Free Level 3 Spectator Safety Course

CostFREE
Duration3 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyHighfield Awarding Body awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 Spectator Safety Course. Work-based training at your workplace.

You train while you work in a stewarding role, building your knowledge and skills on the job. The course is free for West Midlands residents aged 19 or over who are already employed in stewarding. It typically takes around three months to complete. You'll cover spectator safety supervision, crowd management, and the responsibilities of a safety steward supervisor.

You'll finish with a Highfield Certificate in Spectator Safety Supervision at Level 3.

Who this course is for

We are pleased to now offer the Level 3 Certificate in Spectator Safety qualification to residents in the West Midlands. This is a fully funded qualification for those who are currently working or looking to work as: · Safety Steward Supervisor · Security Supervisor · Response Steward Supervisor · Event Assistant · Team Leaders

The qualification meets the National Occupational Standards and is recommended as the appropriate level qualification in the SGSA’s green guide for Safety and Sports Ground.

Entry requirements

Be a resident of the West Midlands area Have turned 19 before 31st August 2024 Be employed in a stewarding role

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the legal responsibilities of a spectator safety supervisor.
  • You'll learn how to plan and manage crowd safety at events.
  • You'll develop skills in leading and briefing a stewarding team.
  • You'll know how to respond to incidents and emergencies at venues.
  • You'll understand risk assessment in a spectator safety context.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively with event staff and the public.

How you will learn

You learn through your day-to-day work in a stewarding role. Assessment is work-based and may include observations in the workplace, written assignments, and a portfolio of evidence showing your competence. Your assessor will visit you at work to observe your practice and review your evidence.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Safety Steward Supervisor, leads stewarding teams at sports and entertainment venues.
  • Security Supervisor, oversees security operations at large public events.
  • Response Steward Supervisor, manages emergency response and crowd safety.
  • Event Steward, works front-line at concerts, sports fixtures, and festivals.
  • Team Leader, coordinates stewards across a venue or event zone.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Award in Spectator Safety Management, a step up for those moving into senior safety management roles at venues.
  • IOSH Managing Safely, a widely held health and safety qualification useful for supervisors across events and security.
  • Level 3 Award in Door Supervision, for those looking to move into licensed security work alongside their stewarding career.

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