Level 2 Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship

Community Activator Coach

Level 2

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Community Activator Coach

Level 2

Level 1 Functional Skills in Maths & English, or 4 GCSE Qualifications including Maths and English Grade 2/E or above

Level 2 Community Activator Coach

15 months (3 of which will be in EPA)

Standard Overview

The Level 2 Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship will provide your organisation with opportunities to develop coaching skills that are recognised across a number of sport disciplines specifically for your coaches.

This apprenticeship pathway ensures that your organisation has a suitable and robust training programme that fits the industry standards for coaching practice.

Standard Overview

This apprenticeship pathway ensures that your organisation has a suitable and robust training programme that fits the industry standards for coaching practice.

Level 1 Functional Skills in Maths & English, or 4 GCSE Qualifications including Maths and English Grade 2/E or above

Level 2 Community Activator Coach

15 months (3 of which will be in EPA)

Community Activator Coach apprentices will learn:

Inspiring behavioural change
Planning and adapting sessions
Building and developing relationships
Understanding needs specific to leading a healthy lifestyle
Developing listening skills
Promoting physical activity
Supporting families

Community Activator Coach are suitable for organisations such as:

Sport for Social Change charities
Local authorities
Sports clubs
Leisure centres
Youth work agencies
Housing associations
Outdoor education centres

Typical Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities for a Community Activator Coach Apprentice could include:

Planning, delivering and evaluating activities: Plan, deliver and evaluate physical activity and sports programmes for the community.
Working with partners: Collaborate with schools, sports clubs, community centres and others to deliver activities.
Understanding the community: Understand the needs of the community and customers to tailor activities.
Creating a positive environment: Create a positive environment that supports people to grow and develop through physical activity.
Developing relationships: Develop strong relationships with clients by helping them understand their personal and social barriers.
Reflecting on performance: Reflect on performance and set action plans to improve.

Community Activator Coach will learn:

Inspiring behavioural change
Planning and adapting sessions
Building and developing relationships
Understanding needs specific to leading a healthy lifestyle
Developing listening skills
Promoting physical activity
Supporting families

Community Activator Coach are suitable for organisations such as:

Sport for social change charities
Local authorities
Sports clubs
Leisure centres
Youth work agencies
Housing associations
Outdoor education centres

Typical Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities for a Community Activator Coach Apprentice could include:

Planning, delivering and evaluating activities: Plan, deliver and evaluate physical activity and sports programmes for the community.
Working with partners: Collaborate with schools, sports clubs, community centres and others to deliver activities.
Understanding the community: Understand the needs of the community and customers to tailor activities.
Creating a positive environment: Create a positive environment that supports people to grow and develop through physical activity.
Developing relationships: Develop strong relationships with clients by helping them understand their personal and social barriers.
Reflecting on performance: Reflect on performance and set action plans to improve.

Apprenticeships available nationally

100% pass rate. Every student, every time.

64.6% achievement rate. Our apprentices don’t just begin; they achieve success.

75% distinction rate. Excellence isn’t the goal; it’s the standard.

Apprenticeships available nationally

100% pass rate. Every student, every time.

64.6% achievement rate. Our apprentices don’t just begin; they achieve success.

75% distinction rate. Excellence isn’t the goal; it’s the standard.

Functional Skills

Apprentices must have Level 1 Functional Skills in Maths & English, or 4 GCSE Qualifications including Maths and English Grade 2/E or above

Initial assessments and checks will be done during enrollment.

Functional Skills

Apprentices must have Level 1 Functional Skills in Maths & English, or 4 GCSE Qualifications including Maths and English Grade 2/E or above

Initial assessments and checks will be done during enrollment.

Modules

Safe Working Practises
Electrical Fundamentals
Equipment Testing & Troubleshooting
Maintaining Equipment
Performance Spaces
Stage/Production Management Principles
Problem Solving
Lighting Equipment
Audio Equipment
Industry Awareness
Wellbeing
Programming and Operations
Storage and Logistics (Part 1)
Storage and Logistics (Part 2)

Technical Specifications – Lighting
Technical Specifications – Audio
LOLER
Automation
Scene Changes
Maintenance of Venue Systems
History of Theatre
Venue Budgeting
Production Design
Assemble and Configure Project Planning
Assemble and Configure Project – Execution

Modules

Apprentices will cover the following modules:

The role of the sports coach
Safeguarding and health & safety
Shadowing a lead coach
Developing coaching skills - planning
Developing coaching skills - delivery
Developing coaching skills - review

Working on a community activator project
Developing customer insight
Social media in sport
Partnerships and pathways
Working on a community project
Working on a school/sport project

Modules

Apprentices will cover the following modules:

The role of the sports coach
Safeguarding and health & safety
Shadowing a lead coach
Developing coaching skills – planning
Developing coaching skills – delivery
Developing coaching skills – review
Working on a community activator project
Developing customer insight
Social media in sport
Partnerships and pathways
Working on a community project
Working on a school/sport project

Employer Testimonials

PRG

"Access Industry consistently delivers an unparalleled level of excellence in their support for PRG's Live Event Technician Apprenticeship and Live Events Assistant Apprenticeship programs. Their bespoke service not only meets but exceeds our expectations, ensuring a seamless and enriching learning experience for our apprentices. Access Industry's commitment to personalised support and guidance sets the standard for exceptional partnership working in the realm of live event education."

