Community Sport & Health Officer

Level 3

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Community Sport & Health Officer

Level 3

5 GCSE Qualifications (grade 4-9), or a Level 2 qualification

Level 3 Community Sport & Health Officer

16 months (3 of which will be in EPA)

Standard Overview

The Level 3 Community Sport and Health Officer Apprenticeship will enable your organisation to deliver high-quality provision within sport and community-based programmes.

This apprenticeship provides employers and employees with underpinning knowledge of how school and community-based physical activity and health-related provision are funded and how the role of external organisations can support in the delivery of local and national targets.

Standard Overview

The Level 3 Community Sport and Health Officer Apprenticeship will enable your organisation to deliver high-quality provision within sport and community-based programmes.

5 GCSE Qualifications (grade 4-9), or a Level 2 qualification

Level 3 Community Sport & Health Officer

16 months (3 of which will be in EPA)

Community Sport and Health Officer apprentices will learn:

Planning and delivering sports and physical activities related to school and community settings.
Engaging people in sport activation programmes that are specifically funded and targeted by local and national partnerships.
Develop negotiation and communication skills that support problem-solving and decision-making on specific issues related to sports participation.
Awareness of how to write/ support a successful funding bid.
Managing behaviour whilst building relationships including working with internal staff and external partners whilst maintaining a positive attitude towards new challenges.

Community Sport and Health Officer apprentices are suitable for organisations such as:

Leisure or fitness centres
Sport organisations
Youth services
Outdoor education organisations
Public health agencies
Sport-for-development initiatives

Typical Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities for a Community Sport and Health Officer Apprentice could include:

Planning and organising: Plan and organise community events, and develop and deliver sports programmes that are run by the employer or external partners.
Promoting behaviour change through sport and wellbeing: Initiating behaviour change in local communities to encourage physical activity and sport through community activation initiatives.
Working with external partners: Collaborate with a network of partners and stakeholders with social and community-shared aims.
Communicating and reporting: Participating in meetings and building strong communication skills by offering recommendations and support to individuals and groups, while using technology effectively to analyse and report on funding targets and programme outcomes.
Marketing and customer insight: Using customer insight to develop and design marketing collateral and update internal social media platforms in line with organisational policy and procedures.

Community Sport and Health Officer apprentices will learn:

Planning and delivering sports and physical activities related to school and community settings.
Engaging people in sport activation programmes that are specifically funded and targeted by local and national partnerships.
Develop negotiation and communication skills that support problem-solving and decision-making on specific issues related to sports participation.
Awareness of how to write/ support a successful funding bid.
Managing behaviour whilst building relationships including working with internal staff and external partners whilst maintaining a positive attitude towards new challenges.

Creative Venue Technician apprentices are suitable for organisations such as:

Leisure or fitness centres
Sport organisations
Youth services
Outdoor education organisations
Public health agencies
Sport-for-development initiatives

Typical Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities for a Community Sport and Health Officer Apprentice could include:

Planning and organising: Plan and organise community events, and develop and deliver sports programmes that are run by the employer or external partners.
Promoting behaviour change through sport and wellbeing: Initiating behaviour change in local communities to encourage physical activity and sport through community activation initiatives.
Working with external partners: Collaborate with a network of partners and stakeholders with social and community-shared aims.
Communicating and reporting: Participating in meetings and building strong communication skills by offering recommendations and support to individuals and groups, while using technology effectively to analyse and report on funding targets and programme outcomes.
Marketing and customer insight: Using customer insight to develop and design marketing collateral and update internal social media platforms in line with organisational policy and procedures.

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 5 GCSE Qualifications (grade 4-9), or a Level 2 qualification.

Initial assessments and checks will be done during enrollment.

Functional Skills

Apprentices must have 5 GCSE Qualifications (grade 4-9), or a Level 2 qualification.

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:

Case study challenge
Working with colleagues
Work-based observation
Funded project plan
Funded project delivery
Community project plan
Community project delivery

Modules

Apprentices will cover the following modules:

The Role of a Community Sport & Health Officer
Day in the Life of a Community Sport & Health Officer
Safeguarding and equal opportunities
Developing customer insight
Social media in sport
Case study challenge
Working with colleagues
Work-based observation
Funded project plan
Funded project delivery
Community project plan
Community project delivery

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:

Outreach worker

An Outreach Worker engages with individuals and communities to provide support, guidance, and access to essential services, helping to improve well-being and encourage participation in local initiatives.

Coaching assistant

Supporting lead coaches, a Coaching Assistant helps deliver training sessions, encourages participants, and ensures a positive and structured learning environment for skill development.

Sport Coordinator

A sports coordinator oversees the planning and organisation of sports programmes and events, ensuring smooth operations, effective resource management, and increased community participation in physical activities.

Community Sport Coach

A Community Sport Coach works to inspire and develop individuals of all ages through sport, creating inclusive and engaging sessions that encourage participation and skill development.

Sport Development Officer

A Sports Development Officer designs and implements strategies to grow and improve sports participation, working with local organisations, schools, and clubs to create accessible opportunities for all.

Where do you see yourself?

This apprenticeship equips you with the skills to go onto:

Outreach worker

Coaching assistant

Supporting lead coaches, a Coaching Assistant helps deliver training sessions, encourages participants, and ensures a positive and structured learning environment for skill development.

Sport coordinator

Community sport coach

A Community Sport Coach works to inspire and develop individuals of all ages through sport, creating inclusive and engaging sessions that encourage participation and skill development.

Sport development 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.