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BTEC Nationals
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Certificate, BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma, BTEC Level 3 Diploma and BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (QCF)
For first teaching September 2010
January 2010
Specification
Edexcel, a Pearson company, is the UK’s largest awarding body, offering academic and vocational qualifications and testing to more than 25,000 schools, colleges, employers and other places of learning in the UK and in over 100 countries worldwide. Qualifications include GCSE, AS and A Level, NVQ and our BTEC suite of vocational qualifications from entry level to BTEC Higher National Diplomas, recognised by employers and higher education institutions worldwide.
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Contents
The units for the BTEC Nationals in Sport are on the CD ROM contained within the specification pack.
BTEC National qualifi cation titles covered by this specifi cation 1
What are BTEC Nationals? 2
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Certifi cate – 30 credits 3
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma – 60 credits 3
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma – 120 credits 4
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma – 180 credits 4
Key features of the BTEC Nationals in Sport 4
Rationale for the BTEC Nationals in Sport 5
National Occupational Standards 8
Rules of combination for Edexcel BTEC Level 3 National qualifi cations 9
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Certifi cate in Sport 11
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Sport 12
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport (Performance and Excellence) 13
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness) 14
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport (Outdoor Adventure) 16
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (Performance and Excellence) 17
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness) 18
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (Outdoor Adventure) 20
Assessment and grading 21
Grading domains 21
Calculation of the qualifi cation grade 22
Quality assurance of centres 24
Approval 24
Programme design and delivery 25
Mode of delivery 26
Resources 26
Delivery approach 26
Meeting local needs 27
Limitations on variations from standard specifi cations 27
Additional and specialist learning 27
Functional Skills 27
Personal, learning and thinking skills 27
Access and recruitment 28
Restrictions on learner entry 28
Access arrangements and special considerations 28
Recognition of Prior Learning 29
Unit format 29
Unit title 29
QCF level 29
Credit value 29
Guided learning hours 30
Aim and purpose 30
Unit introduction 30
Learning outcomes 30
Unit content 30
Assessment and grading grid 31
Essential guidance for tutors 31
Further information 32
Useful publications 32
How to obtain National Occupational Standards 32
Professional development and training 33
Annexe A 35
The Edexcel BTEC qualifi cation framework for the Sport and Active Leisure sector 35
Annexe B 37
Grading domains: BTEC Level 3 generic grading domains 37
Annexe C 39
Personal, learning and thinking skills 39
Annexe D 45
Wider curriculum mapping 45
Annexe E 49
National Occupational Standards/mapping with NVQs 49
Annexe F 65
Unit mapping overview 65
Unit mapping in depth 68
Annexe G 73
Examples of calculation of qualifi cation grade above pass grade 73
Points available for credits achieved at different QCF levels and unit grades 73
Annexe H 79
Links to the Level 2 Award in Community Sports Leadership 79
Annexe I 81
Links to the Level 3 Award in Higher Sports Leadership 81
Annexe J 83
Links to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) First Aid qualifi cations 83
Annexe K 85
Links to the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme 85
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BTEC National qualifi cation titles covered by this specifi cation
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Certifi cate in Sport
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Sport
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport
These qualifications have been accredited to the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) and are eligible for public funding as determined by the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) under Sections 96 and 97 of the Learning and Skills Act 2000.
The qualification titles listed above feature in the funding lists published annually by the DCSF and the regularly updated website www.dcsf.gov.uk/. The QCF Qualifications Accreditation Number (QAN) should be used by centres when they wish to seek public funding for their learners. Each unit within a qualification will also have a QCF unit code.
The QCF qualification and unit codes will appear on learners’ final certification documentation.
The QANs for the qualifications in this publication are:
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Sport (QCF) 500/6753/9
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Sport (QCF) 500/6751/5
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport (QCF) 500/6755/2
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (QCF) 500/6764/3
These qualification titles will appear on learners’ certificates. Learners need to be made aware of this when they are recruited by the centre and registered with Edexcel.
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What are BTEC Nationals?
BTEC National qualifications are undertaken in further education and sixth-form colleges, schools and other training providers, and have been since they were introduced in 1984. Their purpose, approaches to teaching, learning and assessment are established and understood by teaching professionals, employers and learners alike.
The BTEC National qualifications within this specification have been revised to fit the new Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF). As such the revised titles are:
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Sport
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Sport
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport.
But for clarity and continuity they are referred to within this specification and generically as BTEC National qualifications, where appropriate. They maintain the same equivalences, benchmarks and other articulations (for example SCAAT points, UCAS Tariff points) as their predecessor qualifications. The following identifies the titling conventions and variations between the ‘old’ (NQF) and ‘new’ (QCF) specifications:
Predecessor BTEC Nationals (accredited 2007)
QCF BTEC Nationals (for delivery from September 2010)
Not applicable Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Certificate
Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Award Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma
Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Certificate Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma
Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Diploma Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
BTEC Nationals are QCF Level 3 qualifications designed to provide highly specialist work-related qualifications in a range of vocational sectors. They give learners the knowledge, understanding and skills that they need to prepare for employment. The qualifications also provide career development opportunities for those already in work, and through articulation to higher education, degree and professional development programmes provide progression opportunities within the same cognate or related areas of study within universities and other institutions. BTEC Nationals accredit the achievement for courses and programmes of study for full-time or part-time learners in schools, colleges and other training provider organisations.
BTEC Nationals provide much of the underpinning knowledge and understanding for the National Occupational Standards for the sector, where these are appropriate. They are supported by the relevant Sector Skills Councils (SSCs) and/or Standards Setting Bodies (SSBs). Certain BTEC Nationals are recognised as Technical Certificates and form part of the Apprenticeship Framework. They attract UCAS points that equate to similar-sized general qualifications within education institutions within the UK.
On successful completion of a BTEC National qualification, a learner can progress to or within employment and/or continue their study in the same, or related vocational area.
It should be noted that the titling conventions for the revised QCF versions of the BTEC Firsts have also changed; see within the relevant BTEC First specifications on the website (www.edexcel.com).
The QCF is a framework which awards credit for qualifications and units and aims to present qualifications in a way that is easy to understand and measure. It enables learners to gain qualifications at their own pace along flexible routes.
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There are three sizes of qualifications in the QCF:
Awards (1 to 12 credits)
Certificates (13 to 36 credits)
Diplomas (37 credits and above).
Every unit and qualification in the framework will have a credit value.
The credit value of a unit specifies the number of credits that will be awarded to a learner who has achieved the learning outcomes of the unit.
The credit value of a unit is based on:
one credit for those learning outcomes achievable in 10 hours of learning
learning time is defined as the time taken by learners at the level of the unit, on average, to complete the learning outcomes of the unit to the standard determined by the assessment criteria
the credit value of the unit will remain constant in all contexts, regardless of the assessment method used for the qualification(s) to which it contributes.
Learning time should address all learning (including assessment) relevant to the learning outcomes, regardless of where, when and how the learning has taken place.
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Certifi cate – 30 credits
The 30-credit BTEC Level 3 Certificate offers a specialist qualification that focuses on particular aspects of employment within the appropriate vocational sector. The BTEC Level 3 Certificate is a qualification which can extend a learner’s programme of study and give vocational emphasis. The BTEC Level 3 Certificate is broadly equivalent to one GCE AS Level.
The BTEC Level 3 Certificate is also suitable for more mature learners, who wish to follow a vocational programme of study as part of their continued professional development or who want to move to a different area of employment.
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma – 60 credits
The 60-credit BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma extends the specialist work-related focus from the Level 3 BTEC Certificate and covers the key knowledge and practical skills required in the appropriate vocational sector. The BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma offers greater flexibility and a choice of emphasis through the optional units. It is broadly equivalent to one GCE A Level.
The BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma offers an engaging programme for those who are clear about the area of employment that they wish to enter. These learners may wish to extend their programme through the study of a general qualification such as GCE AS Levels, additional specialist learning (eg through another BTEC qualification) or a complementary NVQ. These learning programmes can be developed to allow learners to study related and complementary qualifications without duplication of content.
For adult learners the BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma can extend their experience of work in a particular sector. It may also be a suitable qualification for those wishing to change career or move into a particular area of employment following a career break.
The predecessor qualification to the BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma is the Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Award accredited onto the National Qualifications Framework, which has the same equivalences, overall size and focus as the revised QCF-accredited qualification.
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Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma – 120 credits
The 120-credit BTEC Level 3 Diploma broadens and expands the specialist work-related focus from the BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma. There is potential for the qualification to prepare learners for employment in the appropriate vocational sector and it is suitable for those who have decided that they wish to enter a particular area of work. It is broadly equivalent to two GCE A Levels.
Some learners may wish to gain the qualification in order to enter a specialist area of employment or to progress to a Level 4 programme. Other learners may want to extend the specialism they studied on the BTEC Level 3 Certificate or the BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma programme.
The predecessor qualification to the BTEC Level 3 Diploma is the Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Certificate accredited onto the National Qualifications Framework, which has the same equivalences, overall size and focus to the revised QCF-accredited qualification.
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma – 180 credits
The 180-credit BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma extends and deepens the specialist work-related focus from the BTEC Level 3 Diploma. There is potential for the qualification to prepare learners for appropriate direct employment in the vocational sector and it is suitable for those who have decided that they clearly wish to enter a particular specialist area of work. It is broadly equivalent to three GCE A Levels.
Some learners may wish to gain the qualification in order to enter a specialist area of employment or to progress to a higher education foundation degree, HND or other professional development programme. Other learners may want to extend the specialist nature of the subjects they studied on the BTEC Level 3 Diploma or another programme of study.
The predecessor qualification to the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma is the Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Diploma accredited onto the National Qualifications Framework, which has the same equivalences, overall size and focus to the revised QCF-accredited qualification.
Key features of the BTEC Nationals in Sport
The BTEC Nationals in Sport have been developed in the sport and active leisure sector to:
provide education and training for sport, leisure and recreation employees
give opportunities for sport, leisure and recreation employees to achieve a nationally recognised Level 3 vocationally specific qualification
give full-time learners the opportunity to enter employment in the sport and active leisure sector or to progress to higher education vocational qualifications such as the Edexcel BTEC Higher Nationals in Sport or related areas
give learners the opportunity to develop a range of techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life.
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Rationale for the BTEC Nationals in Sport
Year on year the sport and active leisure sector outperforms the rest of the UK economy; this has been a trend since the end of the economic recession of the late 1990s, and researchers predict will continue to be the case for years to come, long after the sports legacy of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympics Games.
The annual contribution of the sport sector to the UK economy is over £8 billion. This sector has more than 36,000 employers creating work for more than 600,000 full-time and part-time employees, and 5 million plus volunteers. A significant proportion of the total volunteer workforce is volunteering in sport, with most of them involved in sports coaching or activity leadership.
Despite the prevalence of this sector, a third of the workforce in the sector have either no formal qualifications or are only qualified at Level 1. In addition, feedback from employers suggests that skills shortages are responsible for a large proportion of the vacancies in this sector. These factors highlight the importance of formally recognised Level 3 qualifications in this sector, such as the BTEC Nationals in Sport.
Recent years have seen bold attempts to regulate the sport sector and the employees and volunteers who work within it. This has included the UK Coaching Certificate (UKCC), an endorsement of coaching qualifications aligned to a nationally agreed framework, and the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs), a process of self-regulation recognising industry-based qualifications and practical competency, requiring fitness professionals to work within a Code of Ethical Practice.
The BTEC Nationals in Sport provide an introduction to the sector for learners looking to build a career in sport, within one of its occupational areas. These areas include careers in exercise and fitness, coaching and leadership, sports development and the outdoors. At the BTEC Diploma and Extended Diploma level, there are three specific specialist pathways to choose from:
Performance and Excellence
Development, Coaching and Fitness
Outdoor Adventure.
The specification has been structured to allow learners maximum flexibility in selecting optional units, so that particular interests and career aspirations within the sport and active leisure sector can be reflected in the choice of unit combinations.
The new 30-credit BTEC Certificate in Sport is designed to give learners a basic grounding in understanding and knowledge of the sport and active leisure sector. The BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Sport will give learners a solid foundation in the sector, enabling them to develop essential skills required for gaining employment, securing career progression, or progressing to further qualifications and training required to achieve their goals.
The BTEC Diploma and Extended Diploma in Sport allow learners to select optional units that reflect their aspirations, and the diverse nature of the sector.
For example, those wishing to pursue a career in the fitness industry could complete the following units from the Performance and Excellence pathway:
Unit 1: Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport
Unit 2: The Physiology of Fitness
Unit 3: Assessing Risk in Sport
Unit 4: Fitness Training and Programming
Unit 7: Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise
Unit 11: Sports Nutrition
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Unit 17: Psychology for Sports Performance
Unit 27: Technical and Tactical Skills in Sport
Unit 28: The Athlete’s Lifestyle
Unit 12: Current Issues in Sport
Unit 15: Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise
Unit 18: Sports Injuries
Unit 39: Sports Facilities and Operational Management.
These units will provide much of the underpinning knowledge required for industry-recognised qualifications, such as the Level 3 NVQ in Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise, enabling learners to gain membership of the Register of Exercise Professionals.
Those who wish to pursue a career in coaching or sports leadership, or progress to industry-recognised qualifications in these areas, could select the following units from the Development, Coaching and Fitness pathway:
Unit 1: Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport
Unit 2: The Physiology of Fitness
Unit 3: Assessing Risk in Sport
Unit 4: Fitness Training and Programming
Unit 5: Sports Coaching
Unit 6: Sports Development
Unit 7: Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise
Unit 8: Practical Team Sports
Unit 9: Practical Individual Sports
Unit 13: Leadership in Sport
Unit 14: Exercise, Health and Lifestyle
Unit 21: Sport and Exercise Massage
Unit 41: Profiling Sports Performance.
