In a nutshell
What are the qualifications about?
The Award in Understanding Stewarding at Spectator Events is a short knowledge-based qualification which gives you an introduction to working in the spectator safety industry.
You'll gain the knowledge on how to prepare for spectator events, respond to injuries and emergencies, control the entry, exit and movement of spectators, monitor crowds and much more.
Who are they for?
This qualification is for anyone interested in a career in stewarding at spectator events. You don't need any previous experience, and you don't need to be working in the industry already.
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: | 6851-02 |
|---|---|
| Type: | QCF |
| Level: | 2 |
| Size: | Award |
| Purpose: | TBC |
| Credits: | 5 |
| 40 | |
| Duration: | Varies |
| Fundable? | Yes. See the Learning Aims Database |
| Last registration: | 31/12/2010 |
Your questions
... if you're taking these qualifications
- What sorts of things do they cover?
- preparing for spectator events
- responding to injuries and emergencies
- controlling the entry, exit and movement of spectators
- monitoring crowds
- How will I learn and be assessed?
To get the Award in Understanding Stewarding at Spectator Events you'll learn in a group with your training provider. You'll be assessed by multiple-choice questions in the form of a short examination.
- Which level is right for me?
Level 2
You are looking to start a career in stewarding at spectator events and want to gain the knowledge you need to find your first job in the industry. - 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:- 40 hours.
- What jobs could they lead to?
Achieving this qualification could help you work in roles such as:
- door supervisor
- security officer
- event steward.
This qualification provides the background knowledge you need for the Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Spectator Safety (QCF), making this the natural choice for a follow-up qualification. Or, you may prefer to follow this qualification with one of the following:
- Level 2 Award in Employment Awareness in Active Leisure and Learning (QCF)
- Level 3 NVQ in Leisure Management.
The Award in Understanding Stewarding at Spectator Events can form part of the Apprenticeship in Spectator Safety. If you're interested in jumpstarting a career in stewarding at spectator events by combining solid background knowledge with plenty of practical experience, you should consider taking the apprenticeship. Please contact sport@cityandguilds.com for more details.
... if you're delivering these qualifications
- How would we deliver and assess them?
To deliver the Award in Understanding Stewarding at Spectator Events, you'll need to provide your learners with a suitable learning environment and the resources they need to complete all aspects of the qualification.
To find all the requirements for assessment and delivery, download the qualification handbook from the key documents section.
- What resources do we need?
In order to offer the Award in Understanding Stewarding at Spectator Events, 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.
- 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?
You can get fast-track approval if you offer:- Level 2 NVQ in Spectator Safety (4833-49).
Don't offer any of these? 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, this qualification doesn't directly replace any others.
e-learning support
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Related qualifications
Related careers
- Door supervisor
- Security officer
- Event steward
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