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1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Talented Athlete Lifestyle Support (QCF)

Qualification Specification Version 8: 15 September 2016

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The Learner Pack

The Tutor, Assessor, Verifier Guidance

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Qualification Accreditation Number: 600/4384/2

Qualification accreditation date: 3 January 2012

Specification publication dates:

V1 15 May 2012: Initial specification following edit V2 31 September 2012: Reformatted to meet new style. No technical amends made

V4 20 January 2013: Reformatted to improve appearance. No technical amends made V5 1 December 2014: Content rationalised, Conditions amended to encompass evidence requirements,

Qualification review date extended, no technical amends V6 23 March 2015: Qualification registration period clarified to 36 months/three years across all associated

documents V7 26 October 2015: Internal Verification workforce criteria revised to ensure this did not create unnecessary

barriers for centres

V8 15 September 2016: Qualification Review Date Extended, Unit Specifications inserted

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Contents

List of contents Page

Introduction to 1st4sport Qualifications

Qualification regulation details and dates Qualification structure and units

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Qualification Purpose Statement

Overview Progression Support

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Qualification Approval Conditions: Section One - Qualification Resources

QCON 1.1 Qualification workforce capacity and ratios QCON 1.2 Qualification administrator QCON 1.3 Qualification coordinator QCON 1.4 Qualification tutors QCON 1.5 Qualification assessors QCON 1.6 Qualification internal verifiers QCON 1.7 Qualification delivery sites, facilities and environment QCON 1.8 Qualification equipment and clothing QCON 1.9 Qualification materials QCON 1.10 Qualification fees

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Qualification Approval Conditions: Section Two - Administration, initial assessment and inductions

QCON 2.1 Course/programme administration QCON 2.2 Learner enrolment, agreement and registration period QCON 2.3 Learner eligibility and pre-requisites QCON 2.4 Learner eligibility and barriers to access QCON 2.5 Learner inductions

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Qualification Approval Conditions: Section Three - Training and Assessment

QCON 3.1 Training and assessment hours QCON 3.2 Training and assessment programme QCON 3.3 Assessment specification QCON 3.4 Assessment methods and materials QCON 3.5 Assessment eligibility QCON 3.6 Assessment process QCON 3.7 Eligibility of learners for special consideration QCON 3.8 Eligibility of learners for certification QCON 3.9 Reassessments

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Qualification Approval Conditions: Section Four - Internal Quality Assurance

QCON 4.1 Internal verification strategy QCON 4.2 Internal verification sampling QCON 4.3 Internal verification interventions

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Communications and Contacts

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Appendix A: Theoretical and Practical Syllabus for Talented Athlete Lifestyle Support

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Appendix B: Unit Specifications for the 1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Talented Athlete Lifestyle Support (QCF)

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Introduction to the Qualification The 1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Talented Athlete Lifestyle Support (QCF) sits on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) and is solely awarded by 1st4sport Qualifications as the recognised awarding organisation. The 1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Talented Athlete Lifestyle Support (QCF) has been developed in partnership with the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) as the technical partner. Qualification Regulation1 Details and Dates

Qualification Title Qualification No. GLHs Level Credit

1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Talented Athlete Lifestyle Support (QCF)

600/4384/2 46 3 13

Regulation Dates

Qualification regulation start date 03 January 2012

Qualification review date 31 December 2017

Certification end date 31 December 2020

Qualification Structure and Units The 1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Talented Athlete Lifestyle Support (QCF) comprises five mandatory units of assessment. To qualify for the 1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Talented Athlete Lifestyle Support (QCF), learners must successfully complete/have credit for all five mandatory units. Achievement of the qualification is normally through attendance on a course of training and assessment. Due to the nature of this qualification and the related learning and assessment methods the most effective way to provide a course is via a holistic training and assessment package. The unit specifications for the 1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Talented Athlete Lifestyle Support (QCF) are contained within the appendix of this specification.

