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Outdoor Activities Instructor

An Outdoor Activity Instructor supervises and guides children and adults in activities and pastimes such as canoeing, sailing, climbing, surfing, cycling, hillwalking, archery, bushcraft, rock pooling, geology, plant identification, habitat or wildlife walks at an introductory level. They…

  • 8 modules
  • 48 sections
  • 59 KSBs
  • 48 learning hours
  • A KSB quiz at the end of every module
  • Certificates for every module quiz and the standard
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8 modules, 48 sections.

Each module is split into sections, and each section counts as one learning hour. Every module ends with a quiz on its KSBs.

    1. K1, S1 – The information a session runs on (OAI)
    2. K2, S2 – Session outcomes and how they shape the plan (OAI)
    3. S3 – Planning for every participant (OAI)
    4. K3, S1 – Interpreting the conditions and the changes they bring (OAI)
    5. K3, S4 – Choosing how to respond to changing conditions (OAI)
    6. K4 – The procedures and standards behind a session (OAI)
    7. K5 – Venues and access (OAI)
    8. S5, S6 – Equipment, resources and venue set-up (OAI)

    1. K6 – Health and safety in outdoor instruction (OAI)
    2. K6 – Safeguarding: recognising and responding to concerns (OAI)
    3. K6 – Safe working practice and professional boundaries (OAI)
    4. K6 – Handling participant information and protecting data (OAI)
    5. K6, K12, B3 – Minimising environmental impact and encouraging it in others (OAI)

    1. K7 – How people learn in the outdoors (OAI)
    2. K7, S8 – The session briefing (OAI)
    3. K10 – Giving instructions and demonstrating (OAI)
    4. S10 – Ongoing instruction, observation and feedback (OAI)
    5. B1, B2 – Professional conduct and representing the organisation (OAI)

    1. K8, S7 – Moving and supervising a group outdoors (OAI)
    2. K11 – Hazards and risk assessment in the outdoors (OAI)
    3. K11, S11 – Dynamic risk assessment and adapting in the moment (OAI)
    4. K13, S12 – Dealing with routine problems (OAI)
    5. K14, S13 – Responding to incidents, accidents and emergencies (OAI)
    6. K14 – Missing participants, handover and evacuation (OAI)
    7. K14, S14 – Summoning support, escalation and reporting (OAI)

    1. K15, S15 – Set approaches to instructing and teaching (OAI)
    2. K16, S16, B4 – Engagement and participation (OAI)
    3. K17 – Checking understanding: questioning and observation (OAI)
    4. S17 – Changing pace and adapting delivery (OAI)
    5. K18, S18 – Recognising when a participant needs more support (OAI)
    6. S18 – Supporting individual needs during the session (OAI)
    7. K19, S19 – Conflict and challenging behaviour (OAI)
    8. K20, S20 – Reviewing the session with participants (OAI)
    9. B6 – Keeping your attitude and presence through the session (OAI)

    1. S22 – Closing the session and handing over participants (OAI)
    2. K21, S22 – Leaving the venue, returning equipment and recording the session (OAI)
    3. S21 – Reviewing individual learning and giving development feedback (OAI)
    4. S21, B5 – Progression routes and promoting ongoing use of the outdoors (OAI)
    5. S23 – Using feedback and reflection to improve your sessions (OAI)

    1. K22 – Representing your organisation and the profession (OAI)
    2. S24 – Methods of communication in outdoor activity (OAI)
    3. K23, S24 – Communicating with participants and organisers (OAI)
    4. K23, S24, S26 – Working with and supporting colleagues (OAI)
    5. S25 – Handling participant information in practice (OAI)

    1. K24 – Equality, diversity and inclusion in outdoor sessions (OAI)
    2. K25, S27 – Inclusive sessions: participation without exposure (OAI)
    3. S29 – Reflecting on your own performance (OAI)
    4. K26, S28 – Continuing professional development (OAI)

KSBs

59 KSBs, all covered

Knowledge (25)

  • K1
  • K2
  • K3
  • K4
  • K5
  • K6
  • K7
  • K8
  • K10
  • K11
  • K12
  • K13
  • K14
  • K15
  • K16
  • K17
  • K18
  • K19
  • K20
  • K21
  • K22
  • K23
  • K24
  • K25
  • K26

Skills (28)

  • S1
  • S2
  • S3
  • S4
  • S5
  • S6
  • S7
  • S8
  • S10
  • S11
  • S12
  • S13
  • S14
  • S15
  • S16
  • S17
  • S18
  • S19
  • S20
  • S21
  • S22
  • S23
  • S24
  • S25
  • S26
  • S27
  • S28
  • S29

Behaviours (6)

  • B1
  • B2
  • B3
  • B4
  • B5
  • B6

A KSB counts as covered once all its sections are done and its module quiz is passed.

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