Similarities and Differences Between Qualifications

• Both qualifications sit on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).
• Learners are qualified to lead under direct supervision once they have successfully passed the course.
• Unit 3 - Lead activities that promote a healthy lifestyle sits in both qualifications.

• This Level 1 qualification focuses on learners learning the basics of how to assist in leading, how to officiate and promote fair play.
• Learners must be 13+ at the start of the course.
• Learners must do one hour demonstration of leadership at the end of the course.
• This qualification does not act as a pre-requisite for the Level 3 Certificate in Higher Sports Leadership.
• This qualification has 33 guided learning hours (including one hour demonstration of leadership), and is worth seven credits.

• This Level 2 qualification requires learners to take on greater responsibility, lead a series of sessions, act as a role model/mentor and look at leadership across the whole organisation.
• Learners must be 14+ at the start of the course.
• Learners must do 10 hours demonstration of leadership at the end of the course.
• Successful completion of this qualification counts as a pre-requisite to the Level 3 Certificate in Higher Sports Leadership.
• This qualification has 48 guided learning hours (including 10 hours demonstration of leadership), and is worth 10 credits*.

• Both qualifications sit on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).
• The following units are identical in both qualifications:

Unit 1 - Plan, lead and evaluate a sport/activity session
Unit 2 - Developing leadership skills
Unit 6 - Organise and deliver a sports event or competition
Unit 7 - Pathways in sport and recreation

• Learners must do 10 hours demonstration of leadership at the end of the course.
• Successful completion of either qualification will act as a pre-requisite for continuing to the Level 3 Certificate in Higher Sports Leadership.

• Learners must be 16+ at the start of the course.
• Once they have successfully passed the course, leaders are qualified to lead under indirect supervision.
• The 10 hours demonstration of leadership must happen in the wider community - away from the organisation running the course.
• Learners must complete a First Aid course.

• Learners must be 14+ at the start of the course.
• Once they have successfully passed the course, leaders are qualified to leader under direct supervision.
• The 10 hours demonstration of leadership can happen within the Approved Assessment Centre or the immediate community (for example, feeder primary school).
• There is no First Aid requirement.
• Unit 3 from the Level 1 Award in Sports Leadership - Lead sessions that promote a healthy lifestyle, makes up part of this qualification**.