Title Accreditation

No. GLHs Level Credit

1 Support and advise talented athletes within a performance environment

J/503/6758 13 3 4

2 Manage support networks for talented athletes within a performance environment

L/503/6759 9 3 3

3 Support talented athletes through lifestyle change

F/503/6760 9 3 2

4 Support talented athletes to understand their anti-doping responsibilities

J/503/6761 6 2 2

5 Support and advise talented athletes to plan their careers

D/503/6765 9 3 2

1 This qualification is equivalent to Level 4 on the European Qualifications Framework (EQF). Further information about the EQF can be found through this link.

https://www.tass.gov.uk/


http://www.1st4sportqualifications.com/centre_information/centreinfo_our_qualifications/qualificationbin/tals/



http://ec.europa.eu/ploteus/search/site?f%5b0%5d=im_field_entity_type%3A97


Qualification Purpose Statement Overview What does this qualification cover? The objective of the qualification is to provide the introductory knowledge and skills to support practitioners’ training in a role of Talented Athlete Lifestyle Advisor, or similar. Providing lifestyle support and advice to talented athletes, whether in an employed or voluntary capacity, is a rewarding and responsible role. The sporting community has expectations of practitioners’ conduct and behaviour that must be understood and supported by everybody. The Sports Coach UK Code of Practice for Sports Coaches determine appropriate behaviour for coaches, and is also relevant to lifestyle practitioners. In addition, the 1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Talented Athlete Lifestyle Support (QCF) will also enable successful learners to progress to a qualification in the same subject area but at a higher level if they wish to do so. Who is this qualification designed for? The 1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Talented Athlete Lifestyle Support (QCF) is designed with the purpose to provide learners with an introduction to the principles and practice of supporting and advising talented athletes in managing their personal development and lifestyle due to their sporting commitments. It has been designed to enable learners to study both the theoretical and practical aspects of the support and advising process. Progression What could this qualification lead to? Successful learners could seek employment in appropriate paid or voluntary Talented Athlete Lifestyle Advisor roles, or similar. It is recommended that new practitioners holding 1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Talented Athlete Lifestyle Support (QCF) should be overseen/mentored by another more experienced practitioner working within this area. The 1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Talented Athlete Lifestyle Support (QCF) serves as an entry qualification to The Register of Personal Development Practitioners in Sport (RPDPS). Further information can be found at www.rpdps.org Support Who supports this qualification? The 1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Talented Athlete Lifestyle Support (QCF) is awarded by 1st4sport and has been developed in partnership with the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS).

http://www.rpdps.org/


Qualification Approval Conditions

1st4sport recognised centres are required to comply with the 1st4sport Centre Recognition Conditions. All centres who have achieved qualification approval status for this qualification are also obliged to comply with the following Qualification Approval Conditions. Failure to comply with all relevant conditions will result in sanctions being applied, which may lead to qualification approval status being revoked. Centres are advised to ensure their qualification workforce is familiar with the conditions which impact upon them, their role and responsibilities.

Section One: Qualification Resources

QCON 1.1 Qualification workforce capacity and ratios

Conditions Evidence: minimum workforce

The recognised centre is required to have a qualified and competent qualification workforce in place which includes as a minimum2:

an appointed Qualification Administrator

an appointed Quality Coordinator

at least one TASS accredited Tutor

at least one TASS accredited Assessor

at least one TASS accredited Internal Verifier (IV)3

In deploying the workforce, the recognised centre must ensure that each course operates with a maximum of 16 learners to one TASS accredited tutor. The observed assessments must be conducted on a 1:1 basis.

Must be evidenced in the Staff section of Athena, the 1st4sport Quality Assurance System4. Each member of staff must be named and linked to the qualification and role. This information must be current at all times and include as a minimum:

an appointed Qualification Administrator

an appointed Quality Coordinator

at least one appropriately qualified Tutor

at least one appropriately qualified Assessor

at least one appropriately qualified Internal Verifier (IV)

Tutors, assessors and internal verifiers are required to upload onto the staff section of Athena, their up to date CVs and copies of their valid and authentic certificates to evidence their competencies TASS accreditation will be checked with TASS

Evidence: ratios

Must be evidenced through:

course/programme attendance registers for staff and learners

course/programme authorisation requests to 1st4sport

IV sampling plans and reports.

2 One person may fulfil a number of the required roles. The tutor and assessor is often the same person. 3 Internal verifiers must not tutor or assess on a course where they are completing the internal verification. 4 To gain access to Athena, please request this via [email protected].

mailto:[email protected]


QCON 1.2 Qualification administrator

Conditions Evidence: competence

The recognised centre is required to recruit and deploy a qualification administrator responsible for timely, accurate qualification administration activities. All administration activities must comply with the 1st4sport Position Statement: Qualification Administration.


course authorisation and any related activities

learner registration and any related activities

learner certification and any related activities.

QCON 1.3 Qualification coordinator

Conditions Evidence: competence

The recognised centre is required to recruit and deploy a qualification coordinator who is responsible for ensuring compliance with the qualification approval conditions outlined within this qualification specification.


qualification resource records (staff, sites, learning and assessment materials)

qualification administration, initial assessment and induction records

training, assessment and internal quality assurance records.

