Outdoor Learning Specialist Apprenticeship
The main responsibility of an Outdoor Learning Specialist is the design,
planning and delivery of programmes that provide progressive learning and
change using outdoor activities and experiences. They will apply
professional outdoor leadership judgement and use relevant facilitation
approaches and theories of learning and development to support the
intended outcomes of a programme and encourage participants to achieve
their potential.
An apprenticeship designed by the sector, for the sector
The Outdoor Learning Specialist Apprenticeship focuses on training
individuals who have some experience as an outdoor activity instructor and
are ready to take their skills and knowledge to the next level. IOL
Project Management assisted employers drawn from across the breadth of the
Outdoor Sector to collaborate and produce a ground-breaking new Outdoor
Learning Specialist Apprenticeship.
The Apprenticeship is aligned to the
IOL Occupational Standard for an Outdoor Learning Specialist. The Occupational Standard outlines the role and scope of an Outdoor
Learning Specialist and the essential knowledge, skills and behaviours
that are needed to meet the minimum requirements of the sector. The
occupational standard also provides guidance for the development of
education and training to meet the standard.
Typical work environments:
- Outdoor activity or education centres
- Outdoor adventure and activity businesses
- Expedition and sports tourism providers
- Schools and early years education organisations
- National parks, nature reserves and country parks
- Youth work and youth development organisations
- Outdoor sports awarding and governing bodies
- Further education and higher education institutions
Typical job titles:
- Senior Outdoor Instructor/Coach
- Outdoor Programme Tutor
- Outdoor Educator
- Outdoor Education Teacher
- Senior/Lead/Area Ranger
- Outdoor Development Trainer
- Senior Field Studies Tutor
- Outdoor Learning Course Director
Typical programme outcomes and impacts:
- Educational achievement
- Personal and social development
- Health and wellbeing
- Nature connection
- Outdoor science
- Professional and team development
- Practical skills development
Outdoor Learning Specialist Apprenticeship Standard
Training Providers
There are no training providers registered for this standard
yet.
End Point Assessment Organisations
Pearson
are approved to provide EPA for this standard
External Quality Assurance Body
Apprenticeship Length
24 Months
Entry Requirements
Typically, experience working as
an Outdoor Activity Instructor in a paid or voluntary capacity.
Apprenticeships also cover the upskilling of current staff (providing you
are offering them new knowledge or skills).
Age
Apprentices can be any age. Many employees find
older apprentices bring useful life experience to their teams.
Level
5
Training
There is no set syllabus or prescribed
training course – employers negotiate what training their apprentices
require with training providers (and at what price). Relevant
qualifications or NGB awards can be included. Apprentices must have
achieved English and mathematics at Level 2 and the following
qualifications:
-
Level 2 Ofqual registered Award in Safeguarding relevant to the
employer’s business.
- Level 3 Ofqual registered 2-day Outdoor First Aid Award.
Endpoint Assessment
Customer Proposal Report &
Presentation, Observation, Professional Discussion
Maximum Funding
£13,000.00
Professional Recognition
This apprenticeship
standard is designed to prepare successful apprentices to meet the
requirements for registration as an Associate Professional in Outdoor
Learning with the Institute for Outdoor Learning.
Available
England