NEC

“The combination of in-venue experience and regular training, provides our two Live Event Technician apprentices with plentiful opportunity to enhance the skills they’ve learnt in the classroom, on-the-job with our conventions team. It has been a pleasure to work with Access Creative College since 2022 and we look forward to supporting more students with their apprenticeships.”

4Wall

“Access Creative has supported us from the outset, they were committed to understanding the unique needs of our business and has been on hand at each stage of the onboarding process to answer any questions. Our apprentices have consistently demonstrated adaptability, teamwork skills and an eagerness to learn, and the curriculum provided by Access Creative has supported our apprenticeship team with the theory and knowledge necessary to thrive in our industry. It has been great to work collaboratively with Access Creative and we look forward to developing our relationship further in the future.”

Eclipse

“Our apprentice, though new to the industry, has made a positive impact on the team by demonstrating a strong willingness to learn, adaptability, and a proactive approach to tasks. Access Industry's (NCCI) apprenticeship programme is highly recommended for organisations seeking to develop skills in individuals with little or no prior experience. The program facilitates a seamless transition, allowing companies to play a vital role in shaping and enhancing the skills of apprentices, ensuring they contribute effectively to the relevant industry. ”

The Chameleon Agency

“Finding an apprentice through Access Industry has been a blessing for our agency. Not only was the process incredibly simple but the talent at Access is brilliant. It has been great working with them and having Amber as part of our team. She has developed brilliantly and is now working across internal and external projects of all sizes.”

Employer Testimonials

PRG

NEC

4Wall

Eclipse

The Chameleon Agency

Where do you see yourself?

This apprenticeship equips you with the skills to go onto:

Sport coach

Working closely with athletes and sports teams, a Sports Coach is responsible for designing and delivering training programs, developing skills, and motivating individuals to reach their full potential in their chosen sport.

Youth worker

A Youth Worker plays a vital role in supporting and mentoring young people, creating safe and engaging environments where they can develop confidence, build essential life skills, and access new growth opportunities.

Community activator

As a key driver of community engagement, a Community Activator implements initiatives that promote physical activity, social inclusion, and overall well-being, inspiring individuals of all ages to participate in local activities.

Activity Leader

An Activity Leader is responsible for planning and leading various recreational, fitness, or educational sessions, ensuring that participants have a fun, safe, and inclusive experience.

Outreach officer

Responsible for connecting with individuals and community groups, an Outreach Officer promotes services and programs, fosters engagement, and works to remove barriers to participation in local initiatives.

Where do you see yourself?

This apprenticeship equips you with the skills to go onto:

Sport Coach

Youth Worker

Community Activator

Activity Leader

An Activity Leader is responsible for planning and leading various recreational, fitness, or educational sessions, ensuring that participants have a fun, safe, and inclusive experience.

Outreach Officer

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Understanding the industry (terms & relationships)

Health and safety standards including: manual handling, work at height, provision and use of work equipment, construction (design and management), noise, first aid, working hours, electricity at work, fire & emergency procedures, accident reporting and Technical Standards for Places of Entertainment.
Security and control of equipment protocols.
Management structures within a venue, etiquette and culture, including communication protocols and interdependencies of departments.
Relevant industry bodies and their roles e.g. HSE, ABTT, BECTU principles of stage and production management.
Creative venue safety systems.
The history, styles, architecture, terminology and acoustics of creative venues.

Planning

The selection of the correct tools and equipment for tasks such as assembling scenic components and truss and rigging lighting, audio and video equipment.
Computer-aided design – viewing, extracting information and realising specifications from system designs e.g. stage plans, lighting plans and sound schematics.
Environmental and sustainability protocols e.g. correct disposal of different lamp types and electronic equipment, reduction in use of PVC products.
Approaches to problem solving – to achieve the creative team’s requirements within the appropriate venue or production’s resources.
Competently use safety and access equipment e.g. personal and fall protection equipment, ladders, access towers and tallescopes.
Assemble and configure structures and systems from component parts.

Production Processes, Performance & Maintenance

The agreed industry safe working procedure: e.g. The Code of Conduct for Get-ins, Fit-ups and Getouts.
Recognition of production design elements – scenic, lighting, audio and visual e.g. means of scenic construction: timber, metal and textile. The properties of electricity, fixed and temporary electrical systems; theory, practice and safety e.g. to enable portable appliance testing of relevant technical equipment.
The properties of mechanical and electromechanical systems e.g. to enable the assembly and monitoring of hydraulic systems for scenic effect.
Lifting operations; theory and practice e.g. to enable monitoring of a lifting operation in compliance with LOLER such as performer flying.
How to identify potential improvements to systems and procedures to better enable the realisation of the creative team’s vision for the production.
Housekeeping – keeping venue work and storage areas clean, tidy and free from the build-up of waste materials.

To be eligible, applicants must be aged 16 or over, living in England and not taking part in full-time education. If they are already employed, they can start an apprenticeship in their current job to help them progress to a higher level position.

Apprenticeships range from Level 2 to Level 7. The levels and their equivalent qualifications are listed below:

Level 2 = 4 GCSEs

Level 3 = 3 A Levels

Level 4 & 5 = Foundation degree and HNC/D

Level 6 = Bachelor’s Degree

Level 7 = Master’s Degree

Access Industry currently offers apprenticeships up to Level 4, but we continually update available apprenticeships to meet learner needs and industry trends.