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Free Level 2 Spectator Safety Course in Birmingham

CostFREE
Duration6 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyQNUK
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About this course

Free Level 2 Spectator Safety Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Bright Direction Training Birmingham, part-time during the day.

The course is free for eligible residents of the West Midlands who are unemployed, on benefits, or earning under £30,000 a year. You'll study what it takes to keep crowds safe at live events. Topics include crowd management, emergency procedures, communication, and health and safety at venues. The course takes around 6 months to complete.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Certificate in Spectator Safety.

Who this course is for

This free, ONLINE accredited qualification is aimed at those learners who wish to begin working as a steward at live spectator events. These spectator events may include music festivals, rock and pop concerts, sporting events, parades or carnivals etc.

Entry requirements

Be a resident of the West Midlands area Have turned 19 before 31st August 2024 Be unemployed, in receipt of benefits or earning less than £30,000 per year

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to manage crowd behaviour safely at live events.
  • You'll understand emergency evacuation procedures and your role in them.
  • You'll develop communication skills for working with the public and colleagues.
  • You'll learn health and safety responsibilities relevant to event stewarding.
  • You'll understand legislation and regulations that apply to spectator events.
  • You'll learn how to identify and respond to incidents and suspicious activity.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom sessions at Bright Direction Training Birmingham. Learning is delivered face-to-face, with tutor-led sessions covering the knowledge and skills needed for event stewarding. Assessment is through written assignments or a knowledge test, depending on the qualification requirements. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the course is the right fit for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bright Direction Training Birmingham will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Event steward, manages crowd safety at concerts, festivals, and sporting events.
  • Sports ground steward, works at football grounds or arenas on match days.
  • Festival steward, supports safe crowd flow at outdoor music events.
  • Venue safety officer, oversees spectator safety at indoor and outdoor venues.
  • Crowd management operative, monitors and guides large crowds at public events.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award for Door Supervisors, required if you want to work as a licensed door supervisor with an SIA badge.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Spectator Safety Management, a step up for those moving into supervisory roles at events.
  • First Aid at Work Certificate, valued by employers across the events and security sector.
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