QCON 1.4 Tutor

Conditions Evidence: initial competence

If the recognised centre are delivering taught sessions, then they are required to recruit and deploy a TASS accredited Tutor who is required to:

hold the 1st4sport Certificate in Talented Athlete Lifestyle Support (TALS) or UK Sport Performance Lifestyle Accreditation or recognised equivalent

have experience working with national or international level athletes in a performance support role

hold a recognised teaching/tutoring qualification or have attended recognised tutor training (Qualifications include: 1st4sport L3

Certificate in Tutoring Sport [CTS], 1st4sport L3 Award in Delivering learning, 1st4sport Level 3 Award in Education and Training (QCF), QTS status or equivalent).

training covering the learning programme and assessment requirements.

Tutors are responsible for the development and delivery of a learning programme the meets the learning outcomes and assessment criteria of the qualification. They must have attended the TASS qualification induction.


1st4sport approval of tutors via Athena Staff section. Centre to upload:

up to date tutor CV to evidence their competencies

copies of their valid and authentic certificates

TASS tutor accreditation (checked by 1st4sport with TASS)

Evidence: ongoing competence


recorded standardisation activities

internal verification reports and action responses

external verification reports and action responses (Athena).


QCON 1.5 Assessors5


The recognised centre is required to recruit and deploy a TASS accredited Assessor who should:

hold the 1st4sport Certificate in Talented Athlete Lifestyle Support (TALS) or UK Sport Performance Lifestyle Accreditation or recognised equivalent


hold a recognised assessing qualification or have attended recognised assessor training (Qualifications include: 1st4sport

Certificate in Introduction to Assessing Practice in Sport (IAPS), 1st4sport level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement (L3AAVRAQ), 1st4sport Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment (L3AACWEQ), or equivalent)

Assessors are responsible for the conduct of valid and reliable assessments in accordance with the 1st4sport Tutor, Assessor and Verifier Guidance. They must have attended the TASS qualification induction.


1st4sport approval of assessors via Athena Staff section. Centre to upload:



TASS assessor accreditation (checked by 1st4sport with TASS)



the assessment records




QCON 1.6 Internal verifiers


The recognised centre is required to recruit and deploy a TASS accredited internal verifier (IV) who holds as a minimum:

Option 1

hold the 1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Talented Athlete Lifestyle Support (TALS) or UK Sport Performance Lifestyle Accreditation or equivalent


hold a recognised teaching/tutoring qualification (see tutor role for example qualifications) or have attended recognised tutor training

hold a recognised assessing qualification (see assessor role for example qualifications) or have attended recognised assessor training

undertake IV CPD annually


1st4sport approval of assessors via Athena Staff section. Centre to upload:



TASS IV accreditation (checked by 1st4sport with TASS)




internal verification records (implementation of sampling and reports)

external verification reports and action responses (Athena)

5 An independent assessor may also be present in order to assist with impartial decisions during final assessment.


QCON 1.6 Internal verifiers

Conditions

Option 2

hold an internal verification qualification or have attended recognised internal verification training

have experience internally verifying sports qualifications

hold a recognised teaching/tutoring qualifications (see tutor role for example qualifications) or have attended recognised tutor training

hold a recognised assessing qualification (see assessor role for example qualifications) or have attended recognised assessor training

Internal verifiers are responsible for the conduct valid and reliable internal quality verification activities in accordance with the 1st4sport Tutor, Assessor and Verifier Guidance. They must have attended the TASS qualification induction.

QCON 1.7 Qualification delivery sites, facilities and environment

Conditions Evidence: sites and facilities

The recognised centre is required to have one or more delivery sites which contain facilities to support the programme of learning and assessment. These must comply with health and safety regulations and have in place appropriate access arrangements. All training and/or assessment sites must include the following facilities:

a theory space for a minimum of 15 learners which includes a classroom containing multimedia facilities, flip charts and flip chart pens.

The learning and assessment environment(s) must be conducive to learning; lighting and temperature must be appropriate to the learner needs.


inventories and dynamic risk assessments

internal verification reports

external verification reports (Athena).


