Overview
| Qualification Number | 600/2515/3 |
| Credit Value (Guided Learning Hours) | 18 (118) |
| SFA/LAD Funding Code | 600/2515/3 |
| Entry Age: | 16 |
| Qualification Operational Start Date | 01/09/2011 |
| Qualification Review Date | 30/04/2014 |
| Certification End Date | 30/04/2016 |
| 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.
The 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Leisure Operations (QCF) is designed to provide learners aged 16 and over with the underpinning knowledge and skills required to be able to work within the leisure industry. The level of knowledge recognised in this qualification will enable them to operate in the leisure industry in roles such as leisure attendant or recreation assistant. This qualification is part of a suite professionally recognised by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), ideal in supporting an individual's personal and professional development within the industry.
Prerequisites
Learners are required to be at least 16 years of age to attend the programme of training.
Structure
The qualification is divided into the following units:
| Unit Title | Unit Reference No. | GLH | Credit |
| 1 | Understanding the Active Leisure and Learning Sector | Y/600/1734 | 15 | 2 |
| 2 | Understanding Employment Rights and Responsibilities | J/600/0840 | 15 | 2 |
| 3 | Customer Care and Diversity in Active Leisure | T/503/0731 | 11 | 2 |
| 4 | Health, Safety, Security and Welfare in Active Leisure | K/503/0743 | 30 | 4 |
| 5 | Developing Self in an Active Leisure Job Role | Y/503/0737 | 5 | 1 |
| 6 | Cleaning in Active Leisure | D/503/0738 | 7 | 1 |
| 7 | Handling and Maintaining Equipment in Active Leisure | H/503/0739 | 14 | 3 |
| 8 | Teamwork in Active Leisure | L/503/0735 | 11 | 2 |
| 9 | Emergency First Aid Skills | Y/600/1250 | 10 | 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:
- generic administrative guidance and tools for recognised centres
- Qualification Specification outlining the requirements of delivering and assessing the qualification
- 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Leisure Operations (QCF) Tutor/Assessor/Verifier Guidance to Delivery
- 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Leisure Operations (QCF) Tutor/Assessor/Verifier Guidance to Assessment
- internal and independent assessment tools.
For learners, the qualification is supported by the following resources:
- 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Leisure Operations (QCF) Learner Pack
- internal and independent 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, supplied by Creatio, 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 Leisure Operations (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.