Those who wish to pursue a career in outdoor education or leading outdoor and adventurous activities, or progress to industry-recognised qualifications in these areas, could select the following units from the Outdoor Adventure pathway:
Unit 1: Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport
Unit 2: The Physiology of Fitness
Unit 3: Assessing Risk in Sport
Unit 4: Fitness Training and Programming
Unit 13: Leadership in Sport
Unit 29: Principles and Practices in Outdoor Adventure
Unit 30: Equipment and Facilities for Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
Unit 31: Impact and Sustainability in Outdoor Adventure
Unit 32: Environmental Education for Outdoor Adventure
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Unit 33: Skills for Land-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
Unit 34: Skills for Water-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
Unit 37: Outdoor and Adventurous Expeditions
Unit 38: Alternative Pursuits for Outdoor Adventure.
Those who wish to progress to a higher education qualification in a specific sport-related area should consider the content of the qualification(s) they are interested in, and select optional units that will provide a good introduction to the subject. For example, those who wish to progress to an honours degree in sport and exercise sciences could select optional units that reflect the core elements of sport and exercise sciences including:
Unit 1: Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport
Unit 17: Psychology for Sports Performance
Unit 19: Analysis of Sports Performance
Unit 42: Research Investigation in Sport and Exercise Sciences
Unit 43: Laboratory and Experimental Methods in Sport and Exercise Sciences.
The BTEC Nationals in Sport have been designed to build on learning from Key Stage 4 or other Level 2 qualifications, for those who may wish to explore a vocational route at Level 3. They provide a suitable foundation for further study within the sector through to progression on to qualifications such as the BTEC Higher Nationals in Sport or related areas.
BTEC Nationals are ‘mode-free’ and as such allow those already employed in the sport and active leisure sector to study for the BTEC Certificate, Subsidiary Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma in Sport, on a part-time basis, using their industry knowledge and expertise gained from the workplace to develop evidence towards meeting the assessment and grading criteria.
The qualifications provide opportunities for learners to focus on the development of personal, learning and thinking skills, functional skills, and wider skills in a sport context, such as environmental issues and health and safety considerations.
The revision of this specification has provided an exciting development opportunity to effectively ‘add value’ to BTEC Nationals in Sport qualifications by signposting units to additional qualifications including the:
Community Sports Leaders Award
Higher Sports Leaders Award
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) First Aid qualifications
Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme.
The BTEC Nationals in Sport are not intended to provide competence for these additional qualifications, but are aimed at providing a route and preparing learners should they proceed to take these qualifications alongside their programme of study.
The specification also includes:
new Level 4 units incorporated within the Level 3 structure, aimed at helping to effectively bridge the gap between college/school and progression to further study at undergraduate degree level or a professional qualification in sport or related areas
more detailed signposting to National Occupational Standards (NOS) for the Sport and Active Leisure sector. The learning outcomes and content of the units is informed by the content of the NOS. However, there are no competency-based units in the qualification and therefore it should not be used as an indicator of learners’ competence in sport.
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The assessment approach for the BTEC Nationals in Sport allows learners to receive feedback on their progress throughout the course as they provide evidence towards meeting the unit assessment and grading criteria.
It is important that during the course learners take on the role of being employed within the sport and active leisure industry when completing assignments/activities. This can be achieved by setting assignments/activities with a scenario which reflects tasks/projects that sports employees would be undertaking in the workplace. For example, a health fitness instructor conducting client health and fitness assessments.
Evidence for assessment may be generated through a range of activities including workplace assessment, role play and presentations. Learners should be encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning and achievement, taking into account industry standards for behaviour and performance.
National Occupational Standards
BTEC Nationals are designed to provide much of the underpinning knowledge and understanding for the National Occupational Standards (NOS), as well as developing practical skills in preparation for work and possible achievement of NVQs in due course. NOS form the basis of National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs). BTEC Nationals do not purport to deliver occupational competence in the sector, which should be demonstrated in a work context.
Each unit in the specification identifies links to elements of the NOS.
The Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Sport relates to the following NOS:
Level 3 NVQ in Coaching, Teaching and Instructing
Level 3 NVQ in Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise
Level 3 NVQ in Achieving Excellence in Sports Performance
Level 3 NVQ in Leisure Management
Level 3 NVQ in Sports Development
Level 3 NVQ in Outdoor Education, Development Training and Recreation.
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Rules of combination for Edexcel BTEC Level 3 National qualifi cations
The rules of combination specify the:
total credit value of the qualification
the minimum credit to be achieved at the level or above the level of the qualification
the mandatory unit credit
the optional unit credit
the maximum credit that can come from other QCF BTEC units.
When combining units for a BTEC National qualification, it is the centre’s responsibility to ensure that the following rules of combination are adhered to.
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Certifi cate in Sport
1 Qualification credit value: a minimum of 30 credits.
2 Minimum credit to be achieved at, or above, the level of the qualification: 23 credits.
3 Mandatory unit credit: 30 credits.
4 This qualification is not designed to include credit from other QCF BTEC units.
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Sport
1 Qualification credit value: a minimum of 60 credits.
2 Minimum credit to be achieved at, or above, the level of the qualification: 45 credits.
3 Mandatory unit credit: 30 credits.
4 Optional unit credit: 30 credits.
5 A maximum of 5 optional credits can come from other QCF BTEC units to meet local needs.
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport (Performance and Excellence)
1 Qualification credit value: a minimum of 120 credits.
2 Minimum credit to be achieved at, or above, the level of the qualification: 90 credits.
3 Mandatory unit credit: 80 credits.
4 Optional unit credit: 40 credits.
5 A maximum of 10 optional credits can come from other QCF BTEC units to meet local needs.
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness)
1 Qualification credit value: a minimum of 120 credits.
2 Minimum credit to be achieved at, or above, the level of the qualification: 90 credits.
3 Mandatory unit credit: 70 credits.
4 Optional unit credit: 50 credits.
5 A maximum of 10 optional credits can come from other QCF BTEC units to meet local needs.
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Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport (Outdoor Adventure)
1 Qualification credit value: a minimum of 120 credits.
2 Minimum credit to be achieved at, or above, the level of the qualification: 90 credits.
3 Mandatory unit credit: 60 credits.
4 Optional unit credit: 60 credits.
5 A maximum of 10 optional credits can come from other QCF BTEC units to meet local needs.
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (Performance and Excellence)
1 Qualification credit value: a minimum of 180 credits.
2 Minimum credit to be achieved at, or above, the level of the qualification: 135 credits.
3 Mandatory unit credit: 80 credits.
4 Optional unit credit: 100 credits.
5 A maximum of 25 optional credits can come from other QCF BTEC units to meet local needs.
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness)
1 Qualification credit value: a minimum of 180 credits.
2 Minimum credit to be achieved at, or above, the level of the qualification: 135 credits.
3 Mandatory unit credit: 70 credits.
4 Optional unit credit: 110 credits.
5 A maximum of 25 optional credits can come from other QCF BTEC units to meet local needs.
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (Outdoor Adventure)
1 Qualification credit value: a minimum of 180 credits.
2 Minimum credit to be achieved at, or above, the level of the qualification: 135 credits.
3 Mandatory unit credit: 60 credits.
4 Optional unit credit: 120 credits.
5 A maximum of 25 optional credits can come from other QCF BTEC units to meet local needs.
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Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Certifi cate in Sport
The Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Sport is a 30-credit and 180-guided-learning-hour (GLH) qualification that consists of three mandatory units plus optional units that provide for a combined total of 30 credits (where at least 23 credits must be at Level 3 or above).
The units for the BTEC Nationals in Sport are on the CD ROM contained within the specification pack.
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Certifi cate in Sport
Unit Mandatory units – all three units must be taken: Credit Level
1 Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport 5 3
2 The Physiology of Fitness 5 3
3 Assessing Risk in Sport 10 3
Unit Optional units – one unit must be taken from:
7 Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise 10 3
29 Principles and Practices in Outdoor Adventure 10 3
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Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Sport
The Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Sport is a 60-credit and 360-guided-learning-hour (GLH) qualification that consists of three mandatory units plus one mandatory specialist unit plus optional units that provide for a combined total of 60 credits (where at least 45 credits must be at Level 3 or above).
The units for the BTEC Nationals in Sport are on the CD ROM contained within the specification pack.
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Sport
Unit Mandatory units – all three units must be taken: Credit Level
1 Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport 5 3
2 The Physiology of Fitness 5 3
3 Assessing Risk in Sport 10 3
Unit Mandatory specialist units – one unit must be taken from:
7 Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise 10 3
29 Principles and Practices in Outdoor Adventure 10 3
Unit Optional units
4 Fitness Training and Programming 10 3
5 Sports Coaching ** 10 3
6 Sports Development 10 3
7 Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise *** 10 3
8 Practical Team Sports * 10 3
9 Practical Individual Sports * 10 3
10 Outdoor and Adventurous Activities * 10 3
11 Sports Nutrition 10 3
12 Current Issues in Sport 10 3
13 Leadership in Sport ** 10 3
14 Exercise, Health and Lifestyle 10 3
15 Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise 10 3
17 Psychology for Sports Performance 10 3
24 Physical Education and the Care of Children and Young People 10 3
26 Work Experience in Sport 10 3
27 Technical and Tactical Skills in Sport 10 3
28 The Athlete’s Lifestyle 10 3
29 Principles and Practices in Outdoor Adventure *** 10 3
33 Skills for Land-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities 10 3
34 Skills for Water-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities 10 3
39 Sports Facilities and Operational Management 10 3
* Learners may select only one from Unit 8, Unit 9 or Unit 10** Learners may select only one of Unit 5 or Unit 13*** Learners may select, as an optional unit, whichever of Unit 7 or Unit 29 that was not taken as a
mandatory specialist unit
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Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport (Performance and Excellence)
The Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport (Performance and Excellence) is a 120-credit and 720-guided-learning-hour (GLH) qualification that consists of nine mandatory units plus optional units that provide for a combined total of 120 credits (where at least 90 credits must be at Level 3 or above).
The units for the BTEC Nationals in Sport are on the CD ROM contained within the specification pack.
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport (Performance and Excellence)
Unit Mandatory units – all nine units must be taken: Credit Level
1 Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport 5 3
2 The Physiology of Fitness 5 3
3 Assessing Risk in Sport 10 3
4 Fitness Training and Programming 10 3
7 Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise 10 3
11 Sports Nutrition 10 3
17 Psychology for Sports Performance 10 3
27 Technical and Tactical Skills in Sport 10 3
28 The Athlete’s Lifestyle 10 3
Unit Optional units
5 Sports Coaching 10 3
8 Practical Team Sports 10 3
12 Current Issues in Sport 10 3
15 Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise 10 3
18 Sports Injuries 10 3
19 Analysis of Sports Performance 10 3
21 Sport and Exercise Massage 10 3
22 Rules, Regulations and Officiating in Sport 10 3
26 Work Experience in Sport 10 3
39 Sports Facilities and Operational Management 10 3
41 Profiling Sports Performance 10 4
42 Research Investigation in Sport and Exercise Sciences 10 4
43 Laboratory and Experimental Methods in Sport and Exercise Sciences 10 4
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Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness)
The Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness) is a 120-credit and 720-guided-learning-hour (GLH) qualification that consists of eight mandatory units plus optional units that provide for a combined total of 120 credits (where at least 90 credits must be at Level 3 or above).
The units for the BTEC Nationals in Sport are on the CD ROM contained within the specification pack.
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness)
Unit Mandatory units – eight units must be taken from: Credit Level
1 Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport 5 3
2 The Physiology of Fitness 5 3
3 Assessing Risk in Sport 10 3
4 Fitness Training and Programming 10 3
5 Sports Coaching 10 3
6 Sports Development 10 3
7 Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise 10 3
8 Practical Team Sports * 10 3
9 Practical Individual Sports * 10 3
Unit Optional units
8 Practical Team Sports * 10 3
9 Practical Individual Sports * 10 3
10 Outdoor and Adventurous Activities * 10 3
11 Sports Nutrition 10 3
12 Current Issues in Sport 10 3
13 Leadership in Sport 10 3
14 Exercise, Health and Lifestyle 10 3
15 Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise 10 3
17 Psychology for Sports Performance 10 3
18 Sports Injuries 10 3
21 Sport and Exercise Massage 10 3
22 Rules, Regulations and Officiating in Sport 10 3
23 Organising Sports Events 10 3
24 Physical Education and the Care of Children and Young People 10 3
25 Sport as a Business 10 3
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Unit Optional units
26 Work Experience in Sport 10 3
39 Sports Facilities and Operational Management 10 3
40 Sports Legacy Development 10 3
41 Profiling Sports Performance 10 4
42 Research Investigation in Sport and Exercise Sciences 10 4
43 Laboratory and Experimental Methods in Sport and Exercise Sciences 10 4
* Learners must select either Unit 8 or Unit 9 as a mandatory unit
* Learners may select, as an optional unit, whichever of Unit 8 or Unit 9 that was not taken as a mandatory unit, or alternatively may select Unit 10
* Learners must not select all three of Unit 8, Unit 9 and Unit 10
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Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport (Outdoor Adventure)
The Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport (Outdoor Adventure) is a 120-credit and 720-guided-learning-hour (GLH) qualification that consists of seven mandatory units plus optional units that provide for a combined total of 120 credits (where at least 90 credits must be at Level 3 or above).
The units for the BTEC Nationals in Sport are on the CD ROM contained within the specification pack.
