Facts and Figures
| Qualification Accreditation Number | 500/8161/5 |
| Credit Value | 9 credits |
| Learning hours (GLH) | 56–90 |
| LSC Funding Code | 500/8161/5 |
| Age Range | 14–19 years |
National Diploma in Sport
and Active Leisure | Additional and specialist learning (ASL) catalogue approved |
| Qualification Accreditation Start Date | 01/01/2010 |
| Qualification Accreditation End Date | 31/12/2010* |
| Certification End Date | 31/12/2012* |
| Qualification Structure | Click here to see the units of this qualification |
| Supporting Materials | Click here to see the supporting materials |
* It is anticipated that the accreditation and certification end dates will be extended, at some point before the end of 2010, when 1st4sport has full QCF accreditation.
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There are no costs involved in applying or becoming a 1st4sport recognised centre.
Developed in partnership with
FA Learning, the education arm of
The Football Association, the 1st4sport Level 2 Award in Leadership through Football (QCF) (L2ALTF) is a brand-new and exciting qualification that will enable young people to develop leadership, personal and thinking skills through supporting the development of grass-roots football.
This unique qualification is a conduit for learners to develop a range of skills as independent enquirers, team workers, self-managers, creative thinkers and effective participators. These skills are developed through an engagement with The FA’s grass-roots football development programmes.
Learners will be introduced to a number of leadership roles, including:
- leading football activity sessions
- refereeing small-sided games
- managing a local small-sided game team
- contributing to the organisation and delivery of a local football festival/event for young people.
Holders of this Award will be provided with guidance on further opportunities as a sport leader, including how to contribute to grass-roots sport as an administrator, coach, referee, team manager and sport development volunteer.
This qualification may be delivered to any group of young people with access to grass-roots football development opportunities and is approved as part of the additional and specialist learning (ASL) catalogue for the National Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure. For an up-to-date list of other 1st4sport qualifications already approved see the ASL catalogue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the qualification for?
Why deliver this qualification?
What are the learner prerequisites?
Who can deliver and assess the qualification?
How is the qualification structured?
What are the supporting materials?
What are the fees?
How do I find out more?
How do I apply?
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Who is the qualification for?
Anyone between the ages of 14 and 19 who is interested in developing leadership skills and would like an introduction to volunteering or a possible career in the sport industry. This is the ideal qualification for those who are interested in an engagement as a:
- sport administrator
- coach
- referee
- junior team manager
- sport development volunteer.
Why Deliver this Qualification?
Developed in partnership with the experts
The qualification was developed in partnership with FA Learning, the education arm of The Football Association. Through this partnership, you can be confident that this qualification is the very best football leadership qualification available and is aligned to a variety of football development initiatives operating at local and county level.
Approved component of the National Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure
The qualification is a component of the National Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure and is listed in the ASL catalogue for that Diploma, ensuring that it can be included in your ASL provision.
1st4sport offers a variety of qualifications and packages of qualifications that might be used to provide a joined-up package of ASL for Diploma learners. For a complete current list of other 1st4sport qualifications approved or in development see the ASL catalogue.
Not just for the Diploma
The 1st4sport Level 2 Award in Leadership through Football (QCF) is available to all 14–19-year-old learners, whether part of a Diploma consortium or not. Its focus on personal development and leadership skills through football makes it an exciting qualification for a wide range of young people.
Progression routes
The qualification is an excellent introduction for those looking to progress within the voluntary or employed world of sport and sport development, with this qualification giving learners a kick-start into the skills of coaching, refereeing, sport administration and development. 1st4sport, through its links with many governing bodies of sport, has developed qualifications to take young learners into this exciting arena.
What are the Learner Prerequisites?
Learners are required to be aged 14 years or over, prior to registration. The qualification is not considered to be appropriate for learners over 19 years of age, for whom alternative routes are available.
Who can Deliver and Assess the Qualification?
It is expected that the delivery of the qualification will be led by
individual(s) holding qualified teacher status (QTS) who are practising physical education specialists and have undergone an appropriate (FA-led) induction into the delivery of the qualification. Full details of the options available for those not holding QTS are outlined in the appropriate Qualification Specification.
How is the Qualification Structured?
| Unit No. | Unit Title | Unit Accreditation No. |
| 1 | Lead Football Activity Sessions | T/600/8786 |
| 2 | Referee Football Activity Sessions
and Small-sided Games | J/600/8789 |
| 3 | Work with Small-sided Teams in Football | A/600/8790 |
| 4 | Contribute to the Organisation and Delivery of a Football Event for Young People | F/600/8791 |
The qualification is composed of nine credits, with a recommended range of between 56 and 90 guided learning hours, depending on learners’ needs.
What are the Supporting Materials?
One of the advantages of working with 1st4sport is that we don’t just supply you with the basic outline of the qualification, but go the extra mile with our development partners to support you with:
- a comprehensive resource pack for each learner, which includes structured learning and assessment tasks and dynamic learning resources to support the delivery of the programme of learning and qualification
- an extensive tutor/assessor guidance pack, available via regional FA-delivered tutor induction events
- online qualification administration, enabling you to process courses and learners quickly and effectively, and making the records we hold on your learners accessible to you at the click of a mouse.
The qualification is supported by the following:
- 1st4sport online services user guidance and related tools
- 1st4sport Level 2 Award in Leadership through Football Learner Pack
- 1st4sport Level 2 Award in Leadership through Football Tutor/Assessor and Verifier Guidance Pack
- FA Learning programme resources for learners and deliverers.
What are the Fees?
Fees for the qualification are available on application and are charged per learner, providing registration and certification for the qualification, as well as a 1st4sport Learner Pack and a range of FA Learning resources.
How do I Find Out More?
For more information about FA Learning and grass-roots football development initiatives, please visit their website at:
www.thefa.com/falearning
For information about 1st4sport Qualifications and the plethora of industry-specific qualifications we offer, contact us:
Web: www.1st4sportqualifications.com
Post: 1st4sport Qualifications
Coachwise Limited
Chelsea Close
Off Amberley Road
Armley
Leeds LS12 4HP
Tel: 0113-290 7610
Email: enquiries@1st4sportqualifications.com
How do I Apply?
We are happy to accept applications from new or existing 1st4sport recognised centres to deliver the 1st4sport Level 2 Award in Leadership through Football (QCF). However, you should be aware that, to complete the recognition process, those leading the delivery and assessment of the qualification must be licensed FA Leadership Through Football tutors. This process can be completed via attendance at an FA regional induction event. These events will commence in early June 2010. Further information is available from FA Learning.
If you are not already a 1st4sport recognised centre but would like to apply to deliver the qualification, you need to complete the centre recognition application process. For further information please visit our 'Become a recognised centre' section.
If you are already a 1st4sport recognised centre and would like to seek approval to deliver the 1st4sport Level 2 Award in Leadership through Football (QCF), please access Athena, the 1st4sport quality assurance system, and complete the qualification approval process. If you cannot remember your username and password, please contact us.
We don’t charge recognised centres for applying to deliver this qualification.
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