NCFE Level 1 Diploma for Entry to the Sport / Uniformed Services Industries

Uniformed Services: 

The objectives of this qualification are to provide learners with:  

• an understanding of the uniformed public services sector 
• the opportunity to investigate career opportunities in the uniformed services  
• the opportunity to investigate volunteering roles and the transferable workplace skills volunteering can provide 
• the ability to prepare for a recruitment interview  
• an understanding of the personal commitment and fitness requirements needed to be employed in a uniformed service role  
• the opportunity to understand and develop the skills and qualities needed to work in a range of uniformed services, eg team work, communication, self-discipline, time management, navigation and drill. 

UPS units could include: 

• Unit 01 Investigate employment opportunities in the uniformed services  
• Unit 02 Well-being and physical fitness for the uniformed services  
• Unit 03 Team working skills in the uniformed services  
• Unit 04 Developing self-discipline for the uniformed services  
• Unit 05 Health and safety in the uniformed services 
• Unit 06 Carry out map reading and navigation  
• Unit 07 Participate in competitive sport   
• Unit 08 Participate in an adventurous activity  
• Unit 09 Explore volunteering and volunteering opportunities

Sport:  

The objectives of this qualification are to:  

• gain an understanding of the sport, exercise and leisure vocational sector  
• study areas of particular interest  
• encourage learners to adopt a fitter and healthier lifestyle. 

Sport units could include: 

• Unit 01 Taking part in sport  
• Unit 02 Sports coaching   
• Unit 03 Leading others   
• Unit 04 Personal exercise and fitness   
• Unit 05 Effect of exercise on human body systems  
• Unit 06 Strength and conditioning   
• Unit 07 Health and nutrition  
• Unit 08 Developing sports volunteering skills  
• 09 Assist at a sports event  
• Unit 10 Understanding the sport and active leisure sector  
• Unit 11 Exploring employment in the outdoor industry  

No formal entry requirements

Each learner is required to create a portfolio of evidence, which demonstrates achievement of all the learning outcomes. Learners are assessed both academically and practically.  

Level 2 Entry to the Uniformed Services or Level 2 Sports Coaching.