BTEC Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Leading Community Activity

To get on this course you are required to have 4 GCSEs at grades 3-9 preferably including English, Maths and P.E. Alternatively, you should have a BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure with Level 1 Functional Skills English and Maths. You will be able to choose one of the following academies on your application: Athletics, Basketball, Football, Tennis, Boxing, Flag Football, or Women’s Rugby. While it is ideal to have previous experience playing competitive sports, it is not necessary to secure a place on the course.

Please complete an application form and return to the College – either online, by post or in person at one of our campuses. You will need to register for and attend a sports trial with your chosen specialist sports academy (trials and academies are detailed on our Sports webpages).

All the content of the qualification is mandatory and directly relates to the skills, knowledge, and behaviour expected by employers in the sport and active leisure sector. You will study the following subjects: Working in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry; Roles and Responsibilities of a Community Activity Leader; Planning and Promoting Community Activities; and Working as a Community Activity Leader. Additionally, as part of your full-time study programme, you will have the chance to join one of our academies, participate in training and matches, and earn extra coaching qualifications. You can choose from the following academies: Athletics, Basketball, Football, Tennis, Boxing, Flag Football, Women’s Rugby, and male Volleyball.

Assessments will take place throughout the course, through internal assessments consisting of practical assessments; written assignments; presentations; workbooks.

On successful completion of this course, you will achieve the BTEC Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Leading Community Activity.

Any extra costs will be discussed at the interview.

Achieving this qualification will give you an advantage when applying for a job in the sport and active leisure industry.
The qualification gives you a sound basis to progress to an apprenticeship or a Level 3 qualification, such as the BTEC L3 Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development.