1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Active Leisure, Sport and Physical Activities

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1 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Active Leisure, Sport and Physical Activities Technical Award Qualification Specification This document is designed to be viewed on a computer and contains hyperlinks which will not be available if printed. This specification must be read by all relevant personnel within recognised centres approved to offer this qualification. It contains the Qualification Approval Conditions which must be complied with and should be read in conjunction with the 1st4sport Centre recognition Conditions. Tutors, assessors and quality assurers should also comply with the following addendums to ensure full deployment of the standards required to be maintained: The Learner Portfolio The Delivery, Assessment and Quality Assurance Approach Please note that the assessment briefs contained in this specification are provided as a sample, enabling the grading process to be understood. Product ref: L2CALSPA QS V4

2 Coachwise Ltd, 2016 The Ofqual, Welsh Government and SQA Accreditation recognised awarding organisation 1st4sport Qualifications is a brand of Coachwise Ltd, the trading arm of The National Coaching Foundation (known as sports coach UK), the UK-registered charity leading the national development of coaches and the coaching system. Any proceeds go directly back to sports coach UK to help them develop and advance sport nationwide. 1st4sport Qualifications Coachwise Ltd Chelsea Close Off Amberley Road Armley Leeds LS12 4HP Fax: enquiries@1st4sportqualifications.com Website: Qualification Accreditation Number: 601/7678/7 Qualification Accreditation Date: 10 September 2015 Specification Publication Dates V1 10 September 2015: Original specification V2 13 January: Purpose Statement updated in line with new style. No technical amends made. V3 January 2016 Updated and amended the purpose statement and qualification specification for typos. Added further information to the qualification approval conditions. V4 January 2016 Amended typos in the specification, added information about percentage of external assessment and added caveat regarding the assessment brief. Product ref: L2CALSPA QS V4

3 Contents List of contents Qualification Purpose Statement Regulation details Overview - Introduction, Objective, Structure, Training and Assessment Progression Market and Support Qualification Approval Conditions: Section One - Qualification Resources QCON 1.1 Qualification workforce capacity and ratios QCON 1.2 Qualification Administrator QCON 1.3 Qualification Coordinator QCON 1.4 Tutor/Assessor Requirements QCON 1.5 Examination Invigilator Requirements QCON 1.6 Internal Quality Assurer Requirements QCON 1.7 Qualification Delivery Sites, Facilities and Environment QCON 1.8 Qualification Equipment QCON 1.9 Qualification Materials QCON 1.10 Qualification Fees Qualification Approval Conditions: Section Two - Administration, initial assessment and inductions QCON 2.1 Course Administration QCON 2.2 Learner Enrolment, Agreement and Registration Period QCON 2.3 Learner Eligibility and Pre-requisites QCON 2.4 Learner Eligibility and Barriers to Access QCON 2.5 Learner Inductions Page Product ref: L2CALSPA QS V4

4 List of contents Qualification Approval Conditions: Section Three - Training and Assessment QCON 3.1 Training and Assessment Hours QCON 3.2 Teaching and Assessment Programme QCON 3.3 Assessment Specification QCON 3.4 Assessment Eligibility QCON 3.5 Assessment Process QCON 3.6 Invigilation Arrangements QCON 3.7 Eligibility of Learners for Special Consideration QCON 3.8 Eligibility of Learners for Certificate QCON 3.9 Reassessments Qualification Approval Conditions: Section Four - Quality Assurance QCON 4.1 Internal Quality Assurance Strategy QCON 4.2 Internal Quality Assurance Sampling QCON 4.3 Internal Quality Assurance Interventions QCON 4.4 External Moderation Page st4sport Commitment to External Quality Assurance 24 Communications and Contacts 26 Appendix A: Unit and Assessment Specifications 27 Appendix B: Synoptic Assessment 50 Appendix D: Glossary of Terms 55 Product ref: L2CALSPA QS V4