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport (Outdoor Adventure)
Unit Mandatory units – all seven units must be taken: Credit Level
1 Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport 5 3
2 The Physiology of Fitness 5 3
3 Assessing Risk in Sport 10 3
4 Fitness Training and Programming 10 3
13 Leadership in Sport 10 3
29 Principles and Practices in Outdoor Adventure 10 3
30 Equipment and Facilities for Outdoor and Adventurous Activities 10 3
Unit Optional units
12 Current Issues in Sport 10 3
18 Sports Injuries 10 3
23 Organising Sports Events 10 3
24 Physical Education and the Care of Children and Young People 10 3
25 Sport as a Business 10 3
26 Work Experience in Sport 10 3
31 Impact and Sustainability in Outdoor Adventure 10 3
32 Environmental Education for Outdoor Adventure 10 3
33 Skills for Land-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities 10 3
34 Skills for Water-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities 10 3
35 Leading Land-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities 10 3
36 Leading Water-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities 10 3
37 Outdoor and Adventurous Expeditions 10 3
38 Alternative Pursuits for Outdoor Adventure 10 3
39 Sports Facilities and Operational Management 10 3
42 Research Investigation in Sport and Exercise Sciences 10 4
44 Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology 10 3
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Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (Performance and Excellence)
The Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (Performance and Excellence) is a 180-credit and 1080-guided-learning-hour (GLH) qualification that consists of nine mandatory units plus optional units that provide for a combined total of 180 credits (where at least 135 credits must be at Level 3 or above).
The units for the BTEC Nationals in Sport are on the CD ROM contained within the specification pack.
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (Performance and Excellence)
Unit Mandatory units – all nine units must be taken: Credit Level
1 Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport 5 3
2 The Physiology of Fitness 5 3
3 Assessing Risk in Sport 10 3
4 Fitness Training and Programming 10 3
7 Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise 10 3
11 Sports Nutrition 10 3
17 Psychology for Sports Performance 10 3
27 Technical and Tactical Skills in Sport 10 3
28 The Athlete’s Lifestyle 10 3
Unit Optional units
5 Sports Coaching 10 3
8 Practical Team Sports 10 3
12 Current Issues in Sport 10 3
14 Exercise, Health and Lifestyle 10 3
15 Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise 10 3
18 Sports Injuries 10 3
19 Analysis of Sports Performance 10 3
20 Talent Identification and Development in Sport 10 3
21 Sport and Exercise Massage 10 3
22 Rules, Regulations and Officiating in Sport 10 3
23 Organising Sports Events 10 3
24 Physical Education and the Care of Children and Young People 10 3
25 Sport as a Business 10 3
26 Work Experience in Sport 10 3
39 Sports Facilities and Operational Management 10 3
41 Profiling Sports Performance 10 4
42 Research Investigation in Sport and Exercise Sciences 10 4
43 Laboratory and Experimental Methods in Sport and Exercise Sciences 10 4
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Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness)
The Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness) is a 180-credit and 1080-guided-learning-hour (GLH) qualification that consists of eight mandatory units plus optional units that provide for a combined total of 180 credits (where at least 135 credits must be at Level 3 or above).
The units for the BTEC Nationals in Sport are on the CD ROM contained within the specification pack.
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness)
Unit Mandatory units – eight units must be taken from: Credit Level
1 Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport 5 3
2 The Physiology of Fitness 5 3
3 Assessing Risk in Sport 10 3
4 Fitness Training and Programming 10 3
5 Sports Coaching 10 3
6 Sports Development 10 3
7 Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise 10 3
8 Practical Team Sports* 10 3
9 Practical Individual Sports* 10 3
Unit Optional units
8 Practical Team Sports* 10 3
9 Practical Individual Sports* 10 3
10 Outdoor and Adventurous Activities 10 3
11 Sports Nutrition 10 3
12 Current Issues in Sport 10 3
13 Leadership in Sport 10 3
14 Exercise, Health and Lifestyle 10 3
15 Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise 10 3
16 Exercise for Specific Groups 10 3
17 Psychology for Sports Performance 10 3
18 Sports Injuries 10 3
19 Analysis of Sports Performance 10 3
20 Talent Identification and Development in Sport 10 3
21 Sport and Exercise Massage 10 3
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Unit Optional units
22 Rules, Regulations and Officiating in Sport 10 3
23 Organising Sports Events 10 3
24 Physical Education and the Care of Children and Young People 10 3
25 Sport as a Business 10 3
26 Work Experience in Sport 10 3
39 Sports Facilities and Operational Management 10 3
40 Sports Legacy Development 10 3
41 Profiling Sports Performance 10 4
42 Research Investigation in Sport and Exercise Sciences 10 4
43 Laboratory and Experimental Methods in Sport and Exercise Sciences 10 4
* Learners must select one of these units (Unit 8 or Unit 9) as a mandatory unit, and may select the other as an optional unit
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Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (Outdoor Adventure)
The Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (Outdoor Adventure) is a 180-credit and 1080-guided-learning-hour (GLH) qualification that consists of seven mandatory units plus optional units that provide for a combined total of 180 credits (where at least 135 credits must be at Level 3 or above).
The units for the BTEC Nationals in Sport are on the CD ROM contained within the specification pack.
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (Outdoor Adventure)
Unit Mandatory units – all seven units must be taken: Credit Level
1 Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport 5 3
2 The Physiology of Fitness 5 3
3 Assessing Risk in Sport 10 3
4 Fitness Training and Programming 10 3
13 Leadership in Sport 10 3
29 Principles and Practices in Outdoor Adventure 10 3
30 Equipment and Facilities for Outdoor and Adventurous Activities 10 3
Unit Optional units
5 Sports Coaching 10 3
11 Sports Nutrition 10 3
12 Current Issues in Sport 10 3
14 Exercise, Health and Lifestyle 10 3
18 Sports Injuries 10 3
23 Organising Sports Events 10 3
24 Physical Education and the Care of Children and Young People 10 3
25 Sport as a Business 10 3
26 Work Experience in Sport 10 3
31 Impact and Sustainability in Outdoor Adventure 10 3
32 Environmental Education for Outdoor Adventure 10 3
33 Skills for Land-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities 10 3
34 Skills for Water-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities 10 3
35 Leading Land-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities 10 3
36 Leading Water-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities 10 3
37 Outdoor and Adventurous Expeditions 10 3
38 Alternative Pursuits for Outdoor Adventure 10 3
39 Sports Facilities and Operational Management 10 3
42 Research Investigation in Sport and Exercise Sciences 10 4
44 Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology 10 3
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Assessment and grading
In BTEC Nationals all units are internally assessed.
All assessment for BTEC Nationals is criterion referenced, based on the achievement of specified learning outcomes. Each unit within the qualification has specified assessment and grading criteria which are to be used for grading purposes. A summative unit grade can be awarded at pass, merit or distinction:
to achieve a ‘pass’ a learner must have satisfied all the pass assessment criteria
to achieve a ‘merit’ a learner must additionally have satisfied all the merit grading criteria
to achieve a ‘distinction’ a learner must additionally have satisfied all the distinction grading criteria.
Learners who complete the unit but who do not meet all the pass criteria are graded ‘unclassified’.
Grading domains
The grading criteria are developed in relation to grading domains which are exemplified by a number of indicative characteristics at the level of the qualification.
There are four BTEC National grading domains:
application of knowledge and understanding
development of practical and technical skills
personal development for occupational roles
application of generic skills.
Please refer to Annexe B which shows the merit and distinction indicative characteristics.
Guidance
The purpose of assessment is to ensure that effective learning has taken place to give learners the opportunity to:
meet the assessment and grading criteria and
achieve the learning outcomes within the units.
All the assignments created by centres should be reliable and fit for purpose, and should build on the assessment and grading criteria. Assessment tasks and activities should enable learners to produce valid, sufficient and reliable evidence that relates directly to the specified criteria. Centres should enable learners to produce evidence in a variety of different forms, including written reports, graphs and posters, along with projects, performance observation and time-constrained assessments.
Centres are encouraged to emphasise the practical application of the assessment and grading criteria, providing a realistic scenario for learners to adopt, and making maximum use of practical activities and work experience. The creation of assignments that are fit for purpose is vital to achievement and their importance cannot be over-emphasised.
The assessment and grading criteria must be clearly indicated in the fit-for-purpose assignments. This gives learners focus and helps with internal verification and standardisation processes. It will also help to ensure that learner feedback is specific to the assessment and grading criteria.
When looking at the assessment and grading grids and designing assignments, centres are encouraged to identify common topics and themes.
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The units include guidance on appropriate assessment methodology. A central feature of vocational assessment is that it allows for assessment to be:
current, ie to reflect the most recent developments and issues
local, ie to reflect the employment context of the delivering centre
flexible to reflect learner needs, ie at a time and in a way that matches the learner’s requirements so that they can demonstrate achievement.
Calculation of the qualifi cation grade
Pass qualifi cation grade
Learners who achieve the minimum eligible credit value specified by the rule of combination will achieve the qualification at pass grade (see Rules of combination for Edexcel BTEC Level 3 National qualifications).
Qualifi cation grades above pass grade
Learners will be awarded a merit or distinction or distinction* qualification grade (or combination of these grades appropriate to the qualification) by the aggregation of points gained through the successful achievement of individual units. The number of points available is dependent on the unit level and grade achieved, and the credit size of the unit (as shown in the ‘points available for credits achieved at different QCF Levels and unit grades’ below).
Points available for credits achieved at different QCF Levels and unit grades
The table below shows the number of points scored per credit at the unit level and grade.
Unit QCF level Points per credit
Pass Merit Distinction
Level 2 5 6 7Level 3 7 8 9
Level 4 9 10 11
Learners who achieve the correct number of points within the ranges shown in the ‘qualification grade’ table will achieve the qualification merit or distinction or distinction* grade (or combinations of these grades appropriate to the qualification).
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Qualifi cation grade
BTEC Level 3 Certifi cate
Points range above pass grade Grade
230-249 Merit M
250-259 Distinction D
260 and above Distinction* D*
BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma
Points range above pass grade Grade
460-499 Merit M
500-519 Distinction D
520 and above Distinction* D*
BTEC Level 3 Diploma
Points range above pass grade Grade
880-919 MP
920-959 MM
960-999 DM
1000-1029 DD
1030-1059 DD*
1060 and above D*D*
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
Points range above pass grade Grade
1300-1339 MPP
1340-1379 MMP
1380-1419 MMM
1420-1459 DMM
1460-1499 DDM
1500-1529 DDD
1530-1559 DDD*
1560-1589 DD*D*
1590 and above D*D*D*
Please refer to Annexe G for examples of calculation of qualification grade above pass grade.
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Quality assurance of centres
Edexcel’s qualification specifications set out the standard to be achieved by each learner in order to be awarded the qualification. This is covered in the statement of learning outcomes, and assessment and grading criteria in each unit. Further guidance on delivery and assessment is given in the Essential guidance for tutors section in each unit. This section is designed to provide additional guidance and amplification related to the unit to support tutors, deliverers and assessors and to provide for a coherence of understanding and a consistency of delivery and assessment.
Approval
Centres that have not previously offered BTEC qualifications will first need to apply for, and be granted, centre approval before they can apply for approval to offer the programme.
When a centre applies for approval to offer a BTEC qualification they are required to enter into an approvals agreement.
The approvals agreement is a formal commitment by the head or principal of a centre to meet all the requirements of the specification and any linked codes or regulations. Sanctions and tariffs may be applied if centres do not comply with the agreement. Ultimately, this could result in the suspension of certification or withdrawal of approval.
Centres will be allowed ‘accelerated approval’ for a new programme where the centre already has approval for a programme that is being replaced by the new programme.
The key principles of quality assurance are that:
a centre delivering BTEC programmes must be an approved centre and must have approval for programmes or groups of programmes that it is operating
the centre agrees as part of gaining approval to abide by specific terms and conditions around the effective delivery and quality assurance of assessment; it must abide by these conditions throughout the period of delivery
Edexcel makes available to approved centres a range of materials and opportunities intended to exemplify the processes required for effective assessment and examples of effective standards. Approved centres must use the materials and services to ensure that all staff delivering BTEC qualifications keep up to date with the guidance on assessment
an approved centre must follow agreed protocols for standardisation of assessors and verifiers; planning, monitoring and recording of assessment processes; and for dealing with special circumstances, appeals and malpractice.
The approach of quality assured assessment is made through a partnership between an approved centre and Edexcel. Edexcel is committed to ensuring that it follows best practice and employs appropriate technology to support quality assurance processes where practicable. Therefore, the specific arrangements for working with centres will vary. Edexcel seeks to ensure that the quality assurance processes that it uses do not place undue bureaucratic processes on centres and works to support centres in providing robust quality assurance processes.
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Edexcel monitors and supports centres in the effective operation of assessment and quality assurance. The methods which it uses to do this for BTEC First and National programmes accredited under the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) include:
ensuring that all centres have completed appropriate declarations at the time of approval undertaking approval visits to centres where necessary
requiring all centres to appoint a Lead Internal Verifier for designated groups of programmes and to ensure that this person is trained and supported in carrying out that role
requiring that the Lead Internal Verifier completes compulsory online standardisation related to assessment and verification decisions for the designated programme
assessment sampling and verification, through requested samples of assessments, completed assessed learner work and associated documentation
overarching review and assessment of a centre’s strategy for assessing and quality assuring its BTEC programmes.
Edexcel Quality Assurance Handbook
Centres should refer to the Handbook for Quality Assurance for BTEC QCF Qualifications, issued annually, for detailed guidance.
An approved centre must make certification claims only when authorised by Edexcel and strictly in accordance with requirements for reporting.
Centres that do not fully address and maintain rigorous approaches to quality assurance will be prevented from seeking certification for individual programmes or for all BTEC First and National programmes. Centres that do not comply with remedial action plans may have their approval to deliver qualifications removed.
Programme design and delivery
BTEC National qualifications consist of mandatory units and optional units. Optional units are designed to provide a focus to the qualification and give more specialist opportunities in the sector.
In BTEC Nationals each unit has a number of guided learning hours.
Guided learning hours are defined as all the times when a tutor, trainer or facilitator is present to give specific guidance towards the learning aim being studied on a programme. This definition includes lectures, tutorials and supervised study in, for example, open learning centres and learning workshops. It also includes time spent by staff assessing learners’ achievements. It does not include time spent by staff in day-to-day marking of assignments where the learner is not present.
