Skills for Working Life - Sports and Leisure

Course Code:
N5020

Award:
Entry level 2 and 3

Awarded by:
EDEXCEL

Course Length:
1 or 2 years depending on ability and experience at beginning of course

Course Summary:
The entry level Sports and Leisure course at Nescot College will give you the chance to gain skills and a qualification in different practical subjects before moving on to the next level in the subject you like most.
you also study core units that underpin the vocational subjects including separate qualifications in Adult Basic Skills Numeracy and Literacy
The course is suitable for you if you have not taken GCSEs, have mild/moderate learning difficulties or behavioural problems or achieved very low results at GCSE.

Course Details:
The full-time course covers the specialist areas of Investigating Sport and Recreation, Sport and Recreation Practice and Helping in a Sports and Leisure Centre.You will also study core units such as Managing Money, Skills for Work, Health and Safety and Producing a Product.You will be expected to take part in work experience and may receive a certificate through the Millennium Volunteers.

Assessment is by a variety of methods including photographic, video, written work, group discussion, 1:1 discussion, role play and observed evidence. Assessment is not carried out at specific intervals but when the learner is ready and both assessor and learner agree a time.

There may also be an opportunity to try out other specialist skills throughout the course.

Career Progression:
At the end of the courseyou can progress to the next entry level and if you are successful at level 3you can continue to NVQ 1 or foundation courses in the areayou have enjoyed most.

Other Information:
Additional support is provided in every class. Group sizes are no more than eight in number.

You will beexpected to take part in the Millennium Volunteers scheme and enrichment activities.

Protective equipment to comply with health and safety regulations will be supplied by the college.

Fees: