Leading Community Activity (Sport) Level 2 Extended Certificate

Qualification

BTEC Level 2 National Extended Certificate

Exam Board

Pearson

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs grade 4 and above (minimum English GCSE grade 3 or maths GCSE grade 3)

Course Overview

This qualification enables you to develop a combination of knowledge, skills and behaviours to enter employment as a Community Activity Leader at entry level. The course also provides a strong foundation for students to achieve full occupational competence with further training and development in the workplace.

This qualification will:

develop your ability and confidence to apply the knowledge, skills and behaviours in carrying out the relevant occupational duties and functions to meet entry level competence.
develop your transferable skills and professional behaviours/attributes such as communication, organisation, reliability, and inclusiveness that are essential to personal effectiveness in the stated occupation.
develop your knowledge and understanding of best practice and core values such as collaboration, safety and security of participants, and inclusivity.

Assessment Methods

This is a BTEC and comprises two externally set exams and 4 further internally assessed assignment briefs.

You will study the following units:

Unit 1: Working in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry
Unit 2: Roles and Responsibilities of a Community Activity Leader
Unit 3: Planning and Promoting Community Activities
Unit 4: Working as a Community Activity Leader

Each unit will be assessed through the completion and submission of written and practical assignments/tasks.

You will be assessed regularly on your performance and you will produce a portfolio of evidence which will contain:

observations by your assessors of your performance, records of your work
witness testimony by people who have seen you at work
records of questions, discussions and your answers
simulations you have taken part in.
Assignments that will be assessed and graded pass, merit and distinction

QE6 Extras / Co-Curriculum Opportunities

Trips and visits related to opportunities sport and community activities.

Meet with professionals in the industry for Q&A.

Progression

This is a level 2 course that will enable students to progress on to level 3 courses if they choose to. Additionally, successful students can progress on to career paths including sports coaching and work in the fitness industry.

Progression to level 3 courses available to further study and offer opportunities for higher level apprenticeships within the career paths.