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If you offer training that may be relevant to those working in the active leisure, learning and well-being sector, apply for SkillsActive endorsement to become an approved training provider and highlight the value of your course to professionals in sport and active leisure.
If you offer training that may be relevant to those working in the active leisure, learning and well-being sector, applying for SkillsActive endorsement will allow you to become an approved training provider recognised by individuals and employers across the areas in which we work.
Endorsement for additional training covers any training for which there are no relevant National Occupational Standards. Training can range from statutory training such as first aid to business skills such as communication skills, accounting or management qualifications.
Endorsement allows your organisation to promote your course, workshop or other training through:
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Ideal for training providers or further education colleges with one specific piece of outdoors training to endorse.
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The best value option for any type of training provider with more than one sport course to promote – save time, money and effort on paperwork.
If after reading these documents you still have any queries relating to fitness endorsement please contact us on:
We can also provide endorsement support through our consultancy services.
This section contains information and documents relevant to Apprenticeships in Northern Ireland. All files are in PDF format.
SkillsActive offer two Apprenticeship frameworks in Northern Ireland in the active leisure, learning and wellbeing sector.
These are also held on the Department for Employment and Learning website.
This section contains information and documents relevant to Apprenticeships in Wales. All files are in PDF format.
The Apprenticeship frameworks developed to meet the requirements of the Specification of Apprenticeship Standards for Wales (SASW) are now available on the Apprenticeship Frameworks Online website.
Apprenticeship Frameworks Online website>
SkillsActive offers six apprenticeships in Wales in the active leisure, learning and wellbeing sector.
Foundation Level Apprenticeships
Foundation Apprenticeship in Instructing Exercise and Fitness (April 2011)
Foundation Apprenticeship Leisure Operations (May 2011)
Foundation Apprenticeship in Playwork (June 2011)
Advanced Level Apprenticeships
Advanced Apprenticeship in Advanced Fitness (April 2011)
Advanced Apprenticeship in Leisure Management (May 2011)
Advanced Apprenticeship in Advanced Playwork (June 2011)
This section contains information and documents relevant to apprenticeships in England. All files are in PDF format.
The Apprenticeship frameworks developed to meet the requirements of the Specification of Apprenticeship Standards for England (SASE) are now available on the Apprenticeship Frameworks Online website.
Apprenticeship Frameworks Online website>
SkillsActive offers 12 Apprenticeship frameworks in England in the active leisure, learning and wellbeing sector.
Intermediate Level Apprenticeships
Intermediate Apprenticeship in Leisure Operations (September 2011)
Possible job roles: park operative, maintenance operative, park receptionist, groundsperson, and recreation/leisure attendant.
Intermediate Apprenticeship in Coaching (January 2012)
Possible job roles: coach, instructor, teacher (tennis and swimming only)
Spectator Safety (June 2012)
Possible job roles: steward, marshal
Playwork (June 2012)
Possible job roles: assistant play worker, play centre assistant
Intermediate Apprenticeship in Activity Leadership (June 2012)
Possible job roles: community sports coach, activity leader, fitness leader, outdoors instructor, activity instructor
Exercise and Fitness (June 2012)
Possible job roles: fitness instructor / gym instructor, recreation assistant, exercise instructor, leisure centre assistant
Advanced Level Apprenticeships
Advanced Apprenticeship in Outdoor Programmes (April 2011)
Possible job roles: outdoor instructor, senior instructor, assistant & trainee variations, activity specific titles, for example climbing wall supervisor, team leader / supervisor, head of activity, project leader, group leader / counsellor
Exercise and Fitness (June 2012)
Possible job roles: advanced fitness instructor, personal trainer
Spectator Safety(June 2012)
Possible job roles: senior steward, marshal
Playwork (June 2012)
Possible job roles: playworker, senior playworker
Advanced Apprenticeship in Leisure Management (September 2011)
Possible job roles: advanced fitness instructor, studio coordinator, personal trainer, and yoga and pilates teacher
Advanced Apprenticeship in Sports Development (January 2012)
Possible job roles: community sports development officer, sports specific development officer
This section contains information relevant to Modern Apprenticeships in Scotland.
SkillsActve offers three Modern Apprenticeship frameworks in Scotland in the active leisure, learning and wellbeing sector.
These frameworks are held on the Alliance Sector Skills Council Scotland website.
Alliance Sector Skills Council Scotland website>
Apprenticeships are available in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. However, each country has a slightly different approach.
Select a country below to learn more about the frameworks available in your area.
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This section contains Apprenticeship frameworks and guidance documents for Northern Ireland.
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This section contains Modern Apprenticeship frameworks and guidance documents for Scotland.
Below is some key information about playwork endorsement.
If you have any queries relating to playwork endorsement please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 07926 674910.
We can also provide endorsement support through our consultancy services >
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