1. Training for a career in the Outdoors: a symposium. Llanrwst, 13 November 2014. Marcus Bailie Head of Inspection Adventure Activities Licensing Service

2. Competence “The competence of the instructor is probably the biggest single factor affecting safety in adventure activates”. Competence is more than knowledge or technical skills. The biggest single cause of accidents in adventure activities is human error accidents. Competence can not be taught – it must be learned. And that takes time.

3. Ensuring instructor competence Selection Induction Validation Deployment Field Monitoring Further Training and Experience

4. Adventure Activities, National Governing Bodies, and the law. Following safe working practices as identified by a relevant NGB is likely to be sufficient to satisfy the requirements of the Adventure Activities Licensing Regulations (AALR) and the Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA).

5. A good apprenticeship in Adventure Activities: Is a personalised programme Embraces NGB awards Is good for the employer Is good for the apprentice Is good for the sector Leads to employability

6. Marcus Bailie info @ aals.org.uk Head of Inspection029 2075 5715 Adventure Activities Licensing Service