Overview
| SCQF Qualification Accreditation Number | GD1D 22 |
| Credit Value | Min = 30 Max = 42 |
| Entry Age | 16 |
| Accreditation Start Date: | 06/07/2011 |
| Lapsing Date: | 31/12/2015 |
| Certification End Date: | 31/12/2017 |
| 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 SVQ 2 in Activity Leadership at SCQF Level 5 is an occupational qualification that provides learners aged 16 years and over with an opportunity to be assessed, over a period of time, on both the theoretical and practical aspects of activity leadership in the workplace. It is ideal for those with experience in the area of activity leadership who wish to gain a nationally accredited qualification.
It can also be delivered as a stand-alone qualification or as part of a larger collection of qualifications within an Active Leisure and Learning Modern Apprenticeship at Level 2*.
What’s more, the range of optional units available allows learners to develop in their chosen field of:
- coaching
- exercise and fitness
- the outdoors
- quality sports leadership.
*For more information on apprenticeships, visit the SkillsActive website.
Prerequisites
Learners are required to be a minimum of 16 years of age.
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.
Structure
The qualification is divided into the following units:
Mandatory Units
(Learners must complete all six mandatory units)
| Title | SQA Accreditation No. | SCQF Level | SCQF Credit |
| Support the Work of Your Team and Organisation | FA4C 04 | 5 | 2 |
| Prepare for Activity Sessions | FA3R 04 | 5 | 4 |
| Lead Activity Sessions | FA3T 04 | 6 | 9 |
| Conclude and Review Activity Sessions | FA3V 04 | 5 | 4 |
| Promote Health, Safety and Welfare in Active Leisure and Recreation | FA4D 04 | 5 | 4 |
| Support Equality and Diversity in Active Leisure and Recreation | FA4E 04 | 6 | 2 |
Optional Units
(Learners must complete a minimum of two of the following optional units)
| Title | SQA Accreditation No. | SCQF Level | SCQF Credit |
| Administer Finance and Information | FA3Y 04 | 5 | 3 |
| Contribute to Joint Working with Other Organisations | FA40 04 | 5 | 4 |
| Support the Development of the Sport or Activity | FA41 04 | 5 | 2 |
| Set Up, Take Down and Store Activity Equipment | FA4F 04 | 5 | 3 |
| Check and Service Activity Equipment | FA4G 04 | 5 | 3 |
| Contribute to Environmental Conservation in Active Leisure and Recreation | FA44 04 | 6 | 6 |
| Give Customers a Positive Impression of Yourself and Your Organisation | F049 04 | 5 | 5 |
| Look After Participants when They are Away from Home | FA46 04 | 6 | 6 |
| Enable Disabled People to Take Part in Activities | FA47 04 | 6 | 9 |
| Contribute to Adventurous Activities | FA48 04 | 5 | 8< |
| Contribute to Participants’ Personal and Social Development | FA49 04 | 5 | 5 |
| Contribute to Participants’ Exploration and Understanding of the Natural Environment | FA4A 04 | 5 | 4 |
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 the qualification
- qualification administration that is available online, 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
- a Qualification Specification outlining the requirements of delivering and assessing the qualification
- assessment tools.
For learners, the qualification is supported by the following resources:
- a 1st4sport SVQ 2 in Activity Leadership at SCQF Level 5 Learner Pack
- 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 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 this qualification, 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.
