Overview
| Qualification Number | 600/1541/X |
| Credit Value (Guided Learning Hours) | 17 (24–104) |
| SFA/LAD Funding Code | 600/1541/X |
| Entry age: | 16 |
| Qualification Operational Start Date | 01/04/2011 |
| Qualification Review Date | 28/02/2015 |
| Certification End Date | 28/02/2017 |
| 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 England Handball Association (EHA), and endorsed by the European Handball Federation, the 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Handball (QCF) provides learners aged 16 and over with an opportunity to study, and be assessed on, both the practical and theoretical aspects of coaching handball to groups of adults and children in an appropriate environment. The knowledge gained from this Certificate will enable learners to develop an understanding of safe, ethical and effective handball coaching. The Certificate qualifies learners to coach the skills and techniques of the sport of handball to groups of adults and children.
Prerequisites
Learners are required to:
- be at least 16 years of age
- have successfully completed one of the following courses:
- EHA Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Handball
- EHA Introduction to Teaching Handball
- EHA Teachers Award KS2 Module.
Alternatively, learners can evidence handball coaching qualifications of an equivalent standard or above from another handball-playing country. (This will be at the discretion of the EHA on a case by case basis)
Structure
The qualification is divided into the following units:
| Unit Title | Unit Reference No. | GLH | Credit |
| Mandatory Units |
| 1 | Understanding the Fundamentals of Coaching Sport | J/601/2101 | 22 | 3 |
| 2 | Understanding How to Develop Participants through Coaching Sport | Y/601/2104 | 12 | 2 |
| 3 | Supporting Participants’ Lifestyle through Coaching Sport | H/601/2106 | 16 | 2 |
| 4 | Understanding the Principles of Safe and Equitable Coaching Practice | M/601/2108 | 13 | 2 |
| 5 | Plan a Series of Handball Coaching Sessions | J/503/0930 | 9 | 2 |
| 6 | Prepare the Handball Coaching Environment | M/503/0937 | 14 | 2 |
| 7 | Deliver a Series of Handball Coaching Sessions | T/503/0941 | 12 | 2 |
| 8 | Monitor and Evaluate Handball Coaching Sessions | A/503/0942 | 6 | 2 |
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
- 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
- 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Handball (QCF) Tutor/Assessor/Verifier Guidance to Delivery
- 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Handball (QCF) Tutor/Assessor/Verifier Guidance to Assessment
- internal and independent assessment tools.
For learners, the qualification is supported by the following resources:
- 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Handball (QCF) Learner Pack
- EHA Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Handball Handbook
- internal and independent 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 a 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, supplied by Creatio, 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 Certificate in Coaching Handball (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.
