Specialist in nature, forest and adventure education

Anyone who is interested can take part in this training programme. If you would like to use this knowledge in a KITA, we particularly recommend the basic training as an educator.

According to internal information, the average salary is between €40,000 and €44,000 for salaried employees.

Self-employment is very possible.

This part-time course runs through the seasonal modules in 12 months.

A total of 336 units, of which 60 units are workshop/credentials
Contents may vary depending on the course

Spring
Nature education

- Flora: Basics - The native flora
- Soil ecosystem: The earth as a vital element
- Recognising, using and experiencing edible landscapes

Summer
Experiential education

- Geo-caching
- Canoeing experience
- Climbing in the high ropes course
- Light a fire
- Cooking over an open fire
- Communication games
- Low rope elements / slackline

Autumn
Forest education

- Fauna: Basics - The native animal world
- Didactics and methodology of play in the natural environment
- Art and nature - "Land Art"
- Plant workshop
- The magic of nature - fairy tales and other stories

Winter
Management and organisation

- Planning and realisation of activities
- Project identification/development
- Needs assessment, concept development
- Quality management
- Marketing, advertising, public relations
- Legal framework
- Financing
- Forest kindergartens, forest groups,
- Self-employed - concept and legal basis

Final colloquium

The part-time course costs EUR 3,990.00 for 12 months, with 336 teaching units including all examination costs. For company-orientated and self-paying registrations, entrance fees (e.g. high ropes course) may be added. Payable in monthly instalments on request, e.g. EUR 225.00.

The course is AZAV certified, i.e. it can be paid for by the Employment Agency, JobCentre, pension insurance at 100%. It is also possible for your employer or potential employer to cover the costs. In addition, our courses can also be subsidised via AFBG (advancement funding) or through "Förderung der beruflichen Weiterbildung". We would be happy to advise you.

Further vocational training to become a social education assistant is a valuable investment in your future and opens up a wide range of career prospects. There are numerous funding opportunities to reduce the financial burden. From government grants and tax concessions to special programmes - we will show you how you can use the appropriate funding for your course to become a social pedagogical assistant. Find out more about the support options and shape your professional future successfully.

• Tax relief as income-related expenses
• Promotion of business consultancies and start-ups
• Vocational promotion in accordance with the Soldiers' Pension Act
• Federal education premium programme
• Education voucher from the employment agencies/ARGEN
• WeGebAU and IFlaS - special programmes of the employment agencies
• Upgrading BAföG (AFBG)
• Child benefit even with support
• Talent Promotion Act
• Rehabilitation funding from pension and accident insurance providers

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You will work on certificates of achievement in which you can consolidate the content you have learnt. Your final examination consists of a final colloquium (a written elaboration of a pedagogical project) and an oral "defence" or, as we like to say, a collegial discussion about your final colloquium.

At the end of the training programme, you will prepare a final colloquium in the form of an educational project and present it to the examiners.

More in just one module:
Specialist in nature education, wilderness education, experiential education

For example, further training to become a specialist in healthcare and social services with a subsequent examination at the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) or a specialist in day-care centres for children.

Ultimately, it depends on your previous education and your future career path. We will be happy to advise you personally and individually.

The majority of the course takes place in face-to-face lessons, in nature.

The theoretical part can take place in hybrid, online or face-to-face mode, with most learners now favouring online learning. Face-to-face teaching" takes place online.

We are a Microsoft-certified training provider and work with TEAMS, among others.

You learn with adults. All of our apprentices have already been active in professional life. For personal reasons, you would now like to reorient yourself professionally or take the next step in your career. What you have in common is that you have made this decision.

The training takes place outdoors in spring, summer and autumn. This means that you will be in the forest, on the water, in the climbing garden, etc. for approx. 75% of the training.
During the winter months (approx. 25%), lessons take place online, hybrid or face-to-face.

The lecturers and instructors all come from a practical pedagogical background and impart both theoretical and, above all, practical knowledge.

Our lecturers are all professionals with many years of experience in adult education. The lecturers are booked for the respective topics according to their professionalism.

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You are welcome to call us at any time and we will draw up the registration documents together. This is particularly useful when using financial support, e.g. employment agency, job centre, pension insurance (AZAV).

1. certificates and quality seals:
Your learning achievements must be worthwhile, which is why we attach great importance to the quality and recognition of our qualifications. We are certified and recognised in numerous categories.
Our proximity to employers and our constant adjustments mean that we are highly relevant to the labour market.

2. learning venues and equipment:
Learning should be fun, among other things in an environment in which you feel comfortable. Together with central locations, we make sure that we have facilities that promote learning. In addition to an excellent IT infrastructure, you have various advantages, e.g. height-adjustable desks, back-friendly seating, fitness area and children's area if your son or daughter accompanies you.

3. digital learning opportunities:
We offer all courses as hybrid programmes. This means you can learn in person or online from the comfort of your own home. Concentrate on the lessons and take notes at your leisure after class, as every day of the course is recorded. In this way, we promote "self-directed learning" and give you 100% flexibility to achieve the ideal balance between learning and private commitments. We also use interactive learning games and quizzes to give you the highest possible level of confidence so that you can be sure that you are on the right learning path.

4. employee competence:
Our itb learning coaches love to go on a learning journey with you. They accompany you individually and help you to turn your weaknesses into strengths. And the journey doesn't end with the course: you can continue to use your itb learning coach free of charge for 6 months after the end of the course. We want to support you in your new career and ensure your professional success.

5. counselling service:
You are not a number with us. We want to get to know you and present the advantages and disadvantages to you objectively. Our itb consultants will do this thoroughly, honestly and neutrally. This is the only way to find the right training programme for you.

6. liability
itb has been active in the education market for over 30 years. This gives you optimum security for your professional future.

7. orientation
"Education is a state matter", i.e. 16 different regulations, but only one correct "educational path". Thanks to our many years of experience, we know many shortcuts or how to avoid a dead end.

8. openness
We are signatories to the "Diversity Charter", we make no distinctions. No matter what your previous educational background was, what colour your skin is, what religion you belong to, what country you come from or what your sexual orientation is. We treat you with the same respect that we would like to be shown.

9. individualised recording
Do you have proven experience in teaching topics? Then we can recognise this and shorten your educational journey.

10. cost-effective and financially flexible
We do not work with Schufa or Bürgel. We trust you! Together we will make individual and unbureaucratic payment arrangements so that your learning goals and professional development are possible. As a private, entrepreneur-managed and yet state-recognised training provider, we are free to make decisions in your favour.

You have various options for making an appointment. For example, you can make an appointment - free of charge and at any time online here agree.
You can also contact us by telephone (040 99 99 870 30) or via e-mail Arrange your personal consultation appointment.