Centres are advised to consider this definition when planning the programme of study associated with this specification.
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Mode of delivery
Edexcel does not define the mode of study for BTEC Nationals. Centres are free to offer the qualifications using any mode of delivery (such as full time, part time, evening only, distance learning) that meets their learners’ needs. Whichever mode of delivery is used, centres must ensure that learners have appropriate access to the resources identified in the specification and to the subject specialists delivering the units. This is particularly important for learners studying for the qualification through open or distance learning.
Learners studying for the qualification on a part-time basis bring with them a wealth of experience that should be utilised to maximum effect by tutors and assessors. The use of assessment evidence drawn from learners’ work environments should be encouraged. Those planning the programme should aim to enhance the vocational nature of the qualification by:
liaising with employers to ensure a course relevant to learners’ specific needs
accessing and using non-confidential data and documents from learners’ workplaces
including sponsoring employers in the delivery of the programme and, where appropriate, in the assessment
linking with company-based/workplace training programmes
making full use of the variety of experience of work and life that learners bring to the programme.
Resources
BTEC Nationals are designed to prepare learners for employment in specific occupational sectors. Physical resources need to support the delivery of the programme and the proper assessment of the learning outcomes and should, therefore, normally be of industry standard. Staff delivering programmes and conducting the assessments should be familiar with current practice and standards in the sector concerned. Centres will need to meet any specific resource requirements to gain approval from Edexcel.
Where specific resources are required these have been indicated in individual units in the Essential resources sections.
Delivery approach
It is important that centres develop an approach to teaching and learning that supports the specialist vocational nature of BTEC National qualifications and the mode of delivery. Specifications give a balance of practical skill development and knowledge requirements, some of which can be theoretical in nature. Tutors and assessors need to ensure that appropriate links are made between theory and practical application and that the knowledge base is applied to the sector. This requires the development of relevant and up-to-date teaching materials that allow learners to apply their learning to actual events and activity within the sector. Maximum use should be made of the learner’s experience.
An outline learning plan is included in every unit as guidance and demonstrates one way in planning the delivery and assessment of the unit. The outline learning plan can be used in conjunction with the programme of suggested assignments.
Where the qualification has been designated and approved as a Technical Certificate and forms part of an Apprenticeship scheme, particular care needs to be taken to build strong links between the learning and assessment for the BTEC National qualification and the related NVQs and Functional Skills that also contribute to the scheme.
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Meeting local needs
Centres should note that the qualifications set out in this specification have been developed in consultation with centres and employers and the Sector Skills Councils or the Standards Setting Bodies for the relevant sector. Centres should make maximum use of the choice available to them within the optional units to meet the needs of their learners, and local skills and training needs.
In certain circumstances, units in this specification might not allow centres to meet a local need. In this situation, Edexcel will ensure that the rule of combination allows centres to make use of units from other standard QCF BTEC specifications. Centres are required to ensure that the coherence and purpose of the qualification is retained and to ensure that the vocational focus is not diluted.
Limitations on variations from standard specifi cations
The flexibility to import standard units from other QCF BTEC Level 2 to 4 qualifications is limited to a total of 25 per cent of the qualification credit value (see Rules of combination for Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Nationals qualifications).
These units cannot be used at the expense of the mandatory units in any qualification.
Additional and specialist learning
Additional and specialist learning (ASL) consists of accredited qualifications at the same level as, or one level above, the Diploma course of study. The ASL may include BTEC qualifications which are also available to learners not following a Diploma course of study.
Qualifications for ASL must be selected from the ASL catalogue through the National Database of Accredited Qualifications (NDAQ). The catalogue includes qualifications which have the approval of the Diploma Development Partnership (DDP) and will expand over time as more qualifications are approved. To access the catalogue go to www.ndaq.org.uk and select ‘Browse Diploma Qualifications’.
Functional Skills
BTEC Nationals give learners opportunities to develop and apply Functional Skills.
Functional Skills are offered as stand-alone qualifications at Level 2. See individual units for opportunities to cover ICT, Mathematics and English Functional Skills.
Personal, learning and thinking skills
Opportunities are available to develop personal, learning and thinking skills (PLTS) within a sector-related context. PLTS are identified in brackets after the unit pass criteria to which they are associated and they are also mapped in Annexe C. Further opportunities for learners to demonstrate these skills may also be apparent as learners progress throughout their learning.
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Access and recruitment
Edexcel’s policy regarding access to its qualifications is that:
they should be available to everyone who is capable of reaching the required standards
they should be free from any barriers that restrict access and progression
there should be equal opportunities for all wishing to access the qualifications.
Centres are required to recruit learners to BTEC qualifications with integrity. This will include ensuring that applicants have appropriate information and advice about the qualifications and that the qualification will meet their needs. Centres should take appropriate steps to assess each applicant’s potential and make a professional judgement about their ability to successfully complete the programme of study and achieve the qualification. This assessment will need to take account of the support available to the learner within the centre during their programme of study and any specific support that might be necessary to allow the learner to access the assessment for the qualification. Centres should consult Edexcel’s policy on learners with particular requirements.
Centres will need to review the entry profile of qualifications and/or experience held by applicants, considering whether this profile shows an ability to progress to a Level 3 qualification. For learners who have recently been in education, the profile is likely to include one of the following:
a BTEC Level 2 qualification in Sport or a related vocational area
a standard of literacy and numeracy supported by a general education equivalent to four GCSEs at grade A*-C
other related Level 2 qualifications
related work experience.
More mature learners may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include experience of paid and/or unpaid employment.
Restrictions on learner entry
Most BTEC National qualifications are accredited on the QCF for learners aged 16 years and over.
In particular sectors the restrictions on learner entry might also relate to any physical or legal barriers, for example people working in health, care or education are likely to be subject to police checks.
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Nationals are listed on the DCSF funding lists under Section 96 and Section 97 of the Learning and Skills Act 2000.
Access arrangements and special considerations
Edexcel’s policy on access arrangements and special considerations for BTEC and Edexcel NVQ qualifications aims to enhance access to the qualifications for learners with disabilities and other difficulties (as defined by the 1995 Disability Discrimination Act and the amendments to the Act) without compromising the assessment of skills, knowledge, understanding or competence.
Further details are given in the policy Access Arrangements and Special Considerations for BTEC and Edexcel NVQ Qualifications, which can be found on the Edexcel website (www.edexcel.com). This policy replaces the previous Edexcel policy (Assessment of Vocationally Related Qualifications: Regulations and Guidance Relating to Learners with Special Requirements, 2002) concerning learners with particular requirements.
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Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a method of assessment (leading to the award of credit) that considers whether a learner can demonstrate that they can meet the assessment requirements for a unit through knowledge, understanding or skills they already possess and so do not need to develop through a course of learning.
Edexcel encourages centres to recognise learners’ previous achievements and experiences whether at work, home and at leisure, as well as in the classroom. RPL provides a route for the recognition of the achievements resulting from continuous learning.
RPL enables recognition of achievement from a range of activities using any valid assessment methodology. Provided that the assessment requirements of a given unit or qualification have been met, the use of RPL is acceptable for accrediting a unit, units or a whole qualification. Evidence of learning must be valid and reliable.
Unit format
All units in Edexcel BTEC Level 3 National qualifications have a standard format. The unit format is designed to give guidance on the requirements of the qualification for learners, tutors, assessors and those responsible for monitoring national standards.
Each unit has the following sections.
Unit title
The unit title is accredited on the QCF and this form of words will appear on the learner’s Notification of Performance (NOP).
QCF level
All units and qualifications within the QCF will have a level assigned to them, which represents the level of achievement. There are nine levels of achievement, from Entry Level to Level 8. The level of the unit has been informed by the QCF level descriptors and, where appropriate, the National Occupational Standards (NOS) and/or other sector/professional benchmarks.
Credit value
Each unit in BTEC National qualifications has a credit value; learners will be awarded credits for the successful completion of whole units.
A credit value specifies the number of credits that will be awarded to a learner who has achieved all the learning outcomes of the unit.
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Guided learning hours
Guided learning hours are defined as all the times when a tutor, trainer or facilitator is present to give specific guidance towards the learning aim being studied on a programme. This definition includes lectures, tutorials and supervised study in, for example, open learning centres and learning workshops. It also includes time spent by staff assessing learners’ achievements. It does not include time spent by staff in day-to-day marking of assignments or homework where the learner is not present.
Aim and purpose
The aim provides a clear summary of the purpose of the unit and is a succinct statement that summarises the learning outcomes of the unit.
Unit introduction
The unit introduction gives the reader an appreciation of the unit in the vocational setting of the qualification, as well as highlighting the focus of the unit. It gives the reader a snapshot of the unit and the key knowledge, skills and understanding gained while studying the unit. The unit introduction also highlights any links to the appropriate vocational sector by describing how the unit relates to that sector.
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes state exactly what a learner should ‘know, understand or be able to do’ as a result of completing the unit.
Unit content
The unit content identifies the breadth of knowledge, skills and understanding needed to design and deliver a programme of learning to achieve each of the learning outcomes. This is informed by the underpinning knowledge and understanding requirements of the related NOS. The content provides the range of subject material for the programme of learning and specifies the skills, knowledge and understanding required for achievement of the pass, merit and distinction grading criteria.
Each learning outcome is stated in full and then the key phrases or concepts related to that learning outcome are listed in italics followed by the subsequent range of related topics.
Relationship between content and assessment criteria
The learner must have the opportunity within the delivery of the unit to cover all of the unit content.
It is not a requirement of the unit specification that all of the content is assessed. However, the indicative content will need to be covered in a programme of learning in order for learners to be able to meet the standard determined in the assessment and grading criteria. The merit and distinction grading criteria enable the learner to achieve higher levels of performance in acquisition of knowledge, understanding and skills.
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Content structure and terminology
The information below shows how unit content is structured and gives the terminology used to explain the different components within the content.
Learning outcome: this is given in bold at the beginning of each section of content.
Italicised sub-heading: it contains a key phrase or concept. This is content which must be covered in the delivery of the unit. Colons mark the end of an italicised sub-heading.
Elements of content: the elements are in plain text and amplify the sub-heading. The elements must also be covered in the delivery of the unit. Semi-colons mark the end of an element.
Brackets contain amplification of content which must be covered in the delivery of the unit.
‘eg’ is a list of examples used for indicative amplification of an element (that is, the content specified in this amplification that could be covered or that could be replaced by other, similar material).
Assessment and grading grid
Each grading grid gives the assessment and grading criteria used to determine the evidence that each learner must produce in order to receive a pass, merit or distinction grade. It is important to note that the merit and distinction grading criteria require a qualitative improvement in a learner’s evidence and not simply the production of more evidence at the same level.
Essential guidance for tutors
This section gives tutors additional guidance and amplification to aid understanding and a consistent level of delivery and assessment. It is divided into the following sections.
Delivery – explains the content’s relationship with the learning outcomes and offers guidance about possible approaches to delivery. This section is based on the more usual delivery modes but is not intended to rule out alternative approaches.
Outline learning plan – the outline learning plan has been included in every unit as guidance and demonstrates one way in planning the delivery and assessment of a unit. The outline learning plan can be used in conjunction with the programme of suggested assignments.
Assessment – gives amplification about the nature and type of evidence that learners need to produce in order to pass the unit or achieve the higher grades. This section should be read in conjunction with the grading criteria.
Suggested programme of assignments – the table shows how the suggested assignments match and cover the assessment and grading criteria.
Links to National Occupational Standards, other BTEC units, other BTEC qualifications and other relevant units and qualifications – sets out links with other units within the qualification. These links can be used to ensure that learners make connections between units, resulting in a coherent programme of learning. The links show opportunities for integration of learning, delivery and assessment.
Essential resources – identifies any specialist resources needed to allow learners to generate the evidence required for each unit. The centre will be asked to ensure that any requirements are in place when it seeks approval from Edexcel to offer the qualification.
Employer engagement and vocational contexts – provides a short list of agencies, networks and other useful contacts for employer engagement and for sources of vocational contexts.
Indicative reading for learners – gives a short list of learner resource material that benchmarks the level of study.
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Further information
For further information please call Customer Services on 0844 576 0026 (calls may be recorded for training purposes) or visit our website (www.edexcel.com).
Useful publications
Further copies of this document and related publications can be obtained from:
Edexcel PublicationsAdamswayMansfieldNottinghamshire NG18 4FN
Telephone: 01623 467 467Fax: 01623 450 481Email: [email protected]
Related information and publications include:
Guidance for Centres Offering Edexcel/BTEC QCF Accredited Programmes (Edexcel, distributed to centres annually)
Functional Skills publications – specifications, tutor support materials and question papers
Regulatory Arrangements for the Qualification and Credit Framework (Ofqual, August 2008)
the current Edexcel publications catalogue and update catalogue.
Edexcel publications concerning the Quality Assurance System and the internal and external verification of vocationally related programmes can be found on the Edexcel website and in the Edexcel publications catalogue.
NB: Most of our publications are priced. There is also a charge for postage and packing. Please check the cost when you order.
How to obtain National Occupational Standards
SkillsActive Castlewood House 77-91 New Oxford Street London WC1A 1PX
Telephone: 020 7632 2000 Fax: 020 7632 2001Email: [email protected]: www.skillsactive.com
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Professional development and training
Edexcel supports UK and international customers with training related to BTEC qualifications. This support is available through a choice of training options offered in our published training directory or through customised training at your centre.
The support we offer focuses on a range of issues including:
planning for the delivery of a new programme
planning for assessment and grading
developing effective assignments
building your team and teamwork skills
developing student-centred learning and teaching approaches
building Functional Skills into your programme
building in effective and efficient quality assurance systems.
The national programme of training we offer can be viewed on our website (www.edexcel.com/training). You can request customised training through the website or by contacting one of our advisers in the Training from Edexcel team via Customer Services to discuss your training needs.
