Overview
| Qualification Number | 600/4301/5 |
| Credit Value (Guided Learning Hours) | 64 (277) |
| SFA/LAD Funding Code | 600/4301/5 |
| Entry Age: | 18 |
| Qualification Operational Start Date | 01/01/2012 |
| Qualification Review Date | 30/04/2013 |
| Certification End Date | N/A |
| 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 3 NVQ Diploma in Sports Development (QCF) has been developed to provide learners with a measure of their competence as a sports development practitioner. It is a competence qualification, assessed in a workplace environment that forms the competence outcome of the Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Sports Development. This qualification is part of a suite professionally recognised by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), which supports an individual’s personal and professional development within the industry.
Prerequisites
Prior to registration, learners are required to:
- be aged 18 years or over
- have access to a sports development working environment in which to participate and gain workplace evidence for the qualification
Structure
The qualification consists of five mandatory units (Group A) plus four optional units. At least one optional unit must come from Group B, and at least two optional units must come from Group C. The remaining optional unit can be drawn from Group B or Group C. The unit reference in brackets is the national occupational standards (NOS) unit reference.
Mandatory Unit Group A
All units must be completed.
| Ref. | Title | Unit Reference No. | GLH | Level | Credit |
| SDA 1 | Manage Own Resources and Professional Development (A323) | M/502/8458 | 20 | 4 | 5 |
| SDA 2 | Contribute to Strategic Development in Sport and Active Leisure (A12) | M/503/0534 | 23 | 3 | 7 |
| SDA 3 | Provide Leadership in Sport and Active Leisure (A322) | K/502/9690 | 60 | 5 | 9 |
| SDA 4 | Promote Equality and Diversity in Sport and Physical Activity (D210) | T/503/0535 | 51 | 3 | 15 |
| SDA 5 | Ensure the Health, Safety, Welfare and Security of Customers and Staff (C27) | A/503/0651 | 23 | 3 | 4 |
Optional Unit Group B
At least one unit must be completed from this group.
| Ref. | Title | Unit Reference No. | GLH | Level | Credit |
| SDA 6 | Facilitate Community-based Sport and Physical Activity (D61) | F/503/0652 | 73 | 3 | 16 |
| SDA 7 | Support the Development of Sport and Physical Activity in Education (D62) | J/503/0653 | 43 | 4 | 13 |
Optional Unit Group C
At least two units must be completed from this group, with an additional unit being chosen from either Group B or C.
| Ref. | Title | Unit Reference No. | GLH | Level | Credit |
| SDA 8 | Lead and Motivate Volunteers (A325) | K/503/0645 | 59 | 3 | 10 |
| SDA 9 | Recruit, Select and Keep Colleagues (A319) | H/602/1842 | 85 | 5 | 12 |
| SDA 10 | Involve, Motivate and Retain Volunteers (A326) | Y/503/0656 | 60 | 3 | 10 |
| SDA 11 | Develop Productive Working Relationships with Colleagues (A324) | A/502/9287 | 22 | 3 | 4 |
| SDA 12 | Allocate and Monitor the Progress and Quality of Work in Own Area of Responsibility (A320) | M/602/1844 | 95 | 4 | 14 |
| SDA 13 | Provide Learning Opportunities for Colleagues (A321) | K/602/1843 | 85 | 4 | 11 |
| SDA 14 | Contribute to the Prevention and Management of Abusive and Aggressive Behaviour (D211) | T/601/1168 | 20 | 3 | 4 |
| SDA 15 | Recognise Indications of Substance Misuse and Refer Individuals to Specialists (D212) | M/601/0648 | 24 | 3 | 4 |
| SDA 16 | Support the Efficient Use of Resources (A21) | H/502/8456 | 19 | 4 | 5 |
| SDA 17 | Apply for External Funding for Sport and Physical Activity (A211) | R/503/0655 | 58 | 3 | 11 |
| SDA 18 | Manage Information for Action (A41) | K/502/8457 | 24 | 3 | 6 |
| SDA 19 | Contribute to Evaluating, Developing and Promoting Services (B227) | H/602/1839 | 85 | 4 | 11 |
| SDA 20 | Plan and Organise Services (B229) | D/502/9685 | 15 | 3 | 3 |
| SDA 21 | Manage a Project (A44) | J/502/9678 | 26 | 4 | 6 |
| SDA 22 | Work with Others to Improve Customer Service (C33) | D/601/1553 | 53 | 3 | 8 |
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
- 1st4sport Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Sports Development (QCF) Qualification Specification outlining the requirements of delivering and assessing the qualification for both recognised centres and their workforce.
For learners, the qualification is supported by the following resource:
- 1st4sport Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Sports Development (QCF) Learner Pack.
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 3 NVQ Diploma in Sports Development (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.
