Professional Development
This page offers professional development resources including frameworks, education pathways, and skills training for Singapore's Outdoor & Adventure Education sector.
Fostering Growth, Elevating Skills
Whether you are a practitioner or an OAE programme provider, investing in professional development is important for unlocking potential. Embrace learning to fuel innovation, enhance skills, and advance careers. This page provides frameworks, pathways and courses to empower you on your journey. Your commitment to professional development today shapes the future of our OAE sector.
OAE Competency Framework (Under Construction)
The OAE Council has drafted a competency framework and will be seeking stakeholders' input to refine this framework, ensuring it meets the needs of our OAE community.
Details of the research and key findings (under construction) can be found on Council's Insights Page.
Skills Framework - Outdoor Leadership
Image Reference: Priest, S. Leadership Management [Online Image]. ePortfolio: Dr. Simon Priest. http://simonpriest.altervista.org/LM.html#BW
The Outdoor Leadership Wall, developed by Dr. Simon Priest, originated from his 1983 master's thesis on outdoor leadership. It has since become a commonly adopted skills framework for Outdoor Leaders.
Formal Education
These local courses, which are non-exhaustive, range from 1 year to 4 years. They provide both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to prepare learners for a role in outdoor, environmental and sustainable industry.
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Educational Courses | Offered By | Hyperlink |
|---|---|---|
Diploma in Outdoor & Adventure Learning | Republic Polytechnic | |
Graduate Diploma in Outdoor Education | Singapore University of Social Sciences | |
Bachelor in Sports and Physical Education | Singapore University of Social Sciences |
Foreign universities offering courses in outdoor and/or environmental education courses provide valuable formal education for aspiring professionals in the OAE sector.
Hard Skills (Technical)
The administration of outdoor technical skills such as climbing, kayaking, and dragonboating is overseen by our National Sports Associations (NSAs). These NSAs are responsible for ensuring the development and promotion of these activities in a safe and inclusive manner. If you are interested in acquiring or improving your skills in any of these areas, we encourage you to reach out to the relevant NSAs who can provide you with the necessary guidance and resources. They are dedicated to fostering a positive and respectful environment for all individuals interested in these outdoor pursuits.