Alongside the Level 3 and RAMS pathway, we are also introducing something many of you have been asking for: a Train the Trainer provision within the OGA.

This is aimed at organisations running multiple guides, or those looking to develop an internal pipeline of staff through an apprenticeship-style approach. In practice, it means you will be able to train your own Level 1 guides, with that training ratified by the OGA.

Those Level 1 guides will be independently capable within their scope, but operating under the supervision of Level 2 guides. This creates a structured, recognised pathway for onboarding new staff without immediately taking on significant external training costs, while maintaining proper oversight and standards.

All training delivered under this model will sit within OGA governance. It will be internally and externally verified through our assessor network, and you’ll receive a full suite of materials: training resources, assessment criteria, and the documentation needed to run it professionally and consistently.

There is an important caveat: everyone entering this pathway must already hold an appropriate first aid qualification before accessing the Level 1 course. That standard is non-negotiable.

The reason for this model is straightforward. Bringing new staff into this industry properly is hard, and the reality is that organisations sometimes lean on uncertified staff just to keep things moving. That carries genuine legal risk around duty of care and industry standards, and this pathway is designed to bridge that gap in a practical, supportive and professionally sound way.

This is not a “turn up and get a certificate” process. It is a structured system that allows you to deliver your own Level 1 provision, backed by the OGA, with clear verification and accountability.

We’re looking to run the first Train the Trainer course in April, and at present there is one space available. If this would benefit your organisation, get in touch. There will be a formal agreement in place, as you would expect.