Our customer service numbers are:
BTEC and NVQ 0844 576 0026
GCSE 0844 576 0027
GCE 0844 576 0025
The Diploma 0844 576 0028
DIDA and other qualifications 0844 576 0031
Calls may be recorded for training purposes.
The training we provide:
is active – ideas are developed and applied
is designed to be supportive and thought provoking
builds on best practice.
Our training is underpinned by the LLUK standards for those preparing to teach and for those seeking evidence for their continuing professional development.
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Annexe B
Grading domains: BTEC Level 3 generic grading domains
Grading domain 1 Indicative characteristics – merit Indicative characteristics – distinction
Application of knowledge and understanding
(Learning outcome stem understand or know)
Shows depth of knowledge and development of understanding in familiar and unfamiliar situations (for example explain why, makes judgements based on analysis).
Applies and/or selects concepts showing comprehension of often complex theories.
Applies knowledge in often familiar and unfamiliar contexts.
Applies knowledge to non-routine contexts (eg assessor selection).
Makes reasoned analytical judgements.
Shows relationships between pass criteria.
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Synthesises knowledge and understanding across pass/merit criteria.
Evaluates complex concepts/ideas/actions and makes reasoned and confident judgements.
Uses analysis, research and evaluation to make recommendations and influence proposals.
Analyses implications of application of knowledge/understanding.
Accesses and evaluates knowledge and understanding to advance complex activities/contexts.
Shows relationships with p/m criteria.
Responds positively to evaluation.
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Development of practical and technical skills
(Learning outcome stem be able to)
Deploys appropriate advanced techniques/processes/skills.
Applies technical skill to advance non-routine activities.
Advances practical activities within resource constraints.
Produces varied solutions (including non-routine).
Modifies techniques/processes to situations.
Shows relationship between p criteria.
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Demonstrates creativity/originality/own ideas.
Applies skill(s) to achieve higher order outcome.
Selects and uses successfully from a range of advanced techniques/processes/skills.
Reflects on skill acquisition and application.
Justifies application of skills/methods.
Makes judgements about risks and limitations of techniques/processes.
Innovates or generates new techniques/processes for new situations.
Shows relationship with p and m criteria.
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Grading domain 3 Indicative characteristics – merit Indicative characteristics – distinction
Personal development for occupational roles
(Any learning outcome stem)
Takes responsibility in planning and undertaking activities.
Reviews own development needs.
Finds and uses relevant information sources.
Acts within a given work-related context showing understanding of responsibilities.
Identifies responsibilities of employers to the community and the environment.
Applies qualities related to the vocational sector.
Internalises skills/attributes (creating confidence).
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Manages self to achieve outcomes successfully.
Plans for own learning and development through the activities.
Analyses and manipulates information to draw conclusions.
Applies initiative appropriately.
Assesses how different work-related contexts or constraints would change performance.
Reacts positively to changing work-related contexts
Operates ethically in work-related environments.
Takes decisions related to work contexts.
Applies divergent and lateral thinking in work-related contexts.
Understands interdependence.
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Application of generic skills
(Any learning outcome stem)
Communicates effectively using appropriate behavioural and language registers.
Communicates with clarity and influence.
Makes judgements in contexts with explanations.
Explains how to contribute within a team.
Demonstrates positive contribution to team(s).
Makes adjustments to meet the needs/expectations of others (negotiation skills).
Selects and justifies solutions for specified problems.
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Presents self and communicates information to meet the needs of a variety of audience.
Identifies strategies for communication.
Shows innovative approaches to dealing with individuals and groups.
Takes decisions in contexts with justifications.
Produces outputs subject to time/resource constraints.
Reflects on own contribution to working within a team.
Generates new or alternative solutions to specified problems.
Explores entrepreneurial attributes.
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Annexe C
Personal, learning and thinking skills
A FRAMEWORK OF PERSONAL, LEARNING AND THINKING SKILLS 11–19 IN ENGLAND
The framework comprises six groups of skills that, together with the Functional Skills of English, mathematics and ICT, are essential to success in learning, life and work. In essence the framework captures the essential skills of: managing self; managing relationships with others; and managing own learning, performance and work. It is these skills that will enable young people to enter work and adult life confident and capable.
The titles of the six groups of skills are set out below.
For each group there is a focus statement that sums up the range of skills. This is followed by a set of outcome statements that are indicative of the skills, behaviours and personal qualities associated with each group.
Each group is distinctive and coherent. The groups are also inter-connected. Young people are likely to encounter skills from several groups in any one learning experience. For example an independent enquirer would set goals for their research with clear success criteria (reflective learner) and organise and manage their time and resources effectively to achieve these (self-manager). In order to acquire and develop fundamental concepts such as organising oneself, managing change, taking responsibility and perseverance, learners will need to apply skills from all six groups in a wide range of learning contexts 11-19.
Team workers Self-managers
Independent enquirers
Refl ective learners
Effective participators
Creative thinkers
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The Skills
Independent enquirers
Focus:
Young people process and evaluate information in their investigations, planning what to do and how to go about it. They take informed and well-reasoned decisions, recognising that others have different beliefs and attitudes.
Young people:
identify questions to answer and problems to resolve
plan and carry out research, appreciating the consequences of decisions
explore issues, events or problems from different perspectives
analyse and evaluate information, judging its relevance and value
consider the infl uence of circumstances, beliefs and feelings on decisions and events
support conclusions, using reasoned arguments and evidence.
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Creative thinkers
Focus:
Young people think creatively by generating and exploring ideas, making original connections. They try different ways to tackle a problem, working with others to fi nd imaginative solutions and outcomes that are of value.
Young people:
generate ideas and explore possibilities
ask questions to extend their thinking
connect their own and others’ ideas and experiences in inventive ways
question their own and others’ assumptions
try out alternatives or new solutions and follow ideas through
adapt ideas as circumstances change.
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Refl ective learners
Focus:
Young people evaluate their strengths and limitations, setting themselves realistic goals with criteria for success. They monitor their own performance and progress, inviting feedback from others and making changes to further their learning.
Young people:
assess themselves and others, identifying opportunities and achievements
set goals with success criteria for their development and work
review progress, acting on the outcomes
invite feedback and deal positively with praise, setbacks and criticism
evaluate experiences and learning to inform future progress
communicate their learning in relevant ways for different audiences.
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Team workers
Focus:
Young people work confi dently with others, adapting to different contexts and taking responsibility for their own part. They listen to and take account of different views. They form collaborative relationships, resolving issues to reach agreed outcomes.
Young people:
collaborate with others to work towards common goals
reach agreements, managing discussions to achieve results
adapt behaviour to suit different roles and situations, including leadership role
show fairness and consideration to others
take responsibility, showing confi dence in themselves and their contribution
provide constructive support and feedback to others.
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Self-managers
Focus:
Young people organise themselves, showing personal responsibility, initiative, creativity and enterprise with a commitment to learning and self-improvement. They actively embrace change, responding positively to new priorities, coping with challenges and looking for opportunities.
Young people:
seek out challenges or new responsibilities and show fl exibility when priorities change
work towards goals, showing initiative, commitment and perseverance
organise time and resources, prioritising actions
anticipate, take and manage risks
deal with competing pressures, including personal and work-related demands
respond positively to change, seeking advice and support when needed
manage their emotions, and build and maintain relationships.
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Effective participators
Focus:
Young people actively engage with issues that affect them and those around them. They play a full part in the life of their school, college, workplace or wider community by taking responsible action to bring improvements for others as well as themselves.
Young people:
discuss issues of concern, seeking resolution where needed
present a persuasive case for action
propose practical ways forward, breaking these down into manageable steps
identify improvements that would benefi t others as well as themselves
try to infl uence others, negotiating and balancing diverse views to reach workable solutions
act as an advocate for views and beliefs that may differ from their own.
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PLTS performance indicator (suggested recording sheet)
Name: Date:
Level of success 1 = low, 5 = high
Independent enquirers
Identify questions to answer and problems to resolve 1 2 3 4 5
Plan and carry out research, appreciating the consequences of decisions 1 2 3 4 5
Explore issues, events or problems from different perspectives 1 2 3 4 5
Analyse and evaluate information, judging its relevance and value 1 2 3 4 5
Consider the infl uence of circumstances, beliefs and feelings on decisions and events
1 2 3 4 5
Support conclusions, using reasoned arguments and evidence 1 2 3 4 5
Creative thinkers
Generate ideas and explore possibilities 1 2 3 4 5
Ask questions to extend their thinking 1 2 3 4 5
Connect their own and others’ ideas and experiences in inventive ways 1 2 3 4 5
Question their own and others’ assumptions 1 2 3 4 5
Try out alternatives or new solutions and follow ideas through 1 2 3 4 5
Adapt ideas as circumstances change 1 2 3 4 5
Refl ective learners
Assess themselves and others, identifying opportunities and achievements 1 2 3 4 5
Set goals with success criteria for their development and work 1 2 3 4 5
Review progress, acting on the outcomes 1 2 3 4 5
Invite feedback and deal positively with praise, setbacks and criticism 1 2 3 4 5
Evaluate experiences and learning to inform future progress 1 2 3 4 5
Communicate their learning in relevant ways for different audiences 1 2 3 4 5
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Team workers
Collaborate with others to work towards common goals 1 2 3 4 5
Reach agreements, managing discussions to achieve results 1 2 3 4 5
Adapt behaviour to suit different roles and situations, including leadership roles
1 2 3 4 5
Show fairness and consideration to others 1 2 3 4 5
Take responsibility, showing confi dence in themselves and their contribution 1 2 3 4 5
Provide constructive support and feedback to others 1 2 3 4 5
Self-managers
Seek out challenges or new responsibilities and show fl exibility when priorities change
1 2 3 4 5
Work towards goals, showing initiative, commitment and perseverance 1 2 3 4 5
Organise time and resources, prioritising actions 1 2 3 4 5
Anticipate, take and manage risks 1 2 3 4 5
Deal with competing pressures, including personal and work-related demands 1 2 3 4 5
Respond positively to change, seeking advice and support when needed 1 2 3 4 5
Manage their emotions, and build and maintain relationships. 1 2 3 4 5
Effective participators
Discuss issues of concern, seeking resolution where needed 1 2 3 4 5
Present a persuasive case for action 1 2 3 4 5
Propose practical ways forward, breaking these down into manageable steps 1 2 3 4 5
Identify improvements that would benefi t others as well as themselves 1 2 3 4 5
Try to infl uence others, negotiating and balancing diverse views to reach workable solutions
1 2 3 4 5
Act as an advocate for views and beliefs that may differ from their own 1 2 3 4 5
Note to learner: The circled number represents an indication of your PLTS performance so far.
Note to tutor: Indicate the level of success by circling the appropriate number during your feedback with the learner.
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Summary of the PLTS coverage throughout the programme
Personal, learning and thinking skills
Unit
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Independent enquirers
Creative thinkers
Refl ective learners
Team workers
Self-managers
Effective participators
– opportunities for development
Personal, learning and thinking skills
Unit
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33
Independent enquirers
Creative thinkers
Refl ective learners
Team workers
Self-managers
Effective participators
– opportunities for development
Personal, learning and thinking skills
Unit
34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44
Independent enquirers
Creative thinkers
Refl ective learners
Team workers
Self-managers
Effective participators
– opportunities for development
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Annexe D
Wider curriculum mapping
Study of the Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Sport gives learners opportunities to develop an understanding of spiritual, moral, ethical, social and cultural issues as well as an awareness of citizenship, environmental issues, European developments, health and safety considerations and equal opportunities issues.
The Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Sport makes a positive contribution to wider curricular areas as appropriate.
Spiritual, moral, ethical, social and cultural issues
The qualification contributes to an understanding of:
spiritual issues – for example when learners are learning about their strengths and areas for improvement and learning to coach others, particularly in Unit 5: Sports Coaching, Unit 8: Practical Team Sports, Unit 9: Practical Individual Sports and Unit 15: Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise
moral and ethical issues – for example when learners are examining the wider impact of sport on society at grassroots level, particularly in Unit 12: Current Issues in Sport, and when learners are working with others, particularly in Unit 5: Sports Coaching, Unit 15: Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise, and Unit 16: Exercise for Specific Groups
social and cultural issues – for example when learners are examining barriers to sports participation, particularly in Unit 12: Current Issues in Sport.
Citizenship issues
Learners undertaking the Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Sport will have the opportunity to develop their understanding of citizenship issues, for example when considering the role of sport in society, particularly in Unit 12: Current Issues in Sport.
Environmental issues
Learners undertaking the Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Sport will have the opportunity to develop their understanding of environmental issues for example when learners are exploring environmental considerations through active participation in Unit 10: Outdoor and Adventurous Activities.
European developments
Much of the content of the Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Sport applies throughout Europe even though delivery is in a UK context.
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Health and safety considerations
The Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Sport are practically based and health and safety issues are encountered throughout the units.
Equal opportunities issues
Equal opportunities issues are implicit throughout the Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Sport.
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Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 3
Unit 4
Unit 5
Unit 6
Unit 7
Unit 8
Unit 9
Unit 10
Unit 11
Unit 12
Unit 13
Unit 14
Unit 15
Unit 16
Unit 17
Unit 18
Unit 19
Unit 20
Unit 21
Unit 22
Spiri
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Mor
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issue
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Unit 23
Unit 24
Unit 25
Unit 26
Unit 27
Unit 28
Unit 29
Unit 30
Unit 31
Unit 32
Unit 33
Unit 34
Unit 35
Unit 36
Unit 37
Unit 38
Unit 39
Unit 40
Unit 41
Unit 42
Unit 43
Unit 44
Spiri
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issue
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Annexe E
National Occupational Standards/mapping with NVQs
The grid below maps the knowledge covered in the Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Certificate, Subsidiary Diploma, Diploma and Extended Diploma in Sport against the underpinning knowledge of the Level 3 NVQ in Coaching, Teaching and Instructing, Level 3 NVQ in Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise, Level 3 NVQ in Achieving Excellence in Sports Performance, Level 3 NVQ in Leisure Management, Level 3 NVQ in Sports Development, Level 3 NVQ in Outdoor Education, Development Training and Recreation, SkillsActive SSC National Occupational Standards.
