Facts and Figures
| Qualification Accreditation Number | 500/5980/4 |
| Credit Value (Guided Learning Hours) | 5 (40) |
| SFA/LAD Funding Code | 500/5980/4 |
| Entry Age | 16+ |
| Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure | Additional and Specialist Learning (ASL) Catalogue approved |
| Qualification Accreditation Start Date | 01/04/09 |
| Qualification Accreditation End Date | 31/12/14 |
| Certification End Date | 31/12/16 |
| Qualification Structure | See the units of this qualification |
| Supporting Materials | See the supporting materials |
Find out how to apply to deliver this qualification.
There are no costs involved in applying or becoming a 1st4sport recognised centre.
The 1st4sport Level 2 Award in Understanding Stewarding at Spectator Events (L2AUSSE) has been developed to give aspiring stewards vital knowledge and skills on how they should:
- prepare for spectator events
- control the entry, exit and movement of spectators at events
- monitor crowds and respond to potential crowd problems at spectator events
- respond to injuries, illnesses and other emergencies in active leisure and learning.
Conforming to the Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds (Green Guide) minimum standard requirements, the qualification is newly placed on the QCF and supersedes the NQF qualification – the 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Event and Match Day Stewarding (L2CEMS). The qualification has been redeveloped, taking into account feedback from the industry, to make it more streamlined (ie 40 guided learning hours in comparison to 129 for the L2CEMS) and effective for steward training. Plus, you can still enjoy the same level of support you would expect from 1st4sport.
Nationally recognised, this qualification provides learners with the flexibility to work at any type of live event.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the qualification for?
Why deliver this qualification?
What are the learner prerequisites?
How is the qualification structured?
What are the supporting materials?
What are the fees?
How do I find out more?
How do I apply?
Other qualifications you may be interested in
Who is the Qualification for?
Anyone over the age of 16 years who wishes to become a fully qualified event and match day steward.
Why Deliver this Qualification?
Expert knowledge
The 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Event and Match Day Stewarding, which this qualification supersedes, was developed in partnership with industry experts in football safety, including:
You can therefore be confident that the content of the 1st4sport Level 2 Award in Understanding Stewarding at Spectator Events is the most up-to-date and relevant qualification in the industry. We have used the knowledge gained from developing the previous qualification to help develop this one, giving you peace of mind that your stewards will be able to do their jobs effectively.
High demand for the qualification
With a recognised Level 2 qualification being a compulsory requirement for stewards working in football stadiums and highly desirable at other live events, the 1st4sport Level 2 Award in Understanding Stewarding at Spectator Events is in demand. In addition, forthcoming events, such as The London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, will undoubtedly lead to a rise in demand.
Administration making your life simpler
The registration and certification of learners could not be simpler, with our time-saving, online system giving you access to your learners’ records at the click of a button!
Comprehensive package of training and assessment
Why not choose to offer the whole Suite of qualifications to provide your learners with a totally flexible, streamlined and progressive approach, and make running your courses more straightforward
Flexible: A choice of qualifications to suit each learner’s individual circumstances.
Streamlined: The recognition of prior learning (RPL) option of integrating the underpinning knowledge and components of assessment from the 1st4sport Level 2 Award in Understanding Stewarding at Spectator Events to the 1st4sport Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Spectator Safety means that much of the evidence required to achieve the NVQ has already been generated (through RPL) – reducing the duplication of work and saving you time and money.
Progressive: Whether learners are new to the industry or experienced and looking to advance to a more senior role, the qualifications within the Suite provide a progressive pathway for them to follow.
Don’t just take our word for see what some existing centres have had to say:
“By offering the Spectator Safety Qualifications: 1st4sport L2AUSSE; 1st4sport L2NVQSSQ; and 1st4sport L3NVQSS, 1st4sport has provided us with an excellent training and assessment package that has made delivering the courses straightforward and enabled us to access more funding.”
Peter Swordy
Head of Centre of Excellence, National Skills
Academy, Wembley National Stadium Limited
“Introducing 1st4sport’s qualifications at Chelsea Football Club has moved stewarding to a new level.”
Jill Dawson, Safety Officer, Chelsea Football Club
Download the 1st4sport Spectator Safety Suite promotional flyer to learn more about the benefits of delivering 1st4sport’s Spectator Safety qualifications.
^ Back to Top
What are the Learners Prerequisites?
Learners are required to be 16 years of age or over, prior to certification. This prerequisite is a requirement of the industry, as learners are not legally permitted to work as a steward unsupervised if they are under 18 years of age.
How is the Qualification Structured?
The qualification is divided into the following units:
| Unit Title | Accreditation No. | Credit | GLH* |
| How Stewards Prepare for Spectator Events | Y/501/8958 | 1 | 10 |
| How Stewards Control the Entry, Exit and Movement of Spectators at Events | L/501/8956 | 2 | 15 |
| How Stewards Monitor Crowds and Respond to Potential Crowd Problems at Spectator Events | R/501/8957 | 1 | 10 |
| How to Respond to Injuries, Illnesses and Other Emergencies in Active Leisure and Learning | D/501/8959 | 1 | 5 |
* Guided learning hours
^ Back to Top
What are the Supporting Materials?
Unlike many other awarding bodies, which just supply you with the basic qualification standards, we go a step further 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 support you and your staff in the delivery, assessment and quality assurance of the qualification.
- qualification administration that is all carried out online, enabling you to process students quickly and effectively, and making the records we hold on your students accessible to you at the click of a mouse.
The qualification is supported by the following resources:
- the 1st4sport Recognised Centre Handbook and supporting CD-ROM
- administration guidance and tools for recognised centres
- a Learner Pack, consisting of:
- Part One: Evidence gathering and assessment materials
- Part Two: Information about the qualification
- a Tutor/Assessor/Verifier Guidance Pack, consisting of:
- Part One: Qualification standards
- Part Two: Assessment tools.
^ Back to Top
What are the 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 do I Find Out More?
Contact details for 1st4sport Qualifications:
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?
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 Understanding Stewarding at Spectator Events, please access Athena and complete the qualification approval process. If you cannot remember your username and password, please contact us at qmt@1st4sportqualifications.com.
The Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)
This qualification sits on the new QCF. Further information about the benefits of the new framework can be found by visiting www.ofqual.gov.uk.
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 www.miap.gov.uk/products/lrs/.
^ Back to Top
