Professional Accreditation How do I become an APIOL?
The APIOL Process
How do I become an APIOL?
Browse the APIOL web pages to give you an idea of the range of experience that APIOLs need to demonstrate.
The next application period for APIOL is August to October 2010.
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Complete the APIOL Self assessment to help you decide whether APIOL is the right thing for you to embark on, at this moment in time
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email the IOL office at institute@outdoor-learning.org to get your APIOL information pack and Part 1 registration of interest.
You need to be an individual member of IOL in order to do this, so if you’ve not already joined, why not join now?
Click here to see the benefits of IOL membership and fill in a membership form
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Fill in your Part 1 Registration of interest and register for APIOL.
The APIOL accreditation process costs £400 - an initial fee of £50 is due when applying, returning your Part 1 form, and the balance of £350 is due before you attend the Induction meeting.
Your Regional Co-ordinator will phone you to discuss whether you have enough experience and understanding to become an APIOL in 6 months. (If not, they will put you in touch with your regional professional development support person).
What are the benefits of registering for APIOL?
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Pay the remainder of the APIOL fee (The APIOL accreditation process costs £400 - an initial fee of £50 is due when applying, returning your Part 1 form, and the balance of £350 is due before you attend the Induction meeting), attend an induction meeting, and make contact with your mentor.
With your mentor, complete Part 2 (Career Development Review) and start collecting evidence for Part 3 of your application (Demonstrating the APIOL criteria).
Identify any areas where you need to gain further experience, and start carrying out development activities.
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Complete any development activities, and complete Part 3 of your application, including statements from witnesses and referee details.
Agree with your mentor what they will write about you in their statement. Agree with your mentor that you are ready for interview.
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Contact your Regional Co-ordinator to book an interview date, and send them your completed application (CV, Career Development Review, Evidence against the Criteria, witness and mentor statements).
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Attend your interview, which will last one hour. You will be interviewed by a panel of 2 trained APIOL assessors, who are experienced practitioners. The aim of the interview is to:
Check your documented experience
Celebrate your achievements
Reflect on your career to date and where you want to go next.
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The assessors will tell you their recommendation to the IOL Board. (Most people are successful because of the careful preparation you have put in).
If you are deferred, you will be supported to carry out the development work you need to undertake, and a reassessment format will be agreed.
How do I contact someone about APIOL?
If you wish to send for APIOL information pack and get started on the process click here
The APIOL accreditation process costs £400 - an initial fee of £50 is due when applying, returning your Part 1 form, and the balance of £350 is due before you attend the Induction meeting.
If you have a specific question about the APIOL process, which is not answered by the informaton on this site, please email the APIOL Manager