5 Qualification Purpose Statement: 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Active Leisure, Sport and Physical Activities Regulation Details Qualification details Overview Qualification title Qualification No. Level 1 GLHs 2 TQT 3 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Active Leisure, Sport and Physical Activities 601/7678/ Operational start date 01 September 2016 Review date 30 September 2019 Registration Period 3 Years Introduction Objective This qualification is solely awarded by 1st4sport Qualifications as the recognised awarding organisation regulated by Ofqual in England and Northern Ireland and by Qualifications Wales in Wales. It has been approved by the Department for Education as a Technical Award for inclusion in the Performance Tables for Key Stage 4. The qualification and its components are listed on the Register of Regulated Qualifications; component details are contained within Appendix A of this specification. This qualification is designed to provide a benefit for learners by introducing them to the scope of the active leisure industry and the skills required for employment within the sport and physical activity sector. Learners will have the opportunity to participate in sports and physical activities, developing an understanding of the rules and safety considerations. They will then apply this knowledge by developing the ability to lead sport and physical activity sessions. Successful learners will develop a series of key transferable skills which include: researching an employment sector to establish development pathways (academic and vocational) exploring how to manage and maintain professional relationships within the industry participating in a range of physical activities; recognising rules, safety considerations and resource requirements planning, leading and evaluating safe and inclusive sport and physical activities and sessions. The learner will be required to explore the active leisure, sport and physical activity industry in order to identify various professional and academic opportunities available to them, a skill which can be applied across all employment industries. Successful learners will be able to make informed decisions relating to their future should they wish to enter this industry. Attendance on the qualification supports active and healthy lifestyles, in line with the Sport England Participation Agenda and other health and active lifestyle initiatives. Structure This qualification consists of four mandatory components. Learners must successfully complete all four mandatory components to achieve the 1 This qualification is equivalent to Level 3 on the European Qualifications Framework (EQF). Further information about the EQF can be found at: 2 Guided Learning Hours. GLHs for a specific qualification are defined as the number of hours of largely face-to-face tuition and assessment on-course. 3 Total Qualification Time. TQT for a specific qualification is defined as the total number of notional hours required to achieve the qualification Page 1 of 57

6 qualification. Component title Component aim Unit Ref. Nu Assessment Type Level GLH TQT Year one delivery: Career Pathways in Active Leisure This aim of this unit is to provide an introduction to the active leisure industry, the related sub sectors roles and career pathways. A/507/8134 Externally Assessed Participating in Sport and Physical Activity This aim of this unit is to develop and improve a learner s knowledge of a range of sports and physical activities, including rules, safety considerations and resource requirements. Learners will participate in a range of sports and physical activities. J/507/8136 Externally assessed Year two delivery: Creating and Maintaining Professional Relationships in Active Leisure The aim of this unit is to enable learners to understand the range of personal and professional skills required to successfully create and maintain professional working relationships in the active leisure industry. F/507/8135 Internal Assessment Leading Sport and Physical Activities The aim of this unit is enable learners to apply the knowledge gained through Participating in Sport and Physical Activities in the context of planning, leading and evaluating a sport or physical activity session. Learners will be required to constructively evaluate activities delivered by others to further demonstrate understanding. L/507/8137 Internal Synoptic assessment Training and assessment Achievement of the qualification is normally through attendance on a programme of learning and assessment. This qualification can be delivered over two academic years. The suggested timetable is designed for a recognised centre (e.g. school) which delivers teaching for 36 weeks in Year 1 and 30 weeks in Year 2. Each constitutes a typical academic year in Year 10 and Year 11 (Key Stage 4). The assessment specification requires learners to: complete a written examination covering the learning outcomes and assessment criteria of Career Pathways in Active Leisure and Participating in Sport and Physical Activity complete a series of written tasks in order to demonstrate a robust and thorough understanding of Creating and Maintaining Professional Relationships in Active Leisure complete a portfolio of evidence consisting of written tasks and practical demonstration for Leading Sport and Physical Activities Learners will be awarded a grade of Pass, Merit or Distinction, assuming they successfully complete all assessments. Grades are calculated using a matrix system. Page 2 of 57

7 Progression Entry routes for learners Prior to registration for the qualification learners are required to: be accurately identified be at least 14 years of age be able to communicate effectively in English 4 (this includes listening, speaking, reading and writing). This qualification sits within a progressive suite of technical and applied general qualifications offered by 1st4sport. The 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Active Leisure, Sport and Physical Activities has been designed for the pre-16 learner, to be studied alongside GCSE and/or other technical awards. Learners who have already completed GCSEs may look to complete the either 1st4sport Level 2 Diploma in Coaching Sport and Instructing Physical Activities, the 1st4sport Level 3 Diploma in Sport and Physical Activities or the 1st4sport Level 3 Diploma in Sports Performance and Excellence, depending on their GCSE performance and their areas of interest. Exit routes for learners: education General Exit Routes: On completion, learners may progress to an intermediate, or potentially an advanced, apprenticeship in a range of sport and active leisure sector areas, or to Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications, such as A-levels, Technical Certificates, Technical Levels and Applied Generals. 1st4sport-specific Exit Routes: Learners who complete this qualification successfully may progress onto the following technical and applied general qualifications offered by 1st4sport (depending on overall academic performance): 1st4sport Level 2 Diploma in Coaching Sport and Instructing Physical Activities (16 19 Performance Tables, technical certificate category) 1st4sport Level 3 Diploma in Sport and Physical Activities(16 19 Performance Tables, applied general category) 1st4sport Level 3 Diploma in Sports Performance and Excellence (16 19 Performance Tables, applied general category) Alternatively, learners may progress onto a range of 1st4sport Level 2 and Level 3 vocational qualifications including: 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Learning in Physical Education and School Sport 1st4sport Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Activity Leadership 1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Leisure Management 1st4sport Level 3 Award in the Principles for Coaching Sport Exit routes for learners: employment This qualification may lead to paid employment or unpaid voluntary roles in leading sports activities, working as part of a coaching team as an assistant or support role. This could include supporting the delivery of activities within primary schools or securing a part-time role within a leisure facility, holiday club or a community based participation programme. It is essential to note that learners are not able to lead activities autonomously until they are 18 years old. The qualification will support an application for an intermediate apprenticeship in activity leadership, coaching, exercise and fitness or leisure operations for learners seeking to progress to a paid in-training role rather than opting for traditional post-16 educational routes. 4 Learners must be able to understand the requirements of the qualification and the information within the qualification materials in English without assistance. Where there is demand, this qualification may also be available in Welsh or Irish. Page 3 of 57

