In a nutshell
What are the qualifications about?
Learn more about the sport and recreation industry with the Certificate in Industry and Organisational Awareness.
This short qualification is designed to give you a solid foundation in the legal and working requirements of the sector. It's a great way to start planning out a successful career in sport and recreation.y and you as an individual.
Who are they for?
These qualifications are aimed at those that want to work or already work in the sport and leisure industry. You don't need any prior qualifications or training but you must be over 16 years old.
Why choose City & Guilds?
A City & Guilds qualification is proof that you have the right skills to do your job well - which is why so many employers look for people who have one. You can be confident your qualification is well respected within your industry.
City & Guilds qualifications are engaging and rewarding, and can lead to a whole range of fulfilling careers - including many of the UK's happiest professions.
Fast facts
| Qual. number: | 4851 |
|---|---|
| Type: | Vocational |
| Level: | 2 and 3 |
| 30 and 60 | |
| Duration: | 6 months to 1 year |
| Fundable? | Yes. See the Learning Aims Database |
| Last registration: | 30/09/2009 |
Your questions
... if you're taking these qualifications
- What sorts of things do they cover?
This qualification only contains one unit which provides you with a background and understanding to this industry.
- How will I learn and be assessed?
To get a Vocationally Related Qualification (VRQ) you learn with your training provider - maybe through practical sessions, group discussions or assignments.
VRQs are usually assessed by your training provider using assignments, practical tasks, exams or online tests. The Certificate in Industry and Organisational Awareness is assessed using multiple choice online examinations and practical demonstrations.
- Which level is right for me?
Level 2
You have some knowledge and basic skills in the leisure industry - probably from a role where you work under supervision. You want to learn more about the industry. You might be completing an Apprenticeship in Active Leisure and Learning.Level 3
You've worked in the leisure industry for some time, probably in an operative, team leader, supervisory or trainee management role. You want to learn more about the industry. You might be completing an Advanced Apprenticeship in Active Leisure and Learning. - How long do they take?
Guided learning hours
Guided learning hours are the hours you spend learning with your training provider or on your own. The guided learning hours for this qualification are:- Level 2: 30 hours
- Level 3: 60 hours
This is a rough guide - each centre decides its own timescales and you can often learn at your own pace.
- What jobs could they lead to?
Achieving one of these qualifications gives you background knowledge that can be valuable in a number of roles, including:
- health and fitness instructor
- holiday centre worker/manager
- leisure centre assistant/manager
- playworker
- sports coach
- sports professional.
These qualifications form part of the Apprenticeship in Active Leisure and Learning (Level 2 Award) and Advanced Apprenticeship in Active Leisure and Learning (Level 3 Award).
... if you're delivering these qualifications
- How would we deliver and assess them?
To deliver a Vocationally Related Qualification (VRQ) you'll need to provide your learners with a suitable learning environment and the resources they need to complete the practical and theoretical aspects of the qualification. You will need qualified internal assessors.
The qualification focuses on the need for awareness, and centres are encouraged to work closely with employers to ensure candidates are given appropriate opportunities to develop knowledge, understanding, values and skills of the Active Leisure Industry and those organisations operating within it.
The Certificate in Industry and Organisational Awareness is assessed using global online assessment (GOLA). You will need to set up a GOLA profile in order to offer online examinations to learners.
To find all the requirements for assessment and delivery, download the course handbooks from the Key Documents section.
- What resources do we need?
In order to offer the Certificate in Industry and Organisational Awareness, you will need:
- suitably qualified staff to carry out training and assessment
- suitable facilities to carry out the required training to enable learners to achieve industry standards.
Full details are contained within the qualification handbook which is available from the Key Documents section.
- How can we get approval to offer them?
New to City & Guilds?
First become a centre - then you can apply for qualification approval.Already a centre?
Download and complete the qualification approval form (PDF) and send it to your local City & Guilds office. - Are there any learner eligibility requirements?
Anyone can take this qualification, but you must make sure all your learners can access the resources they need to complete it.
- Do these qualifications replace any others?
No, these qualifications don't directly replace any others.
e-learning support
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Online assessment available (GOLA) What is this?
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Online tutor and learning support available (SmartScreen) What is this?
Related qualifications
Related careers
- Health and fitness instructor
- Holiday or leisure centre worker/manager
- Playworker
- Sports coach or sports professional
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