Hartpury College prospectus 2024

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Alongside your classroom sessions, you’ll complete one week of work experience in your first year and 12 weeks in your second year. This will underpin everything you learn during your BTEC diploma and include the opportunity to complete National Governing Body awards and industry-recognised qualifications. Hear from a range of outdoor adventure providers as you decide which area you’d like to explore further – you might even discover a new career path you hadn’t considered before. Our industry links We have strong ties with local, national, and international organisations. Our students have worked with PGL, Rockley Watersports, Acorn Adventure, Aztec Adventure, Croft Farm Water Park, Rapid Skills – set up by graduate Josh Telling: hear more on page 96 – Viney Hill Christian Adventure Centre, Sail and Paddle, and Pedal A Bike Away. Some students are offered seasonal or full-time jobs as a result.

Soak up the experience

One of the most popular elements of our Outdoor Adventure BTEC diplomas is the sheer amount of time our students spend developing their practical skills. You could be sailing one week and climbing the next, thanks to our excellent partnerships with the adventure centres on our doorstep. Our students become the confident, multi-skilled young people driving the outdoor adventure industry forward.