026 – SURF COACH SAFETY PROFICIENCY 2 DAY(refresher + assessment)

Weds 28th to Fri 30th Oct 2026 – SLSGB BEACH / SURF LIFEGUARD PROFICIENCY 3 DAY (refresher + assessment)

 

November 2026

FdSc Coastal Adventure Degree – Enrolments – Apply for September 2027

 

December 2026

FdSc Coastal Adventure Degree – Enrolments – Apply for September 2027

 

2027…Next course February / March 2027 TBC

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