Leading Community Activity

Qualification 

Pearson BTEC Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Leading Community Activity (Diploma)

What does the course involve?

This qualification enables you to develop a combination of knowledge, skills and behaviours to enter employment as a Community Activity Leader at entry level. The course also provides a strong foundation for students to achieve full occupational competence with further training and development in the workplace.

This qualification will:

• develop your ability and confidence to apply the knowledge, skills and behaviours in carrying out the relevant occupational duties and functions to meet entry level competence.
  
  
• develop your transferable skills and professional behaviours/attributes such as communication, organisation, reliability, and inclusiveness that are essential to personal effectiveness in the stated occupation.
  
  
• develop your knowledge and understanding of best practice and core values such as collaboration, safety and security of participants, and inclusivity.

You will study the following units:

• Unit 1: Working in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry
• Unit 2: Roles and Responsibilities of a Community Activity Leader
• Unit 3: Planning and Promoting Community Activities
• Unit 4: Working as a Community Activity Leader

Each unit will be assessed through the completion and submission of written and practical assignments/tasks.

Requirements  

No prior knowledge, understanding, skills or qualifications are required for this course. The course is designed to develop the necessary skills you will need to enter employment as a Community Activity Leader.
     

Teaching methods

Sessions are taught using a variety of teaching methods designed to suit individual needs and will include written and practical, hands-on learning to develop work-related skills.

Duration

One to two years.

Where will it take me?

Successful completion of this qualification prepares you for entry level employment. Alternatively you may wish to pursue an apprenticeship in a related field such as the Level 2 Community Activator Coach or advance your studies with the Level 3 (Extended Certificate - Year 1 and Foundation Diploma - Year 2) Sports Coaching and Development course at RNC.