Level 3 Outdoor Instructor Apprenticeship

Summary

- Maintain high standards of H&S including supporting in maintenance and quality assurance checks of all equipment in line with department SOP’s and industry standards. - Maintain the aesthetics and safety of all activity bases to ensure they positively reflect on the organisation. - Provide high levels of customer care by interacting politely.

Annual wage

£13,312 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

N/A

Training course

Outdoor activity instructor (level 3)

Hours

The initial training programme runs for 3 Weeks - you will need to be available for that full period • Full-time position working 40 hours each week - this will include working some evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays. Days and shifts to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 24 March

Duration

1 year 1 month

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

- To commit to fulfilling the agreed apprenticeship standard and the values required to achieve this, meeting deadlines, and undertaking training as required to support qualification within the timeframe specified

- Following internal and external training to deliver a portfolio of outdoor learning activities, for which you are qualified and trained to deliver, that support required learning outcomes i.e. youth development, national curriculum and set the benchmark for standards and showcase UK Youth Job Description Outdoor Learning.

Where you’ll work

Horseshoe Activity Centre

Mill Lane

Sandhurst

Berkshire

GU478JW

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

SCL EDUCATION & TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Outdoor activity instructor (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Find information on: the activity type and timings; outcome requirements; participant age; medical information; equipment and resourcing allocation; venue; weather conditions.
Prepare sessions to achieve the required outcomesg. enjoyment, thrill seeking, personal or team challenges, acquisition of new knowledge or skills.
Select methods to meet all participant needs g. visual impairment, mental and physical ability.
Select methods to respond to potential changes in the environmentg. wind increasing in a sailing session or rain making conditions slippery underfoot.
Collect appropriate equipment and resources.
Ensure the venue is set-up and ready to be used.
Maintain self and group safety when delivering the session.
Deliver an effective session briefing with clear instruction and following organisational procedures.
Perform a competent demonstration of the skills required for the activity or subject at the appropriate level for the session.
Provide on-going instruction to encourage learning and progression.
Follow organisational operating procedures to adapt to changes in the environment. E.g. thunderstorm, a wind shift to offshore in a surfing session.
Select and implement organisational procedures to deal with routine problems.g. broken equipment.
Provide basic First Aid to respond to accidents in a safe, prompt and effective manner. e.g. injured participant.
Initiate organisational procedures to summon support in the case of incidents or accidents.
Use the organisations set approaches for learning delivery.
Support individual and group engagement and participation in the session g. energisers, sharing responsibilities, appropriate pace.
Change the pace of the session to match participants’ speed of learning.
Identify and support the individual participants’ needs g. give personal attention, active listening, allow additional time, encouragement.
Apply simple techniques to deal with conflict and challenging behaviour g. redirection, increasing responsibility.
Use simple review techniques to check the achievement of required outcomes e.g. thumbs up; rounds; memorable moments.
Signpost participants to progression routes.
Complete a session within time, including the restoration of the venue, return of equipment and resources and any logging or recording requirements.
Use participant feedback and own reflection to suggest improvements to sessions.
Communicate with customers and colleagues in a clear, concise and effective manner.
Handle information in a way that conforms to policy and protects data.
Assist with the development and preparation of resources and support colleagues delivering sessions
Actively encourage whole group participation and promote equality and diversity.
Undertake activities to further develop knowledge and personal skills.
Reflect on own performance and make refinements.

Your training plan

The apprentice will receive full on the job training from the employer as well as full support from the SCL Trainer, the apprentice will complete a L3 outdoor instructor qualification.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths (grade 4)
English (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Customer service skills
Communication skills
Fitness Skills
Organisational Skills

Other requirements

As this role will involve working with children and young people, HLAC will cover the cost of your enhanced DBS check and organise it for you

About this company

Horseshoe Lake Activity Centre offer a range of outdoors activities from craft hire to bespoke group bookings with beautiful surroundings, this venue is perfect for your next adventure

After this apprenticeship

The candidate can move on to a team leaders' role once they have completed their apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SCL EDUCATION & TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000290166.

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Closes in 22 days (Friday 7 February)

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Company’s application instructions

All applications will be managed through SCL Recruitment.

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