NCFE Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Spectator Safety (600/1333/3)
NCFE Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Spectator Safety (600/1326/6)
NCFE Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Spectator Safety Management (600/2184/6)
This briefing sheet is designed to provide an overview of the new Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Spectator Safety qualifications.
It also explains the recent amendments to the QCF Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Spectator Safety qualification.
NCFE Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Spectator Safety (600/1333/3)
The NCFE Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Spectator Safety (500/9665/5) was available from 01/06/2010 and consisted of 6 mandatory units. The qualification had 92GLH and 20 credits. This qualification was withdrawn on 30/04/2011 and is no longer available for learner registrations.
This qualification was withdrawn because the old Apprenticeship Framework wasn’t SASE compliant so the Sector Skills Council (SSC) requested an amendment to make the NVQ Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Spectator Safety a combined knowledge/competence qualification. To do this the following amendments were made:
¨ The Guided Learning Hours (GLH) of the qualification were reduced to 85 (from 92)
¨ The credit for the qualification was increased to 29 (from 20)
¨ 3 units had their credit value increased (see below) – but the content remained the same
¨ One unit was replaced
We made the decision to withdraw 500/9665/5 and develop a new qualification with the amendments as we believed this to be the easiest process for our centres to manage. The new qualification is the NCFE Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Spectator Safety (600/1333/3) and this went live on 28/04/2011.
The changes are detailed in the table below:
Units / Old QCF qualification (500/9665/5) / New QCF qualification (600/1333/3)Credit / GLH / Credit / GLH
Prepare for spectator events / 3 / 11 / 5 / 12
Control the entry, exit and movement of people at spectator events / 4 / 17 / 8 / 12
Monitor spectators and deal with crowd problems / 4 / 17 / 8 / 12
Help to manage conflict / 4 / 20 / 4 / 20
Deal with accidents and emergencies / 2 / 14 / 2 / 14
In addition to the above, the unit entitled ‘Contribute to the work of the team’ has now been replaced with ‘Support the work of the team and organisation’. This is the only unit that has changed from the previous QCF qualification.
The qualification units for the revised QCF qualification are summarised below:
Unit No / Unit title / Mand/Opt / Credit / GLH / LevelY/502/9345 / Prepare for spectator events / Mandatory / 5 / 12 / 2
M/502/9352 / Control the entry, exit and movement of people at spectator events / Mandatory / 8 / 12 / 2
A/502/9354 / Monitor spectators and deal with crowd problems / Mandatory / 8 / 12 / 2
Y/601/4483 / Support the work of the team and organisation / Mandatory / 2 / 15 / 2
J/501/5134 / Help to manage conflict / Mandatory / 4 / 20 / 2
D/501/5138 / Deal with accidents and emergencies / Mandatory / 2 / 14 / 2
Learners must complete all 6 mandatory units to be awarded a full certificate from NCFE.
NCFE Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Spectator Safety (600/1326/6)
NQF
The old NQF qualification - NCFE Level 3 NVQ in Spectator Safety (500/3633/6) expired on 31/03/2011.
This qualification had 10 units (4 mandatory units and 6 optional units). To achieve the NCFE Level 3 NVQ in Spectator Safety, learners needed to complete 4 mandatory units and 2 optional units.
The NQF qualification was based solely on the NOS for Spectator Safety.
QCF
The NCFE Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Spectator Safety (600/1326/6) has a minimum of 110 GLH and 24 credits.
The units for the QCF qualification are as follows:
Unit No / Unit title / Mand/Opt / Credit / GLH / LevelK/502/8409 / Prepare stewards and venues for spectator events / Mandatory / 6 / 26 / 3
D/502/8410 / Maintain stewarding in designated areas and deal with spectator problems and emergencies / Mandatory / 4 / 15 / 3
D/501/5138 / Deal with accidents and emergencies / Mandatory / 2 / 14 / 2
K/502/8426 / Develop productive working relationships with colleagues / Mandatory / 4 / 16 / 3
H/502/8456 / Support the efficient use of resources / Optional / 5 / 19 / 4
M/502/8458 / Manage own resources and professional development / Optional / 5 / 20 / 4
K/502/8457 / Manage information for action / Optional / 6 / 24 / 3
J/501/5134 / Help to manage conflict / Optional / 4 / 20 / 2
K/502/8412 / Control and detain people at a spectator event for action by the police / Optional / 4 / 28 / 2
D/601/1553 / Work with others to improve customer service / Optional / 8 / 53 / 3
Learners must complete all 4 mandatory units and 2 optional units to be awarded a full certificate from NCFE.
