Sports Development Advanced Apprenticeship

This course is designed for those who wish to commence a career, or are already employed in the leisure industry for a minimum of 30 hours per week. Learning through practical and theory sessions at College is teamed with work-based experience and training.

The course combines developing your practical and theoretical skills at College, together with experience gained in the workplace.

What will I Learn?

NVQ Diploma in Sports Development Level 3, units include:

• Manage Own Resources and Professional Development


• Contribute to Strategic Development in Sport and Active Leisure


• Provide Leadership in Sport and Active Leisure


• Promote Equality and Diversity in Sport and Physical Activity


• Ensure the Health, Safety, Welfare and Security of Customers and Staff


• Plus Optional Units

Award in Employment Awareness in Active Leisure and Learning Level 3

Units include:

• Understanding the Active Leisure and Learnig Sector


• Understanding the Employing Organisation

Certificate in Sports Development Level 3

Units include:

• Sports Development


• Assessing Risk in Sport

As part of the Apprenticeship framework you will also study Employment Rights and Responsibilities, and Functional Skills Level 2/GCSEs in English and maths.

What are the entry requirements?

Successful completion of a relevant level 2 qualifiation.

What next?

Possible progression to a level 4 qualification. Higher education opportunities may include the HNC/HND in Sport (Coaching and Sport Development) and Foundation Degree in Management of Sport at Colchester Institute. Career pathways include sports development officer, working with local communities and supporting amateur sports clubs. Further training and development may lead to roles such as senior sports development officer or sports development manager.

How To Apply

Our aim is to make it as easy as possible to secure your place on your ideal programme.
Simply download and complete the relevant application form and return it to our Admissions team as early as possible.
You can return your completed application form in person or by post to our Colchester
(for applications to Colchester and Clacton) or Braintree campuses:

Admissions

Colchester Institute

Sheepen Road

Colchester

CO3 3LL

Admissions

The College at Braintree

Church Lane

Braintree

CM7 5SN

If you are currently at school, please check with them as some schools will be coordinating applications centrally.
If you have any further questions about the application process, please visit our
Frequently Asked Questions page.

Applying for an Apprenticeship

Download Application Form - Full-Time Courses & Apprenticeships (PDF)

Considering an apprenticeship?
Many young people look to an apprenticeship to gain valuable skills directly in the workplace.
You can apply for both an apprenticeship, and a full-time course as your back up,
but note that you will need to do some research to find an employer willing to take you on as an apprentice
if you do not already have one.

If you are applying for an apprenticeship please use the application form above,
ensuring you complete section 4 of the form. In order to start your apprenticeship you must have an employer
ready to complete your apprenticeship with.

Please contact our Apprenticeship Hub team on 01206 712412 or
apprenticeships@colchester.ac.uk
or visit our Apprenticeships Section
for details and support when finding an employer. If you already have an employer please include
their contact details in section 4 of the application form. If you require any more information about
the apprenticeships we offer, please click "Read more..." below:

Apprenticeships

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