QCON 1.8 Qualification equipment

Conditions Evidence: equipment

The recognised centre is required to have equipment in place to facilitate the full programme of learning and assessment which must comply with accepted health and safety practice.


pre-course instructions on clothing to learners

inventories and dynamic risk assessments


external verification reports (Athena)

QCON 1.9 Qualification materials

Conditions Evidence: materials

The recognised centre is required to ensure that the Tutor/Assessors have the following materials available:

1st4sport Qualification Specification

1st4sport Tutor, Assessor, Verifier Guidance

The materials provided by 1st4sport and the qualification development partner TASS to facilitate the training and the assessment are required to be used to promote consistency of assessment standards across centres over the life of the qualification. Where this is not appropriate to the type of learners at the centre or for a specific course, appropriate and credible alternatives may be agreed with the 1st4sport External Verifier. The recognised Centre is also required to ensure that learners are provided with the a 1st4sport Learner Pack which includes the:

1st4sport USB resource

1st4sport assessment tasks

1st4sport folder


pre-course instructions to learners

inventories

1st4sport assessment tasks which are assessed and annotated in accordance with the 1st4sport Tutor, Assessor, and Verifier Guidance




QCON 1.10 Qualification fees6

Conditions Evidence: fees

The recognised centre is required to pay a £80 learner registration and certification fee per registered learner when the course is authorised with 1st4sport within the appropriate timescales. The recognised centre is required to ensure that learners are provided with information on the total cost of achieving the qualification; this should include a comprehensive package of learning and assessment and any optional costs made very clear at the point the learner enters into a contract with the centre.


pre-course marketing tools

pre-course instructions through communications to learners

course authorisation requests to 1st4sport and related payment logs

6 Where recognised centres wish to authorise courses between 10 and 19 working days before the start of the course, we will automatically upgrade the course to our FastTrack service for additional £5 fee per learner (plus VAT where this is applicable).


Section Two: Administration, initial assessment and inductions

QCON 2.1 Course/programme administration

Conditions Evidence: course programme

Recognised centres should utilise the 1st4sport centre portal7 to authorise courses, register and certificate learners. All qualification administration activities must be conducted in accordance with the 1st4sport position Statement: Qualifications Administration


course authorisation records, related updates and communications

learner registration records, related updates and communications

learner certification records, related updates and communications

QCON 2.2 Learner enrolment, agreement and registration period

Conditions Evidence: enrolment process

The recognised centre is required to have a fair and equitable enrolment process. In doing so relevant learner information must be collected and initial assessment of learner’s eligibility be conducted. Where eligibility is confirmed, the recognised centre is required to have an agreement in place with each learner to ensure that they:

conduct themselves accordingly in accordance with the Learner Agreement/Contract and the sportscoach UK Code of Conduct8

make all relevant payments

understand that the registration period for this qualification is 36 months (three years), in which time they must complete all aspects of their learning and assessment including reassessments.

attend all components of the learning and assessment programme (unless other arrangements have been made related to RPL)

comply with recognised centre policy and procedure

comply with the qualification conditions, 1st4sport policy, position statements and related processes


learner application forms or web based application services

signed learning agreements/contracts9

7 To gain access to this system the centre needs register interest with 1st4sport and been issued a system access key of username and password. To obtain assistance or to requests this contact the 1st4sport Centre Support Team on: Tel: 0113 290 7610 Email: [email protected] 8 Available via www.sportscoachuk.org 9 It is acceptable for the learner agreement to form part of a declaration within the application/enrolment form.


http://www.sportscoachuk.org/


QCON 2.3 Learner Eligibility and Pre-requisites

Conditions Evidence: pre-requisites

The recognised centre is required to conduct an initial assessment of learners to ensure that the pre-requisites to registration and certification are considered and the outcome recorded during the application process. Prior to registration learners are required to:

be accurately identified10

be 18 years of age or over prior to registration

be able to communicate effectively in English11 (this includes listening, speaking, reading and writing).

Prior to certification learners must:

have attended a recognised Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults workshop (eg SCUK, NSPCC)

have completed and passed the UK Anti-Doping Advisor online course

Learners must have access to an appropriate talented athlete for the four advice and support interventions, over a minimum of a three month period.


learner records containing personal data which includes their title, name, date of birth, address, gender, nationally, ethnicity, disability and access needs

learner identity check details containing the type of proof, the reviewer’s name and the date confirmed

records of activities to check understanding of the English language (where this is deemed to be necessary)

records of the checks that took place to ensure that the learner has been trained in the protection of children and vulnerable adults from abuse, the type of evidence, the reviewers name and confirmation date

records of the checks that took place to ensure that the learner has completed and passed the UK Anti-Doping Advisor online course, the type of evidence, the reviewers name and confirmation date

10 The identify check must be completed in the course induction 11 Learners must be able to understand the requirements of the qualification and the information within the qualification materials in English without assistance. Where there is demand, this qualification may also be available in Welsh or Irish.


