NVQ in Operational Services

Active Leisure, Learning and Wellbeing: Operational Services

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

 Learners will cover:

  • Contributing to joint working with other organisations
  • Supporting the development of the sport or activity 
  • Setting up, taking down and storing 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 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:R082 04
CYQ qualification code:QC2QACT01
Accreditation start date:01/04/2010
Accreditation end date:31/12/2013
Certification end date:31/12/2015
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
2
 15
Promote health, safety and welfare in active leisure and recreation4
 13
Support equality and diversity in active leisure and recreation2
15
Give customers a positive impression of yourself and your organisation 5
 33
Optional Units
Credits
GLH
Site caravans on park
233
Clean and tidy facility areas215
Deal with substances hazardous to health2
15
Operate plant to maintain the quality of pool water4
30
Operate plant to provide and maintain an ice surface4
30
Carry out maintenance and minor repairs (Asset Skills)
324
Prepare hard standings and paths for caravans322
Use and maintain pedestrian controlled powered equipment (LANTRA)323
Use and maintain ride-on powered equipment (LANTRA)323
Use and maintain chippers and/or shredders (LANTRA)323
Use and maintain non-powered and hand held powered tools and equipment (LANTRA)323
Maintain grounds of premises and facilities (Asset Skills)
325
Monitor and maintain electrical and plumbing services (Asset Skills)438
Maintain site security and safety (Asset Skills)3
22
Check and maintain sport/ play surfaces and equipment322
Set up, take down and store activity equipment325
Check and service activity equipment322
Contribute to environmental conservation in active leisure and recreation645
Maintain the safety of the pool environment and its users430
Maintain the safety of the ice rink environment and its users322
Process payments for purchases215
Provide a facility reception service215
Resolve customer service problems (ICS)640
Support other team members in their work17

REPs 20 point CPD logo

  • REPs CPD points: 20

  • None

  • Coursework
  • Practical examination 
  • Professional discussion

NVQ Certificate in Active Leisure, Learning and Wellbeing Operational Services  
£45
Individual unit certificates are available at £15 each.  

Available for free download for CYQ approved centres:

  • Syllabuses
  • Learner Assessment Records
  • Powerpoint presentations

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