Sport, Active Leisure and Well-being

Learning Programme Content

The Learning Programme provision shall comprise of three mandatory elements:

• Qualifications,
• Essential Skills
• On/off the job training

The total minimum credit value required for the Level 2 Pathway in Sport, Active Leisure and Well-being is 52 credits, with a minimum of 10 credits from the knowledge qualifications.

Entry requirements

The Foundation Apprenticeship in Sport, Active Leisure and Well-being is designed for those individuals who are either already employed in the active leisure industry or who are looking to enter the industry and further develop their knowledge and skills to progress within the sector.

Employers/training providers will devise appropriate recruitment systems and processes to determine whether candidates have or show the necessary attributes required to work within this sector. Apprentices may also need to undergo police checks for example when working with vulnerable adults and children.

Due to the wide range of courses available across the Sport, Active Leisure and Well-being sector, it is the responsibility of the Employer/Training Provider to review any qualifications that the apprentice may have previously achieved.  Prior achievement at a higher level does not automatically indicate that it is a proxy qualification for any part of the framework.  It is recommended that great care be taken at the initial assessment stage, to ensure the full apprenticeship framework is delivered, as required by the needs of the industry.

Apprenticeship pathway learning programme(s)

Path A: Level 2 - Activity Leadership

Path A: Level 2 - Activity Leadership Qualifications

Participants must achieve one of the following career path competence qualifications and a minimum of one of the following knowledge qualifications

Path B - Level 2 - Exercise and Fitness

Path C - Level 2 - Leisure Operations

Relationship between competence and knowledge qualifications

C1 – Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Activity Leadership is underpinned by:
(choose a minimum of one knowledge qualification depending on the sector of the industry working)
K7 – Level 2 Diploma in Sports Industry Skills (Leading Children Sports Activities)
K8 – Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Multi-Skills Development in Sport
K15 – Level 2 Certificate in Leading Health-Related Activity Sessions
K17 – Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Physical Activity and Sport within the School Environment

K18– Level 2 Certificate in Learning in the Outdoors
K20 – Level 2 Community Activator Coach Diploma (Physical Education)
K21 – Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Learning in Physical Education and School Sport
K23 - 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching

C2 - Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Instructing Exercise & Fitness is underpinned by:
(choose a minimum of one knowledge qualification depending on the role within the sector)
K11 – Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing
K13– Level 2 Certificate in Group Training
K22 – Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing

C3 - NVQ Certificate in Active Leisure, Learning and Well-being Operational Services is underpinned by:
(choose a minimum of one knowledge qualification depending on the role within the sector)
K1 – Level 2 Certificate in Leisure Operations
K3 – Level 2 Diploma in Sports Industry Skills (Sport and Active Leisure Recreation Assistant

This apprenticeship has been designed to allow a flexible approach to suit the demands of the employment. Apprentices are encouraged to choose a range of knowledge qualifications to allow a more multi-skilled function.


A minimum of 10 credits must be achieved from the Knowledge qualifications to attain this apprenticeship

Essential Skills Wales (ESW)

Essential Skills Wales qualifications assessment languages are English-Welsh.

On/Off the Job training

Path B - Level 2 - Exercise and Fitness

On/Off the Job Qualification details (Minimum Credit & Hours)

Apprentices on this programme will achieve a minimum of 52 credits/416 hours.

30 credits for competence and 10 credits for knowledge.

Completed within 12 months.

On/Off the Job Essential Skills details (Minimum Credit & Hours)

• 6 credits/45 GLH Level 1 Essential Skills Wales Communication
• 6 credits/45 GLH Level 1 Essential Skills Wales Application of Number

Other additional requirements

Learners may be asked to declare any criminal convictions if working with young children or vulnerable adults.

Job roles

The pathways include the following job occupations at the following level:

Level 2: Career pathway A - Activity Leadership

Activity Leader

Outdoor Instructor

Community Activator Coach

Sports Coach

Level 2: Career pathway B – Exercise and Fitness

Fitness Instructor

Gym Instructor

Exercise Instructor

Level 2: Career pathway C – Leisure Operations

Leisure Centre Assistant

Recreation Assistant

Leisure Attendant

Maintenance Operative

Progression

Progression routes into: Level 2 Sport, Active Leisure and Well-being

There are no pre-defined entry routes into this Apprenticeship, however learners wishing to progress into this apprenticeship programme could come from a variety of backgrounds with a variety of qualifications. These might include diplomas, GCSEs, Welsh Baccalaureate qualifications, A levels or vocational training routes.

