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Free Level 2 BTEC Leading Community Activity Course in Camden – Acland Burghley School

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 BTEC Technical Occupational Entry in Leading Community Activity Course in Camden. Classes run at Acland Burghley School, with practical sessions at Talacre Sports Centre alongside the Camden Sports and Physical Activity Team. The course runs full-time over one year and covers the skills needed to plan, promote, and lead community activities in sport, play, and youth settings. You'll also complete a voluntary placement in an educational or community setting. Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence built up throughout the year.

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 works and the roles within it.
  • You'll develop the skills needed to lead community activities safely and effectively.
  • You'll plan and promote activities for groups in community and educational settings.
  • You'll practise coaching skills across a range of sports.
  • You'll gain hands-on experience through a voluntary placement in a real community or educational setting.
  • You'll understand the responsibilities of a community activity leader, including safeguarding and teamwork.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical coaching activities, and a voluntary placement in a community or educational setting. Assessment is ongoing throughout the year. You'll build a portfolio of evidence that includes assessor observations of your performance, records of your work, and witness testimony from your placement. There are no written exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Acland Burghley School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Community activity leader: plan and run sessions for local groups
  • Sports coach: coach young people in community sport settings
  • Play worker: support children's play in schools or community centres
  • Youth worker: work with young people in educational or community roles
  • Sports development officer: support participation in sport at local level
  • Teaching assistant (PE or sport focus): support physical education in schools

What you could study next

After completing this Level 2 BTEC Technical Occupational Entry in Leading Community Activity Qualification, you could progress to a Level 3 BTEC in Sport or a Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work. If you want to move into coaching, Level 1 and Level 2 coaching awards in specific sports are a natural next step. A Level 3 qualification in sport, play, or youth work can open doors to higher education or supervisory roles.

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