Unit 30 Equipment and Facilities for Outdoor and

Unit 30 Equipment and Facilities for Outdoor and Adventurous activities Task 2 Incorporating ; P 2; P 4, M 3, D 2 Please refer to the grading criteria guidelines when completing the task.

Unit 30 Equipment and Facilities for Outdoor and Adventurous activities Grading criteria To achieve a pass grade the evidence must show that the learner is able to: To achieve a merit grade the evidence must show that, in addition to the pass criteria the learner is able to: P 1 describe three different types of equipment used in outdoor and adventurous activities P 4 describe two recent developments in equipment, or facilities, for outdoor and adventurous activities M 1 explain three different types of equipment used in outdoor and adventurous activities To achieve a distinction grade the evidence must show that, in addition to the pass and merit criteria, the learner is able to: D 1 evaluate three different types of equipment used in outdoor and adventurous activities M 3 explain two recent D 2 evaluate two recent developments in equipment, or facilities, for outdoor and adventurous activities

Unit 30 Equipment and Facilities for Outdoor and Adventurous activities Task 2 Design a brochure promoting two outdoor and adventurous facilities. This must include information on the facility, the courses and the activities they offer. For the second part research and produce a report on the development of one outdoor facility. As an introduction we will look at two facilities: Plas y Brenin and Canolfan Tryweryn

Unit 30 Equipment and Facilities for Outdoor and Adventurous activities When we investigate and evaluate outdoor facilities, there a number of factors that we need to consider: • What are Outdoor Facilities? • Why are they based in that environment? • What do they offer? • Who is their target audience? • What level of facilities/equipment do they supply? • Is the standard of Instructors appropriate to the learning offered? • How much do they charge?

Unit 30 Equipment and Facilities for Outdoor and Adventurous activities Plas y Brenin, the National Mountain Centre is based at Capel Curig. Regarded as one of the world’s leading outdoor training centres. All the information to complete the brochure is available on the website. Click on the logo to visit the website.

Unit 30 Equipment and Facilities for Outdoor and Adventurous activities Now that you have researched Plas y Brenin, compile information by answering the initial questions. Use this information to decide what you will include in your brochure. Here is an example; What are Outdoor Facilities? • Teach/instruct outdoor skills • Qualifications – various levels • Enjoy a new experience • Team building • Specialist coaching • Buildings • Staff training • Holiday destination • Improve a skill • Learn a new skill • Working environment • Hire equipment • Test equipment

Unit 30 Equipment and Facilities for Outdoor and Adventurous activities What next? Once you have completed the questions use the answers to design and complete your brochure. Remember who your audience is. Your brochure should be a two side (3 column) A 4 sheet. Containing text and images.

Unit 30 Equipment and Facilities for Outdoor and Adventurous activities Second part of the task. Produce a report on the development of an outdoor facility. This should include; • History of the type of facility • Why were they initially developed? • How have they developed? • Who do they appeal too? • Where are they? • Materials used e. g buildings and equipment • Further developments.

Unit 30 Equipment and Facilities for Outdoor and Adventurous activities The report forms part of Assignment 30. 3; ‘Development of equipment and facilities’ The report should be comprehensive and offer a full explanation including the following For P 4, learners must describe two recent developments in equipment or facilities (they do not have to do one of each) for outdoor and adventurous activities. For M 3, which links to P 4, learners need to explain two recent developments in equipment or facilities for outdoor and adventurous activities. For example, if learners described an increase in the use of LEDs in outdoor lighting systems (P 4) then the explanation should include detail on why, for example LEDs use less power, emit less heat and last longer. For D 2, which builds on criteria P 4 and M 3, learners need to evaluate two recent developments in equipment or facilities, commenting on their impact/effect.