1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Gymnastics (QCF)

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Find out how to apply to deliver this qualification.
There are no costs involved in applying or becoming a 1st4sport recognised centre.

Developed in partnership with British Gymnastics (BG), the education arm of gymnastics, the 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Gymnastics (QCF) is the second qualification on the gymnastics coaching ladder. This qualification provides learners aged 17 and over with an ongoing involvement in the processes and principles of coaching gymnastics to adults and children. It is designed to develop learners’ knowledge of how to effectively plan, conduct and evaluate gymnastics coaching sessions for adults and children. On successful completion of this Certificate, learners will be qualified to lead gymnastics coaching sessions and be involved in local junior/senior gymnastics clubs and schools.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the learner prerequisites?
How is the qualification structured?
What are the supporting materials?
What are the fees?
How do I apply?
The Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)
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What are the Learner Prerequisites?

Prior to certification, learners are required to:

• be a minimum of 17 years old
• hold a 1st4sport Level 1 gymnastics coaching qualification, or a BG-recognised equivalent
• hold a Cycle 6 BG Level 1 coaching qualification and have attended the UKCC update course.

Due to the level of autonomy and responsibility attached to a qualified coach operating at this level, learners must be at least 18 years of age before they can be certificated.

The above prerequisites, for those who do not already hold the appropriate evidence, will normally be provided by recognised centres as part of the learning programme.

How is the Qualification Structured?

The qualification is divided into the following units:

What are the Supporting 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 Gymnastics Tutor/Assessor/Verifier Guidance Pack
• 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Gymnastics Tutor/Assessor/Verifier Guidance to Assessment Pack
• internal and independent assessment tools
• Level 2 Gymnastics Coach Resource Manual.

For learners, the qualification is supported by the following resources:

• 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Gymnastics Learner Pack
• internal and independent assessment tools
• discipline-specific handbook
• CD-ROM containing electronic assessment tasks and BG documentation.

What are the 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 do I 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 Certificate in Coaching Gymnastics (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.

The Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)

This qualification sits on the new QCF. Further information about the benefits of the new framework can be found by visiting www.ofqual.gov.uk.

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 www.learningrecordsservice.org.uk/products/uln.

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