Our Level 3 course in Sport and Outdoor Activities provides advanced skills, knowledge and disciplines in the outdoor sector, and open the door to further study in the Sport, uniformed and non-uniformed services. You will have the opportunity to engage in a wide range of outdoor activities, including kayaking and canoeing at Manvers Boathouse and Lake, climbing and hiking in the Peak District and onsite archery.
You will study a range of topics including:
You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Apply Now button at the top of this page. For more information support with your enquiry or application please contact Student Services by emailing learn@dearne-coll.ac.uk or by calling 01709 513355.
You will be required to purchase a kit.
“I have met new friends and enjoy doing a variety of activities, including football and rounders.”
Abigail Whittaker Level 3 Public Services Former student at Wickersley School
We make every effort to ensure information within our online course directory is accurate and a true representation of the courses we are offering in 2021-22 or 2022-23. However, we do reserve the right to make changes if necessary.
“I have met new friends and enjoy doing a variety of activities, including football and rounders.”
Abigail Whittaker Level 3 Public Services Former student at Wickersley School
The Public Service sector is ideal for those who want to work in a fast-paced environment, have an interest working frontline supporting the public and have a passion for fitness.
Prison Officers supervise inmates in prisons, remand centres and young offenders institutions.
Keep inmates secure, carry out security checks and searches, supervise prisoners and
maintain order, support vulnerable prisoners, go with prisoners on external visits like court appearances or hospital appointments, prepare inmates for release through rehabilitation programmes, update records and write reports on prisoners. **
A prison.
*Information from EMSI 2022 **Information from nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
Police Community Support Officers work in a neighbourhood policing team to help deal with and prevent crime.
Go on patrols, offer advice on crime prevention, deal with anti-social behaviour, deliver talks in schools, issue fixed penalty notices, use social media channels to develop links with local communities and provide support at large public events.**
You could work in the community or on a patrol.
*Information from EMSI 2022 **Information from nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
In-demand skills that commonly appear in job descriptions for roles within the public services sector include*:
*Information from EMSI 2022
**Information from nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
“I have met new friends in a great community while studying a practical course that I enjoy.”
Bayley Lowe Level 2 Sport Former student at The Laurel Academy
“I have met new friends and enjoy doing a variety of activities, including football and rounders.”
Abigail Whittaker Level 3 Public Services Former student at Wickersley School
