What’s What? – Accreditation, Standards, Operating Procedures, and Practices
Yen Kai Lye
In this workshop, participants will explore the different layers of “doing” in outdoor practice and learn how to distinguish whether a particular approach aligns with standards, operating procedures, or common practices.
The session aims to deepen both self-awareness and system awareness, helping practitioners understand how their decisions connect to established safety frameworks and professional expectations.
About Yen Kai
Yen Kai has over 20 years of experience in Outdoor Education and Adventure Education, beginning as a Challenge Course Practitioner and Builder before transitioning into facilitation, learning design, and curriculum development in Experiential Learning.
A respected practitioner in Singapore, he spearheaded the formation of the Outdoor Learning & Adventure Education (OLAE) Association in 2015, uniting private operators despite the competitive nature of the industry. He served as President for seven years and currently holds the role of Immediate Past President as a co-opted Exco Member.
Under his leadership, his company became the first Professional Vendor Member (PVM) for Training & Certification in Asia with ACCT in 2008. He was instrumental in promoting ACCT Standards as the benchmark for Challenge Courses in Singapore through intensive government engagement and industry-wide collaboration.
In 2023, Yen Kai was appointed to the Outdoor Adventure Education (OAE) Council, focusing on national-level initiatives for the OAE sector. He co-leads two sub-workgroups addressing Height, Learning Design, and Facilitation within the Singapore Standards for OAE.
