EPA Standard
Outdoor Activity Instructor
An Outdoor Activity Instructor supervises and guides children and adults in outdoor activities and pastimes at an introductory level. These could include canoeing, sailing, climbing, surfing, cycling, hillwalking, archery, bushcraft, rock pooling, geology, plant identification, habitat or wildlife walks. They will be supervised while working in a limited range of venues and weather conditions following tightly defined operating procedures. The main responsibility of an Outdoor Activity Instructor is to run a safe and enjoyable activity session.
They actively respect the environment, show a positive attitude and are employed in outdoor adventure or education centres, nature reserves or national parks.
Level 3 
£6,000 
12 months
Why NCFE?
We’re an approved End-Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) specialising in EPA delivery across health, education, early years, digital, social care, and business apprenticeship standards. We offer flexible and reliable EPA solutions supported by sector expertise, guidance documents and proactive service and support.
End-point assessment
The end-point assessment (EPA) for Outdoor Activities Instructor contains two methods of assessment.
Practical Test
The Practical Test surrounds an observation and the planning that goes into it. It is split into four parts where the apprentice will be asked to complete:
1) A single session template (1 hour)
2) A session template question and answer session (15 minutes)
3) An observation in the workplace (1 hour 30 minutes)
4) An observation question and answer session (15 minutes)
Grading will be measured as a fail, pass or distinction.
Professional Discussion (supported by a Portfolio of Evidence
Apprentices will compile a Portfolio of Evidence during their learning journey. The apprentice will be able to describe to the Independent End-Point Assessor (IEPA) their role and their rationale for the knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs) evidenced in the Portfolio of Evidence, using real-life examples to demonstrate competence. The Professional Discussion will last 45 minutes.
Grading will be measured as a fail, pass or distinction.
Outdoor Activity Instructor
Delivering from 24 September 2018Download standard PDF
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