SkillsActive works on behalf of the active leisure, learning and wellbeing sector to develop a framework of qualifications and training that meets employer needs, ensuring the workforce is properly trained and qualified.

Our National Skills Academy for Sport and Active Leisure works with the best training providers in our sector to deliver cost-effective, quality assured training solutions.

Training

Providing training for employees not only helps them develop their skills and knowledge – it’s also a building block to business success.

Qualifications

SkillsActive works with employers and training providers to develop vocational qualifications that enable people to be competent in specific types of work.

Quality Assurance

Discover more about how SkillsActive ensures that quality training is available to those in the sector.

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Having a qualification to back up your knowledge and experience is increasingly important in the active leisure, learning and well-being sector.

SkillsActive works on behalf of the sector to create and deliver the qualifications employers need and want.

We make sure employers can access the right qualifications, based on national standards designed by employers, so the workforce is properly trained and qualified.

Read more about the Qualifications and Credit Framework

Apprenticeships

• Employers
• Training providers
• Individuals
• Frameworks

Vocational qualifications

SkillsActive works with employers and training providers to develop qualifications that enable people to be competent in specific types of work.

Higher Education courses

SkillsActive identifies and endorses degrees in fitness, sport and leisure that effectively prepare students for employment.

National Occupational Standards

SkillsActive is licensed by government to produce and maintain National Occupational Standards (NOS) for the active leisure, learning and wellbeing sector.

Training directory for Wales’ Active Leisure, Learning and Well-Being Sector

SkillsActive has recently undertaken an audit of the training and development opportunities that are available within the Sport, Fitness, Playwork, Outdoors, and Caravans sector across Wales.

Based upon a confidential survey, and as part of this work, we have developed a directory of training provision. This can act as a tool for providing employers with the details of appropriate providers that may be well placed to help address specific skills gaps and shortages within the workplace.

Disclaimer

It is important to state that the training directory will include provision that is both accredited and non-accredited. Therefore, and as the Sector Skills Council for Active Leisure, Learning and Well-Being, SkillsActive is not in a position to endorse the provision that has been identified. SkillsActive would urge interested parties to explore quality assurance with the provider direct before investing in any training and development.

Explore SkillsActive’s training directory for Wales

Wales Training Directory

For more information on the directory contact Richard Tobutt (National Manager Wales)

Details of Apprenticeships in Active Leisure and Learning available in Northern Ireland.

There is an Apprenticeship in Active Leisure and Learning at level 2 and 3 in Northern Ireland. 

You can download the Apprenticeship NI framework for Active Leisure and Learning, or visit the Department for Employment and Learning website for more information.

Contact Us

If you have any queries about qualifications in Northern Ireland, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further details, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for general apprenticeship information.