Overview
| Qualification Number | 600/2685/6 |
| Credit Value (Guided Learning Hours) | 10/11 (57) |
| SFA/LAD Funding Code | 600/2685/6 |
| Entry Age | 16 |
| National Diploma in Sport | Additional and specialist learning (ASL) catalogue approved |
| Qualification Operational Start Date | 01/08/2011 |
| Qualification Operational End Date | 31/10/2013 |
| Certification End Date | 31/10/2015 |
| 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 Award in Introductory Work in the Outdoors (QCF) has been developed to provide learners aged 16 years and over with an appropriate knowledge and understanding of working in the outdoors either in the delivery of activities or in a hospitality/support role. The qualification is designed to support the Apprenticeships programme in the active leisure, learning and well-being industry, including being the knowledge component for the outdoors pathway in the Intermediate Level Apprenticeship in Activity Leadership.
Prerequisites
Learners are required to be a minimum of 16 years of age.
Structure
Learners are required to achieve a minimum of 10 credits: five credits from the two mandatory units and a minimum of five credits from one of the three optional unit groups. If Optional Unit Group 3 is selected, learners must complete both units, giving a total of six credits.
The qualification is divided into the following units:
| Mandatory Units |
| Title | Accreditation number | GLH | Credit |
| General Induction for Outdoor Centre Staff | J/600/3821 | 18 | 3 |
| Essentials of Customer Care for Outdoor Centre Staff | D/600/3825 | 3 | 2 |
| Optional Unit Group 1 |
| Organising Participants at an Outdoor Centre | Y/600/3824 | 36 | 5 |
| Optional Unit Group 2 |
| Working in Hospitality and Support at an Outdoor Centre | T/600/3829 | 36 | 5 |
| Optional Unit Group 3 |
| Organising an Activity Session at an Outdoor Centre | H/600/3826 | 36 | 5 |
| Responding to Health Emergencies for Outdoor Centre Staff | K/600/3827 | 8 | 1 |
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:
- 1st4sport Recognised Centre Handbook
- 1st4sport administrative guidance and all related documents/tools
- 1st4sport Level 2 Award in Introductory Work in the Outdoors (QCF) Tutor/Assessor/Verifier Guidance
- 1st4sport Level 2 Award in Introductory Work in the Outdoors (QCF) Tutor/Assessor/Verifier Guidance to Assessment.
For learners, the qualification is supported by the following resources:
- 1st4sport Level 2 Award in Introductory Work in the Outdoors (QCF) Learner Pack Part One
- 1st4sport Level 2 Award in Introductory Work in the Outdoors (QCF) Learner Pack Part Two.
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 Award in Introductory Work 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.
