The CTS is awarded by 1st4sport Qualifications and has been developed in partnership with sports coach UK (scUK). It is accredited at Level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework.
QCA Qualification Accreditation Number: 100/4862/5.
For further information on the accredited status of the CTS, please log on to the QCA-accredited qualifications website at www.accreditedqualifications.org.uk.
Qualification Accreditation Start Date: 1 June 2005
Qualification Accreditation End Date: 31 August 2009
Qualification Certification End Date: 31 August 2012
Who is the CTS for?
Adults (over 18 years of age) who want to hone their skills in the delivery and facilitation of learning sessions for people involved in sport. The CTS is being used by a growing number of Governing Bodies of Sport (GBS) as the benchmark qualification for tutors to deliver their UK Coaching Certificate (UKCC) endorsed coaching programmes.
Entry to the qualification requires candidate tutors to hold an appropriate technical qualification (as a coach, match official, sports therapist, etc.) or have an appropriate vocational/competency-based qualification at least one level above that of the learners to whom they will be delivering learning sessions. The qualification is not designed to give an indication of generic tutoring competence, but requires tutors to demonstrate their application of the principles in an area of sport – by delivering information to coaches, match officials, sports therapists etc.
Why deliver the CTS?
- To assist sports looking for CTS-accredited tutors to support their UKCC coach education programmes.
- To develop and accredit tutors with a recognised centre.
- As a stepping-stone for existing tutors looking to achieve the Employment National Training Organisation (ENTO) Learning and Development awards.
- As a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunity for existing deliverers who may not hold an accredited qualification.
What can candidates use the CTS for?
- To gain paid or unpaid employment as a tutor, delivering learning sessions within a GBS, on a further education or training provider coach education programme, match official or other vocational programme.
- Towards the achievement of specific units of the ENTO Learning and Development awards.
- As a CPD credit.
Structure, Delivery and Assessment of the CTS
Qualification Structure
It is recommended that a delivery programme for the CTS should include a minimum of 60 notional guided learning hours.
The qualification is composed of one unit that is subdivided into four elements:
Unit 1 – Tutoring in Sport
- Element 1 – Plan and Design Learning Sessions
- Element 2 – Deliver Learning Sessions
- Element 3 – Manage and Facilitate Learning
- Element 4 – Review, Assess and Evaluate Learning
Assessment
Internal assessment comprises:
- the production of a minimum of one appropriate learning session plan and associated resources to support the learning process and the delivery of a 15 minute learning session
- the observation of the candidate tutor delivering one learning session (which may be in a simulated environment)
- an evaluation and reflective review for the above learning session
- a personal action plan following the delivery for the above learning session
Independent assessment comprises:
- a minimum of one appropriate learning session plan and associated resources to support the learning process and the delivery of a one hour learning session
- an observation, by an independent assessor, of the candidate tutor delivering a learning session
- an evaluation and reflective review for the above learning session
- a personal action plan following the delivery of the session
- a completed Supplementary Questions sheet
- evidence of a professional discussion with an independent assessor.
Tutor/Assessor and Internal Verifier Criteria
In addition to the generic 1st4sport Qualifications criteria for tutors, assessors and verifiers (see the Centre Recognition Application Pack or the Recognised Centre Handbook), tutors and assessors of the CTS must:
- hold a relevant teaching qualification eg. BEd, PGCE, Cert Ed or relevant units of the ENTO Learning and Development suite, eg. L6, L7, L9, L10, L11, L13 or the TDLB Unit C23, or the 1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Tutoring in Sport, or a 1stforsport recognised equivalent.
- preferably hold D32/D33, the new ENTO A1 Unit, the 1st4sport Level 3 Introduction to Assessment Practice in Sport, be working towards these or be able to demonstrate current competence in assessment practice
- have an understanding and experience in the delivery and assessment of appropriate National Occupational Standards, qualifications or national governing body qualifications being delivered by the candidate tutor.
In addition to the above, internal verifiers of the CTS should ideally hold D34, the new ENTO V1 Unit, the 1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Internal Verification Practice in Sport or be able to demonstrate current competence in internal verification practice.
Criteria for Independent Assessors
Independent assessors of the CTS must:
- hold D32/D33, the ENTO A1 unit or the 1st4sport Level 3 Introduction to Assessment Practice in Sport
- have knowledge of, or experience of assessing candidates against, the National Occupational Standards for Learning, Development, Assessment and Verification (ENTO)
- have current occupational competence in the occupational area
- have had no involvement with the candidates' session of training or internal assessments
- not have a vested interest in the outcome of the independent assessment.
Fees
Fees are charged per candidate and provide registration and certification for the qualification, as well as a 1st4sport Qualifications Candidate Pack, learning resources and certificate. Further information on fees is available by contacting 1st4sport Qualifications.
Contact Details
For further information or to apply for approval to deliver this qualification, please contact:
1st4sport Qualifications
Coachwise Limited
Chelsea Close
Off Amberley Road
Armley
Leeds LS12 4HP
Tel: 0113-290 7610
Email: enquiries@1st4sportqualifications.com
For more information on scUK or the UKCC, please log on to www.sportscoachuk.org or telephone 0113-274 4802.
Other 1st4sport Qualifications you may be interested in:
- 1st4sport Level 3 Introduction to Assessment Practice in Sport (L3IAPS)
- 1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Internal Verification Practice in Sport (L3CIVPS)