8 Market and Support Target Audience: Learners The qualification is designed for learners who are looking to undertake a vocational qualification focussing on the active leisure, sport and physical activity industry. It provides an introduction to the breadth of the sector and allows learners to develop some of the key skills required to work in this area. It is directed at learners who have an interest in sport and physical activity. This qualification sits within a progressive suite of technical and applied general qualifications. The 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Active Leisure, Sport and Physical Activities has been written for the pre-16 learner to be studied alongside GCSE and/or other technical awards. The following subject areas will complement this qualification: biology, physical education, health, fitness and/or dance. Learners who have already completed GCSEs may look to complete the either 1st4sport Level 2 Diploma in Coaching Sport and Instructing Physical Activities, the 1st4sport Level 3 Diploma in Sport and Physical Activities or the 1st4sport Level 3 Diploma in Sports Performance and Excellence, depending on their GCSE performance and their areas of interest. Target audience: centres Target Audience: employers Alternatives: Support: Educational Institutions Support: Professional Bodies The qualification is designed to be delivered through a range of centres which include (but is not limited to) schools, colleges and training providers. The qualification has been approved by The Department for Education and has been included within the 2018 Key Stage 4 Performance Tables: Technical Award Category. The qualification is designed to support progression into employment in the active leisure, sport and physical activity industry; supporting development pathways of employees and volunteers. Employers who offer apprenticeship and trainee opportunities may use this qualification as part of the recruitment criteria. This qualification exists within a progressive suite of technical and applied general qualifications offered by 1st4sport. The 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Active Leisure, Sport and Physical Activities has been written for the pre-16 learner to be studied alongside GCSE and/or other technical awards. Learners who have already completed GCSEs may look to complete the either 1st4sport Level 2 Diploma in Coaching Sport and Instructing Physical Activities, the 1st4sport Level 3 Diploma in Sport and Physical Activities or the 1st4sport Level 3 Diploma in Sports Performance and Excellence, depending on their GCSE performance and their areas of interest. A list of our available qualifications can be found at A list of schools and colleges who recognise the value of this qualification, and who will recognise this qualification when considering entry applications can be viewed here. This list is regularly updated as additional support is received. The qualification is endorsed by the Association for Physical Education (AfPE) and supported by sports coach UK (scuk). AfPE is the sole physical education subject association in the UK. AfPE are committed to being the representative organisation of choice for people and organisations delivering or supporting the delivery of physical education in schools and in the wider community. AfPE objectives focus on the up skilling of the PE and sport workforce, advocacy work with government agencies and supporting the needs of the members. scuk is the UK's technical agency for coaching, established as a charity more than 30 years ago to promote for the public benefit the education of sports coaches, youth and community sports leaders, physical education teachers and other people engaged in the teaching and encouragement of sporting skills. Page 4 of 57

9 Qualification Approval Conditions 1st4sport recognised centres are required to comply with the 1st4sport Centre Recognition Conditions. All centres who have achieved qualification approval status for this qualification are also obliged to comply with the following Qualification Approval Conditions. Failure to comply with all relevant conditions will result in sanctions being applied which may lead to qualification approval status being revoked. Centres are advised to ensure their qualification workforce is familiar with the conditions which impact upon them, their role and responsibilities. Section One: Qualification Resources QCON 1.1 Qualification workforce capacity and ratios Conditions Evidence: minimum workforce The recognised centre is required to have a qualified and competent qualification workforce in place which includes as a minimum 5 : An appointed Qualification Administrator An appointed Quality Coordinator At least one appropriately qualified Tutor/Assessor to conduct training/deliver learning and to conduct assessment At least one appropriately trained Examination Invigilator to invigilate examinations At least one appropriately qualified Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) to conduct internal quality assurance 6 A minimum of one invigilator must be present up to a maximum of 30 learners for written examinations Must be evidenced in the Staff section of Athena, the 1st4sport Quality Assurance System 7. Each member of staff must be named and linked to the qualification and role. Current CV and certificates must be uploaded into Athena for each staff member. This information must be current at all times and include as a minimum: An appointed Qualification Administrator An appointed Quality Coordinator At least one appropriately qualified Tutor/Assessor At least one appropriate trained Examination Invigilator At least one appropriately qualified Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) Evidence: ratios Must be evidenced through: course/programme/examination attendance registers for staff and learners course/programme authorisation requests to 1st4sport IQA sampling plans and reports. 5 One person may fulfil a number of the required roles. The tutor and assessor is often the same person. 6 Internal quality assuers must not tutor or assess on a course where they are completing the internal quality assurance. 7 To gain access to Athena, please request this via qmt@1st4sportqualifications.com. Page 5 of 57