Overview of changes between NQF and QCF qualification
This table shows how the units have been transferred to the new QCF qualification and in which order.
Unit / QCF / NQFPrepare stewards and venues for spectator events / Unit 01 / Unit 01
Maintain stewarding in designated areas and deal with spectator problems and emergencies / Unit 02 / Unit 02
Deal with accidents and emergencies / Unit 03 / Unit 03
Develop productive working relationships with colleagues / Unit 04 / Unit 04
Support the efficient use of resources / Unit 05 / Unit 06
Manage own resources and professional development / Unit 06 / Unit 05
Manage information for action / Unit 07 / Unit 07
Help to manage conflict / Unit 08 / Unit 08
Control and detain people at a spectator event for action by the police / Unit 09 / Unit 09
Work with others to improve customer service / Unit 10 / Unit 10
As you can see from this table there has only been one slight change in the order of units from NQF – QCF. However, please be aware that although the unit titles have remained the same, the QCF units now have learning outcomes and assessment criteria. This is because they are now mapped to Spectator Safety NOS rather then being solely based on them.
This qualification went live on 27/05/2011 and is available for learner registrations.
NCFE Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Spectator Safety Management (600/2184/6)
NQF
The old NQF qualification - NCFE Level 4 NVQ in Spectator Safety Management (500/3656/7) expired on 31/03/2011.
This qualification had 16 units (7 mandatory units and 9 optional units). To achieve the NCFE Level 4 NVQ in Spectator Safety Management, learners needed to complete 7 mandatory units and 2 optional units.
The NQF qualification was based solely on the NOS for Spectator Safety.
QCF
The NCFE Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Spectator Safety Management (600/2184/6) has a minimum of 279 GLH and 58 credits.
The units for the QCF qualification are as follows:
Unit No / Unit title / Mand/Opt / Credit / GLH / LevelT/503/1362 / Plan for the safety of people attending a spectator event / Mandatory / 4 / 17 / 5
F/503/1364 / Ensure the safety of people attending a spectator event / Mandatory / 14 / 52 / 5
Y/502/9281 / Assist the organisation to develop and implement policies / Mandatory / 6 / 17 / 4
M/502/8458 / Manage own resources and professional development / Mandatory / 5 / 20 / 4
A/502/9287 / Develop productive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders / Mandatory / 4 / 22 / 3
F/502/9159 / Provide information to support decision making / Mandatory / 6 / 40 / 4
K/602/1843 / Provide learning opportunities for colleagues / Mandatory / 11 / 85 / 4
F/502/9680 / Manage the use of physical resources / Optional / 7 / 29 / 3
J/502/9289 / Encourage innovation in own area of responsibility / Optional / 4 / 22 / 4
H/602/1842 / Recruit, select and keep colleagues / Optional / 12 / 85 / 5
M/602/1844 / Allocate and monitor the progress and quality of work in own area of responsibility / Optional / 14 / 95 / 4
F/502/9436 / Facilitate meetings / Optional / 4 / 16 / 4
H/502/9686 / Provide advice and support for the development and implementation of quality policies / Optional / 4 / 15 / 4
L/502/9438 / Implement quality assurance systems / Optional / 4 / 11 / 4
J/502/9681 / Monitor compliance with quality systems / Optional / 6 / 23 / 4
J/502/9678 / Manage a project / Optional / 6 / 26 / 4
Learners must complete all 7 mandatory units and 2 optional units to be awarded a full certificate from NCFE.
Overview of changes between NQF and QCF qualification
All of the units listed in the table above have been transferred to the QCF in this order with the same unit titles.
Please be aware that although the unit titles have remained the same, the QCF units now have learning outcomes and assessment criteria. This is because they are now mapped to Spectator Safety NOS rather then being solely based on them.
This qualification is available from 07 July 2011.
NCFE qualification contacts
If you have any questions or require further information regarding the new qualifications, please contact Lisa Stephenson (Sector Leader) or Michelle Irving (Sector Officer) for Leisure, Travel and Tourism.
Lisa - 0191 239 8080
Michelle - 0191 239 8011