EDEXCEL Level 3 NVQ in Sports Development
Qualification summary
This NVQ is for those working in a range of Sports Development roles typically at supervisory or first line manager level.
The NVQ in Sports Development can be attained by staff working in a range of sports development roles within organisations such as local authorities, leisure centres, private gyms and sports clubs, schools and colleges, voluntary and community groups.
Qualification details
NVQ - National Vocational Qualification
Accreditation start date:
Operational start date in centres:
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When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF
Section 96 website.
For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS
Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the
DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the
DELNI and
DENI websites.
Candidates have several options for progression from the NVQ Level 3 in Sports Development.
Some may complete the additional assessments for Key Skills and the technical certificate required
for the SkillsActive Advanced Apprenticeship.
Alternatively, candidates may opt to progress to generic management qualifications, such as the
NVQs in Management which are available from Levels 3 to 5, or to one of a range of shorter
management Certificates and Diplomas offered by the Institute of Leadership and Management
(ILM), such as the Level 3 Certificate in First Line Management.
Sports Development Officer
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08 Leisure, Travel and Tourism
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08.1
Sport, Leisure and Recreation
All assessment is work-based. Edexcel issue general guidance to centres that recommends holistic assessment as an holistic and integrated approach to assessment.
All assessed work is subject to internal verification procedures, whereby assessed evidence is sampled on an ongoing basis by appointed and qualified individuals in the centre. External Verification takes place on a regular basis and assessor and internal verification decisions are sampled.
To achieve this qualification, candidates must achieve nine units made up of five mandatory units and four optional units. At least one optional unit must come from Block 1. The remainder can be drawn from Block 1 or 2.
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Mandatory
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T/103/6259 - Contribute to change through implementing and reviewing strategy and policy
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D/103/1587 - Manage your own resources and professional development
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M/103/6261 - Ensure the health, safety, welfare and security of customers and staff
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K/103/6260 - Promote equality and diversity in sport and physical activity
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H/103/1588 - Provide leadership in your area of responsibility
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Option - Block 1
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T/103/6262 - Facilitate community-based sport and physical activity
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A/103/6263 - Support the development of sport and physical activity in education
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Option - Block 2
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F/103/6264 - Support the efficient use of resources
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J/103/6265 - Apply for external funding for sport and physical activity
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L/103/6266 - Manage information for action
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F/103/6555 - Involve, motivate and retain volunteers
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R/103/6267 - Contribute to evaluating, developing and promoting services
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Y/103/6268 - Plan and organise services
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U1053850 - Work with Others to Improve Customer Service
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J/103/1583 - Develop productive working relationships with colleagues
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A/103/6554 - Lead and motivate volunteers
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J/103/1597 - Manage a project
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D/102/8771 - Recognise indications of substance misuse and refer individuals to specialists
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L/101/5496 - Contribute to the Prevention and Management of Abusive and Aggressive Behaviour
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Y/103/1586 - Provide learning opportunities for colleagues
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D/103/1590 - Allocate and monitor the progress and quality of work in your area of responsibility
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A/103/1595 - Recruit, select and keep colleagues