QCON 2.4 Learner Eligibility and Barriers to Access

Conditions Evidence: access arrangements

The recognised centre is required to conduct an initial assessment of learners to consider barriers to access in accordance Equality Act 201012 and its protected characteristics. The barriers to access to this qualification which preserve the integrity, the technical requirements and safety of learners and participants include:

age – individuals under the age of 18 are not permitted to attend this qualification. This serves to prevent inexperienced coaches working. As a result no adjustments to this barrier can be applied.

race – individuals who are not English, Welsh or Irish and/or those who do not speak these as a first language may be prevented from accessing the qualification if they cannot communicate to the appropriate standard in these languages. In such cases reasonable adjustments will not be applied.

disability – individuals with mental or physical or learning disabilities may find some of the competencies difficult and/or dangerous to their well being

Where learners have declared disability, pregnancy or maternity barriers, reasonable adjustments should be requested in accordance with the 1st4sport Position Statement: Access Arrangements.


learner application forms or web-based application services

reasonable adjustment requests (Athena) and clearly implemented arrangements.

12 There are no barriers to access on the ground of marriage, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or gender transformation.


QCON 2.5 Learner Inductions


The recognised centre is required to provide an effective qualification/course induction to all learners which introduces:

the individual members of the centre’s workforce and what their role will be

the centre’s policies and procedures which as a minimum must cover:

- health and safety - equality and diversity - data protection - child/vulnerable adult safeguarding - appeals - complaints - malpractice/maladministration

information on their Unique Learner Number (ULN) and the Personal Learner Record (PLR) (for centres in England only at this time).

the learning outcomes and the assessment criteria

the learning and assessment strategy and published programme

individual learning plans

links to National Occupational Standards and functional skills (where these exist)

the position of the qualification in relation to others and any progression opportunities

any quality assurance (IV or EV) activities that are scheduled.


induction attendance registers and records

policy booklets or signposts

induction documentation


Section Three: Training and Assessment

QCON 3.1 Training and Assessment Hours

Conditions Evidence: course length

The standardised assessment materials are provided within the 1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Talented Athlete Lifestyle Support (QCF) Learner Pack. Guidance on how to use these materials is provided within the Level 3 Certificate in Talented Athlete Lifestyle Support (QCF) Tutor/Assessor/Verifier Guidance. This is aligned to the recommended guided learning hours for the qualification which are approximately 46 hours depending upon learners’ needs. Centres/tutors are expected to develop and deliver a comprehensive learning programme that meets the learning outcomes and assessment criteria of this qualification. In doing so the recognised centre must ensure that the 5 mandatory units are completed, giving learners a minimum of 13 credits. Each credit is equivalent to 10 hours of learning time.


marketing tools (where these exist)

Learning and Assessment Programme per course

QCON 3.2 The Training and Assessment Programme

Conditions Evidence: course length

The recognised Centres are required to use the recommended outline programme of training and assessment contained within this specification, adapting it only where necessary to meet the specific needs of individual learners. In delivering the programme of training and assessment, Centres are required to ensure that they use the detailed tutor guidance as provided by 1st4sport. In delivering the programme the following must be considered:

all learning outcomes

all assessment opportunities and the assessment criteria

learner’s individual needs

the learners’ registration period (36 months).



course administration records


QCON 3.3 Assessment Specification

Conditions Evidence: assessment

Centres are required to ensure this assessment specification is fully complied with without any deviation. To achieve the qualification, learners are required to have, in summary, assessed evidence of:

plan, conduct and review a minimum of four meetings/interventions, with a talented athlete(s) over a minimum of a 3 month period, covering the following topics:

support network needs transitional points raise awareness of their own

responsibilities for anti-doping educational and training opportunities

relevant to career aspirations

One of the interventions above, must be a face to face meeting with a talented athlete, lasting a minimum of 20 minutes. This will be observed (live or recorded) by an appropriately qualified assessor.

produce, facilitate and review a support network of services for the talented athlete involved in the intervention.

explain the current sporting landscape, and the roles of key sports organisations.