10 QCON 1.2 Qualification Administrator Conditions Evidence: competence The recognised centre is required to recruit and deploy a qualification administrator responsible for timely, accurate qualification administration activities. All administration activities must comply with the 1st4sport Position Statement: Qualification Administration. QCON 1.3 Qualification Coordinator Conditions Must be evidenced through: course authorisation and any related activities learner registration and any related activities learner certification and any related activities. Evidence: competence The recognised centre is required to recruit and deploy a qualification coordinator who is responsible for ensuring compliance with the qualification approval conditions outlined within this qualification specification. Must be evidenced through: qualification resource records (staff, sites, learning and assessment materials) qualification administration, initial assessment and induction records training, assessment and internal quality assurance records. Page 6 of 57

11 QCON 1.4 Tutor/Assessor Requirements Conditions Evidence: initial competence The recognised centre is required to recruit and deploy an appropriately qualified Tutor responsible for the delivery of the learning programme. This person may also lead the assessment for this qualification. Tutors/Assessors are required to have attained QTS status or Hold a Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, Level 5 Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector [DTLLS]/Level 3/4 Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector [CTLLS] or a Certificate in Education or equivalent. And have recent and relevant experience delivering sport and physical activity Must be evidenced through: CV detailing sport and physical activity qualifications and experience through paid and voluntary roles, and teaching Certificate for teaching qualification, accepted qualifications include: Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (QCF); Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (QCF); Level 3/4 Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (QCF) (CTLLS); Level 5 Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (QCF) (DTLLS); Post Graduate Certificate in Education; relevant Teaching Degrees with QTS Certificate for a higher level sport or physical activity related qualification (eg. Level 4, HND, foundation degree, under graduate degree, masters degree) Current industry knowledge through membership of relevant bodies, research or visits to relevant sport and physical activity facilities Log of CPD activities undertaken Record of qualification induction, content covered, attendees. Evidence: ongoing competence Must be evidenced through: recorded standardisation attendance and activities] internal quality assurance reports and action responses external quality assurance reports and action responses (Athena). Page 7 of 57

12 QCON 1.5 Examination Invigilator Requirements Conditions The recognised centre is required to recruit and deploy a trained Examination Invigilator who should: receive an appropriate induction into examination invigilation practice Please note, invigilators must not be currently enrolled learners at the recognised centre. A relative, friend or peer of any learner sitting an examination must not be the sole invigilator, but may form part of an invigilation team Evidence: initial competence Must be evidenced through: Record of examination invigilation practice induction. Evidence: ongoing competence Must be evidenced through: recorded attendance at examination invigilation practice update meetings internal quality assurance reports and action responses external quality assurance reports and action responses (Athena). Page 8 of 57

13 QCON 1.6 Internal Quality Assurer Requirements Conditions Those leading the internal quality assurance of the qualification must: Be in possession of QTS status Have recent and relevant experience delivering sport and physical activity Have an understanding of internal quality assurance Or hold or be working towards the Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Process and Practice or hold the V1 Unit, the 1st4sport Certificate in Internal Quality assurance in Sport, or ENTO Unit D34. Evidence of this should be uploaded into Athena where possible. Have recent and relevant experience delivering sport and physical activity Evidence: Initial capability and competence Must be evidenced through: Internal quality assurance certificate. Accepted qualifications include: Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (QCF); Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (QCF); V1 Conduct internal quality assurance of the assessment process + familiar with current internal quality assurance NOS/standards; D34 Internally verify the assessment process and be familiar with current internal quality assurance QTS status with relevant quality assurance experience. Record of qualification induction Evidence: ongoing capability and competence Must be evidenced through: recorded standardisation activities internal quality assurance records (implementation of sampling and reports) external quality assurance reports and action responses (Athena). Page 9 of 57

14 QCON 1.7 Qualification delivery sites, facilities and environment Conditions The recognised centre is required to have one or more delivery sites which contain facilities to support the programme of learning and assessment. These must comply with health and safety regulations and have in place appropriate access arrangements. All training and/or assessment sites must include the following facilities: A practical space to be used for learning and assessment activities A theory space which may include a classroom. This must contain multimedia facilities such as data projector and laptop, flip chart and pens. Examination facilities. These must have: minimum levels of outside noise no display material that may aid learners a reliable clock. Where two or more clocks exist, these must display the same time centre number and start and finish times of the exam clearly on display for learners seating arranged in a manner to prevent learners overlooking fellow learners, ideally on separate desks signs displayed to alert others to an exam in progress a secure room for the storage of examination question papers and other confidential material 8 Evidence: sites and facilities Must be evidenced through: inventories and dynamic risk assessments internal quality assurance reports external quality assurance reports (Athena). Learning programme delivery, assessment and examinations should only take place in environmental conditions where the level of light and temperature are appropriate to the needs of participants and learners. 8 Clarification on the requirements for the storage of examination question papers and other confidential material can be found on Athena. Page 10 of 57

