Overview
| Qualification Number | 600/1201/8 |
Credit Value (Guided Learning Hours) | 30–47 (224–314) |
| SFA/LAD Funding Code | 600/1201/8 |
| Entry age: | 16 |
| Qualification Operational Start Date | 01/04/2011 |
| Qualification Operational End Date | 31/12/2015 |
| Certification End Date | 31/12/2017 |
| 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.
The 1st4sport Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Activity Leadership (L2NVQALQ) is an occupational qualification that provides learners with an opportunity to be assessed over a period of time on both the theoretical and practical aspects of activity leadership in the workplace. It is ideally suited for those who have experience in the area of activity leadership and wish to gain a nationally accredited qualification.
It can be delivered as:
- a stand-alone qualification
- an ‘occupational’ progression from a Level 1 or 2 sport-specific coaching qualification
- the competence component of an Intermediate Apprenticeship in Activity Leadership*
*For more information on this apprenticeship visit the SkillsActive website.
Prerequisites
Learners are required to be a minimum of 16 years of age.
Structure
The qualification is divided into the following units:
Mandatory Units (Learners must complete all six mandatory units.)
| Title | Accreditation No. | Credit | GLH* |
| Support the Work of Your Team and Organisation | Y/601/4483 | 2 | 15 |
| Prepare for Activity Sessions | F/601/5532 | 4 | 30 |
| Lead Activity Sessions | J/601/5533 | 9 | 67 |
| Conclude and Review Activity Sessions | L/601/5534 | 4 | 30 |
| Promote Health, Safety and Welfare in Active Leisure and Recreation | D/601/4484 | 4 | 30 |
| Support Equality and Diversity in Active Leisure and Recreation | H/601/4485 | 2 | 15 |
Optional Units (Learners must complete two of the optional units.)
| Title | Accreditation No. | Credit | GLH* |
| Administer Finance and Information | R/601/5535 | 3 | 22 |
| Contribute to Joint Working with Other Organisations | Y/601/5536 | 4 | 30 |
| Support the Development of the Sport or Activity | H/601/5538 | 2 | 15 |
| Set Up, Take Down and Store Activity Equipment | K/601/4486 | 3 | 22 |
| Check and Service Activity Equipment | M/601/4487 | 3 | 22 |
| Contribute to Environmental Conservation in Active Leisure and Recreation | L/601/4495 | 6 | 45 |
| Give Customers a Positive Impression of Yourself and Your Organisation | L/601/0933 | 5 | 33 |
| Look After Participants when They are Away from Home | K/601/5539 | 6 | 45 |
| Enable Disabled People to Take Part in Activities | D/601/5540 | 9 | 67 |
| Contribute to Adventurous Activities | H/601/5541 | 8 | 60 |
| Contribute to Participants’ Personal and Social Development | K/601/5542 | 5 | 37 |
| Contribute to Participants’ Exploration and Understanding of the Natural Environment | M/601/5543 | 4 | 30 |
*Guided learning hours
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
- online qualification administration, 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
- assessment tools.
For learners, the qualification is supported by the following resources:
- 1st4sport Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Activity Leadership (QCF) Learner Pack
- assessment tools.
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 NVQ Certificate in Activity Leadership (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.
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.
