Last week our MD Jim Whittaker led a webinar for the Institute for Outdoor Learning on Workforce Development Through Apprenticeships.
Well attended by employers and professionals in the sector; the webinar introduced a rationale for Apprenticeships in Outdoor Learning, a high level view of the standards available and perspectives from employers and apprentices.
For more information on Apprenticeships in our sector and the role of IOL in their development click here: https://www.outdoor-learning.org/Jobs/Careers/Apprenticeships
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Climbing Wall Instructor Training Course – 2 spaces available
We have 2 spaces available on a Mountain Training, Climbing Wall Instructor Training Course at £150 per person (Discount available for associate employers).
This course will be running from Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre on 2nd and 3rd October.

Spaces Available on Climbing Wall Instructor Training Course
We have 2 spaces available on a Mountain Training, Climbing Wall Instructor Training Course on the 17th and 18th June. Day one of the course will run from Trewern Outdoor Centre in Cusop, Hay on Wye and from Llangorse Climbing Centre on Day two.

Spaces Available on Level 3 Outdoor First Aid Course
We are organising a Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid course at short notice, the course will take place at Lee Valley White Water Centre on the 16th & 17th of May/next week! We have spaces free on this course & as an employer of apprentices that we currently...

Level 5 Outdoor Learning Specialist apprenticeship at Bale’s Farm
A big welcome to Owen Chidgey who started his Level 5 Outdoor Learning Specialist apprenticeship at Bale's Farm - Outdoor Learning on 3rd May. Bale’s Farm offers a therapeutic outdoor learning provision for children between the ages of 5 and 19 with the aim to...

Level 3 Qualification in Lowland Walk Leadership
We have two places available on a Sports Leaders; Level 3 Qualification in Lowland Walk Leadership (LWL3) course that will be taking place at Ferny Crofts Scout Activity Centre in the New Forest on 27th, 28th Feb & 1st of March.

Why I chose an Apprenticeship
My name is Tom and I am currently an Apprentice at Channel Adventure. I am 19 years old and I grew up in Somerset, where I went to local primary and secondary schools. I enjoyed secondary school and made a lot of friends but I was unsure of my career path. The main...

Outdoor Activity Instructor Apprenticeship
The work of the Trailblazer Group and wider stakeholders has produced a Standard that truly reflects the needs of our employers and developing instructors. Channel Training has supported employers and apprentices throughout the difficult transition period from...