Overview
| Qualification Accreditation Number | 500/1923/5 |
| Learning hours (GLH) | 76 (46) |
| LSC funding code | 500/1923/5 |
| Entry age: | 18 |
| National Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure | Additional and Specialist Learning (ASL) Catalogue approved |
| Qualification Accreditation Start Date | 01/06/07 |
| Qualification Accreditation End Date | 31/05/10 |
| Certification End Date | 31/05/12 |
| Qualification Structure | See Structure |
| Supporting Materials | See Materials |
To find out how to apply to deliver this qualification see the How to Apply section. There are no costs involved in applying or becoming a 1st4sport recognised centre.
The 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Event and Match Day Stewarding has been developed in partnership with industry experts in spectator safety to give aspiring stewards vital skills in health and safety, legislation, customer service and conflict management. The Certificate allows learners to apply these in both real and simulated environments, giving them the confidence to become a competent steward. To support the qualification, 1st4sport provides tailor-made PowerPoint presentations to aid delivery, learner resource booklets to support learning and industry-designed assessment tools to ensure high quality, making delivering the course effective and engaging for tutors/assessors and learners. And because the 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Event and Match Day Stewarding provides much of the underpinning knowledge and some practical work for the 1st4sport Level 2 NVQ in Spectator Safety, learners at those recognised centres offering both qualifications will benefit from having the opportunity to gain a second qualification with minimal additional work.
Nationally recognised, this qualification provides learners with the flexibility to be assessed at any type of live event and the transferability to use the qualification across the industry.
Who is the Qualification for?
Anyone over 18 years old with a reasonable level of health and fitness who wishes to become a fully qualified event and match day steward.
Why Deliver this Qualification?
Developed with, and recommended by, industry experts in spectator safety
The 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Event and Match Day Stewarding is the only qualification of its type that has been developed with, and is recommended, by leading authorities in the field, including:
High demand for the qualification
With a recognised Level 2 qualification being a compulsory requirement for stewards working in football stadiums, and it being highly desirable at other live events, the 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Event and Match Day Stewarding is a qualification in demand. In addition, forthcoming events, such as the Olympic and Paralympic Games, will undoubtedly lead to a rise in demand.
Specially developed resources are available
Tailor-made PowerPoint presentations to aid training sessions, learner resource booklets to support learning and industry-designed assessment tasks to assure high quality make the course effective and engaging. These comprehensive resources ensure that 1st4sport are providing both recognised centres and learners with a package like no other.
Learners benefit from a more complete package
Should you already offer the 1st4sport Level 2 NVQ in Spectator Safety, you could also offer the 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Event and Match Day Stewarding so that your learners can benefit from a more complete offering. The 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Event and Match Day Stewarding is excellent preparation and a natural stepping stone for learners looking to complete the Level 2 NVQ as it provides the underpinning knowledge and some of the practical evidence required to achieve the NVQ. Also, much of the evidence gathered in the completion of the VRQ may be eligible as accreditation of prior learning (APL) towards the Level 2 NVQ.
Qualification eligible for funding
Spectator safety has been highlighted as a priority area within the Active Leisure and Learning Sector Qualifications Strategy, which may provide recognised centres with the opportunity to access possible funding streams. For more information on accessing funding for your training, please visit the Learning and Skills Council’s website.
Prerequisites
Learners are required to be a minimum of 18 years of age with a reasonable level of health and fitness.
Structure
The qualification is divided into the following units:
| Unit | Unit Title | Accreditation No. |
| 1 | Prepare, Conduct and Evaluate Stewarding Activities | M/500/9747 |
| 2 | Carry Out Stewarding Health and Safety Activities | T/500/9748 |
| 3 | Handle Spectator Problems and Conflict | A/500/9749 |
There are 76 recommended learning hours for learners to complete the qualification, of which 46 are guided learning hours.
Materials
Unlike many other awarding bodies that just supply you with the basic qualification standards, we go that extra mile to support you by providing:
- full and comprehensive learner packs,which include a full set of structured learning and assessment tasks to help you deliver the qualification
- tutor/assessor guidance notes,which include sample answers to support you when assessing your students
- qualification administration that is all carried out online, enabling you to process students quickly and effectively, and making the records we hold on your students accessible to you at the click of a mouse.
The qualification is supported by the following resources:
- guidance and administrative tools for recognised centres
- 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Event and Match Day Stewarding folder, Learner Pack and Support Resource
- 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Event and Match Day Stewarding Tutor/Assessor Guidance Pack.
Fees
Fees are charged per learner and provide registration and certification for the qualification, as well as a 1st4sport Learner Pack, learning resources and certificate. There are no costs involved in applying or becoming a 1st4sport recognised centre. Further information on fees is available from your qualification application form.
How do I Find Out More?
To find out more information on the authorities that assisted in developing this qualification, please visit their respective websites at:
The Football Association – www.TheFA.com
The Football League – www.football-league.co.uk
The Premier League – www.premierleague.com
The Football Safety Officers’ Association Ltd – www.fsoa.org.uk
The Football Licensing Authority – www.flaweb.org.uk
Contact details for 1st4sport Qualifications:
1st4sport Qualifications
Coachwise Limited
Chelsea Close
Off Amberley Road
Armley
Leeds LS12 4HP
Tel: 0113-290 7610
Email: enquiries@1st4sportqualifications.com
How to Apply
If you are not already a 1st4sport recognised centre, but would like to deliver the 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Event and Match Day Stewarding, you will first need to fill in a Centre Recognition Application Form.
To apply, please request a Centre Recognition Application Form
If you are already a 1st4sport recognised centre and would like to seek approval to deliver the 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Event and Match Day Stewarding, please access Athena, the 1st4sport quality assurance system, and complete the qualification approval process. If you cannot remember your username and password, please contact us.
We don’t charge you any fees to apply to deliver this qualification.