15 QCON 1.8 Qualification Equipment Conditions The recognised centre is required to have equipment in place to facilitate the full programme of learning and assessment which must comply with accepted health and safety practice. This will include a suitable indoor and outdoor space for sport and physical activities as well as generic equipment, such as cones, bibs, balls, etc. The recognised centre must ensure that all learners being taught wear appropriate apparel for the activities they are undertaking. QCON 1.9 Qualification Materials 9 Conditions The recognised centre is required to ensure that the Tutor/Assessors have the following materials available: 1st4sport Qualification Specification 1st4sport Delivery, Assessment and Quality Assurance Approach 1st4sport Qualification Examination Timetable The materials provided by 1st4sport to facilitate the assessment are designed to promote consistency of assessment standards across centres over the life of the qualification. Centres can use appropriate and credible alternatives as agreed with the 1st4sport External Quality assurer. Evidence: equipment Must be evidenced through: pre-course instructions on clothing to learners inventories and dynamic risk assessments internal quality assurance reports external quality assurance reports (Athena) Evidence: materials Must be evidenced through: pre-course instructions to learners inventories 1st4sport assessment tasks which are assessed and annotated in accordance with the 1st4sport Tutor, Assessor, and Quality assurer Guidance internal quality assurance reports and action responses external quality assurance reports and action responses (Athena) The recognised Centre is also required to ensure that learners are provided with the 1st4sport Learner Portfolio which includes the: 1st4sport Pre-standardised Assessment Tasks and Materials 9 The qualification workforce is required to ensure the confidentiality of the Delivery, Assessment and Quality Assurance Approach at all times. This must not be shared with the learners or third party who are not part of the qualification workforce under any circumstances. Page 11 of 57

16 QCON 1.10 Qualification fees 10 Conditions The recognised centre is required to pay a 40(+ VAT where applicable) learner registration and certification fee per registered learner when the course is authorised with 1st4sport within the appropriate timescales. Additional fees for external reassessment may also apply. The recognised centre is required to ensure that learners are provided with information on the total cost of achieving the qualification (where appropriate); this should include a comprehensive package of learning and assessment and any optional costs made very clear at the point the learner enters into a contract with the centre. Evidence: Fees and payments Must be evidenced through: pre-course marketing tools pre-course instructions through communications to learners course authorisation requests to 1st4sport and related payment logs These fees have been established through a process of benchmarking against other awarding organisations operating within this sector, and with careful consideration of the continued pressure on, and the real terms budget cuts to, school finances. There is no cost for centre recognition and qualification approval. External quality assurance activity costs are incorporated within the learner registration and certification fee. These factors combined ensure cost-effective, yet quality driven, provision for our recognised centres. 10 The fee is per learner and includes registration and certificates where this is appropriate. Standardised assessment tools are also provided and are complimentary. Page 12 of 57

17 Section Two: Administration, initial assessment and inductions QCON 2.1 Course administration Conditions Recognised centres should utilise the 1st4sport centre portal 11 to authorise courses, register and certificate learners. All qualification administration activities must be conducted in accordance with the 1st4sport position Statement: Qualifications Administration. QCON 2.2 Learner enrolment, agreement and registration period Conditions The recognised centre is required to have a fair and equitable enrolment process. In doing so relevant learner information must be collected and initial assessment of learner s eligibility be conducted. Where eligibility is confirmed, the recognised centre is required to have an agreement in place with each learner to ensure that they: conduct themselves accordingly in accordance with the Learner Agreement/Contract and the code of conduct understand that the registration period for this qualification is 36 months, in which time they must complete all aspects of their learning and assessment including reassessments. attend all components of the learning and assessment programme (unless other arrangements have been made related to RPL) comply with recognised centre policy and procedure comply with the qualification conditions, 1st4sport policy, position statements and related processes Evidence: course administration Must be evidenced through: course authorisation records, related updates and communications learner registration records, related updates and communications learner certification records, related updates and communications Evidence: enrolment process Must be evidenced through: learner application forms or web based application services signed learning agreements/contracts12 11 To gain access to this system the centre needs register interest with 1st4sport and been issued a system access key of username and password. To obtain assistance or to requests this contact the 1st4sport Centre Support Team on: Tel: cst@1st4sportqualifications.com 12 It is acceptable for the learner agreement to form part of a declaration within the application/enrolment form. Page 13 of 57