All sessions must be drawn from the Talented Athlete Lifestyle Support Theoretical and Practical Syllabus which is contained within the appendices of this specification.


a record of learners attendance and achievement of each task and units, the assessor and completion dates

completed record of achievement

assessed and annotated assessments contained within the 1st4sport Learner Packs in line with the 1st4sport Tutor, Assessor, Verifier Guidance

completed observation checklists




QCON 3.4 Assessment Tools

Conditions Evidence: assessment tools

The recognised centre is required to use valid and reliable assessment tools which have been designed by 1st4sport in consultation with the technical development partner. These are contained within the 1st4sport Learner Pack. Where a recognised centre wishes to adapt these tools or use alternative arrangements to meet the needs of a particular group of learners, they should refer to the 1st4sport Position Statement: Alternative Assessment Arrangements.


a record of learners attendance and achievement of each task and units, the assessor and completion dates





Evidence: alternative arrangements


an alternative assessment arrangements request (only where alternative assessment arrangements are needed)

the completion of agreed alternative assessment tools (including electronic platforms) where these are agreed

QCON 3.5 Assessment Eligibility

Conditions Evidence: eligibility for assessment

The recognised centre is required to ensure all learners who have attended the full programme of learning are given opportunities to be assessed within their period of registration for the qualification (36 months).



registers and/or records of attendance


QCON 3.6 Assessment Process

Conditions Evidence: assessment process

The recognised centre is required to ensure that the assessment process is managed effectively and ensures:

assessment plans and schedules are communicated to all affected

assessment briefings are completed with reference to the format of the assessment, what is expected of learners and the assessment criteria being used

the assessment is conducted in line with the 1st4sport Tutor, Assessor, Verifier Guidance

assessment decisions are made in line with the principles of assessment (Validity Authenticity, Reliability, Currency, Sufficiency of evidence)

assessment decisions are communicated via established channels

assessment decisions are recorded and shared with learners.

Must be evidenced though:

records of attendance and achievement per task and unit, the assessor who conducted the assessment and completion date

assessed and annotated learner packs


assessor communications to administrators



QCON 3.7 Eligibility of Learners for Special Consideration


The recognised centre is required to ensure learners who are disadvantaged, unable to complete or attend their assessment due to emotional, physical difficulties or adverse circumstances, request special consideration in accordance with the 1st4sport Position Statement: Access Arrangements.


special consideration requests (Athena)

implementation of the arrangements.

QCON 3.8 Eligibility of Learners for Certification

Conditions Evidence: certification

The recognised centre is required to ensure that learners who have successfully completed all pre-requisites, assessment requirements and who have been confirmed by the tutor/assessor as eligible for certification are certificated. Where a verification sampling plan requires an intervention to be conducted, outcomes must not be confirmed to learners until the sampling and any residual actions have been completed.


assessment tracking and records

the assessor communications to the qualification administrator

administrator communications to learners



certification requests to 1st4sport.


QCON 3.9 Reassessments

Conditions Evidence: reassessment activities

The recognised centre is required to ensure that learners who are unsuccessful in any aspect of assessment are offered a maximum of two opportunities to re-sit the appropriate assessment component within their period of registration (36 months). Recognised centres may levy additional charges for conducting reassessments. All reassessments must be conducted in accordance with the assessment specification.


re-assessment plans, tracking and records


records of attendance and achievement per task and unit, the assessor who conducted the assessment and completion date



assessor communications to administrators




Section Four: Internal Quality Assurance

QCON 4.1 Internal Verification Strategy

Conditions Evidence: strategy

The recognised centre is required to have in place an internal verification strategy which includes strategic objectives which include, but are not limited to the following:

a selected sample of evidence and assessor feedback across 25% of learners is internally verified from 100% of the courses authorised

all assessors and all types of assessment (including direct observation of assessment practice) are internally verified across all active assessment sites, over a twelve month period

one standardisation activity is conducted annually and focussed on assessment and internal verification

internal verification adopts a risk based approach and those tutors/assessors and assessments that are perceived as higher risk experience greater IV interventions and vice-versa.

Must be evidence through:

a current internal verification strategy document uploaded into the Documents section of Athena

an internal verification sampling plan template

internal verification report templates


QCON 4.2 Internal Verification Sampling

Conditions Evidence: sampling activities

The recognised centre is required to develop and implement sampling plans in accordance with the internal verification strategic objectives.


internal verification sampling plans


QCON 4.3 Internal Verification Interventions

Conditions Evidence: internal verification reports

The recognised centre is required to ensure internal verification interventions across all tutors/assessors at all sites and in line with the sampling plans include:

observation of assessments

sampling of assessment evidence

learner interviews (face to face/via telephone)

standardisation activities and/or meetings.





Communications and Contacts In an effort to reduce the costs of qualifications 1st4sport aim to utilise electronic means of communication wherever possible. 1st4sport Qualification’s website or e-mail should be the first port of call for organisations or individuals looking for information.

