LEVEL 3
Level 3 Community Sport and Health Officer Apprenticeship
REQUIREMENTS
- Apprentices aged 16 to 18 at the start of their training are required to achieve a Level 1 Maths and English qualification, with Level 2 attempted (or GCSE Grade C/4 or above) to complete their apprenticeship if they do not already hold suitable equivalent qualifications. For those aged 19+ at the start of their training, study can also be funded up to an approved Level 2 in English or Maths (or both); achievement is not mandatory, and employers may choose to opt out.
- Typical duration 16 months on programme.
- Completion of all apprenticeship knowledge, skills and behaviours.
- 'Off the job' training must be provided (370 hours).
- Support from an employment mentor with progress reviews every 4 weeks.
CONTENT
- Promote physical activity, healthy lifestyles and positive wellbeing within communities.
- Plan, deliver and evaluate sport, physical activity and health improvement programmes for individuals and groups.
- Build relationships with local organisations, partners and community groups to increase participation and improve health outcomes.
- Identify barriers to participation and develop inclusive activities that engage diverse communities.
- Support behaviour change by motivating individuals to adopt healthier lifestyles through physical activity and wellbeing initiatives.
- Apply safeguarding, health and safety, equality, diversity and inclusion principles within community sport and health settings.
- Collect and evaluate data to measure the impact of projects, programmes and community interventions.
- Develop professional communication, leadership, teamwork and organisational skills to effectively support community engagement and health improvement.
ASSESSMENT METHODS
- Workplace and remote tutor meetings.
- Independent research and written assignments.
- Professional discussions.
- Reflective accounts.
- Workplace observations.
- Witness testimonies completed by supervisors or managers.
- Portfolio of evidence demonstrating knowledge, skills and behaviours.
End Point Assessment
End Point Assessment will take place in the final 3 months, dependent on learner progress. The End Point Assessment consists of:
- Observation with questions.
- Case Study challenge
- Presentation with questions
- Panel interview (supported by reflections)