How do I book a NNAS Tutor course ?

The best way to book a NNAS Tutor course is via this webpage. Choose the date from the options on the above and then submit your booking. You only need to pay the deposit if your course is more than six weeks away. For bespoke NNAS Tutor courses or other navigational events get in touch first so we can check diaries and if required give you a quote. Get in touch by either calling the office on 01142 631 155 or emailing us.

Does the NNAS Tutor course include accommodation ?

Not usually! For our NNAS Tutor courses, we prefer to let you choose where you will be most comfortable. This may be in a tent or in a luxury hotel. In the Peak District our NNAS Tutor courses run from the Anglers Rest in Bamford (S33 0DY). A list of nearby accommodation options can be found on our accommodation page. For bespoke hill walking courses and events we can arrange whatever you desire from a bivouac under the stars to a spa hotel.

Children, parking, dogs, COVID and everything else...

You will find all of the most frequently asked questions and their answers on our FAQ webpage.

Can I run NNAS courses once I have passed the NNAS Tutor course?

Probably yes, but it is not automatic. What you can teach depends on what qualifications you already hold. Details of what you can do if you hold a qualification can be found on the NNAS website here. Successful completion of the NNAS Tutor Award will also enable (after approval by NNAS) those without a higher hill or mountain walking qualification, but with experience and interest in the outdoors, to help teach on a Bronze award under the guidance of a registered NNAS Course Director. They will be called “Bronze Tutors”. In this case, once the NNAS Tutor Award is completed, an application by email to NNAS must be made and approved before that person assists on Bronze courses.

NNAS Tutor Award – NNAS Courses

The NNAS Tutor is a one day workshop on teaching navigation.

“…a really interesting, thought provoking and practical course… It managed to strike an excellent balance between reinforcing the core concepts of the NNAS scheme and giving lots of practical strategies and techniques for really enhancing navigation coaching…” John

Who is it for ?

The National Navigation Award Scheme (NNAS) Tutor Award is for those who either currently teach or want to teach navigation. It is also useful for those who are working towards a Lowland Leader, Hill and Moorland Leader or Mountain Leader qualification.

NNAS Tutor – Course Overview

This teaching navigation workshop looks at skills and techniques that can be used to introduce or develop navigational skills both in the classroom and also outside. Throughout the day a wide variety of different techniques will be examined and the opportunity for candidates to share their experience and knowledge from their own practice will be given.

We mix inside and outside skills, practicals and teaching so that you leave the NNAS Tutor course with a wide variety of different techniques to cover most teaching navigation scenarios.

In addition to being a mandatory qualification for NNAS award providers, holders of the NNAS Tutor award are able to assist in the delivery of Bronze Navigator courses under the guidance of a NNAS course director.

Successful participants need to apply to NNAS following attendance at a NNAS Tutor course and prior to working for a course director or becoming a provider.

Successful completion of the NNAS Tutor award workshop also counts as 1 CPD point for Mountain Training Association members.

Course Details

Location: Peak District
Cost: £95 per person
Duration: 1 day
Ratio: 1:10
Level: Instructor

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April 2026
Thu 2
Thu 2	Location Peak District			Full Enquire
September 2026
Sun 13
Sun 13	Location Peak District	Price £95.00	Participants	Available Book
December 2026
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Sat 5	Location Peak District	Price £95.00	Participants	Available Book

Bespoke Dates and Locations

If there are no suitable dates showing for a NNAS Tutor course, or there are four or more of you that want to learn about teaching navigation, please contact the office and we will arrange some dates to suit your diary.

We can easily deliver the NNAS Tutor course at your school, cadet force location etc and if there are a group of you it is often the most economical way of gaining the NNAS Tutor award.
Meeting Point

The NNAS Tutor course will meet at 9am in the Anglers Rest, Bamford (S33 0DY) in the Hope valley.

Tea, coffee and the legendary biscuit tin 🍪🍪 are available from about 8:45.

Bamford has ample free parking, good bus and train links to Sheffield and a good train link to Manchester. It is a 1km walk from Bamford train station to the Anglers.
Equipment Required
Map The Peak District Dark Peak area 1:25,000. OL1 and compass. We recommend the Silva Expedition compass. Read our review here

Rucksack containing:
- Warm and waterproof clothing
- Gloves that enable you to use a compass
- Food and drink
- Personal first aid kit (for headaches, blisters and minor cuts)
- Camera if desired
- Notebook & pen
Recommended Reading
NNAS recommend two books for Tutors.

Teaching Navigation: Practical Ideas for Outdoor Tutors by Nigel Williams.

This is a wealth of really useful ideas on how to teach different aspects of navigation. We explore many of the navigational teaching ideas / methods contained within it whilst on the course. This is a must for anyone teaching navigation to any age group.

NNAS Outdoor Navigation Handbook for Tutors. 2nd Edition.

This NNAS handbook contains the syllabus for the various navigator awards together with guidance on what and how to teach it. The book supports the delivery of the NNAS Bronze, Silver and Gold Navigator awards and the Tutor Training Course.
- Principles of tutoring navigation
- Illustrated exercises
- Guidance on tutoring outdoors
- Recommended learning progressions
- Keeping the whole group occupied
- Assessing navigational competence
Fitness Level

The NNAS Tutor course is a gentle day. All you need is an ability to walk a short distance along paths and tracks.

The course is a mixture of indoor and outdoor practical sessions and offers the opportunity for candidates to discuss their own methodology as well as learning new techniques from others.
Eligibility

To be awarded the NNAS Tutor qualification, you must register with NNAS and affiliate to Beyond the Edge on the Just Go system.

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FAQs

How do I book a NNAS Tutor course ?

The best way to book a NNAS Tutor course is via this webpage. Choose the date from the options on the above and then submit your booking. You only need to pay the deposit if your course is more than six weeks away.

For bespoke NNAS Tutor courses or other navigational events get in touch first so we can check diaries and if required give you a quote. Get in touch by either calling the office on 01142 631 155 or emailing us.
Does the NNAS Tutor course include accommodation ?

Not usually! For our NNAS Tutor courses, we prefer to let you choose where you will be most comfortable. This may be in a tent or in a luxury hotel.

In the Peak District our NNAS Tutor courses run from the Anglers Rest in Bamford (S33 0DY). A list of nearby accommodation options can be found on our accommodation page.

For bespoke hill walking courses and events we can arrange whatever you desire from a bivouac under the stars to a spa hotel.
Children, parking, dogs, COVID and everything else...

You will find all of the most frequently asked questions and their answers on our FAQ webpage.
Can I run NNAS courses once I have passed the NNAS Tutor course?

Probably yes, but it is not automatic.

What you can teach depends on what qualifications you already hold. Details of what you can do if you hold a qualification can be found on the NNAS website here.

Successful completion of the NNAS Tutor Award will also enable (after approval by NNAS) those without a higher hill or mountain walking qualification, but with experience and interest in the outdoors, to help teach on a Bronze award under the guidance of a registered NNAS Course Director. They will be called “Bronze Tutors”. In this case, once the NNAS Tutor Award is completed, an application by email to NNAS must be made and approved before that person assists on Bronze courses.