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Outdoor Activity Instructor
ST0479

What is an

Outdoor Activity Instructor?

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The main responsibility of an Outdoor Activity Instructor is to run a safe and enjoyable outdoor activity session, guiding and supporting both children and adults in a variety of activities and pastimes. 

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They will:

  • Prepare the session – gather information about the participants and resources for the activity.

  • Deliver the session – brief participants, maintain safety, provide on-going instruction and encouragement.

  • Meet session outcome – support participants to achieve set outcome (such as new skills / knowledge, thrill seeking, personal or team challenge).

  • Close the session – hand-over participants, return resources and equipment, log any issues.

  • exercise autonomy and judgement to complete tasks and procedures and call on close back-up for problems and incidents that may occur.

  • Actively respect the environment, show a positive attitude and are employed in outdoor adventure or education centres, nature reserves or national parks.

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Outdoor Activity Instructors may undertake their apprenticeship with an employer who specialises in a particular client group (individuals or groups, specific age range, mental and physical ability) or range of activities offered.  Typical job titles may include Multi-Activity Leader, Environmental Education Tutor, Activity Instructor, Ranger, National Park Guide.

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For further information regarding the standard, click below:

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Outdoor Activity Instructor standard

Funding Band

£6000

Duration

12 – 18 Months

Level

3

Excursion

Entry Requirements

Employers will have their own specific entry requirements but could include the following: 


•    Level 2 Award in Functional Skills English or equivalent
•    Level 2 Award in Functional Skills Mathematics or equivalent
•    18 years or above or at the employer’s discretion due to the nature of the work
•    Existing skills and knowledge of Outdoor Activity

The End-Point Assessment Process

 

YOUR APPRENTICE JOURNEY 

(MINIMUM DURATION 12 Months)

  • On and off-the-job training to develop knowledge, skills and behaviours

  • English and Maths Level 2 (if required)

  • Production of a portfolio of evidence 

 

GATEWAY (TYPICALLY 1 MONTH)

  • Employer confirms the apprentice is consistently working at or above the level of the occupational standard

  • Achieved English and Maths Level 2

  • Compiled portfolio of evidence 

 

END-POINT ASSESSMENT (MAXIMUM 2 MONTHS)

Components:

​Practical Test: session template and questions & observation and questions

  • PART 1 | SINGLE SESSION TEMPLATE (60 Minutes)

  • PART 2 | SESSION TEMPLATE QUESTION AND ANSWER (15 Minutes)

  • PART 3 | OBSERVATION IN THE WORKPLACE (90 Minutes)

  • PART 4 | OBSERVATION QUESTION AND ANSWER (15 Minutes)

Professional discussion guided by portfolio of evidence (45 minutes)

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Grading Criteria

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Fail Criteria: Apprentices who demonstrate any of the following fail criteria will fail the practical test and/or professional discussion.

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Pass Criteria: The apprentice must demonstrate all of the pass criteria.

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Distinction Criteria: The apprentice must display all of the pass criteria and all of the distinction criteria.

Progression Routes


On completion, Outdoor Activity Instructors may be eligible to apply to be Registered Members of the Institute for Outdoor Learning to support their career development and progression.

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