This section gathers together key SkillsActive outdoor sector-related documents
SkillsActive, working with its expert groups, stakeholders and external partners, produces a range of documents that may be of interest to browsers of this site.
This 'library' will relate to SkillsActive's outdoor sector work, and will be periodically updated and maintained with relevant public documents. Please feel free to access the downloadable publications via the titles below:
Response to the Scottish Government’s “Consultation on developing a safety system for Adventure Activities in Scotland”
The response from SkillsActive's UK Outdoor Employers' Group to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the development of a safety system for adventure activities in Scotland. Published March 2012.
HSE code of practice consultation response
The response from SkillsActive's Outdoor Employers' Group to the Health & Safety Executive's consultation on the code of practice replacement for the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority. Published September 2011.
The UK Outdoor Sector - A Guide
A guide to the UK outdoor sector, including its structure, demographics and the workforce development issues faced. Developed by SkillsActive's Outdoor Employers' Group. Published July 2011.
The SkillsActive Outdoor Employers’ Group 5 Year Vision
The five year vision of SkillsActive's Outdoor Employers' Group. Published July 2011.
The UK Outdoor Sector - SWOT Analysis
A SWOT (Strengths / Weaknesses / Opportunities / Threats) analysis of workforce development within the UK outdoor sector. Developed by SkillsActive's Outdoor Employers' Group. Published July 2011.
The UK Outdoor Sector - PESTEL Analysis
A PESTEL (Political / Economic / Social / Technological / Environmental / Legal) analysis of the UK outdoor sector. Developed by SkillsActive's Outdoor Employers' Group. Published July 2011.
The Outdoors Survey 2009
This programme of research aimed to review the composition of the outdoors workforce and explore the activities of organisations within the outdoors sub-sector in the UK. Published March 2010.
