Apprenticeships in the Outdoors

Jim WhittakerChannel Training

Level 1Traineeship

Some personal experience

Entry LevelVoluntary Work and Recreation

No experience

Level 2Intermediate ApprenticeshipSome instructing experience

Level 3Advanced Apprenticeship

1 - 2 seasons instructing experience

Level 4/5Lead Practitioner Route

3 - 4 seasons instructing, facilitation and mentoring

Level 4/5Management Route

3 - 4 seasons instructing, programming and coordination

Level 6/7Senior Practitioner Route

Advanced Skills in Outdoor Learning and Facilitation

Level 6/7Senior Leadership Route

Advanced Skills in Management and Finance

Levels 7/8Regional and National Leadership of Quality Outdoor Learning, Industry Best Practice and

Sector Innovation

Training and DevelopmentPhase

Continued Professional DevelopmentPhase

Professional Development

The Frameworks• Intermediate Apprenticeship in Activity

Leadership

• Advanced Apprenticeship in Outdoor Programmes

The Qualifications• NVQ (Competence Aim)

• Tech Cert (Knowledge Aim)

• Employment Awareness

• Essential Skills Wales

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