This is quite a new thing - getting a National Diploma or NVQ in Watersports and I think this is a great idea! No experience in watersports is needed, as long as you don’t mind getting wet of course. The Course is run at the Falmouth Marine School which is in Cornwall.
The focus of the course is to gain watersports skills as well as coaching qualifications to enable students gaining experience to enter the marine and leisure industry after completing the course.
Because the marine leisure industry is growing rapidly, there are not enough qualified coaches which makes this course really interesting for many students. In 2008 90% of the students doing the NVQ have gained employment straight from the course in the UK and abroad. It’s also possible enrolling onto a university course afterwards.
The Falmouth Marine School Watersports selection days are taking place on Friday13th June and Friday 4th July. Watersports courses will start this September.