You must already have an employer in order to be eligible to apply for this Apprenticeship. Skern Training and Skills are a leading National Training Provider and our experienced team offers high quality training ensuring an apprentice attains the specific knowledge, skills & behaviours required to succeed in their role.
Job Duties
This occupation is found in outdoor sport, leisure, tourism, public health, youth work and education sectors. Apprentices are employed by charitable outdoor organisations, private and for-profit outdoor learning businesses, schools, expedition providers, social enterprises, etc. Outdoor Learning Specialists work within outdoor activity or education centres; outdoor adventure and activity businesses; expedition and sports tourism providers; early years, schools, colleges and universities; national parks, nature reserves and country parks; youth work and youth development organisations; health, wellbeing and social care contexts; and training and educational organisations.
The broad purpose of the occupation is the design, planning and delivery of programmes that provide progressive learning and change using outdoor activities and experiences.
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with programme participants; customers and stakeholders to identify needs and expectations, sequence, plan, monitor and report on the delivery of an outdoor learning programme; department heads of stores, hospitality, catering to prepare logistics; the allocated delivery team to direct their work on a programme; the operational or duty manager to report on safety and customer satisfaction; landowners, organisations, local communities, other users (human and fauna) where the outdoor learning programme is operating; and their line manager. They are able to perform in situations which are often physically and emotionally demanding, remote, unpredictable and complex. When the environment, weather conditions or individual circumstances change they will adapt their programme leadership approach to ensure the physical, social and emotional wellbeing of participants and the securing of interpersonal relationships of participants for prolonged periods of time.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must demonstrate a keen interest in outdoor instructing as a career choice.
GCSE grades of 4 or above in Maths and English.
Skills Required
* Customer care skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non-judgmental
* Physical fitness
Training to be Provided
1-2-1 teaching and observations; A training specialist will coach, teach, and support the apprentice at the centre on a one to one basis, visiting at regular and agreed intervals.
Face to face teaching as a group; Block delivery throughout the year with other apprentices in the area. The teaching location will be at a central point to those on the apprenticeship in the area.
Apprentices will be offered regular 1-2-1 tutorial time remotely with their specialist trainer.
E-learning; We provide an e-learning platform with work and activities for apprentices to complete.
• IQL Level 3 First Aid at Work • FAA Level 3 in Principles of Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People or Vulnerable Adults (RQF)
Things to Consider
You must have an employer and be working in a related job role to be able to apply for this apprenticeship. The vacancies are nationwide so we will direct your application depending on the area you put in your application form.
Future Prospects
The broad purpose of the occupation is the design, planning and delivery of programmes that provide progressive learning and change using outdoor activities and experiences. Typical impacts are educational achievement, personal and social development, health and wellbeing, nature connection, outdoor science, team cohesion, or practical skills development. This standard aligns with the following professional recognition: Institute of Outdoor Learning for Associate Professional.
Location
Skern Lodge, Watertown, Appledore,
Bideford,
Devon, England.
EX39 1NG
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