Additional important contacts

The Talented Athlete Lifestyle Support (TASS)

Website: https://www.tass.gov.uk/ Enquiries e-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 0191 243 7356

Skills Active: The Sector Skills Council for Active leisure, Learning and Well-being

Website: skillsactive.com Enquiries e-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 0207 840 1900

The Register of Regulated Qualifications:

The full list of regulated qualifications available from 1st4sport Qualifications is available through accessing the following this link.13

The Office of the Qualifications and Examination regulator (Ofqual)

Website: ofqual.gov.uk

Department for Education

Website: education.gov.uk

The Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS)

Website: bis.gov.uk

Learning Records Service

Website: learning-records-service.gov.uk

13 Any changes to qualifications will be communicated with recognised centres via various means of communications.



http://www.skillsactive.com/


http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification?recognitionNumber=RN5216

http://ofqual.gov.uk/

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-business-innovation-skills

https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/learning-records-service


Appendix A: Theoretical and Practical Syllabus for Talented Athlete Lifestyle Support This syllabus should be read in conjunction with the unit specifications of the 1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Talented Athlete Lifestyle Support (QCF). To achieve the qualification, learners will be required to demonstrate an understanding and application of the following in an appropriate environment.

Theoretical Topics Components of Theoretical Topics

Advice and support for talented athletes’

the role of a practitioner who gives lifestyle advice and support to talented athletes

the skills/attributes required to give advice and support

the importance of establishing boundaries between the practitioner and the athlete

limitations of the role of the advice and support practitioner

how to signpost talented athletes to relevant support agencies

the ethical responsibilities of the advice and support practitioner

the demands of being a talented athlete

Performance Sport Environment

key agencies within the sporting landscape:

EiS (English Institute of Sport) UK Sport Sport England DCMS (Department of Culture, Media and Sport)

performance pathways for talented athletes:

LTAD (Long Term Athlete Development) NGBs’ performance pathways

key support agencies for talented athletes:

funding programmes for athletes (eg TASS)

Talented Athlete Support Networks

what a support network is

how a support network can benefit talented athletes

the types of services/providers that make up a quality support network

how to develop and maintain a network of support service providers

Transitional Theory

the basic principles of transitional theories

how to advise and support talented athletes through periods of transition


Theoretical Topics Components of Theoretical Topics

Child Protection and Equity

national/local/NGB child protection policies and principles

how child protection policies impact on the role of the advice and support practitioner

Planning, delivering and evaluating advice and support interventions

the key factors to planning an intervention/meeting

- agenda/content, structure, timing, appropriate environment, method of communication

key communication skills

- verbal – speed, tone, volume, language

- written – language, spelling, grammar, tone, professional

- body language – open, approachable, professional, clothing


Appendix B: Unit Specifications for the 1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Talented Athlete Lifestyle Support (QCF)

Unit Title: Support and advise talented athletes within a performance environment

About this unit

This unit assesses a practitioner’s understanding of the sporting landscape and the ability to plan, conduct and review, support and guidance interventions for talented athletes.

Learning outcomes The learner will:

Assessment criteria The learner can:

1 understand the role and

responsibilities of an advisor to talented athletes

1.1 explain the role of an advisor

1.2 explain the responsibilities when providing support or

advice

1.3 summarise the personal skills and attributes required

of an advisor

1.4 explain the limitations and boundaries of giving support

or advice

1.5 describe the sporting landscape and impact that

different organisations can have on talented athletes

2 be able to plan how to

support and advise talented athletes

2.1 analyse the needs of a talented athlete

2.2 critically compare communication tools

2.3 develop individual plans for support and advice

interventions to meet the needs of a talented athlete

2.4 develop a plan of how to evaluate the support and

advice interventions

3 be able to support and

advise talented athletes

3.1 demonstrate how to create and maintain a positive

environment when supporting a talented athlete

3.2 apply communication methods to meet the needs of a

talented athlete

3.3 establish a professional relationship with a talented

athlete

3.4 demonstrate how to record and store information from

interventions in line with good practice

3.5 provide advice and support within professional

boundaries




4 be able to evaluate own

support and advice provided to talented athletes

4.1 evaluate the outcome of support and advice

interventions

4.2 review the communication tools utilised

4.3 develop an action plan for future interventions

Assessment guidance

To complete this unit learners are required to evidence:

plan, conduct and review a minimum of three meetings/interventions, with a talented athlete over a minimum of a 3 month period.

plan, conduct and review a face to face meeting with a talented athlete, lasting a minimum of 20 minutes. This must be observed (live or recorded) by an appropriately qualified assessor


Unit Title: Manage support networks for talented athletes within a performance environment

About this unit

This unit assesses a practitioner’s ability to establish, develop and evaluate a network of professional practitioners to support talented athletes.



