NVQ in Activity Leadership

Active Leisure, Learning and Wellbeing: Activity Leadership

This qualification is aimed at individuals wishing to work in operational roles in leisure and recreational facilities.

Learners will cover:

  • Supporting the development of the sport or activity
  • Setting up, taking down and storing activity equipment 
  • Checking and servicing activity equipment 
  • Contributing to environmental conservation in active leisure and recreation
  • Giving customers a positive impression of yourself and your organisation (ICS)
  • Looking after participants when they are away from home
  • Enabling disabled people to take part in activities
  • Contributing to adventurous activities
  • Contributing to participants’ personal and social development
  • Contributing to participants’ exploration and understanding of the natural environment

Total credit value: 30
Guided learning hours:224
Ofqual accreditation number:600/0347/9
SQA Accreditation number:R083 04
CYQ qualification code:QC2QACT01
Accreditation start date:01/04/2010
Accreditation end date:31/03/2013
Certification end date:31/03/2016
Click here to view this qualification on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications 

Mandatory Units
Credits
GLH
Support the work of the team and organisation
15
2
Promote health, safety and welfare in active leisure and recreation
4
30
Prepare for activity sessions
4
30
Lead activity sessions
9
67
Conclude and review activity session430
Support equality and diversity in active leisure and recreation
215
Optional Units
Credits
GLH
Administer finance and information
3
22
Contribute to joint working with other organisations
4
30
Support the development of the sport or activity
2
15
Set up, take down and store activity equipment
3
22
Check and service activity equipment
3
22
Contribute to environmental conservation in active leisure and recreation
6
45
Give customers a positive impression of yourself and your organisation (ICS)
5
33
Look after participants when they are away from home
6
45
Enable disabled people to take part in activities
9
67
Contribute to adventurous activities
8
60
Contribute to participants’ personal and social development
5
37
Contribute to participants’ exploration and understanding of the natural environment
4
30

REPs 20 point CPD logo

  • REPs CPD points: 20

  • None

  • Coursework
  • Practical examination 
  • Professional discussion

NVQ Certificate in Activity Leadership £45
Individual unit certificates are available at £15 each.  

Available for free download for CYQ approved centres:

  • Syllabuses
  • Learner Assessment Records

  • Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Active Leisure, Learning and Well-being Operational Services
  • Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Customer Service 
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Leisure Management