BTEC Firsts Level 2 Extended Certificate in Sport

BTECs are vocationally related qulaifications, where learners develop knowledge and understanding by applying their learning and skills in a work-related context. Additionally, they are popular and effective because they engage learners to take responsibility for their own learning and to develop skills that are essential for the modern day workplace. These skills include: team working; working from a prescribed brief; working to deadlines; presenting information effectively; and accurately completing administrative tasks and processes. BTEC Firsts motivate learners, and open doors to further study and responsibility in the work place.  The BTEC Sport Level 2 course is a one year full time programme which focuses on developing skills, knowledge and understanding to enable learners to gain future employment within the field of sport and leisure. The course provides learners with opportunites to: Link education and the world of work in engaging, relevant and practical ways. Enhance their English and mathematical competence in relevant, applied scenarios.  Develop transferable interpersonal skills, including working with others, problem solving, independent study, and personal, learning and thinking skills.   Provide learners with a route through education that has clear progression pathways into further study or an appenticeship. Learners will complete 360 guided learning hours for the Extended Certificate covering 12 units of study. As part of the programme learners will also complete Essential Skills in Communication and Application of Number, and activities on WEST to develop their literacy and numeracy skills. Opportunities will also be provided to improve grades in GCSE English, Welsh and Mathematics. Sports Academy will also be included as part of the programme.