1 be able to critically

compare support networks to meet the needs of talented athletes

1.1 explain a range of support networks available

1.2 develop a contact list of support networks

1.3 critically compare the services that support networks

have to offer

1.4 justify an appropriate support network that meets the

needs of a talented athlete

2 be able to manage

relationships with support networks on behalf of a talented athlete

2.1 create and maintain positive working relationships with

support networks on behalf of talented athletes

2.2 implement a service level agreement with the support

networks that meets the needs of a talented athlete

2.3 analyse the support provided

2.4 draw conclusions which assesses the contribution(s)

supplied by support networks

Assessment guidance

To complete this unit learners are required to evidence: plan, conduct and review a meeting/intervention with a

talented athlete to discuss support network needs. produce, facilitate and review a support network of

services for the talented athlete involved in the intervention.


Unit Title: Support talented athletes through lifestyle change

About this unit This unit assesses a practitioner’s understanding and application of talented athlete transition theory



1 understand the effect that

lifestyle change can have on talented athletes

1.1 critically compare the demands that sport (at a

performance level) can have on talented athlete’s lifestyle

1.2 distinguish best practice in relation to a sports

performance/ lifestyle balance

1.3 summarise the potential transition points, which might

impact on a talented athlete’s lifestyle

2 be able to support

talented athletes through lifestyle change

2.1 analyse the lifestyle of talented athletes

2.2 develop a plan to support talented athletes through

lifestyle changes

2.3 implement strategies to cope with the transitional

change of lifestyle faced by talented athletes

2.4 evaluate the success of such strategies with talented

athletes

Assessment guidance

To complete this unit learners are required to evidence: plan, conduct and review a minimum of one

meeting/intervention with a talented athlete to discuss transitional points.


Unit Title: Support talented athletes to understand their anti-doping responsibilities

About this unit

This unit assesses a practitioner’s knowledge and understanding of anti-doping responsibilities of talented athletes’ and the doping control processes.



1 understand own roles and

responsibilities when advising talented athletes on anti-doping, the relevant regulations and processes related to performance sport .

1.1 distinguish the roles of the anti-doping organisations

nationally and internationally

1.2 explain the basic anti-doping rules that apply to

talented athletes

1.3 explain own role in actively discouraging the use of

performance enhancing drugs and other illegal substances

1.4 explain the anti-doping responsibilities of talented

athletes

1.5 explain why talented athletes might be vulnerable to

taking drugs in sport

1.6 clarify the health and social consequences of taking

drugs to talented athletes

1.7 identify sources of information on drugs in sport

2 know the doping control

process in sport

2.1 explain the importance (to talented athletes) of

adopting a positive approach to doping control

2.2 describe the rights and responsibilities of talented

athletes in doping control

2.3 summarise the key stages of doping control

2.4 explain the ramifications for talented athletes failing or

avoiding doping control

Assessment guidance

To complete this unit learners are required to evidence: plan, conduct and review a minimum of one

meeting/intervention with a talented athlete(s) to raise awareness of their own responsibilities for anti-doping.


Unit Title: Support and advise talented athletes to plan their careers

About this unit

This unit assesses a practitioner’s ability to support and advise talented athletes on planning their sporting careers, and potential careers after competing, through education and training opportunities



1 understand the principles

of supporting talented athletes with their career aspirations

1.1 identify career aspirations of talented athletes

1.2 investigate the job opportunities and career pathways

in talented athletes chosen professions

1.3 describe strategies that can be used to support

talented athletes when planning their own careers

2 be able to plan how to

support a talented athletes career aspirations

2.1 develop an outline plan to support talented athletes

career aspirations

2.2 develop contingencies in the event of career

aspirations not being met

3 be able to produce a

career plan for talented athletes

3.1 critically compare how talented athletes can engage

with education whilst maintaining current sporting commitments

3.2 evaluate vocational training opportunities available to

talented athletes

3.3 produce a career plan covering both sporting career

and potential careers outside competitive sport

3.4 explain to talented athletes the careers advice

available outside of own responsibilities

Assessment guidance

To complete this unit learners are required to evidence:

plan, conduct and review a minimum of one meeting/intervention with a talented athlete(s) to consider educational and training opportunities relevant to career aspirations
