Sport and Public Services Level 1

Key Details

Available at:
Llangefni, Rhos-on-Sea
Study Mode:
Full-time
Course Length:
1 year

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Sport and Public Services Level 1

Full-time (Further Education)

Llangefni

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Rhos-on-Sea

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Please note: We recommend that you have access to a laptop or Chromebook to enable coursework to be completed digitally at home. There is a dedicated IT Digital Inclusion fund to support those learners who do not have a digital device and are unable to purchase one.

Course Description

Are you interested in sport, public services or outdoor? Would you like to pursue a career in these areas?

This programme allows you to study a combination of these subjects, gaining a valuable insight into the sectors. Your full programme of study will include an Introductory qualification to the sector, alongside additional qualifications which will support your wider skills development and support you to progress. Your personalised programme (grade profile development) will include a combination from GCSE resits, Literacy, Numeracy, Employability and Digital skills.

It is suitable for students looking to progress onto further study, as well as those who like practical sporting activities.

You will also be able to gain Essential Skills units and other additional awards, which will be integrated within the learning.

Please note: We recommend that you have access to a laptop/Chromebook to enable coursework to be completed digitally at home. There is a dedicated IT Digital Inclusion fund to support those learners who do not have a digital device and are unable to purchase one.

Please contact Learner Services about this if you need more information.

Entry Criteria

4 GCSEs at grade A* - E including English Language/Welsh (1st Language) and Maths or Numeracy.

If you are not sure if you have the entry requirements profile, or have alternative qualifications that you think are equivalent, please contact learner services via the chat function or directly, they will be able to discuss your profile and advise you of course options.

Delivery

The programme will be delivered through a blend of the following:

Practical and outdoor activities
Classroom discussion
Formal lectures
Guest speakers
Individual research
Group work
Projects
Online support and resources

We have many facilities across the Grŵp including the excellent facilities at the Rhos-on-Sea Campus include a full size, floodlit, 3G artificial football pitch suitable for staging top level football matches plus a fenced, drained, floodlit grassed area.

For information about our Sport Academies please click here Gym & Sports Academies

Your programme will include a combination of:

Essential Skills qualifications and/or
GCSE resits

Essential Skills

This may include a combination of Application of Number, Communication, Digital Literacy and Essential Employability Skills

GCSE resits

This may include GCSE Numeracy/Maths and/or Welsh/English Language.

Maths & Welsh/English

If you don't achieve a C or above in Maths and/ or English/Welsh, we will support you to retake these subjects as part of your study programme.

Assessment

The programme will be assessed through a blend of the following:

A wide variety of assignments, including written coursework, practical assessments and presentations
The assessment methods reflect the demands of the sports and public services industry
Assignments will assess your knowledge, but also equip you with career skills for sport, active leisure or public services
The programme is graded at Pass, Merit and Distinction levels

Progression

Completion of this course will develop the required knowledge and confidence to progress onto a Level 2 qualification.

You could proceed onto a number of programmes at Grŵp Llandrillo Menai, including:

Level 2 Preparing for Public Services available at:

Llangefni
Pwllheli
Rhos-on-Sea

Sport and Leisure Level 2, available at:

Llangefni

Alternatively, you could use the qualification to gain entry level employment within the uniformed public services or the leisure, health and fitness industries.