18 QCON 2.3 Learner eligibility and pre-requisites 13 Conditions Learners must be at least 14 years of age to enter onto this qualification. 1st4sport Qualifications does not set any other entry requirements for this qualification. Recognised centres must, however, ensure that each learners has the potential to complete the qualification. QCON 2.4 Learner Eligibility and Barriers to Access Conditions Evidence of pre-requisites Must be evidenced through: engagement with the 1st4sport portal course authorisation records, related updates and communications learner registration records, related updates and communications Evidence: access arrangements The recognised centre is required to conduct an initial assessment of learners to consider barriers to access in accordance Equality Act and its protected characteristics. The barriers to access to this qualification which preserve the integrity, the technical requirements and safety of learners and participants include: age individuals under the age of 14 should not be allowed access to this qualification race individuals who are not English, Welsh or Irish and/or those who do not speak these as a first language may be prevented from accessing the qualification if they cannot communicate to the appropriate standard in these languages. In such cases reasonable adjustments will not be applied. disability individuals with mental or physical or learning disabilities may find some of the competencies difficult and/or dangerous to their well being pregnancy and maternity it could be detrimental to the health of a pregnant woman and her unborn child to attempt the full extent of the competencies within this qualification. Must be evidenced through: learner application forms or web-based application services reasonable adjustment requests (Athena) and clearly implemented arrangements. Where learners have declared disability, pregnancy or maternity barriers, reasonable adjustments should be requested in accordance with the 1st4sport Position Statement: Access Arrangements. 14 There are no barriers to access on the ground of marriage, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or gender transformation. Page 14 of 57

19 QCON 2.5 Learner inductions Conditions The recognised centre is required to provide an effective qualification/course induction to all learners which introduces: the individual members of the centre s workforce and what their role will be the centre s policies and procedures which as a minimum must cover: - health and safety - equality and diversity - data protection - child/vulnerable adult safeguarding - appeals - complaints - malpractice/maladministration information on their Unique Learner Number (ULN) and the Personal Learner Record (PLR) (for centres in England only at this time). the learning outcomes and the assessment criteria the learning and assessment strategy and published programme individual learning plans the position of the qualification in relation to any progression opportunities any quality assurance (IQA or EQA) activities that are scheduled. Evidence: inductions Must be evidenced through: induction attendance registers and records policy booklets or signposts induction documentation Page 15 of 57

20 Section Three: Training and Assessment QCON 3.1 Training and Assessment Hours Conditions The pre-standardised assessment materials are provided within the 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Active Leisure, Sport and Physical Activities Learner Portfolio. Guidance on how to use these materials is provided within the 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Active Leisure, Sport and Physical Activities Delivery, Assessment and Quality Assurance Approach. This is aligned to the recommended guided learning hours for the qualification which are approximately 126 hours depending upon learners needs. Evidence: course length Must be evidenced through: timetables session plans. Any school/marketing literature In doing so the recognised centre must ensure that the four mandatory units are completed. Page 16 of 57

21 QCON 3.2 Teaching and Assessment Programme Conditions The recognised centres are required to use the recommended outline programme of training and assessment options, adapting only where necessary to meet the specific needs of individual learners. In delivering the programme of training and assessment, centres are required to ensure that they use the detailed tutor, assessor, quality assurer guidance s as provided by 1st4sport. In delivering the programme the following must be considered: all learning outcomes all assessment opportunities and the assessment criteria learner s individual needs the learners registration period (36 months) 1st4sport Qualification Examination Timetable This qualification can be delivered over two academic years. 1st4sport Qualifications recommend the following delivery structure. Please note, the suggested timetable is mapped against a recognised centre (eg school) that delivers teaching for 36 weeks in Year 1 and 30 weeks in Year 2. Each constitutes a typical academic year in Year 10 and Year 11. The model below is designed to allow learners to develop fundamental knowledge within the sector in Year 1, and then apply this knowledge in areas of particular interest or relevance throughout Year 2. Year 1: Unit 1: Career Pathways in Active Leisure Unit 2: Participating in Sport and Physical Activity Year 2: Unit 3: Creating and Maintaining Professional Relationships in Active Leisure Unit 4: Leading Sport and Physical Activities 1 hour a week for the duration of the academic year (36 hours) 1 hour a week for the duration of the academic year (30 hours) 1 hour a week for the duration of the academic year (30 hours) 1 hour a week for the duration of the academic year (30 hours) Page 17 of 57

