Outdoor Recreation Competency Assessment and Needs Analysis

The next few questions are in relation to the 14 themes in the OUTDOOR RECREATION INFRASTRUCTURE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS (ORIKS) Framework.

The framework can be located here: ORIKS Framework

Please indicate whether you are involved in each of the themes listed below. If you select ‘Yes,’ you will be asked three follow‑up questions about the competencies within that theme.

For detailed descriptions of each competency and its associated skill levels, please refer to the ORIKS Framework.

The survey is expected to take around 10–15 minutes. You can save your responses and resume at a later stage if you are unable to complete it in one sitting. The save button is at the end of this page.

Are you involved in activites relating to Monitoring and Maintenance?

Please indicate your skill level, training and development needs in Monitoring and Maintenance below:

Rows	Skill Level	Have you completed training in this area before?	Do you need training in this area?
Monitoing and reporting condition
Routine Maintenance
Repairs
Work Party Leadership
Monitoring Environmental impacts
Habitat Restoration

Are you involved in Planning Recreational Infrastructure?

Please indicate your skill level, training and development needs in Planning Recreational Infrastructure below:

Rows	Skill Level	Have you completed training in this area before?	Do you need training in this area?
Understanding User Experience
Structures
Way Finding
Walk-Over Survey
Audit & condition Survey
Specification & Design Survey
Minimising impacts on natural and cultural heritage
Habitat Restoration

Are you involved in activities relating to Path Contruction?

Please indicate your skill level, training and development needs in Path Construction

Rows	Skill Level	Have you completed training in this area before?	Do you need training in this area?
General Principles
Drainage
Path Base
Aggregate Technique
Stone Pitching
Steps (Timber/Concrete)
Revetment
Structures
Bound surface
Environmental protection during construction
Habitat Restoration

Are you involved in activities relating to Visitor Safety?

Please indicate your skill level, training and development needs in Visitor Safety

Rows	Skill Level	Have you completed training in this area before?	Do you need training in this area?
Approach and Principles
Assessing Risks for Visitors
Appropiate Signage

Are you involved in any activites relating to Project Management?

Please indicate your skill level, training and development needs in Project Management

Rows	Skill Level	Have you completed training in this area before?	Do you need training in this area?
Development Project Plans
Project Management Tools and Approaches
Budgeting
Writing and Evaluating Tenders
Site Supervision
Contractor Management
Volunteer Management
Funding e.g. source, apply, drawdown funding etc.
Evaluation
Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

Are you involved in any activites related to Risks and Hazards?

Please indicate your skill level, training and development needs in Risks and Hazards

Rows	Skill Level	Have you completed training in this area before?	Do you need training in this area?
Hazard Identification
Risk Assesment

Do your responsibilities include any aspects of Regulatory Compliance?

Please indicate your skill level, training and development needs in Regulations

Rows	Skill Level	Have you completed training in this area before?	Do you need training in this area?
Planning Systems
Health and Safety at Work
Habitats Regulations
Water Framework Directive
Irish Language Act and Implications
Occupiers Liability
Disability and Equality Legislation

Are you involved in activities related to understanding, engaging with, or supporting recreational users (e.g., identifying user needs, communicating with users, gathering feedback, or monitoring user behaviour)?

Please indicate your skill level, training and development needs in specific Recreational users

Rows	Skill Level	Have you completed training in this area before?	Do you need training in this area?
Accessability
Walking
Cycling
Equestrain
Paddling
Swimming

Are you involved in activites related to Interpretation and Promotion?

Please indicate your skill level, training and development needs in Interpretation and Promotion

Rows	Skill Level	Have you completed training in this area before?	Do you need training in this area?
Interpretive Planning
Delivering Interpretation

Are you involved in any activites related to Stakeholder Engagement?

Please indicate your skill level, training and development needs in Stakeholder Engagement

Rows	Skill Level	Have you completed training in this area before?	Do you need training in this area?
Engagement Processes
Facilitation
Running Events/Meetings
Negoting Agreements
Arbitration/ Mediation
Working with Land Managers
Working with communities

Are you involved in activities that require interpersonal skills (e.g. leading a team, managing contractors, leading meetings, etc.)

Please indicate your skill level, training and development needs in Interpersonal

Rows	Skill Level	Have you completed training in this area before?	Do you need training in this area?
Team Leadership
Managing Contractors
Leading Meetings

Are you involved in activities related to recreational behaviour (e.g., monitoring visitor activity, engaging with visitors to understand their needs, or managing expectations around responsible and appropriate use of outdoor recreation sites)?

Please indicate your skill level, training and development needs in Recreational Behaviour

Rows	Skill Level	Have you completed training in this area before?	Do you need training in this area?
Visitor Monitoring
Visitor Engagement
Expectation Management

Are you involved in any activities relating to Marketing and Promotion?

Please indicate your skill level, training and development needs in Marketing and Promotion

Rows	Skill Level	Have you completed training in this area before?	Do you need training in this area?
Marketing
Social Media
Signage

Are you involved in activities related to environmental or cultural heritage(e.g., protecting natural habitats, monitoring environmental impacts, maintaining or respecting cultural or heritage sites, or supporting environmentally responsible recreation)?

Please indicate your skill level, training and development needs in Environment and Culture

Rows	Skill Level	Have you completed training in this area before?	Do you need training in this area?
Geology
Geomorphology
Landscape Character
Ecology
Archaeology
Intangage Cultural and Heritage
Assessment and monitoring impacts of recreational development on the environment
Planning trails with minimal environmental impact
Habitat Restoration

Over the next 12 months, what are your top three priorities for training?

Do you have any other comments or questions regarding the ORIKS Framework or training and education in the Outdoor Recreation sector?

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