Overview
| Qualification Number | 600/1877/X |
| Credit Value (Guided Learning Hours) | 12 (120) |
| SFA/LAD Funding Code | 600/1877/X |
| Entry age: | 16 |
| Qualification Operational Start Date | 01/06/2011 |
| Qualification Operational End Date | 31/12/2015 |
| Certification End Date | 31/12/2016 |
| 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 SkillsActive and Volleyball England, the 1st4sport Level 1 Award in Preparation for Event Volunteering in Volleyball (QCF) has been developed to provide learners, aged 16 years and above, with knowledge of both the practical and theoretical aspects of event volunteering at volleyball events.
Learners may also seek opportunities for workplace experience in related organisations.
Roles could include volunteering at:
- sporting events
- concerts
- other public events.
Prerequisites
Learners are required to be a minimum of 16 years of age.
Structure
The qualification is divided into the following units:
| Unit Title | Unit Reference Number | GLH | Credit |
| 1 | Becoming a Volunteer | Y/502/0628 | 10 | 1 |
| 2 | Volunteering and Volleyball | K/503/2153 | 10 | 1 |
| 3 | Emergency and Basic Fire Awareness | Y/502/0631 | 10 | 1 |
| 4 | Public Safety Awareness | D/502/0632 | 10 | 1 |
| 5 | Understanding Effective Customer Relations | H/502/0633 | 10 | 1 |
| 6 | Understanding Equality and Diversity | K/502/0634 | 10 | 1 |
| 7 | Introduction to Conflict Resolution in a Public Environment | M/502/0635 | 10 | 1 |
| 8 | Developing Team and Interpersonal Skills | A/502/0637 | 20 | 2 |
| 9 | Preparing For and Reflecting On a Volunteer Placement | F/502/0638 | 30 | 3 |
Materials
Unlike many other awarding organisations, who 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 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
- Recognised Centre Handbook
- Generic administrative guidance for recognised centres
- 1st4sport Level 1 Award in Preparation for Event Volunteering in Volleyball (QCF) Tutor/Assessor/Verifier Guidance
- 1st4sport Level 1 Award in Preparation for Event Volunteering in Volleyball (QCF) Tutor/Assessor/Verifier Guidance to Assessment
- 1st4sport Level 1 Award in Preparation for Event Volunteering in Volleyball (QCF) Learner Pack
- Internal assessment tools.
For learners, the qualification is supported by the following resources:
- 1st4sport Level 1 Award in Preparation for Event Volunteering in Volleyball (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 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 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 1 Award in Preparation for Event Volunteering in Volleyball (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 Learning Records Service website.
