Overview
| Qualification Accreditation Number | 501/1126/7 |
| Credit Value (Guided Learning Hours): | 10 (62) |
| SFA/LAD Funding Code | 501/1126/7 |
| Entry Age: | 14–19 years |
| Qualification Accreditation Start Date | 01/09/2010 |
| Qualification Accreditation End Date | 31/08/2015 |
| Certification End Date | 31/08/2017 |
| 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.
Developed in partnership with the Rugby Football Union (RFU), the 1st4sport Level 2 Award in Leadership Through Rugby Union (QCF) is a brand-new and exciting qualification which enables young people to develop leadership skills and engage with grass-roots rugby union and Tag Rugby. By completing this qualification, learners will develop a range of skills in independent enquiry, teamwork, self-management, creative thinking and effective participation.
Learners will be introduced into a number of leadership roles, including:
- leading Tag Rugby activity sessions
- refereeing Tag Rugby games
- managing a local small-sided game team
- contributing to the organisation and delivery of a local Tag Rugby festival/event for young people.
Holders of this Award will be provided with guidance on further opportunities as a sports leader, including how to contribute to grass-roots sport as an administrator, coach, referee, team manager and sports development volunteer.
The qualification is expected to be included as part of the Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure (in England only). For an up-to-date list of 1st4sport’s qualifications already approved, see the Additional and Specialist Learning (ASL) catalogue.
Who is the qualification for?
Anyone between the ages of 14–19 who is interested in developing leadership skills and would like an introduction to volunteering or a possible career in sport.
This is the ideal qualification for those interested in becoming a:
- sports administrator
- coach
- referee
- junior team manager
- sports development volunteer.
Why Deliver this Qualification?
Developed in partnership with the experts
This qualification has been developed in partnership with the RFU. You can be confident this qualification represents the very best in rugby union leadership as it is aligned to a variety of rugby development initiatives operating at local and county level.
Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure
The qualification is expected to be approved as a component of the Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure and will be listed in the ASL catalogue, ensuring it can be included in your ASL provision.
1st4sport offers a variety of qualifications that might be used to provide a joined-up package of ASL for diploma learners. For a complete list of other 1st4sport qualifications either already approved or in development, see the ASL catalogue.
Not just for the Diploma
The 1st4sport Level 2 Award in Leadership Through Rugby Union is available to all 14–19-year-old learners, whether part of a Diploma consortium or not. Its focus on personal development and leadership skills through rugby makes it an exciting qualification for a wide range of young people.
Progression routes
The qualification is an excellent introduction for those looking to progress within the voluntary or employed world of sport and sports development, giving learners a springboard into coaching, refereeing, sports administration and development.
Prerequisites
Learners are required to be aged 14 years or over prior to registration.
Structure
The qualification is divided into the following units:
| Unit Title | Reference Number | GLHs | Credit Value |
| Lead Tag Rugby Activity Sessions | K/602/3009 | 20 | 3 |
| Referee Tag Rugby Activity Sessions | D/602/3010 | 12 | 2 |
| Work with Teams in Modified Rugby Union Games | H/602/3011 | 12 | 2 |
| Contribute to the Organisation and Delivery of a Tag Rugby Event for Young People | K/602/3012 | 18 | 3 |
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 and assess the qualification
- tutor/assessor guidance notes, which support you and your staff in the delivery, assessment and quality assurance of the qualifications
- qualification administration that is all carried out online, enabling you to process students quickly and effectively and making the records we hold of your students accessible to you at the click of a button.
The qualification is also supported by:
- 1st4sport administrative guidance and all related documents/tools
- Level 2 Award in Leadership Through Rugby Union Learner Pack Part One
- Level 2 Award in Leadership Through Rugby Union Learner Pack Part Two
- RFU’s Start Coaching Tag Rugby
- IRB’s Rugby Ready resource
- Level 2 Award in Leadership Through Rugby Union Tutor/Assessor and Verifier Guidance.
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 to 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 Leadership through Rugby Union, please access Athena and complete the qualification approval process. If you cannot remember your username and password, please contact us at qmt@1st4sportqualifications.com.
Aspirant centres are encouraged to develop links with their local RFU development team to facilitate access to support and guidance.
QCF
This qualification sits on the new QCF. Further information about the benefits of the new framework can be found by visiting the Ofqual website.
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 the Learning Records Service website.
