Outdoor Activity Instructor Review
at MENDIP ACTIVITY CENTRE
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Hospitality Management
Sandford, Somerset
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.4 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Instructing numerous outdoor activities including: target sports; paddle sports; climbing; caving; skiing; teambuilding activities; assault course; bushcraft etc. Assisting with the running of residentials, group and self led activities. Hosting in reception, and helping with the upkeep and maintenance around the site and centre.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learned many new skills and developed lots of existing skills, we are given training on all of the many activities we run at the centre.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
CPD is run regularly
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend MENDIP ACTIVITY CENTRE to a friend?
Yes
Why?
There is activities for everyone of all capabilities and Mendip will support you the whole way through the apprenticeship if you take initiative and ask for it.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to MENDIP ACTIVITY CENTRE?
Be prepared to keep on top of all the training and qualifications you are expected to do over the course, you will have support but you need to stay organised and on schedule.
