Level 5 Outdoor Learning Specialist
Earners of this badge have demonstrated competence as an Outdoor Learning Specialist based on the occupational standard published by IFATE. This includes knowledge of legislation, codes of practice, ethics and accepted good practice related to the safe delivery of learning experiences in the outdoor and indoor environments in which they work. Skills and behaviours demonstrated include creating the conditions for participant engagement and achievement, whilst supporting equality and diversity.
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Skills
Earning Criteria
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Successfully met the requirements of the Outdoor Learning Specialist End-point Assessment delivered by Pearson as the registered EPAO. The End-point assessment consists of a Customer Proposal Report and Presentation with questioning, as well as an Observation with questions, and a Professional Discussion underpinned by a logbook of evidence.
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Completed a minimum of 24 months learning and development to meet the knowledge, skills, and behaviours in the Outdoor Learning Specialist occupational standard.
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Achieved the Level 5 Diploma in Outdoor Learning Specialist. Achieved Ofqual Level 2 Safeguarding appropriate to the employer's business. Achieved Pearson BTEC Level 2 Award in Principles of Safeguarding in a Learning Environment. Achieved Ofqual registered 2-day Outdoor First Aid Award. Achieved Level 2 English and Maths Qualifications.
Standards
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