Learners can also progress into this apprenticeship if they are already employed in the sector

and wish to develop their knowledge and skills to progress their careers. As well as those progressing into this programme from employment in a different sector as a career change.

Progression from: Level 2 Sport, Active Leisure and Well-being

On completion of this programme, apprentices can progress into employment in a variety of roles, ranging from Personal Trainer, Management, Coaching or Elite Sports Performance depending on the pathway selected. They can also progress onto a variety of vocational and higher education qualifications allowing them to further specialise.

On completion of this programme, apprentices can progress onto Level 3 apprenticeships in Personal Training, Leisure Management and Sporting Excellence 

Equality and diversity

It is important that apprenticeship Pathways are inclusive and can demonstrate an active approach to identifying and removing barriers to entry and progression. Pathways should advance equality of opportunity between persons who share protected characteristics and those persons who do not as identified in the Equality Act 2010.

The Protected characteristics identified in the Equality Act are age, disability, gender re-assignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity. Marriage and civil partnership is also included although only in respect of the requirement to eliminate discrimination in employment.

Training providers and employers MUST also comply with the other duty under the Equality Act 2010 to ensure that applicants are not discriminated against in terms of entry to the industry based upon those nine protected characteristics.

Apprenticeships in our sector aim to promote diversity, equal opportunity and inclusion by offering a high-quality learning experience.  The delivery of this programme must be in a setting free from prejudice and discrimination where all learners can contribute fully and freely and feel valued.

Information to help disabled students to understand the Equality Act has been produced by Disability Rights UK and can be found here:

https://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/understanding-equality-act-information-disabledstudents

All partners involved in the delivery of the apprenticeship - providers, assessment centres and employers must be committed to a policy of equal opportunities and must have a stated equal opportunities policy and procedure.

Apprenticeships should have flexible entry and progression routes into the profession which can support mid-career, career interchange and career returner opportunities. This will help talent, regardless of background or qualifications to have the opportunity to develop and thrive. This pathway therefore aims to tackle these issues.

ISSUES, BARRIERS AND ACTIONS

The UK sport and recreation sector has a slightly higher proportion of males (53%) than females (47%), and a younger than average profile. Age is a particular issue for the sector where traditionally roles in the sector are occupied by those aged 16-24 with 32% in sport and recreation.

Overall, the sector is mainly white as seen across all industries in the UK economy (94 per cent of Skills Active industries compared to 91 per cent across all UK industries). Black, Asian and Minority Ethic representation is low within the sector, and the promotion of apprenticeships through engagement with appropriate partners and relevant initiatives will help to encourage redress.

By having an open access, prejudice and discrimination free recruitment process to our apprenticeship programmes, we are encouraging anyone interested from any race, religion and ethnicity to enter the sector, and in this way, we can make a small contribution to trying to ensure the underrepresented groups balance will improve over a period of time.

The sector also has a need for multi-skilled ‘all-rounders’, and flexible apprenticeships can play a crucial role in feeding talented individuals into the sector, whilst allowing employers the opportunity to shape training programmes to their needs. This sector has often been seen to have a lower level of academic attainment, in part due to it being attractive to those of a more practical nature. The work-based learning at the core of an apprenticeship is vital in assisting learners with the achievement of relevant qualifications.

Employment responsibilities and rights

Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR) are no longer a compulsory part of the framework.  However, it is recommended that all apprentices (in particular, the 16 years -18-year age group) receive a full company induction programme which clearly outlines the rights and responsibilities of both employers and apprentices.

In addition, it is recommended that Foundation Apprentices (Level 2) aged 16-18yrs old, and adults that are new to the workplace, should undertake learning that includes their rights and responsibilities. This could be in the form of a recognised qualification such as a Level 2 Award in Employment Awareness in Active Leisure and Learning.

Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of the Training Provider/Employer to ensure that the requirements of this pathway are delivered in accordance with the Welsh Government/Medr Apprenticeships Guidance.

Further information may be obtained from: Medr

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