EDEXCEL Level 3 NVQ in Spectator Safety
Qualification summary
Currently Edexcel offers the Level 2 NVQ in Spectator Safety and there is no subsequent progression route. Spectator Safety will be a high profile area in the light of the London Olympic Games in 2012. The Football Licensing Authority has indicated that in the new 2008/9 season, all spectator safety personnel will require a qualification appropriate to their level of responsibility (Level 2 - steward, Level 3 - team leader and Level 4 - team manager). There are approximately 50 stewards per ground, plus one team leader and one manager. The qualifications would also apply to team leaders or managers for cricket and rugby grounds.
The aim of the qualification is to evidence the learning of those working in a supervisory role in the spectator safety industry, eg at sporting events, concerts or carnivals, such as a security officer or manager.
Qualification details
NVQ - National Vocational Qualification
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The Level 3 NVQ in Spectator Safety will provide transferable skills and knowledge for future progression.
Edexcel plans to offer the Level 4 NVQ in Spectator Safety Management, which candidates can progress onto. Candidates can also progress onto the Edexcel Level 5 BTEC Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Sport and Leisure Management.
Security Officer/Manager
Supervisor/Team Leader
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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 issues 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.
Candidates must complete all units in Group A, plus two from Group B (total six units).
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Mandatory Units
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A/103/8224 - Prepare stewards and venues for spectator events
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F/103/8225 - Maintain stewarding in designated areas and deal with spectator problems and emergencies
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U1027677 - Deal with Accidents and Emergencies
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J/103/1583 - Develop productive working relationships with colleagues
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B -
Optional Units
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D/103/1587 - Manage your own resources and professional development
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F/103/6264 - Support the efficient use of resources
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L/103/6266 - Manage information for action
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H/103/6788 - Help to manage conflict
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K/103/6789 - Control and detain people at a spectator event for action by the police
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H/103/6791 - Work with others to improve customer service