Free Level 2 BTEC Technical Occupational Entry in Leading Community Activity Course in Camden. Classes run at Parliament Hill School, with practical sessions at Talacre Sports Centre alongside the Camden Sports and Physical Activity Team. The course takes one year full-time, daytime. You'll study how the sport and active leisure industry works, the role of a community activity leader, and how to plan and promote activities. A voluntary placement in an educational or community setting is included. The Pearson Edexcel btec technical occupational entry in leading community activity qualification covers coaching skills and can lead to Level 1 or 2 coaching awards in various sports.
Who this course is for
This is a one year BTEC course designed for students who are within or are considering a career in the sports/play or youth industries.
It gives the opportunity to progress coaching skills in a range of sports, leading to level 1 or 2 coaching awards in various sports and Sports Leaders UK sports leadership awards as well as the BTEC qualification. The course is at Talacre Sports Centre with Camden Sports & Physical Activity Team. You will also be allocated a voluntary placement in either an educational or community setting where you will gain valuable experience in a ‘real setting’. If applicable you will also be given the opportunity to re-sit your GCSE Maths and English or complete your functional skills at William Ellis School for two sessions per week.
Entry requirements
Interest in working with young people in sports and education
Record of attending GCSE/BTEC examinations, examples of good behaviour in an educational environment, successful enrolment interview
You will be committed to participating in a team based course and show and interest in helping young people, working as part of a team, aware of the commitment to being a regular, punctual and active member of the group, willing to work flexible hours as required.
What you will learn
You'll explore how the sport and active leisure industry is structured and how it operates.
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of a community activity leader.
You'll plan and promote community activities for different groups.
You'll practise leading community activities in real placement settings.
You'll develop coaching skills across a range of sports.
You'll work as part of a team to support young people in sport and education.
How you will learn
You'll be assessed regularly through observed performance in practical and placement settings. You'll build a portfolio of evidence containing assessor observations, records of your work, and witness testimony. Classes are classroom-based and daytime, with practical sessions at Talacre Sports Centre and a voluntary placement in an educational or community setting.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Parliament Hill School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Community activity leader: organise and run activities for local groups
Sports coach: coach young people in a sport or leisure setting
Youth worker: support young people in community or educational settings
Play worker: lead play sessions in schools or community centres
Sports development officer: grow participation in sport locally
Leisure centre assistant: support activities and programmes at a leisure facility
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC National in Sport: a natural next step if you want to go deeper into sport, coaching, or physical education.
Level 1 or 2 Coaching Awards (sport-specific): recognised coaching qualifications you can pursue alongside or after this course.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you want to move into teaching or training roles in sport or youth work.
Sports Leaders UK Awards: short leadership qualifications that complement this Diploma.
