Overview
The 1st4sport Level 2 NVQ Award in Mechanical Ride Operation (QCF) is awarded by 1st4sport Qualifications and has been developed with the support of industry experts. It is regulated at Level 2 on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF). For further information on the regulated status of the 1st4sport Level 2 NVQ Award in Mechanical Ride Operation (QCF), please log on to the Register of Regulated Qualifications website.
Criteria
If you are over 18 years of age, working in a leisure park, pier or attraction and would like to gain a nationally recognised qualification in leisure operations, then the 1st4sport Level 2 NVQ Award in Mechanical Ride Operation (QCF) is designed for you.
Why Study?
It is the only nationally accredited qualification in this area and will strengthen your CV and enhance your employability for working in this area.
What can I use it for?
- To confirm competence working in leisure parks, piers or attractions.
- As part of the development of a credible CV for employment in leisure operations.
- As a progression to the Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Leisure Management (currently in development).
Outline
Your learning and assessment programme provide you with an opportunity to be assessed, over a period of time, for both the practical and theoretical aspects of mechanical ride operation in the workplace. The qualification is ideal for those who are relatively new to the industry as it will help you to understand your job role and appreciate your importance to your organisation as a whole, or those who wish to gain qualifications based on their current occupational competence in order to progress in their career.
The qualification may be used to further your career development within the sector and is a good stepping stone for those looking to progress into team leader or duty manager roles. The units within the qualification cover a range of areas:
Mandatory units – you must achieve all of these units:
- Open and close mechanical rides to the public
- Operate mechanical rides
- Contribute to the health and safety of mechanical ride operation
- Help to give good levels of service to participants and customers in active leisure, learning and well-being
How will my learning programme be structured?
Learning programmes are usually designed by the recognised centre that delivers the qualification. They may, therefore, vary in length and format. Depending on your needs, delivery centres can offer intensive courses or a series of learning events over a period of weeks. Whatever the timescale, all learning programmes should include the following phases:
- an induction to the qualification and your programme of learning and assessment
- a learning programme that meets your needs and qualification requirements
- a programme of assessment, spread throughout the course, including observations of you carrying out your duties.
At the end of the programme, you will be provided with feedback on your achievement and an action plan for your further development.
Assessment
The 1st4sport Level 2 NVQ Award in Mechanical Ride Operation (QCF) assessment will require you demonstrate competence on more than one occasion in the ability to operate mechanical rides safely, ensuring those rides are safe for public use and responding to any faults and emergencies that may arise. This will involve a mixture of observation of performance, product evidence, witness testimony and questioning.
Fees
Recognised centres offering this qualification determine their own fees, and these will vary from centre to centre. The fees charged should entitle you to a programme of learning and assessment, registration and certification for the qualification, a 1st4sport Learner Pack and an appropriate learning resource. For further information on the costs of courses, please contact a recognised centre. Opportunities for funding may be available via a recognised centre, if you are eligible.
Next Steps
The qualification is delivered by 1st4sport recognised centres, not all of which offer open courses to members of the public. Your first port of call to access a course would therefore be to contact 1st4sport Qualifications using the following contact details:
1st4sport Qualifications
Coachwise Ltd
Chelsea Close
Off Amberley Road
Armley
Leeds LS12 4HP
Tel: 0113-290 7610
Fax: 0113-231 9606
Email: enquiries@1st4sportqualifications.com