KEY
indicates significant coverage of the underpinning knowledge of the NVQ unit
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Unit 1: Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport
Unit 2: The Physiology of Fitness
Unit 3: Assessing Risk in Sport
Unit 4: Fitness Training and Programming
Unit 5: Sports Coaching
Unit 7: Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise
Unit 8: Practical Team Sports
Unit 9: Practical Individual Sports
Unit 11: Sports Nutrition
Unit 13: Leadership in Sport
Unit 16: Exercise for Specifi c Groups
Unit 17: Psychology for Sports Performance
Unit 18: Sports Injuries
Unit 19: Analysis of Sports Performance
Unit 21: Sport and Exercise Massage
Unit 24: Physical Education and the Care of Children and Young People
Unit 27: Technical and Tactical Skills in Sport
Unit 28: The Athlete’s Lifestyle
Unit 41: Profi ling Sports Performance
Unit 43: Laboratory and Experimental Methods in Sport and Exercise Sciences
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Unit 1: Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport
Unit 2: The Physiology of Fitness
Unit 3: Assessing Risk in Sport
Unit 4: Fitness Training and Programming
Unit 5: Sports Coaching
Unit 7: Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise
Unit 8: Practical Team Sports
Unit 9: Practical Individual Sports
Unit 11: Sports Nutrition
Unit 13: Leadership in Sport
Unit 16: Exercise for Specifi c Groups
Unit 17: Psychology for Sports Performance
Unit 18: Sports Injuries
Unit 19: Analysis of Sports Performance
Unit 21: Sport and Exercise Massage
Unit 24: Physical Education and the Care of Children and Young People
Unit 27: Technical and Tactical Skills in Sport
Unit 28: The Athlete’s Lifestyle
Unit 41: Profi ling Sports Performance
Unit 43: Laboratory and Experimental Methods in Sport and Exercise Sciences
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Un
it D
42
3: A
pply
th
e pr
inci
ples
of
reco
very
tra
inin
g to
a c
oac
hin
g pr
ogr
amm
e
D4
23
.1
Un
it D
42
4: A
pply
th
e pr
inci
ples
of
peri
od
isat
ion
to
a c
oac
hin
g pr
ogr
amm
e
D4
24
.1
Un
it B
22
5: P
lan
a lo
ng
term
co
ach
ing
pro
gram
me
Wh
ole
un
it
un
der
pin
nin
g kn
owle
dge
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Unit 1: Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport
Unit 2: The Physiology of Fitness
Unit 3: Assessing Risk in Sport
Unit 4: Fitness Training and Programming
Unit 5: Sports Coaching
Unit 7: Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise
Unit 8: Practical Team Sports
Unit 9: Practical Individual Sports
Unit 11: Sports Nutrition
Unit 13: Leadership in Sport
Unit 16: Exercise for Specifi c Groups
Unit 17: Psychology for Sports Performance
Unit 18: Sports Injuries
Unit 19: Analysis of Sports Performance
Unit 21: Sport and Exercise Massage
Unit 24: Physical Education and the Care of Children and Young People
Unit 27: Technical and Tactical Skills in Sport
Unit 28: The Athlete’s Lifestyle
Unit 41: Profi ling Sports Performance
Unit 43: Laboratory and Experimental Methods in Sport and Exercise Sciences
D4
27
: Im
plem
ent
a lo
ng
term
co
ach
ing
pro
gram
me
Wh
ole
un
it
un
der
pin
nin
g kn
owle
dge
Un
it D
42
8: A
pply
per
form
ance
an
alys
is t
ech
niq
ues
to
a c
oac
hin
g pr
ogr
amm
e
D4
28
.1
Un
it D
42
9: A
pply
th
e pr
inci
ples
of
end
ura
nce
tra
inin
g to
a c
oac
hin
g pr
ogr
amm
e
D4
29
.1
Un
it D
43
0: C
oac
h a
thle
tes
in t
he
FUN
dam
enta
ls s
tage
Wh
ole
un
it
un
der
pin
nin
g kn
owle
dge
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Unit 1: Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport
Unit 2: The Physiology of Fitness
Unit 3: Assessing Risk in Sport
Unit 4: Fitness Training and Programming
Unit 5: Sports Coaching
Unit 7: Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise
Unit 8: Practical Team Sports
Unit 9: Practical Individual Sports
Unit 11: Sports Nutrition
Unit 13: Leadership in Sport
Unit 16: Exercise for Specifi c Groups
Unit 17: Psychology for Sports Performance
Unit 18: Sports Injuries
Unit 19: Analysis of Sports Performance
Unit 21: Sport and Exercise Massage
Unit 24: Physical Education and the Care of Children and Young People
Unit 27: Technical and Tactical Skills in Sport
Unit 28: The Athlete’s Lifestyle
Unit 41: Profi ling Sports Performance
Unit 43: Laboratory and Experimental Methods in Sport and Exercise Sciences
Un
it D
43
2: C
oac
h a
thle
tes
in t
he
trai
nin
g to
tra
in s
tage
D4
32
.1
Un
it D
43
4: C
oac
h a
thle
tes
in t
he
trai
nin
g to
win
sta
ge
D4
34
.1
Un
it D
43
6: A
pply
th
e pr
inci
ples
of
nutr
itio
n t
o a
co
ach
ing
pro
gram
me
D4
36
.1
Un
it D
51
1: A
ssis
t at
hle
tes
to p
reve
nt
and
man
age
inju
ry
D5
11
.1
D5
11
.2
Un
it D
51
2: A
pply
th
e pr
inci
ples
of
fl ex
ibil
ity
to a
co
ach
ing
pro
gram
me
D5
12
.1
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NV
Q/S
VQ
Lev
el 3
in In
stru
ctin
g Ph
ysic
al A
ctiv
ity
and
Exer
cise
Unit 1: Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport
Unit 2: The Physiology of Fitness
Unit 3: Assessing Risk in Sport
Unit 4: Fitness Training and Programming
Unit 7: Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise
Unit 11: Sports Nutrition
Unit 13: Leadership in Sport
Unit 14: Exercise, Health and Lifestyle
Unit 15: Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise
Unit 16: Exercise for Specifi c Groups
Unit 17: Psychology for Sports Performance
Unit 18: Sports Injuries
Unit 24: Physical Education and the Care of Children and Young People
Co
re le
vel 3
Inst
ruct
ing
Phys
ical
Act
ivit
y an
d E
xerc
ise
Kn
ow
led
ge r
equ
irem
ents
Un
it A
31
8: M
anag
e, e
valu
ate
and
impr
ove
own
per
form
ance
in p
rovi
din
g ph
ysic
al a
ctiv
ity
A3
18
.1
A3
18
.2
A3
18
.3
Un
it D
43
7: C
oll
ect
and
an
alys
e in
form
atio
n t
o p
lan
a p
rogr
essi
ve p
hysi
cal a
ctiv
ity
pro
gram
me
D4
37
.1
D4
37
.2
Un
it D
43
8: P
lan
, rev
iew
an
d a
dap
t a
pro
gres
sive
phy
sica
l act
ivit
y pr
ogr
amm
e
D4
38
.1
D4
38
.2
D4
38
.3
D4
38
.4
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Unit 1: Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport
Unit 2: The Physiology of Fitness
Unit 3: Assessing Risk in Sport
Unit 4: Fitness Training and Programming
Unit 7: Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise
Unit 11: Sports Nutrition
Unit 13: Leadership in Sport
Unit 14: Exercise, Health and Lifestyle
Unit 15: Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise
Unit 16: Exercise for Specifi c Groups
Unit 17: Psychology for Sports Performance
Unit 18: Sports Injuries
Unit 24: Physical Education and the Care of Children and Young People
Un
it D
43
9: P
lan
an
d in
stru
ct s
peci
fi c
phys
ical
act
ivit
ies
D4
39
.1
D4
39
.2
D4
39
.3
D4
39
.4
Un
it D
44
0: A
pply
th
e pr
inci
ples
of
nutr
itio
n a
nd
wei
ght
man
agem
ent
to a
pro
gres
sive
phy
sica
l act
ivit
y pr
ogr
amm
e
D4
40
.1
D4
40
.2
Un
it D
44
1: A
dap
t a
phys
ical
act
ivit
y pr
ogr
amm
e to
th
e n
eed
s o
f o
lder
ad
ult
s
D4
41
.1
Un
it D
44
2: A
dap
t a
phys
ical
act
ivit
y pr
ogr
amm
e to
th
e n
eed
s o
f d
isab
led
cli
ents
D4
42
.1
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Unit 1: Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport
Unit 2: The Physiology of Fitness
Unit 3: Assessing Risk in Sport
Unit 4: Fitness Training and Programming
Unit 7: Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise
Unit 11: Sports Nutrition
Unit 13: Leadership in Sport
Unit 14: Exercise, Health and Lifestyle
Unit 15: Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise
Unit 16: Exercise for Specifi c Groups
Unit 17: Psychology for Sports Performance
Unit 18: Sports Injuries
Unit 24: Physical Education and the Care of Children and Young People
Un
it D
44
3: A
dap
t a
phys
ical
act
ivit
y pr
ogr
amm
e to
th
e n
eed
s o
f pr
e- a
nd
po
st-n
atal
cli
ents
D4
43
.1
Un
it D
44
4: I
nte
grat
e co
re s
tabi
lity
an
d fl
exi
bili
ty e
xerc
ises
into
a p
hysi
cal a
ctiv
ity
pro
gram
me
D4
44
.1
Un
it D
44
5: D
esig
n a
nd
impl
emen
t a
phys
ical
act
ivit
y pr
ogr
amm
e fo
r ch
ild
ren
an
d y
ou
ng
peo
ple
D4
45
.1
Un
it D
44
6: A
dap
t a
phys
ical
act
ivit
y pr
ogr
amm
e to
a s
peci
fi c
spo
rt
D4
46
.1
Un
it D
44
9: D
esig
n, a
gree
an
d a
dap
t a
phys
ical
act
ivit
y pr
ogr
amm
e w
ith
ref
erre
d p
atie
nts
/cli
ents
D4
49
.1
D4
49
.2
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NV
Q/S
VQ
Lev
el 3
in A
chie
ving
Exc
elle
nce
in S
port
s Pe
rfo
rman
ce
Unit 3: Assessing Risk in Sport
Unit 4: Fitness Training and Programming
Unit 7: Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise
Unit 8: Practical Team Sports
Unit 9: Practical Individual Sports
Unit 11: Sports Nutrition
Unit 14: Exercise, Health and Lifestyle
Unit 17: Psychology for Sports Performance
Unit 18: Sports Injuries
Unit 19: Analysis of Sports Performance
Unit 21: Sport and Exercise Massage
Unit 27: Technical and Tactical Skills in Sport
Unit 28: The Athlete’s Lifestyle
Unit 41: Profi ling Sports Performance
Un
it E
S1: P
lan
, app
ly a
nd
eva
luat
e yo
ur
tech
nic
al s
kill
s to
ach
ieve
exc
elle
nce
in y
ou
r sp
ort
ES1
.1
ES1
.2
ES1
.3
Un
it E
S2: P
lan
, app
ly a
nd
eva
luat
e yo
ur
tact
ical
ski
lls
to a
chie
ve e
xcel
len
ce in
yo
ur
spo
rt
ES2
.1
ES2
.2
ES2
.3
Un
it E
S3: P
lan
, app
ly a
nd
eva
luat
e yo
ur
phys
ical
cap
abil
ity
to a
chie
ve e
xcel
len
ce in
yo
ur
spo
rt
ES3
.1
ES3
.2
ES3
.3
ES3
.4
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Unit 3: Assessing Risk in Sport
Unit 4: Fitness Training and Programming
Unit 7: Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise
Unit 8: Practical Team Sports
Unit 9: Practical Individual Sports
Unit 11: Sports Nutrition
Unit 14: Exercise, Health and Lifestyle
Unit 17: Psychology for Sports Performance
Unit 18: Sports Injuries
Unit 19: Analysis of Sports Performance
Unit 21: Sport and Exercise Massage
Unit 27: Technical and Tactical Skills in Sport
Unit 28: The Athlete’s Lifestyle
Unit 41: Profi ling Sports Performance
Un
it E
S4: P
lan
, app
ly a
nd
eva
luat
e th
e at
titu
des
an
d m
enta
l ski
lls
nee
ded
to
ach
ieve
exc
elle
nce
in y
ou
r sp
ort
ES4
.1
ES4
.2
ES4
.3
Un
it E
S5: P
lan
an
d m
anag
e yo
ur
life
styl
e to
ach
ieve
exc
elle
nce
in y
ou
r sp
ort
ES5
.1
ES5
.2
Un
it E
S6: M
anag
e yo
ur
spo
rtin
g ca
reer
ES6
.1
ES6
.2
ES6
.3
Un
it E
S7: C
om
mu
nic
ate
and
wo
rk e
ffec
tive
ly w
ith
oth
er p
eopl
e w
hil
st s
eeki
ng
to a
chie
ve e
xcel
len
ce in
yo
ur
spo
rt
ES7
.1
ES7
.2
ES7
.3
Un
it E
S8: M
ain
tain
th
e h
ealt
h a
nd
saf
ety
of
self
an
d o
ther
s w
hil
st s
eeki
ng
to a
chie
ve e
xcel
len
ce in
yo
ur
spo
rt
ES8
.1
ES8
.2
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NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Leisure Management
Un
it 3
: Ass
essi
ng
Ris
k in
spo
rt
Un
it 1
2: C
urr
ent
Issu
es in
Spo
rt
Un
it 2
4: P
hysi
cal
Edu
cati
on
an
d t
he
Car
e o
f C
hil
