Facts and Figures
| Qualification Number | 600/2189/5 |
| Credit Value (Guided Learning Hours): | 1 (8) |
| SFA/LAD Funding Code | 600/2189/5 |
| Entry Age | 14 |
| Qualification Operational Start Date: | 01/07/2011 |
| Qualification Review Date: | 28/02/2015 |
| Certification End Date: | N/A |
| Qualification Structure | See the units of this qualification |
| Supporting Materials | See the supporting materials |
Find out how to apply to deliver this qualification.
There are no costs involved in applying or becoming a 1st4sport recognised centre.
The 1st4sport Level 2 Award in First Aid for Sport (QCF) provides learners aged 14 years and over with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to be able to respond successfully and safely to accidents, illnesses and injuries as they occur in a sporting environment. When completed in partnership with a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) approved emergency aid qualification, learners will be able to work as a first-aider for a sporting event, with confidence that they are prepared for the range of injuries and illnesses likely to occur in such an environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the learner prerequisites?
How is the qualification structured?
What are the supporting materials?
What are the fees?
How do I apply?
The Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)
Other 1st4sport qualifications you may be interested in
What are the Learner Prerequisites?
Learners are required to be at least 14 years of age to attend the programme of learning.
NB: This qualification does not include cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Learners and recognised centres should note that in order for an individual to practise first aid for sporting activities, they are required to hold a minimumof a current HSE-approved Emergency First Aid qualification. It is strongly recommended they also attend a safeguarding and protecting children workshop.
How is the Qualification Structured?
The qualification is divided into the following units:
| Title | Unit Reference Number | Credit | GLH* |
| 1 | Recognise and Respond to Injury and Illness in Sport | A/503/2982 | 8 | 1 |
*Guided learning hours
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What are the Supporting Materials?
Unlike many other awarding organisations, which 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 and assess the qualification
- tutor/assessor guidance notes, which include sample answers to support you when assessing your learners
- qualification administration that is available online, enabling you to process learners quickly and effectively, and making the records we hold on your learners accessible to you at the click of a mouse.
For recognised centres and tutors, the qualification is supported by the following resources:
- Generic administrative guidance and tools for recognised centres
- Qualification Specification outlining the requirements of delivering and assessing the qualification
- 1st4sport Level 2 Award in First Aid for Sport (QCF) Tutor/Assessor/Verifier Guidance Pack
- 1st4sport Level 2 Award in First Aid for Sport (QCF) Tutor/Assessor/Verifier Guidance to Assessment Pack
- Internal and independent assessment tools.
For learners, the qualification is supported by the following resources:
- 1st4sport Level 2 Award in First Aid for Sport (QCF) Learner Pack
- Internal and independent assessment tools.
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What are the 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 in your qualification application pack.
How do I Apply?
Non-1st4sport recognised centres
If you are not already a 1st4sport recognised centre, you need to apply to become one by completing a Centre Recognition Application Form. You can now do this online through Athena, the 1st4sport online Quality Assurance System where you can also apply to become approved for the qualifications that interest you. To access Athena, simply call us on 0113-290 7610 to receive a unique access code or fill in the Request for Centre Recognition Application Form and we will send you one.
Existing 1st4sport recognised centres
If you are already a 1st4sport recognised centre and would like to seek approval to deliver the 1st4sport Level 2 Award in First Aid for Sport (QCF), please access Athena and complete the qualification approval process. If you cannot remember your username and password, please contact us at qmt@1st4sportqualifications.com.
The Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)
This qualification sits on the new QCF. Further information about the benefits of the new framework can be found by visiting www.ofqual.gov.uk
All learners being registered for QCF qualifications are required to have a Unique Learner Number (ULN) issued by the Learner Register. To be approved to offer this QCF qualification, you will need to demonstrate that you can access and verify learners’ ULNs with the Learner Register. For more information about this process, please visit www.learningrecordsservice.org.uk/products/uln.
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