Apprenticeship Standards Outdoor Learning Specialist (L5)
About the role
This Level 5 apprenticeship standard is typically designed as an 24-month programme (this does not include EPA period) and is for apprentices interested in the outdoor sport, leisure, tourism, public health, youth work and education sectors.
Outdoor Learning Specialists work within a range of outdoor activity or education centres from schools and universities to national parks and nature reserves.
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.
In smaller organisations Outdoor Learning Specialists are likely to perform all duties of this standard within their role. In larger organisations their role may specialise in duties related to programme delivery, customer relationship management, staffing and team support, or safety and risk management for example.
Professional recognition
Successful apprentices will have the opportunity to register as a Professional Member of Institue of Outdoor Learning.
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Standard
On-programme
We provide a clear learning programme to take apprentices from entry through to the gateway for end-point assessment.
You can use our on-programme offer regardless of whether you are using Pearson as your end-point assessment organisation or not.
Qualifications
Learning resources
English and maths resources
We have a wide range of resources and useful tools to complement your programme, including assessment tools, podcasts and training events.
End-point assessment
As an ESFA-approved Assessment Organisation, we provide a full range of assessment services, resources and support from our experienced EPA team to equip you and your learners with the diverse requirements of the apprenticeship standards.
You can use Pearson as your end-point assessment organisation, regardless of whether you choose to use our on-programme offer or not.
Please note that we expect to have specifications and further documentation available for this standard by mid to late 2022.