22 QCON 3.3 Assessment Specification Conditions A learner s performance on the qualification is subject to grading at Pass, Merit or Distinction. Grading information per unit can be seen within Appendix A of this specification. Assessment is divided between three pieces of assessment: external (written) examination, internal assignment and internal synoptic assignment. Information relating to each piece of assessment, including contribution to final grade is included below. Further details, including grade descriptors, can be found in Appendix A. Information on the internal synoptic assignment is covered in Appendix B. Evidence: Assessment Grading Must be evidenced through: assessment records grading evidence 1st4sport exam result transcripts Assessment Synoptic Relevant Units Weighting External Written Examination No 1, 2 50% Internal Assignment No 3 25% Internal Synoptic Assignment Yes 2, 4 25% The recognised centre must use the appropriate marking document for the internally marked assessment. Each piece of assessment will carry points to contribute to the final grading of the qualification. How a mark for a particular piece of assessment translates into points towards the qualification explained in clear terms in Appendix A. The points achieved by the learner in each of the three pieces of assessment are added together to determine the learner s final grade. The conversion chart is below. Assessment Pass Merit Distinction External Written Examination Internal Assignment Internal Synoptic Assignment The total number of points across the three pieces of assessment will be used to determine the learner s grade. Pass Merit Distinction Points Range % of the total GLH for the qualification is externally assessed. Page 18 of 57

23 QCON 3.4 Assessment Eligibility Conditions Evidence: assessment eligibility The recognised centre is required to ensure all learners who have attended the full programme of learning are given opportunities to be assessed within their period of registration for the qualification. Centres must be mindful of published examination dates for the externally marked examination. QCON 3.5 Assessment Process Conditions The recognised centre is required to ensure that the assessment process is managed effectively and ensures: assessment plans and schedules are communicated to all affected assessment briefings are completed with reference to the format of the assessment, what is expected of learners and the assessment criteria being used the assessment is conducted in line with the 1st4sport Delivery, Assessment and Quality Assurance Approach assessment decisions are made in line with the principles of assessment (Validity Authenticity, Reliability, Currency, Sufficiency of evidence) assessment decisions are communicated via established channels assessment decisions are recorded and shared with learners. Must be evidenced through: The programme of learning and assessment registers and/or records of attendance Evidence: assessment eligibility Must be evidenced though: records of attendance and achievement per unit, the assessor who conducted the assessment and completion date assessed and annotated learner packs, where utilised, or an alternative documented assessment system assessor communications to administrators internal quality assurance reports and action responses external quality assurance reports and action responses (Athena). Page 19 of 57

24 QCON 3.6 Invigilation Arrangements Conditions The recognised centre is required to have in place examination invigilation arrangements which includes instructions to invigilators and include, but are not limited to the following: invigilators must be trained in their duties all invigilation personnel must give the examination their full attention. Other tasks must not be carried out when invigilation is taking place invigilators must be able to be observe all learners within the examination room at all times a minimum of one invigilator must be present up to a maximum of 30 learners for written examinations, increasing to one invigilator up to a maximum of 20 learners for practical examinations. Cover must be available should an invigilator need to leave the examination invigilators must not be current enrolled learners at the recognised centre. A relative, friend or peer of any learner sitting an examination must not be the sole invigilator, but may be part of an invigilation team a signed record of the seating plan and a register of attendance for each examination is stored for 36 months our standardisation activities are conducted annually and are focussed on assessment and internal quality assurance internal quality assurance adopts a risk based approach and those assessor and assessments that are perceived as higher risk experience greater IQA interventions and vice-versa. QCON 3.7 Eligibility of learners for Special Consideration Conditions The recognised centre is required to ensure learners who are disadvantaged, unable to complete or attend their assessment due to emotional, physical difficulties or adverse circumstances, request special consideration in accordance with the 1st4sport Position Statement: Access Arrangements. Evidence: assessment process Must be evidence through: a current examination invigilation arrangements document uploaded into the Documents section of Athena internal quality assurance report templates external quality assurance reports and action responses (Athena). Evidence: special consideration Must be evidenced through: special consideration requests (Athena) implementation of the arrangements. Page 20 of 57

25 QCON 3.8 Eligibility of Learners for Certification Conditions The recognised centre is required to ensure that learners who have successfully completed all pre-requisites, assessment requirements and who have been confirmed by the tutor/assessor as eligible for certification are certificated. Where a quality assurance sampling plan requires an intervention to be conducted, learners must be made aware that the assessment decisions which have been confirmed to them are subject to quality assurance outcomes. QCON 3.9 Reassessments Conditions The recognised centre is required to ensure that learners who are unsuccessful in any aspect of assessment are offered a maximum of one opportunity to re-sit or resubmit the appropriate assessment component within their period of registration (36 months). External Reassessment Reassessment of externally assessed material must be through the learners retaking the relevant examinations in examination windows as detailed in the 1st4sport Qualification Examination Timetable. Learners will be permitted one external reassessment opportunity per failed examination. Centres may be required to pay an additional reassessment fees per learner. Internal Reassessment Reassessment of internally assessed material must be of a new assessment/assignment that covers the same criteria as the original assessment but must be a different assessment brief ie it must be a new piece of work. The repeated submission of corrected assessment material is not permitted. Learners will only be permitted one internal reassessment opportunity per failed assessment. Evidence: certification Must be evidenced through: assessment tracking and records the assessor communications to the qualification administrator administrator communications to learners internal quality assurance reports and action responses external quality assurance reports and action responses (Athena). certification requests to 1st4sport. Evidence: reassessment activities Must be evidenced through: re-assessment plans, tracking and records records of attendance and achievement per unit, the assessor who conducted the assessment and completion date assessed and annotated learner portfolios or an alternative documented assessment system completed observation checklists assessor communications to administrators internal quality assurance reports and action responses external quality assurance reports and action responses (Athena). All reassessments must be conducted in accordance with the assessment specification per unit. Recognised centres may levy additional charges for conducting reassessments Page 21 of 57