dre
n a
nd
Yo
un
g Pe
opl
e
Un
it 2
5: S
port
as
a B
usi
nes
s
Un
it 2
9: P
rin
cipl
es
and
Pra
ctic
es in
O
utd
oo
r A
dve
ntu
re
Un
it 3
1: I
mpa
ct a
nd
Su
stai
nab
ilit
y in
O
utd
oo
r A
dve
ntu
re
Un
it 3
9: S
port
s Fa
cili
ties
an
d
Ope
rati
on
al
Man
agem
ent
Un
it 4
0: S
port
s Le
gacy
Dev
elo
pmen
t
Unit C33: Work with others to improve customer service
Whole unit underpinning knowledge
Unit C27: Ensure the health, safety, welfare and security of customers and staff
Whole unit underpinning knowledge
Unit D210: Promote equality and diversity in sport and physical activity
Whole unit underpinning knowledge
Unit A41: Manage information for action
Whole unit underpinning knowledge
Unit B227: Contribute to evaluating, developing and promoting services
B227.1
B227.2
B227.3
Unit B229: Plan and organise services
Whole unit underpinning knowledge
Unit B230: Sell products and services to customers in face-to-face settings
Whole unit underpinning knowledge
Unit C215: Promote the conservation of the environment
Whole unit underpinning knowledge
Unit A44: Manage a project
Whole unit underpinning knowledge
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NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Sports Development
Un
it 3
: Ass
essi
ng
Ris
k in
spo
rt
Un
it 6
: Spo
rts
Dev
elo
pmen
t
Un
it 1
2: C
urr
ent
Issu
es in
Spo
rt
Un
it 1
4: E
xerc
ise,
H
ealt
h a
nd
Lif
esty
le
Un
it 1
6: E
xerc
ise
for
Spec
ifi c
Gro
ups
Un
it 2
4: P
hysi
cal
Edu
cati
on
an
d t
he
Car
e o
f C
hil
dre
n a
nd
Yo
un
g Pe
opl
e
Un
it 2
5: S
port
as
a B
usi
nes
s
Un
it 3
9: S
port
s Fa
cili
ties
an
d
Ope
rati
on
al
Man
agem
ent
Un
it 4
0: S
port
s Le
gacy
Dev
elo
pmen
t
Unit C27: Ensure the health, safety, welfare and security of customers and staff
Whole unit underpinning knowledge
Unit C33: Work with others to improve customer service
Whole unit underpinning knowledge
Unit D210: Promote equality and diversity in sport and physical activity
Whole unit underpinning knowledge
Unit B227: Contribute to evaluating, developing and promoting services
B227.1
B227.2
B227.3
Unit B229: Plan and organise services
B229.1
Unit D61: Facilitate community-based sport and physical activity
Whole unit underpinning knowledge
Unit D62: Support the development of sport and physical activity in education
Whole unit underpinning knowledge
Unit A211: Apply for external funding for sport and physical activity
Whole unit underpinning knowledge
Unit A44: Manage a project
Whole unit underpinning knowledge
Unit A41: Manage information for action
Whole unit underpinning knowledge
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NV
Q/S
VQ
Lev
el 3
in S
port
, Rec
reat
ion
and
All
ied
Occ
upat
ions
(O
utdo
or
Educ
atio
n, O
utdo
or
Dev
elo
pmen
t Tra
inin
g, O
utdo
or
Rec
reat
ion
)
Unit 3: Assessing Risk in Sport
Unit 10: Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
Unit 13: Leadership in Sport
Unit 29: Principles and Practices in Outdoor Adventure
Unit 30: Equipment and Facilities for Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
Unit 31: Impact and Sustainability in Outdoor Adventure
Unit 32: Environmental Education for Outdoor Adventure
Unit 33: Skills for Land-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
Unit 34: Skills for Water-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
Unit 35: Leading Land-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
Unit 36: Leading Water-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
Unit 37: Outdoor and Adventurous Expeditions
Unit 38: Alternative Pursuits for Outdoor Adventure
Un
it A
55
: Co
ntr
ibu
te t
o im
prov
ing
pers
on
al a
nd
org
anis
atio
nal
per
form
ance
A5
5.1
A5
5.2
A5
5.3
Un
it B
25
: Org
anis
e pe
opl
e an
d r
eso
urc
es f
or
ou
tdo
or
pro
gram
mes
B2
5.1
B2
5.2
B2
5.3
Un
it C
27
: En
sure
th
e h
ealt
h, s
afet
y, w
elfa
re a
nd
sec
uri
ty o
f cu
sto
mer
s an
d s
taff
Wh
ole
un
it u
nd
erpi
nn
ing
know
led
ge
Un
it C
21
5: P
rom
ote
th
e co
nse
rvat
ion
of
the
envi
ron
men
t
Wh
ole
un
it u
nd
erpi
nn
ing
know
led
ge
Un
it D
14
: Est
abli
sh a
nd
mai
nta
in e
ffec
tive
wo
rkin
g re
lati
on
ship
s in
th
e o
utd
oo
rs
D1
4.1
D1
4.2
D1
4.3
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Unit 3: Assessing Risk in Sport
Unit 10: Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
Unit 13: Leadership in Sport
Unit 29: Principles and Practices in Outdoor Adventure
Unit 30: Equipment and Facilities for Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
Unit 31: Impact and Sustainability in Outdoor Adventure
Unit 32: Environmental Education for Outdoor Adventure
Unit 33: Skills for Land-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
Unit 34: Skills for Water-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
Unit 35: Leading Land-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
Unit 36: Leading Water-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
Unit 37: Outdoor and Adventurous Expeditions
Unit 38: Alternative Pursuits for Outdoor Adventure
Un
it B
22
: Des
ign
ou
tdo
or
edu
cati
on
pro
gram
mes
B2
2.1
B2
2.2
Un
it D
33
: Fac
ilit
ate
edu
cati
on
in t
he
ou
tdo
ors
D3
3.1
D3
3.2
D3
3.3
Un
it B
23
: Des
ign
ou
tdo
or
dev
elo
pmen
t tr
ain
ing
pro
gram
mes
B2
3.1
B2
3.2
Un
it D
34
: Fac
ilit
ate
lear
nin
g u
sin
g o
utd
oo
r d
evel
opm
ent
trai
nin
g
D3
4.1
D3
4.2
D3
4.3
Un
it D
35
: Pro
mo
te t
he
tran
sfer
of
lear
nin
g fr
om
ou
tdo
or
expe
rien
ces
D3
5.1
D3
5.2
B2
2: D
esig
n o
utd
oo
r re
crea
tio
n p
rogr
amm
es
B2
2.1
B2
2.2
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Unit 3: Assessing Risk in Sport
Unit 10: Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
Unit 13: Leadership in Sport
Unit 29: Principles and Practices in Outdoor Adventure
Unit 30: Equipment and Facilities for Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
Unit 31: Impact and Sustainability in Outdoor Adventure
Unit 32: Environmental Education for Outdoor Adventure
Unit 33: Skills for Land-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
Unit 34: Skills for Water-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
Unit 35: Leading Land-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
Unit 36: Leading Water-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
Unit 37: Outdoor and Adventurous Expeditions
Unit 38: Alternative Pursuits for Outdoor Adventure
D2
6: F
acil
itat
e re
crea
tio
n in
th
e o
utd
oo
rs
D2
6.1
D2
6.2
D2
6.3
A2
1: S
upp
ort
th
e ef
fi ci
ent
use
of
reso
urc
es
A2
1.1
A2
1.2
A3
20
: All
oca
te a
nd
mo
nit
or
the
pro
gres
s an
d q
ual
ity
of
wo
rk in
yo
ur
area
of
resp
on
sibi
lity
Wh
ole
un
it u
nd
erpi
nn
ing
know
led
ge
A3
22
: Pro
vid
e le
ader
ship
in y
ou
r ar
ea o
f re
spo
nsi
bili
ty
Wh
ole
un
it u
nd
erpi
nn
ing
know
led
ge
Un
it B
22
8: O
rgan
ise
and
su
perv
ise
trav
el
B2
28
.1
B2
28
.2
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Unit 3: Assessing Risk in Sport
Unit 10: Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
Unit 13: Leadership in Sport
Unit 29: Principles and Practices in Outdoor Adventure
Unit 30: Equipment and Facilities for Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
Unit 31: Impact and Sustainability in Outdoor Adventure
Unit 32: Environmental Education for Outdoor Adventure
Unit 33: Skills for Land-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
Unit 34: Skills for Water-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
Unit 35: Leading Land-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
Unit 36: Leading Water-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
Unit 37: Outdoor and Adventurous Expeditions
Unit 38: Alternative Pursuits for Outdoor Adventure
Un
it D
24
: En
able
peo
ple
wit
h d
isab
ilit
ies
to t
ake
part
in a
ctiv
itie
s
D2
4.1
D2
4.2
D2
4.3
Un
it D
27
: Fac
ilit
ate
adve
ntu
rou
s ex
peri
ence
s
D2
7.1
D2
7.2
D2
7.3
D2
7.4
Un
it D
36
: Fac
ilit
ate
part
icip
ant’
s in
vest
igat
ion
an
d u
nd
erst
and
ing
of
the
envi
ron
men
t
D3
6.1
D3
6.2
D3
6.3
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nex
e F
Un
it m
appi
ng
over
view
BTEC
Nat
iona
l in
Spor
t leg
acy
(spe
cifica
tion
end
date
31/
08/2
010)
/new
QC
F ve
rsio
ns o
f the
BTE
C N
atio
nal q
ualifi
catio
ns in
Spo
rt (s
pecif
icatio
n st
art d
ate
01/0
9/20
10) –
the
BTEC
Lev
el 3
Cer
tifica
te in
Spo
rt, B
TEC
Lev
el 3
Sub
sidiar
y D
iplo
ma
in S
port,
BTE
C L
evel
3 D
iplo
ma
in S
port
and
the
BTEC
Lev
el 3
Ext
ende
d D
iplo
ma
in S
port.
KEY
P –
Parti
al m
appi
ng (s
ome
topi
cs fr
om th
e ol
d un
it ap
pear
in th
e ne
w u
nit)
F –
Full
map
ping
(top
ics in
old
uni
t mat
ch n
ew u
nit e
xact
ly o
r alm
ost e
xact
ly)
Old
u
nit
s
New
un
its
Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 3
Unit 4
Unit 5
Unit 6
Unit 7
Unit 8
Unit 9
Unit 10
Unit 11
Unit 12
Unit 13
Unit 14
Unit 15
Unit 16
Unit 17
Unit 18
Unit 19
Unit 20
Unit 21
Unit 22
Unit 23
Unit 24
Unit 25
Unit 26
Unit 27
Unit 28
Unit 29
Unit 30
Unit 31
Unit 32
Unit 33
Unit 34
Unit 35
Unit 36
Unit 37
Un
it 1
P
Un
it 2
P
Un
it 3
F
Un
it 4
P
Un
it 5
F
Un
it 6
F
Un
it 7
F
Un
it 8
F
Un
it 9
F
Un
it 1
0F
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Unit 23
Unit 24
Unit 25
Unit 26
Unit 27
Unit 28
Unit 29
Unit 30
Unit 31
Unit 32
Unit 33
Unit 34
Unit 35
Unit 36
Unit 37
Un
it 1
1F
Un
it 1
2P
Un
it 1
3F
Un
it 1
4F
Un
it 1
5F
Un
it 1
6F
Un
it 1
7F
Un
it 1
8F
Un
it 1
9F
Un
it 2
0F
Un
it 2
1F
Un
it 2
2F
Un
it 2
3F
Un
it 2
4P
Un
it 2
5F
Un
it 2
6F
Un
it 2
7F
Un
it 2
8F
Un
it 2
9F
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Un
it 3
0F
Un
it 3
1F
Un
it 3
2F
Un
it 3
3F
Un
it 3
4F
Un
it 3
5F
Un
it 3
6F
Un
it 3
7F
Un
it 3
8F
Un
it 3
9N
ew u
nit
Un
it 4
0N
ew u
nit
Un
it 4
1N
ew u
nit
Un
it 4
2N
ew u
nit
Un
it 4
3N
ew u
nit
Un
it 4
4N
ew u
nit –
from
Nat
iona
ls in
Spo
rt an
d Ex
ercis
e Sc
ienc
es s
truct
ure
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it m
appi
ng
in d
epth
BTEC
Nat
iona
l in
Spor
t leg
acy
(spe
cifica
tion
end
date
31/
08/2
010)
/new
QC
F ve
rsio
ns o
f the
BTE
C N
atio
nal q
ualifi
catio
ns in
Spo
rt (s
pecif
icatio
n st
art d
ate
01/0
9/20
10) –
the
BTEC
Lev
el 3
Cer
tifica
te in
Spo
rt, B
TEC
Lev
el 3
Sub
sidiar
y D
iplo
ma
in S
port,
BTE
C L
evel
3 D
iplo
ma
in S
port
and
the
BTEC
Lev
el 3
Ext
ende
d D
iplo
ma
in S
port.
Key
NA
– N
ot a
pplic
able
; doe
s no
t map
to a
ny u
nit i
n th
e ol
d sp
ecific
atio
n
P –
Parti
al m
appi
ng (s
ome
topi
cs fr
om th
e ol
d un
it ap
pear
in th
e ne
w u
nit)
F –
Full
map
ping
(top
ics in
old
uni
t mat
ch n
ew u
nit e
xact
ly o
r alm
ost e
xact
ly)
New
un
its
Old
un
its
Map
pin
g/c
om
men
ts (
new
to
pics
in it
alic
s)
Nu
mbe
rN
ame
Nu
mbe
rN
ame
Uni
t 1Pr
incip
les
of A
nato
my
and
Phys
iolo
gy
in S
port
Uni
t 1Th
e Bo
dy in
Act
ion
P: T
he n
ew u
nit c
onta
ins
theo
retic
al to
pics
from
the
old
unit
(LO
1 to
LO
5), b
ut re
spon
se to
exe
rcise
now
inco
rpor
ated
into
ne
w U
nit 2
.
