Getting Professional Recognition and Chartered Status Professional Recognition

Getting Professional Recognition and Chartered Status

Professional Recognition DRIVE: Recognition that professionals in outdoor learning operate at comparable levels to those in other sectors IMPACT: Greater appreciation of the value offered across our sector to individuals, communities, society and the economy

Recognition or Accreditation? PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION BASELINE LEVEL OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE VOLUNTEER / WORK IN ANY AREA OF OUTDOOR LEARNING PEER SUPPORTED PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION QUALITY OVER TIME VALUING THE APPROACH, UNDERSTANDING AND EXPERIENCE OF REFLECTIVE PROFESSIONALS PEER ASSESSMENT REVIEW OF SUBMITTED EVIDENCE TO MEET REQUIREMENTS FORMAL HOLISTIC ASSESSMENT AGAINST SET CRITERIA

10 years Professionals in Outdoor Learning Associate Professionals in Responsibility leading safe and Outdoorfor. Learning engaging outdoor learning sessions in order to achieve intended outcomes 5 years 1 year Education and training Professional Development Pathway Responsibility for shaping effective outdoor learning in any setting by exercising autonomy and judgement within medium / long term parameters Fellow* Chartered* Specialist* Practitioner* LPIO L RQF Level 5 SPIOL Instructor RPIOL RQF Level 3 Experience

Quality over time Registered Practitioners of the Institute for Outdoor Learning (RPIOL) plan, prepare and lead safe and engaging outdoor learning sessions to achieve intended outcomes. Accredited Practitioners of the Institute for Outdoor Learning (APIOL) design, facilitate and evaluate purposeful outdoor learning programmes with individuals and groups. Leading Practitioners of the Institute for Outdoor Learning (LPIOL) influence and shape outdoor learning practice with a strategic focus at a regional or national level.

Benchmarks your knowledge, skills, education and experience Recognition as a Professional in Outdoor Learning Supports our work towards becoming a Chartered Institute Gateway for future pathways to Chartered Professional status Demonstrates a level of experience to customers and employers Improves the strength of our representation and voice

At least one years outdoor learning work experience At least five years outdoor learning work experience 2 years or more at full responsibility Relevant qualifications at RQF Level 3 or RPIOL OAI Apprenticeship, LL, RCI, ML, etc. BTEC Outdoor Activities Relevant degree level qualification or equivalent learning

Chartered Professional in Outdoor Learning Will be awarded to those who can show excellence, innovation and quality within their field over time Must demonstrate operating at a “higher level” than the relevant Occupational Standard Chartered Member is a mix of strategy and operations Chartered Fellow is predominantly strategy Professional Recognition will be the gateway to access the Chartered Status process

Quality over time… “thinking at a strategic level, but delivery is likely to be operational, working with a range of stakeholders. There will be complexity in the thinking and / or delivery of the work you do. You’ll need to have worked consistently at this level for at least one year within the last five years. ” (CIPD) “available to managers who already hold a degree-level management qualification, or have a minimum of 5 years' management experience… demonstrating consistent and effective performance in the past 18 months” (CMI)

Chartered Professional in Outdoor Learning Common standard, tailored evidence Outdoor Learning Specialists Leaders of Outdoor Learning Workforce / Profession Developers Facilitators, Practitioners, Teachers, Coaches, etc. Managers, Business Owners Outdoor Education Advisors Course Directors, Trainers, Lecturers, Researchers, etc.

Chartered Professional Process BENCHMARK & SET FRAMEWORK AGREE REQUIREMENTS Current IOL work DESIGN PROCESS COMMUNICATE WIDELY

Pathway to Chartered Professional PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION GATEWAY SELFASSESSMENT GATHER ASSESSMENT WORKPLACE INTERVIEW EVIDENCE – AGAINST SET PERSONAL REPORTS, REQUIRMENTS STATEMENTS VIDEOS, development Continuing professional LETTERS, ETC. FAST EVIDENCING PROCESS - supported by IOL CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL IN OUTDOOR LEARNING

Professional Recognition For individual members of IOL / OEAP / AHOEC No charge – a benefit of membership Open for applications https: //www. outdoor-learning. org/Good-Practice/Develop-as-a-Professional/Professional-Development/Professional-Recognition

Associate Professional in Outdoor Learning At least one years' experience delivering outdoor learning with responsibility for: 1. Leading safe and engaging outdoor learning sessions 2. Organising resources and deliver within agreed programmes 3. Preparing for and achieving planned outcomes RPIOL or APIOL award • IOL will check their records to confirm your RPIOL or APIOL award Suitable qualification Statement of support that confirms your experience Copies of certificates of suitable qualifications Application form

Professional in Outdoor Learning Abilities and Responsibilities Shape Build ü Education at degree level (SQCF Level 8 or RQF/CQFW Level 5) or equivalent experience ü Experience of 5+ years Think & operate Shape effective outdoor learning by exercising autonomy and judgement within broad parameters Build programmes of learning using outdoor activities & experiences by drawing on relevant research Think and operate medium / long-term working with stakeholders to plan and develop courses of action Influence Initiate and lead complex tasks and processes through positively influencing the work of colleagues Deliver value to customers and the profession by role modelling safe, ethical, professional practice (2 years of full responsibilities)

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