26 Section Four: Quality Assurance QCON 4.1 Internal Quality Assurance Strategy Conditions The recognised centre is required to have in place an internal quality assurance strategy which includes strategic objectives which include, but are not limited to the following: all personnel with internal quality assurance responsibilities are suitably qualified to undertake this role and have not had involvement in the training or assessment at a programme where they are conducting quality assurance activities a selected sample of learner evidence and assessor feedback from 25% of registered learners is internally quality assurance from 100% of the programmes authorised all assessors and all types of assessment (including direct observation of assessment practice) are internally quality assurance across all active assessment sites, over a twelve month period standardisation activities are conducted regularly (minimum of four activities annually) and are focussed on assessment and internal quality assurance internal quality assurance adopts a risk based approach and those assessor and assessments that are perceived as higher risk experience greater IQA interventions and vice-versa. QCON 4.2 Internal Quality Assurance Sampling Conditions Evidence of IQA strategy Must be evidenced through: a current internal quality assurance strategy document uploaded into the Documents section of Athena an internal quality assurance sampling plan template internal quality assurance report templates external quality assurance reports and action responses (Athena). Implementation of internal quality assurance sampling evidence The recognised centre is required to develop and implement sampling plans in accordance with the internal quality assurance strategic objectives. As a minimum, a selected sample of learner evidence and assessor feedback from 25% of registered learners is internally quality assured from 100% of the programmes authorised. Must be evidenced through: internal quality assurance sampling plans external quality assurance reports and action responses (Athena). Page 22 of 57

27 QCON 4.3 Internal Quality Assurance Interventions Conditions The recognised centre is required to ensure internal quality assurance quality assurance interventions across all tutors/assessors at all sites is in line with the sampling plans include: observation of assessments sampling of assessment evidence learner interviews (face to face/via telephone) standardisation activities and/or meetings. Implementation of internal quality assurance sampling evidence Must be evidenced through: internal quality assurance reports and action responses external quality assurance reports and action responses (Athena). QCON 4.4 External Moderation Conditions 1st4sport Qualifications may request Internally assessed work is sent to the Moderator. The samples to be moderated will be agreed with the centre. When requested, the Moderator will reassess the work against the assessment criteria. The marks will either be accepted or adjusted. If necessary, further samples may be requested from the centre. Evidence: internal quality assurance reports Must be evidenced through: external moderation reports and action responses external moderation reports and action responses (Athena). Page 23 of 57

28 1st4sport Commitment to External Quality Assurance External quality assurance is an integral part of the 1st4sport quality assurance arrangements. Our external quality assurers (EQAs) are the key mechanism in the establishment and monitoring of recognised centres and qualification approval status. External quality assurers are trained and deployed to ensure they can effectively monitor recognised centre activity against the 1st4sport Centre Recognition and Qualification Approval Conditions developed to encompass appropriate statutory regulation the expectations of the qualification. In deploying our EQAs we expect that they comply with our established External Quality Assurers Code of Conduct (refer to for details). External Quality Assurance Objectives for this Qualification External quality assurers manage and monitor recognised centre activity via the conduct of visits or desk-based reviews reporting on compliance with our recognition conditions and the qualification approval conditions for this qualification, contained within this specification. The numbers of visits/reviews are based upon the following objectives. EQAs approved to externally quality assure the delivery of this qualification and are required to: conduct an initial visit to brand new applicant centres before recognition and approval status is granted confirm direct claims status at the end of the first course for both brand new and existing centres who have just achieved qualification approval status for this qualification apply a risk based approach to conducting external quality assurance visiting every centre at least once per annum, adopting a risk based approach to identify centres where additional external quality assurance interventions are required The quality assurance objectives are developed to support our risk-based approach to monitoring. Therefore, if a recognised centre complies totally with our requirements, less monitoring may be completed. However, if a centre does not comply and sanctions are applied, our Business Excellence Team will review the situation and may instruct an EQA to monitor more frequently to facilitate future compliance and to reduce risks posed to our awarding function, the integrity of the qualifications and to protect the interests of our learners. In these cases the EQAs will conduct direct claims status visits to determine whether the centre have achieved their actions. In addition to the above confirmed objectives, there will be times when it is deemed appropriate that a systems visit to a centre is conducted. This is generally directed at large national centres, however may also be required at the request of the Business Excellence Team as a control mechanism by which to prevent any adverse circumstances from occurring and also contributes to our approach to the management of risk. Page 24 of 57