Level 2 Award in Delivering Chair-Based Exercise (QCF)
Posted: 12 April 2013
CYQ is now offering an alternative pathway for the delivery of Chair-Based Exercise. The new rule of combination (ROC) allows the learner to select both ‘additional’ (optional) units to gain the skills and knowledge to plan and deliver chair-based exercise to both frailer older adults and disabled adults.
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Sports Massage training day
Posted: 12 April 2013
We are pleased to announce that we will be holding a training day for centres wishing to deliver the CYQ Level 3 Certificate in Sports Massage (Soft Tissue Therapy). It will cover:
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Smart Assessor ePortfolios
Posted: 12 April 2013
We would like to remind all CYQ centres that Smart Assessor, a cutting-edge ePortfolio system, is now being used to manage all learners undertaking Assessing and Internal Quality Assurance training through CYQ Professional Development.
If you would like to upskill a member of staff through CYQ Professional Development, visit the Training section of the website to find out more about course dates and formats and how to book.
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New resources now available
Posted: 12 April 2013
The following resources are now available to order in print or download from the CYQ website:
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City and County of Swansea Employment Training
City and County of Swansea Employment Training
Jubilee Court, Fforestfach, Swansea SA5 4HB
Tel: 01792 482 600
Web: www.employmenttraining.co.uk
YMCA Awards qualifications offered:
Level 1
- Award in Fitness and Physical Activity
- Award in Lifestyle Management
Level 2
centres:
Level 3 Sports Massage
Overview - assessment guidance
This training day is designed to support centres wishing to deliver YMCA Awards Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy, including guidelines for delivery and standardisation of assessment practice.
Delegates will cover:
YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Leisure Operations
This qualification is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to pursue a career in the Active Leisure Sector. It replaces the earlier Certificate in Leisure Operations (600/5211/9), with the exclusion of Emergency first aid skills and the addition of optional units in pool lifeguarding and providing a reception service.
Knowledge and understanding relating to the qualification:
Structure:
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Mandatory units (Learners must complete all units to achieve 13 credits) |
Credits | GLH |
| Understanding the Active Leisure and Learning Sector | 2 | 15 |
| Understanding Employments Rights and Responsibilities | 2 | 15 |
| Customer Care and Diversity in Active Leisure | 2 | 11 |
| Health, Safety, Security and Welfare in Active Leisure | 4 | 30 |
| Developing Self in An Active Leisure Job Role | 1 | 5 |
| Teamwork in Active Leisure | 2 | 11 |
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Optional units (Learners must achieve a minimum of 5 credits from the Optional units) |
Credits | GLH |
| Pool lifeguarding | 5 | 40 |
| Handling and Maintaining Equipment in Active Leisure | 3 | 14 |
| Cleaning in Active Leisure | 1 | 7 |
| Swimming pool water testing | 1 | 4 |
| Understanding how to sell services and products to customers in active leisure | 4 | 20 |
| Know how to provide an active leisure facility reception service | 2 | 18 |
Accreditation:
Prerequisites:
Assessment:
- oral examination
- written examination
Fees and resources:
Our fair and transparent pricing policy makes it simple for you to understand what you pay.
Visit our fees page to see our qualification and resource prices.
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Available for free download for YMCA Awards approved centres:
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Progression routes:
- YMCA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Active Leisure, Leisure and Learning and Well-being Operational Services
- YMCA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Activity Leadership
- YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing
- YMCA Level 3 Certificate in Leisure Management
- YMCA Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Leisure Management
Qualifications:
Level 4 Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector
Develop the skills you need to deliver training in a wide range of settings. This qualification will prepare you for teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector.
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Unit: Roles, responsibilities and relationships in lifelong learning |
Level 3 Award in Education and Training
Develop the skills you need to deliver training in a wide range of settings. This qualification will provide an introduction to teaching and prepare you for employment in a specific occupational area.
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Unit: Understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in Education and Training |
Level 3 Award in Education and Training
Learn the skills you need to deliver training in a wide range of settings. This qualifications will provide an introduction to teaching.