Outdoor activity instructor Review
at Channel training
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Voluntary
Chigwell Row
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
5 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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:
5/5
I help run the activities we offer at Chigwell Row Campsite such as Rock Climbing and Archery. This requires planning ahead to ensure activity areas are well maintained and set up prior to sessions, looking after centre equipment and ensuring groups enjoy their stay on site.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
It has been good fun to be outdoors almost all the time, learning how to run a wide range of activities to benefit kids education in the outdoors. I have been lucky to work with a wide range of groups from a variety of backgrounds who have all been very appreciative of the site and the teams time
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt lots of new skills, prior to the apprenticeship I had never run an "activity session", now I am able to confidently lead a group for Archery, Bushcraft, Climbing, as well as many more outdoor educational activities. It has also helped to develop existing skills such as how to deal with challenging behaviour as I have been exposed to a lot of situations where I have had to put this into practice.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It has been structured well, the information I have been fed has been increased throughout the year as I have become more comfortable and taken on more responsibility in my job role. The work is spread evenly throughout the year which has been great in order to set aside a regular time to sit down and reflect on what I have learnt.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer has supported me the entire time throughout the year, answering questions I may have for them, helping to find information I require and pushing me to achieve as much experience as possible.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
The training provider have assigned me a tutor who has been very helpful throughout the whole apprenticeship. From having a face-to-face meeting on my start date to outline what is expected over the course as well as providing comments on all of my online work to explain how to improve.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It has helped to have an alternative view on situations. My workplace is quite a small team which can result in limited experiences or opinions on certain things, the training provider has been helpful to expand my view on the industry and expose me to different scenarios.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
I have developed a real interest in Climbing, this has come from the passion of the staff I work with. We often go climbing as a team to enjoy our hobby surrounded by experienced professionals.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Channel training to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Channel provide tutors who are very helpful at answering any concerns you may have as well as supporting you throughout the apprenticeship by setting assignments to expand your knowledge.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Channel training?
Keep up with deadlines that are set and set aside some time each month to reflect on what you have learnt and why this is beneficial for your role
