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Apprentice Leisure Team Member

  • Funding band

    £5,000

  • Duration

    18 Months

  • Level

    Level 2

  • Standard code

    #ST0390

The role of the leisure team member is to support, enhance and deliver the day-to-day operations and services of a leisure / fitness facility.

Working as part of a team, it is the responsibility of the leisure team member to undertake a range of operational duties such as assisting with the opening and closing of the facility, undertaking routine maintenance of equipment and maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the environment.

Alongside these operational functions they ensure programmed activities and services are available for customers. They act as a Lifeguard, Swimming Teacher, Gym Instructor and Group Activity Leader.

Gateway Requirements

The apprentice must complete the following prior to passing through gateway:

  • Level 1 English and maths
  • Attempted level 2 English and maths
  • A completed portfolio of evidence
  • STA Level 2 Award in Pool Lifeguarding or IQL Level 2 Award in Pool Lifeguarding
  • Level 2 Certificate in fitness or gym Instruction awarded by; 1st4sport qualifications, Active IQ, Innovate Awarding, NCFE, VCTC or YMCA Awards
  • Level 2 certificate in first aid (to be taken either as a standalone qualification or as a separate part of the STA Level 2 Award in Pool Lifeguarding or IQL Level 2 Award in Pool Lifeguarding)
  • STA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Swimming or Swim England Level 2 in Teaching Swimming.

End Point Assessment

Professional Discussion (supported by a portfolio of evidence)

The Professional Discussion will be supported by a portfolio of evidence provided by the apprentice at the Gateway. The portfolio will be a summary of evidence linked to the KSB’s outlined to be assessed by the Professional Discussion. The Professional Discussion is structured to draw out the best of the apprentice’s competence and excellence to cover the assigned KSBs.

Observation of Practical Activities with Questioning

Apprentices will be observed by an independent assessor completing work in their normal workplace. The apprentice will be observed assembling, dismantling, and storing different types of equipment, using technology, undertaking basic coaching and motivational techniques and undertaking operational housekeeping of the leisure facility.


Fees

Apprenticeship Fee£930.00

Reassessment Fees

Professional Discussion£120.00
Observation of Practical Activites with Questioning£300.00

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