Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting

Q. What age do people need to be to complete the Level 2 Award in Community Sports Leadership?
A. Learners must be 16 or older on the day that the course starts.

Q. Is there an upper age limit?
A. No, the Level 2 Award in Community Sports Leadership is suitable for people who are 16 or older. There is no upper age limit.

Q. Is there an ideal group size?
A. The ideal number of learners to have on your course will vary depending on the type of learner you work with and the type of course you run. However, it is worth bearing in mind that the larger the numbers, the longer it may take to see everyone lead.

Q. How long does the course take to deliver?
A. This qualification has 42 guided learning hours (including 10 hours demonstration of leadership). However, the time it takes will depend on a range of factors including the previous experience of your learners (and their general enthusiasm and attitude towards the course!), learner numbers, delivery methods and external links. Go to guided learning hours for the units of this qualification.

Q. Tell me more about the 10 hours demonstration of leadership?
A. Every learner must complete 10 hours demonstration of leadership within the local community. This demonstration of leadership must take place at the end of the course, after all the taught aspects have been delivered. During this period learners are still considered to be in training and as such they should be working as assistants under supervision. Therefore, learners must only lead whilst under the direct supervision of their supervisor. For full details about this part of the course, please refer to Unit 1 within the Qualifications That Change Lives CD-ROM Tutor Resource.

Q. Do my learners have to gain a First Aid qualification?
A. Yes, it is a compulsory requirement that all learners must hold a current and valid First Aid certificate in order to complete this qualification. Go to Level 2 Award in Community Sports Leadership First Aid guidance.

Q. My course involves going away from the Approved Assessment Centre(s). Do Sports Leaders UK provide insurance cover?
A. Learner insurance is provided as part of the learner registration fee for the Level 2 Award in Community Sports Leadership. For information on insurance, please see Learner Insurance.

Q. What can a qualified learner of the Level 2 Award in Community Sports Leadership do?
A. Community Sports Leaders are qualified to lead groups in sports/activity sessions whilst under the indirect supervision of a suitably qualified member of staff.

Q. I have learners who have already completed the Level 2 Award in Sports Leadership. Some of the units are the same for both qualifications, is there any way they can achieve the Level 2 Award in Community Sports Leadership without having to repeat learning?
A. Yes. Sports Leaders UK has developed a bridging package that will allow Level 2 Sports Leaders to work towards the Level 2 Award in Community Sports Leadership without repeat learning. Read more about the bridging package.