Trainee Instructor Course

What's it like?

Abernethy Trainee Instructor (TI) course is designed to kickstart your career to become an Outdoor Activity Instructor.

Join our 10-month full-time residential programme to grow in faith, develop your character, practice your soft skills and gain National Governing Body qualifications – all whilst living in Christian Community in the Cairngorms.

Following on from this course each trainee will have the opportunity to apply and continue with qualifications as a team member within the Abernethy instructional department.

It is this team environment which provides a great opportunity to reach your potential as an Outdoor Activity Instructor, whilst shadowing, working with and being trained and mentored by experienced team members.

Alongside being discipled, you will work towards set goals using a tailored development and training plan, which will further enhance your skills.

All applicants must be aged 18 or over at the start of the course.

10 Month Training Course Fees

£9,700 (2027/28 course)

Includes:

  • Accommodation – private room in shared accommodation
  • Full board – 3 meals a day
  • Bills – all utility costs including Wi-Fi
  • Instruction costs – all training during the course
Professional Fees

Thoughout your professional career you are required to maintain memberships for the various governing bodies with whom you hold qualifications. Each National Governing Body charge varying registration fees.

These fees and the names of courses can change and Abernethy Trust has no control over this. We therefore do not build these fees into our course costs. The prices given below are indicative of the amounts you will need.

While you are on the TI course, you need to become members of the following National governing bodies:

Memberships:

  • British Cycling – £52
  • Mountaineering Scotland – £40.50
  • Paddle Scotland – £51
  • SnowSportsScotland – £70

You will also need to register for the following awards under your own personal memberships of the National Governing Bodies. We will talk you through how to do this and help you along the way:

Registrations:

  • Rock Climbing Instructor – £69
  • Mountain Leader – £69
  • Paddlesport Instructor – £48
  • Paddlesport Leader – £42
  • Core Coach – £46.80

Qualifications

During the Trainee Instructor Course you will have the opportunity to work towards the following qualifications:
  • 2 day Outdoor First Aid course
  • Archery GB instructor award
  • Child wellbeing & protection in Sport safeguarding course
  • BC Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
  • Selection of Personal performance paddlesport awards
  • BC Paddlesport Instructor
  • BC Core Coach Training
  • BC Paddlesport Leader Training
  • BC Paddlesport Leader Assessment
  • MLTB Summer Mountain Leader Training
  • Learn to Lead rock climbing course
  • MLTB Rock Climbing Instructor Training
  • British Cycling Trail Leader Award Training
  • British Cycling Trail Leader Award Assessment
  • BC Introduction to White Water Safety
  • Snowsports Scotland Level 1
  • Optional personal ski week alongside our instructional team [dependent on ski standard, additional cost TBC]
While every opportunity is given to complete all of these courses they are subject to candidates being at the required standard.

Course Dates

Next course: Monday 6th September 2027 – Friday 23rd June 2028

All applicants must be aged 18 or over at the start of the course they are applying for.

For more information, call Abernethy Nethy Bridge on 01479 821279 or email recruitment@abernethy.org.uk

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