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Young Apprenticeships
A Young Apprenticeship (YA) provides an exciting opportunity for 14 to 16 year-olds to combine their academic studies with a blend of vocational qualifications and work placements. Young apprentices will learn the practical skills and knowledge required by employers, whilst studying for qualifications which specifically relate to industry. The YA in the sport and active leisure sector is in sports management, leadership and coaching.
How is a Young Apprenticeship structured?
A YA is completed during years 10 and 11 (key stage 4) of secondary education, and is completed alongside core curriculum subjects such as English, maths and science. Three days a week young apprentices will follow the core national curriculum subjects and an average of two days a week will be spent on the YA programme.
Through the Young Apprenticeship programme, students will complete:
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Level 2 vocational qualification in sport and leisure (worth between 2-4 GCSE’s at A*-C grade);
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NVQ level 1 in sport and recreation which helps to structure their work placement(s);
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50 days structured work experience with one, or a range of employers in the sector which might include professional sports clubs, national governing bodies of sport, leisure centres, activity camps and fitness studios;
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A variety of other qualifications which will help prepare the young apprentice for the world of work and specific requirements of the sector (e.g. junior sports leader award or STA level 2 certificate for national rescue standard – poolside helper).
To download a copy of one of the SkillsActive YA brochures please click on the links below:
Newsletters
The sports management, leadership and coaching Young Apprenticeship newsletter. Through the newsletter, we hope to give you a taste of what is happening in each of the Young Apprenticeship partnerships through the eyes of students, employers and teachers.
For further information please contact Katie Couchman at SkillsActive on 020 7632 2039 or katie.couchman@skillsactive.com.
