Sport, Recreation and Allied Occupations NVQ Level 1

Summary: 

The NVQ consists of six mandatory units:

  • C11     Help to set up, take down and store equipment
  • C21     Help to maintain facility areas
  • D15     Help to give good levels of service to participant and customers
  • D41     Help to plan and prepare a session
  • D42     Lead an activity within a session
  • C35     Deal with accidents and emergencies.
Course Length: 
One year
Course Schedule: 
2/3 days a week
Entry Requirements: 

A genuine interest in sport and working in the sports industry.  Good communication skills and dealing with the public.

Assessment: 

Your assessor will look at different types of evidence recorded in your portfolio to judge if you have fully met the NVQ standards. 

There are four main types of evidence: 

1. Performance at work 

Your assessor will watch you working and assess what you do against the NVQ standards.  Evidence could also come from a witness, or a log or diary of your work. 

2. Performance of specially set tasks 

You may be asked to undertake a particular activity, eg a simulated task, project or case study, often in a college or other training environment. 

3. Questioning 

May be oral or written.  Your assessor will ask you questions to make sure you have covered everything you need to know and understand. 

4. Historical evidence 

You may have done things in the past which can count towards your NVQ.  Your assessor will check if they are current and they exactly match the NVQ standards.

Academic Progression: 

NVQ Level 2 Sport, Recreation and Allied Occupations (Activity Leadership).

Career Progression: 

After completing this programme, and with further training or study, you could go into a career within sport, leisure and fitness centres and outdoor centres.

Please contact the Advice Shop for details of costs and start dates.

Please note that although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, course information, costs and attendance details may change.

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