Milestones
Workstream: Standards and Certification
Design a holistic OAE standards adoption strategy through the establishment of OAE Standards documents, the creation of a certification process, and establishing a strong standards adoption support eco-system.
Singapore Standard Code of Practice for Outdoor Adventure Education Activities (SS OAEA)
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March 2024 - Working Group's Approval (Completed)
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May 2024 - Technical Committee's Approval (Completed)
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June to August 2024 - The public consultation for the Singapore Standard on Management for OAE Activities concluded on 15 August 2024. (Completed)
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October 2024 - Standards Committee's Approval (Completed)
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February 2025 - Published (Now available for purchase at Singapore Standards e-shop!)
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Target April 2025 - Workshops on interpreting and implementing at NOEC 2025
Workstream: Professional Development
Design a comprehensive capability development roadmap for individuals and organisations in the OAE sector to address renumeration challenges, establish data-driven competency mapping, and promote the right conditions for professional development in OAE.
Professional Development Research Study
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February 2024 - Procurement Preparation (Completed)
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July 2024 - Award Contract (Completed)
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August 2024 - Commence Research (Completed)
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January 2025 - Complete Research (Completed)
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Target April 2025 - Publish Key Research Findings
The Research Study has been completed. Details of the research and key findings (under construction) can be found on the Council's Insights Page.
A draft of the OAE Competency Framework will be available on the Professional Development Page soon.
Workstream: Safety, Compliance and Promotion
Institute an OAE sector-specific Safety Compliance Monitoring and Promotional Plan by establishing effective compliance monitoring processes and developing a safety promotional plan.
Sectoral Data Collection
Aggregated data on demographics, programmes, participants and incidents.
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November 2023 - Rolled out to 6 respondents for Phase 1, focusing on cohort camps and MOE challenge programmes.
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Target July 2024 - Roll out Phase 2. Data collection extends to more respondents with additional data fields, including overseas expeditions / camps and more respondents
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Target April 2025 - Roll out Phase 3. Data collection extends to more respondents and additional data fields.
Incident Reporting and Near Misses
Concept Stage
Resources
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December 2023: Developed 'Emergency Action Plan (EAP) Best Practices' document for OAE providers.
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March 2024: Issued 'Advisory on Seasonal Heat Stress Management' for OAE providers.
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October 2024: Issued 'Advisory on Managing the Effects of Adverse Weather on OAE Activities'.