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Qualification details

NOCN Level 1 Award in Preparation for Event Volunteering (Personal Best) (QCF)
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Qualification summary

The qualification has been developed from a pilot programme delivered across London in preparation for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. It aims to raise the profile of volunteering amongst those not currently in employment, using volunteering as a means of improving skills, knowledge and experience and creating routes to employment.

Qualification details

500/5334/6
NOCN - National Open College Network
1
QCF - QCF Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/10/2008
Operational start date in centres:
01/10/2008
Accreditation end date:
31/12/2011
Certification end date:
31/12/2012
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.

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.
English
The balance of units in the qualification has been designed to support learner progression to work and/or further learning such as NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Volunteering, ASDAN Level 2 Certificate in Community Volunteering, 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Event and Match Day Stewarding and EDEXCEL Level 2 BTEC Award in Event Support. The development of personal learning skills is embedded in units that provide opportunity for work experience and employability skills.
No specific job occupation
C. Prepare for employment
C1. Prepare for employment in a broad occupational area
C2. Prepare for employment in a specific occupational area
  • 08 Leisure, Travel and Tourism
    • 08.1  Sport, Leisure and Recreation
12
12
120
Pass
Portfolio of Evidence
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The qualification comprises 9 units with a combined credit value of 12. All units are mandatory and therefore the number of unit credits required to achieve the qualification is 12.
  • A  -  Mandatory
    Mandatory
    Credit Value required: Minimum 12, Maximum 12.
    Sub-components required: Minimum 9, Maximum 9.
    • Y/502/0628 - Becoming a Volunteer
    • R/502/0630 - Volunteering and the Olympics
    • Y/502/0631 - Emergency and Basic Fire Awareness
    • D/502/0632 - Public Safety Awareness
    • H/502/0633 - Understanding Effective Customer Relations
    • K/502/0634 - Understanding Equality and Diversity
    • M/502/0635 - Introduction to Conflict Resolution in a Public Environment
    • A/502/0637 - Developing Team and Interpersonal Skills
    • F/502/0638 - Preparing for and Reflecting on a Volunteer Placement