1st4sport Level 3 Qualification
Level 3 Award for Tutors and Assessors in Sport
Develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours you need to tutor and assess learners across sport and physical activity.
Delivery
Live online
Duration
2 days
Minimum age
18+
Course fee
£420
Course overview
Become qualified to tutor and assess in sport
The 1st4sport Level 3 Award for Tutors and Assessors in Sport prepares you for both tutoring and assessing roles across regulated and non-regulated sports courses and workshops.
You will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to support learners effectively and understand the theory and practical application of tutoring and assessment.
Learning takes place through live virtual classroom sessions with an experienced tutor and assessor, followed by assessment activity completed away from the taught sessions.
1st4sport qualification
A Level 3 qualification designed to prepare learners for tutoring and assessing roles within sport.
Who is the course for?
A combined route into tutoring and assessing
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Aspiring tutors
People who want to deliver learning and development within sport or physical activity.
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Aspiring assessors
People who want to assess learners against qualification or course requirements.
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Experienced practitioners
Coaches and other practitioners who want to use their experience to develop others.
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Education workforces
People supporting the delivery and assessment of regulated or non-regulated learning.
This qualification is widely accepted across the sport sector. However, you should check the requirements of the organisation you intend to tutor and assess for before booking.
Find out more
Tutor and assessor development
Find out more about the qualification and what you can expect from the course.
How the course works
Learn, apply and demonstrate
The qualification combines tutor-led virtual classroom learning with assessment activity that allows you to apply what you have learned.
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Attend the course
Take part in two days of interactive online learning with an experienced tutor and assessor.
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Apply your learning
Complete tutoring activities, planning and assessment activity away from the virtual classroom.
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Build your portfolio
Bring together the evidence needed to demonstrate your understanding and practical application.
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Achieve your qualification
Once all assessment requirements have been completed successfully, your qualification can be certificated.
Before you book
Learner entry requirements
Learners registering for the qualification must meet the following requirements.
Be at least 18 years of age
Be appropriately identified
Be able to communicate effectively in English
Hold an appropriate vocational sports qualification
Vocational qualification requirement
You must hold a relevant vocational sports qualification in the subject area or sport you aspire to tutor and assess, at least at the same level as the learning you intend to support.
Access to a mentor is strongly recommended
This could be an experienced tutor or assessor in your own environment or a peer who is completing the same qualification and can support your development.
Online virtual classroom
What you will need
The course is interactive, so you will need suitable equipment and a reliable internet connection to take part.
Laptop or tablet recommended
Access to a microphone
Reliable Wi-Fi connection
Suitable environment to participate
A smartphone can be used, although functionality may be limited.
Assessment
Build a portfolio of evidence
You will produce a portfolio away from the course that demonstrates your understanding and application of tutoring and assessment.
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Assessed tasks
Complete a series of assessed tasks linked to the qualification requirements.
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Tutoring activities
Produce evidence of tutoring activities and appropriate session plans.
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Reflective practice
Complete a personal development plan and demonstrate reflective practice.
Learner support
Tell us how we can support you
If you have any support requirements that will help you attend and successfully complete the course, tell us when you book. We will contact you ahead of the course to discuss how we can best support you.
Registration period
Up to three years
You have three years from the course start date to achieve certification. We recommend aiming to finish around six months before your registration period ends so there is sufficient time for assessment and any amendments.
What comes next?
Continue developing your educator skills
Successful learners may progress to further education and training qualifications. The knowledge and skills developed can also support progression into other roles and qualifications involving delivery, assessment and quality assurance within sport, physical activity, activity leadership, supporting PE and sports development.
Learner feedback
What learners say
“Highly relevant to my work and will help me develop my skills to be more effective in both teaching practice and assessment activities.”
“The course was well ran, it was a fantastic environment for learning to take place. Was helpful and provided new ways to look at current knowledge and at the same time unlock new gems.”
Course fee
£420
per person
Flexible payment plans are available.
Training a team?
Organise this course for your workforce
We can arrange dedicated delivery for organisations with a minimum of five learners, at a date and time that works for your group.
Discounted organisational delivery is available for groups of five or more learners.