Overview
| Qualification Number | 600/1329/1 |
| Credit Value (Guided Learning Hours) | 9 (90–120) |
| SFA/LAD Funding Code | 600/1329/1 |
| Entry Age | 18 |
| National Diploma in Sport | Expected to be included in Additional and specialist learning (ASL) catalogue at next submission date |
| Qualification Operational Start Date | 22/03/2011 |
| Qualification Operational End Date | 31/12/2015 |
| Certification End Date | 31/12/2018 |
| 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 3 Certificate in Employment Awareness in the Outdoors (QCF) provides learners aged 18 and over with the opportunity to study and be assessed on the fundamental knowledge that impacts on their future employment in the outdoor industry. In particular, the qualification provides knowledge of the outdoors industry to anyone interested in working in it or currently working in it, but especially to learners pursuing the Active Leisure and Learning Industry’s Apprenticeship Scheme. It can also be utilised more generally by providers offering learners a broad introduction into understanding the Outdoor Industry via appropriate programmes in secondary, further or higher education.
Learners will be provided with an appropriate depth of knowledge about:
- employment rights and responsibilities
- the Active Leisure and Learning Sector
- the employing organisation
- managing the delivery of outdoor programmes.
Prerequisites
Learners are required to be aged 18 years or over, prior to registration.
Structure
The qualification is divided into the following units:
| Unit Title | Accreditation No. | GLH | Credit |
| 1 | Understanding Employment Rights and Responsibilities | J/600/0840 | 15 | 2 |
| 2 | Understanding the Active Leisure and Learning Sector | F/600/1758 | 23 | 3 |
| 3 | Understanding the Employing Organisation | R/600/1764 | 23 | 3 |
| 4 | Manage the Delivery of Outdoor Programmes | Y/503/0799 | 35 | 5 |
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 3 Certificate in Employment Awareness in the Outdoors (QCF) Tutor/Assessor/Verifier Guidance Pack
- 1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Employment Awareness in the Outdoors (QCF) Tutor/Assessor/Verifier Guidance to Assessment Pack
- internal assessment tools.
For learners, the qualification is supported by the following resources:
- 1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Employment Awareness in the Outdoors (QCF) Learner Pack
- internal 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 the1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Employment Awareness in the Outdoors (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.
