• YMCA Level 3 Extended Certificate in Spectator Safety Supervision (603/7364/7)

    By completing this qualification, learners will meet industry requirements to perform supervisory roles within stewarding and spectator safety.

    YMCA Level 3 Extended Certificate in Spectator Safety Supervision

    Qualifications Type

    Occupational Entry

    Qualification Number (QN)

    603/7364/7

    Availability

    Operational start date – 1 May 2021

    Operational end date –

    Certification end date –

    Latest version of qualification –

    Entry Requirements

    None

    Assessments

    Professional discussion
    Portfolio of evidence
    Reflective diary on own practice in an appropriate working environment
    Written assignments
    Projects/case studies
    Coursework
    Task-based controlled assessment

    Overview

    By completing this qualification, learners will meet industry requirements to perform supervisory roles within stewarding and spectator safety.

    The purpose of this qualification is to confirm occupational competence and provide learners with knowledge, skills and understanding of Spectator Safety. It is mapped to the Skills Active National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Spectator Safety 2019. Completing this qualification provides access to supervisory stewarding and spectator safety jobs including for sport and music events, festivals and carnivals.

    Qualification Details

    This qualification forms part of a suite of spectator safety qualifications:

    The YMCA Level 3 Certificate in Spectator Safety Supervision has been designed to meet the needs of most employers, allowing learners to demonstrate the minimum requirements for supervisory roles in stewarding and spectator safety.
    At smaller events — particularly those without regulated stands or events with limited attendance — the YMCA Level 3 Extended Certificate in Spectator Safety Supervision may be used as the minimum qualification for the senior person on duty with responsibility for safety.
    The YMCA Level 4 Diploma in Spectator Safety Management remains the minimum standard for a safety officer at designated sports grounds and larger events.

    Learners will cover:

    Preparing stewards and venues for spectator events
    Managing and maintaining stewarding in designated areas
    Managing information for action and decision-making
    Developing and sustaining productive working relationships with stakeholders
    Monitoring and solving customer service problems
    Managing initial responses to significant or major incidents and planning for resilience
    Managing risks in crowded places
    Planning for the safety of people at a spectator event
    Managing the safety and security of people at spectator events

    To achieve the YMCA Level 3 Certificate in Spectator Safety Supervision  learners must complete five mandatory units and two optional units. To achieve the YMCA Level 3 Extended Certificate in Spectator Safety Supervision learners must complete nine mandatory units.

    There is no requirement for learners completing this qualification to complete optional units, but they may choose to do so if the units are relevant to their role.

    Assessments Include:

    Professional discussion
    Portfolio of evidence
    Reflective diary on own practice in an appropriate working environment
    Written assignments
    Projects/case studies
    Coursework
    Task-based controlled assessment

    You can find further information on these assessments in the qualification syllabus and/or learner assessment record, which are available for centres to download from Y-Connect.

    Our Level 3 Certificate/Extended Certificate in Spectator Safety Supervision can lead to employment in a wide range of supervisory roles within spectator safety and stewarding.

    They qualification can also lead to further training at the same or higher levels including:

    YMCA Level 4 Diploma in Spectator Safety Management
    Unit TitleelearningManual
    Prepare stewards and venues for spectator events (D/618/6935)
    Manage and maintain stewarding in designated areas (A/618/6845)
    Manage information for action and decision making for spectator events (L/618/6803)
    Develop and sustain productive working relationships with stakeholders (F/618/6815)
    Monitor and solve customer services problems (K/618/6808)
    Manage initial response to significant or major incidents and plan for resilience (D/618/6806)
    Manage risks in crowded places (Y/618/6805)
    Plan for the safety of people at a spectator event (A/618/6800)
    Manage the safety and security of people at spectator events (F/618/6801)
    Help to manage and resolve conflicts* (H/618/6788)
    Deal with incidents at spectator events* (K/618/6789)
    Manage resources for safety and security at spectator events (R/618/6804)
    Manage the efficient use of resources (J/618/6847)
    Develop your knowledge, skills and competence (T/618/6813)

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