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.
Providing training for employees not only helps them develop their skills and knowledge – it’s also a building block to business success.
SkillsActive works with employers and training providers to develop vocational qualifications that enable people to be competent in specific types of work.
Discover more about how SkillsActive ensures that quality training is available to those in the 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
SkillsActive works with employers and training providers to develop qualifications that enable people to be competent in specific types of work.
SkillsActive identifies and endorses degrees in fitness, sport and leisure that effectively prepare students for employment.
SkillsActive is licensed by government to produce and maintain National Occupational Standards (NOS) for the active leisure, learning and wellbeing 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
For more information on the directory contact Richard Tobutt (National Manager Wales)
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.
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.
Somerset Leisure
Somerset Leisure’s Mission and Vision as a Trust is to provide excellent sports, health & well-being, leisure and learning services that are accessible, responsive and sustainable to ensure the South West is a healthy and vibrant place to live, work and visit.
As a lead employer in the area we have brought together an exceptionally strong and broad based consortium of delivery partners who are able to meet all the development needs of employers, individuals, volunteers and young people entering the active leisure sector.
We have a proven track record in delivery of learning solutions for Sports Development and Leisure Operations as well as continuous professional development for clubs and coaches.
Partners include:
The partners use government funding, where that is appropriate and available, to meet the needs of employers and individuals. For example, Train to Gain funds can be accessed to support people in work who have not obtained relevant qualifications and European Social Funds are available to help people enter employment in the sector.
We have a creative suite of training opportunities that offer learning solutions for employers as well as support for leisure centres in obtaining QUEST accreditation.
We deliver apprenticeship programmes, tailored courses to meet employer needs. We aim to be cost effective and deliver in the workplace or club wherever possible.
Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership
(SASP)
SASP is Somerset's County Sports Partnership and the county's leading sports development agency. SASP is one of the region’s major employers of sports coaches and a lead organisation in the South West for coaching in the curriculum and extended schools provision. SASP has a proven track record in training adults through sport and activity across a wide and diverse range of areas - from inclusion and early years to performance sport, safeguarding and health development. All programmes are employer led and cost effective. National awards for partnership working within different sports have also been achieved by SASP.
SASP's main purpose is to assist Sport England in building the foundations of sporting success through a world leading community sports system. This will be a key element of the 2012 Olympic Legacy which aims to achieve the target of 1,000,000 more adults taking part in sport by 2012/13 and 80% of young people accessing 5 hours of sport per week.
SASP is contributing towards this target in Somerset by providing high quality sports and physical activity opportunities to children and young people across Somerset . SASP also provides effective support to clubs in terms of training coaches, officials and volunteers, quality assurance and accessing funding opportunities.
Castle School
The strength of The Castle School lies in the remarkable breadth of its achievements. Castle’s last OFSTED inspection concluded that ‘This is an outstanding school’. It maintains the many areas of excellence reported at the last inspection. It has subsequently improved its performance highly successfully....' Yet it is not only in the academic areas nor upon our examination results, excellent though they are year on year, that we base our belief that the school is exceptional. The extraordinary achievements of our students in sports…and in their significant contribution to the community, add vital ingredients to make this school special. These achievements have gained awards locally, nationally and from Government Departments.
The school offers specialisms in Sport, Applied Learning and Leading Edge which have all made a significant impact on achievement and high quality teaching and learning. Castle’s most recent development is the extension of the age range of the school which includes the building of a new £2.5 million 6th form called the Qdos (Qualifications in the Development of Sport) Centre. Post 16 provision will primarily focus on sports and active leisure developments.
Further information can be found at www.castleschool.co.uk
Somerset Skills & Learning
Somerset Skills & Learning is one of the most successful training providers of government funded programmes in Somerset with a growing reputation for excellence.
The service seeks to provide an extensive range of high quality learning opportunities, accessible to residents and businesses in Somerset and the surrounding areas.
SS&L offers training to everyone; including employers and their employees. Our team also works in close partnership with a wide range of businesses in Somerset to provide work placements for learners of all ages.
We've got hundreds of courses - from short courses to Apprenticeships, from Instructor's courses to Leadership and Management level, in a wide range of subjects. So, whether you're a school leaver, an adult, or an employer, we're bound to have the perfect course for you.
Our Mission:
"We will provide excellent services that are accessible, responsive
and sustainable to ensure Somerset is a healthy and
vibrant place to live, work and visit".
Find us at www.learnsomerset.co.uk
Strode College
Strode College has established a local and national reputation for excellence. The Government has awarded Beacon Status to Strode making us one of a handful of colleges nationally to be given this recognition. We are proud of the achievements of our students and we want to give all our students a competitive edge in pursuing their ambitions whether they are studying full-time, through an apprenticeship or are enrolled on one of our courses tailored specifically to meet the needs of their employment. We are creating a world class environment for our students. Over the last four years we have completed a £12 million investment in new teaching and sports facilities creating a modern and exciting campus. We are always striving to improve our campus and the services we offer.
Strode college is delighted to be a partner in the National Skills Academy and welcomes the opportunity to use its highly skilled and talented staff and resources to support the development of sport related qualifications in the South West.
Contact Details:
Somerset Leisure Limited,
Hestercombe House,
Cheddon Fitzpaine
TAUNTON
TA2 8LG
Telephone: 01823 410227
Emails:
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