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Outdoor Activity Instructor Apprenticeship LAND & WAVE LIMITED

If you love the outdoors and want to pursue a career in it this apprenticeship scheme is the perfect opportunity to dive into something that will set your world on fire. During the course you'll gain 16 NGB qualifications PLUS a wide range of in-house qualifications, which will bolster your skills in instructing and managing groups of all ages.

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Closing date: 12 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £7,503.60

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Winter months 9am - 5pm; summer months 8:30am - 5pm and evening sessions 7pm - 9pm. Working weekends will be expected but time off in the week will be given instead during those weeks. 30 hrs/wk Nov-Feb, up to 40hrs/wk in summer.

    Total hours per week: 30

  • Expected duration

    14 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    04 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000061277

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Winter of training - sea kayaking journeys, real rock climbing days, canoeing days
  • Lots of additional courses (NBGs)
  • Summer of instructing - you will be running sessions with school groups and adult groups.
  • Big variety of activities and locations all based around Swanage in Dorset.


What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

National Governing Body (NGB) Qualifications:


British Canoeing:-

Canoe award
Sea kayak award
Stand up paddle-board sheltered water award
Foundation safety & rescue training
Coastal navigation & tidal planning
Paddlesport instructor


Mountain Training:-

Rock climbing instructor training
Lowland leader training
Lowland leader assessment

DofE:-

Duke of Edinburgh expedition supervisor/assessor

FAA:-

Outdoor first aid - 16 hoursLevel 2 safeguarding course

NCFE:-

Level 2 bushcraft instructor


RLSS:-

Water safety management program level 3

OTHER:-

Food Hygiene Level 2
Enhanced DBS

Internal training / 'soft non-accredited skills':-

Raft building
Pioneer
Team building
Slip 'n' slide
Nightline
Sports/Mini olympics
Crabbing
Archery
Axe throwing


The training will be block release through the winter then plenty of time to put this into practice through the summer.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Full time Instructor positions available across the UK

Travel opportunities are accessible with the
qualifications.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Essential

Things to consider

You must really love the outdoors, adventure and want to share that passion. Driving license and own transport advisable. Energy and desire to be outdoors (in all weathers). Strong work ethic. May also be based at: Land and Wave, Purbeck Valley Farm, Valley Road, Corfe Castle, BH20 5HU.

About the employer

We're a thriving independent activity centre based in Swanage, with over 10 years experience of training people to become excellent outdoor instructors. We pride ourselves on providing action-packed weeks ranging from school trips to stag parties both on land and sea. Our training academy has paved the way for hundreds of people to launch happy, satisfying careers in the outdoor industry.

Employer

LAND & WAVE LIMITED

Address

UNIT 14 JADEN CENTRE

PROSPECT BUSI

SWANAGE

BH19 1EJ

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Training

Training provider

LOCOMOTIVATION LTD.

Contact

Alex Mortimer

alex@landandwave.co.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Outdoor activity instructor

Level 3 (A level)

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