Working in Sport (NCFE Level 2) - Full-time
Key details
- Course area
- Sport
- Student types
- 16 - 18 coursesCourses for 19+ students
- Course type
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Full-time Further Education course
These courses provide practical, career‑focused learning for young people and adults, typically combining classroom study with hands‑on skills development.
- Course level
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Level 2
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- Start date
- Location
- Basford 664 Nuthall Road, Nottingham, NG8 6AQ
- Course code
- Parent course code:C060344 Child course code: Q060345
Course introduction
This course is perfect if you have a passion for sport, fitness, health and physical activity and would like to develop the knowledge and skills needed to work within the sport leisure industry. You will learn to build confidence, teamwork and communication skills.
Topics will include:
- Participation in sport
- Understanding business
- Preparing to work
- Sport volunteering and work experience in the sport industry (ideal as you are placed at Portland Leisure Centre) Factors that affect participation and
- Plan, deliver and evaluate an activity session
When you enrol onto the course, you will automatically be enrolled onto a Programme of Study which will include
- English and maths (if you haven’t achieved a Grade 4 or above)
- Personal and Social Development lessons
- Independent Study
- 30 hours Work Experience
Along with your vocational study where you will develop and get an understanding of the sport and leisure industry while gaining practical and transferable skills.
You can expect to have a supportive and engaging learning environment with a mixture of classroom learning and practical activities. You will have the opportunity to work independently and as part of a team, becoming involved with industry relevant tasks and real life scenarios. With support to allow you to develop more confidence, organisational and communication skills.
The course is designed to be interactive and enjoyable while helping you prepare for future study or employment.
Course information
1 year
NCFE Level 2 Diploma in Working in Sport
You will need 4 GCSEs at grades 9-3 including English Language and maths, one of English Language or Maths must be grade 9-4. Functional skills can be used as equivalents
Assessment is completed through coursework and portfolio-based evidence. The assessment could be a written assignment, practical activities, projects and presentations and group work, which will be on going throughout the course, allowing you to demonstrate your progress over time.
Successful completion of the course can lead to a Level 3 qualification (dependent on entry requirements), apprenticeship in sport, leisure or fitness, further study or entry level roles within the sport and leisure industry.
Students aged 16-18 don't have to pay tuition fees.
If you are aged 19 or over you may still be eligible for funding. Check out our Financial Help pages to find out more!
If you are an EU/EEA or Swiss National, please visit our EU Settled Status scheme page for more information.
Uniform is essential to the effective operation of the UK’s uniformed services. As a result, this course requires you to purchase a uniform (approximately £50) at the start of the programme, which must be worn at all times when participating in college activities.
You may also be offered additional educational trips designed to support your learning and develop the skills needed for your professional development. These trips may involve extra costs. Full details of any potential additional expenses will be provided at enrolment.
This course is subject to approval.
Careers related to this course
Select career:
Sports and Leisure Assistants
Potential Earnings
£22,486.86
Average Earnings
£12,511.13
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
Employment opportunities
The number of job postings in this career for previous years starting from 2023, the current year and projections for future years until 2034.
Sources: The Labour Force Survey (LFS), Working Futures (projections) data, and Business Register and Employment Survey (BRES).
Pathways
Administration and Office Work
People in these occupations administrate facilities and personnel, keep records, and provide administrative assistance and secretarial work.
Sport, Leisure and Recreation
People in these occupations manage and participate in sporting events, provide physical training and coaching, and coordinate leisure and recreation activities.
Skills
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Economic data for careers is provided by Lightcast and also available through our Career Coach app. Job postings, employment and earnings information is represented at the regional level for the East Midlands.
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