Uni
t 2Th
e Ph
ysio
logy
of F
itnes
sU
nit 1
The
Body
in A
ctio
nP:
The
new
uni
t con
tain
s pr
actic
al to
pics
relat
ing
to L
O1
– LO
5 of
the
old
unit
(res
pons
e to
exe
rcise
); LO
1 –
Know
the
body
’s re
spon
se to
acu
te e
xerc
ise. L
O2
– Kn
ow th
e lo
ng-t
erm
effe
cts
of
exer
cise
on th
e bo
dy s
yste
ms.
LO
3 –
Be a
ble
to in
vest
igate
the
phys
iolo
gical
effe
cts
of e
xerc
ise o
n th
e bo
dy s
yste
ms
Uni
t 3As
sess
ing
Risk
in S
port
Uni
t 2H
ealth
and
Saf
ety
in S
port
F: T
he n
ew u
nit c
onta
ins
all o
r alm
ost a
ll of
the
topi
cs fr
om th
e ol
d un
it
Uni
t 4
Fitne
ss T
rain
ing
and
Prog
ram
min
gU
nit 3
Train
ing
and
Fitne
ss fo
r Spo
rtP:
The
new
uni
t con
tain
s to
pics
relat
ing
to le
arni
ng o
utco
mes
2,
3 a
nd 4
of t
he o
ld u
nit.
The
new
uni
t con
tain
s a
new
topi
c:
LO2
– Be
abl
e to
pla
n a
fitne
ss tr
aini
ng s
essio
n
Uni
t 5Sp
orts
Coa
chin
gU
nit 4
Spor
ts C
oach
ing
F: T
he n
ew u
nit c
onta
ins
all o
r alm
ost a
ll of
the
topi
cs fr
om th
e ol
d un
it
Uni
t 6
Spor
ts D
evel
opm
ent
Uni
t 5Sp
orts
Dev
elop
men
tF:
The
new
uni
t con
tain
s all
or a
lmos
t all
of th
e to
pics
from
the
old
unit
Uni
t 7
Fitne
ss T
estin
g fo
r Spo
rt an
d Ex
ercis
eU
nit 6
Fitne
ss T
estin
g fo
r Spo
rt an
d Ex
ercis
eF:
The
new
uni
t con
tain
s all
or a
lmos
t all
of th
e to
pics
from
the
old
unit
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its
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its
Map
pin
g/c
om
men
ts (
new
to
pics
in it
alic
s)
Nu
mbe
rN
ame
Nu
mbe
rN
ame
Uni
t 8
Prac
tical
Team
Spo
rtsU
nit 7
Prac
tical
Team
Spo
rtsF:
The
new
uni
t con
tain
s all
or a
lmos
t all
of th
e to
pics
from
the
old
unit
Uni
t 9Pr
actic
al In
divi
dual
Spor
tsU
nit 8
Prac
tical
Indi
vidu
al Sp
orts
F: T
he n
ew u
nit c
onta
ins
all o
r alm
ost a
ll of
the
topi
cs fr
om th
e ol
d un
it
Uni
t 10
Out
door
and
Adv
entu
rous
Act
iviti
esU
nit 9
Out
door
and
Adv
entu
rous
Act
iviti
esF:
The
new
uni
t con
tain
s all
or a
lmos
t all
of th
e to
pics
from
the
old
unit
Uni
t 11
Spor
ts N
utrit
ion
Uni
t 10
Spor
ts N
utrit
ion
F: T
he n
ew u
nit c
onta
ins
all o
r alm
ost a
ll of
the
topi
cs fr
om th
e ol
d un
it
Uni
t 12
Cur
rent
Issu
es in
Spo
rtU
nit 1
1Sp
ort a
nd S
ocie
tyP:
The
new
uni
t con
tain
s to
pics
relat
ing
to le
arni
ng o
utco
mes
1,
3 a
nd 4
of t
he o
ld u
nit.
The
new
uni
t con
tain
s a
new
topi
c:
LO2
– Kn
ow h
ow m
edia
and
tech
nolo
gy in
fluen
ce m
oder
n sp
ort
Uni
t 13
Lead
ersh
ip in
Spo
rtU
nit 1
2Le
ader
ship
in S
port
F: T
he n
ew u
nit c
onta
ins
all o
r alm
ost a
ll of
the
topi
cs fr
om th
e ol
d un
it
Uni
t 14
Exer
cise,
Hea
lth a
nd L
ifest
yle
Uni
t 13
Exer
cise,
Hea
lth a
nd L
ifest
yle
F: T
he n
ew u
nit c
onta
ins
all o
r alm
ost a
ll of
the
topi
cs fr
om th
e ol
d un
it
Uni
t 15
Inst
ruct
ing
Phys
ical A
ctiv
ity a
nd
Exer
cise
Uni
t 14
Inst
ruct
ing
Phys
ical A
ctiv
ity a
nd
Exer
cise
F: T
he n
ew u
nit c
onta
ins
all o
r alm
ost a
ll of
the
topi
cs fr
om th
e ol
d un
it
Uni
t 16
Exer
cise
for S
pecif
ic G
roup
sU
nit 1
5Ex
ercis
e fo
r Spe
cific
Gro
ups
F: T
he n
ew u
nit c
onta
ins
all o
r alm
ost a
ll of
the
topi
cs fr
om th
e ol
d un
it
Uni
t 17
Psyc
holo
gy fo
r Spo
rts P
erfo
rman
ceU
nit 1
6Ps
ycho
logy
for S
ports
Per
form
ance
F: T
he n
ew u
nit c
onta
ins
all o
r alm
ost a
ll of
the
topi
cs fr
om th
e ol
d un
it
Uni
t 18
Spor
ts In
jurie
sU
nit 1
7Sp
orts
Inju
ries
F: T
he n
ew u
nit c
onta
ins
all o
r alm
ost a
ll of
the
topi
cs fr
om th
e ol
d un
it
Uni
t 19
Analy
sis o
f Spo
rts P
erfo
rman
ceU
nit 1
8An
alysis
of S
ports
Per
form
ance
F: T
he n
ew u
nit c
onta
ins
all o
r alm
ost a
ll of
the
topi
cs fr
om th
e ol
d un
it
Uni
t 20
Tale
nt Id
entif
icatio
n an
d D
evel
opm
ent
in S
port
Uni
t 19
Tale
nt Id
entif
icatio
n an
d D
evel
opm
ent
in S
port
F: T
he n
ew u
nit c
onta
ins
all o
r alm
ost a
ll of
the
topi
cs fr
om th
e ol
d un
it
Uni
t 21
Spor
t and
Exe
rcise
Mas
sage
Uni
t 20
Spor
t and
Exe
rcise
Mas
sage
F: T
he n
ew u
nit c
onta
ins
all o
r alm
ost a
ll of
the
topi
cs fr
om th
e ol
d un
it
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its
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un
its
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pin
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om
men
ts (
new
to
pics
in it
alic
s)
Nu
mbe
rN
ame
Nu
mbe
rN
ame
Uni
t 22
Rule
s, R
egul
atio
ns a
nd O
fficiat
ing
in
Spor
tU
nit 2
1Ru
les,
Reg
ulat
ions
and
Offic
iatin
g in
Sp
ort
F: T
he n
ew u
nit c
onta
ins
all o
r alm
ost a
ll of
the
topi
cs fr
om th
e ol
d un
it
Uni
t 23
Org
anisi
ng S
ports
Eve
nts
Uni
t 22
Org
anisi
ng S
ports
Eve
nts
F: T
he n
ew u
nit c
onta
ins
all o
r alm
ost a
ll of
the
topi
cs fr
om th
e ol
d un
it
Uni
t 24
Phys
ical E
duca
tion
and
the
Car
e of
C
hild
ren
and
Youn
g Pe
ople
Uni
t 23
Wor
king
with
Chi
ldre
n in
Spo
rtP:
The
new
uni
t con
tain
s to
pics
relat
ing
to le
arni
ng o
utco
mes
3
and
4 of
the
old
unit.
The
new
uni
t con
tain
s ne
w to
pics
: LO
1 –
Know
the
stru
ctur
e of
phy
sical
edu
catio
n wi
thin
the
curri
culu
m.
LO2
– U
nder
stan
d th
e im
porta
nce
of p
hysic
al e
duca
tion
in
socie
ty. L
O3
– Be
abl
e to
stru
ctur
e a
less
on o
f phy
sical
edu
catio
n.
LO4
– Kn
ow th
e re
spon
sibilit
ies
of th
ose
who
work
with
chi
ldre
n to
saf
egua
rd a
nd p
rom
ote
thei
r wel
fare
, and
stra
tegie
s fo
r sa
fegu
ardi
ng c
hild
ren,
you
ng p
eopl
e an
d se
lf
Uni
t 25
Spor
t as
a Bu
sines
sU
nit 2
4Sp
ort a
s a
Busin
ess
F: T
he n
ew u
nit c
onta
ins
all o
r alm
ost a
ll of
the
topi
cs fr
om th
e ol
d un
it
Uni
t 26
Wor
k Ex
perie
nce
in S
port
Uni
t 25
Wor
k-ba
sed
Expe
rienc
e in
Spo
rtF:
The
new
uni
t con
tain
s all
or a
lmos
t all
of th
e to
pics
from
the
old
unit
Uni
t 27
Tech
nica
l and
Tac
tical
Skills
in S
port
Uni
t 26
Tech
nica
l and
Tac
tical
Skills
in S
port
F: T
he n
ew u
nit c
onta
ins
all o
r alm
ost a
ll of
the
topi
cs fr
om th
e ol
d un
it
Uni
t 28
The
Athl
ete’
s Li
fest
yle
Uni
t 27
The
Athl
ete’
s Li
fest
yle
F: T
he n
ew u
nit c
onta
ins
all o
r alm
ost a
ll of
the
topi
cs fr
om th
e ol
d un
it
Uni
t 29
Prin
ciple
s an
d Pr
actic
es in
Out
door
Ad
vent
ure
Uni
t 28
Prin
ciple
s an
d Pr
actic
es in
Out
door
Ad
vent
ure
F: T
he n
ew u
nit c
onta
ins
all o
r alm
ost a
ll of
the
topi
cs fr
om th
e ol
d un
it
Uni
t 30
Equi
pmen
t and
Fac
ilitie
s fo
r Out
door
an
d Ad
vent
urou
s Ac
tiviti
esU
nit 2
9Eq
uipm
ent a
nd F
acilit
ies
for O
utdo
or
and
Adve
ntur
ous
Activ
ities
F: T
he n
ew u
nit c
onta
ins
all o
r alm
ost a
ll of
the
topi
cs fr
om th
e ol
d un
it
Uni
t 31
Impa
ct a
nd S
usta
inab
ility
in O
utdo
or
Adve
ntur
eU
nit 3
0Im
pact
and
Sus
tain
abilit
y in
Out
door
Ad
vent
ure
F: T
he n
ew u
nit c
onta
ins
all o
r alm
ost a
ll of
the
topi
cs fr
om th
e ol
d un
it
Uni
t 32
Envi
ronm
enta
l Edu
catio
n fo
r Out
door
Ad
vent
ure
Uni
t 31
Envi
ronm
enta
l Edu
catio
n fo
r Out
door
Ad
vent
ure
F: T
he n
ew u
nit c
onta
ins
all o
r alm
ost a
ll of
the
topi
cs fr
om th
e ol
d un
it
Uni
t 33
Skills
for L
and-
base
d O
utdo
or a
nd
Adve
ntur
ous
Activ
ities
Uni
t 32
Skills
for L
and-
base
d O
utdo
or a
nd
Adve
ntur
ous
Activ
ities
F: T
he n
ew u
nit c
onta
ins
all o
r alm
ost a
ll of
the
topi
cs fr
om th
e ol
d un
it
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Nu
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Nu
mbe
rN
ame
Uni
t 34
Skills
for W
ater
-bas
ed O
utdo
or a
nd
Adve
ntur
ous
Activ
ities
Uni
t 33
Skills
for W
ater
-bas
ed O
utdo
or a
nd
Adve
ntur
ous
Activ
ities
F: T
he n
ew u
nit c
onta
ins
all o
r alm
ost a
ll of
the
topi
cs fr
om th
e ol
d un
it
Uni
t 35
Lead
ing
Land
-bas
ed O
utdo
or a
nd
Adve
ntur
ous
Activ
ities
Uni
t 34
Lead
ing
Land
-bas
ed O
utdo
or a
nd
Adve
ntur
ous
Activ
ities
F: T
he n
ew u
nit c
onta
ins
all o
r alm
ost a
ll of
the
topi
cs fr
om th
e ol
d un
it
Uni
t 36
Lead
ing
Wat
er-b
ased
Out
door
and
Ad
vent
urou
s Ac
tiviti
esU
nit 3
5Le
adin
g W
ater
-bas
ed O
utdo
or a
nd
Adve
ntur
ous
Activ
ities
F: T
he n
ew u
nit c
onta
ins
all o
r alm
ost a
ll of
the
topi
cs fr
om th
e ol
d un
it
Uni
t 37
Out
door
and
Adv
entu
rous
Exp
editi
ons
Uni
t 36
Out
door
and
Adv
entu
rous
Ex
pedi
tions
F: T
he n
ew u
nit c
onta
ins
all o
r alm
ost a
ll of
the
topi
cs fr
om th
e ol
d un
it
Uni
t 38
Alte
rnat
ive
Purs
uits
for O
utdo
or
Adve
ntur
eU
nit 3
7Al
tern
ativ
e Pu
rsui
ts fo
r Out
door
Ad
vent
ure
F: T
he n
ew u
nit c
onta
ins
all o
r alm
ost a
ll of
the
topi
cs fr
om th
e ol
d un
it
Uni
t 39
Spor
ts F
acilit
ies
and
Ope
ratio
nal
Man
agem
ent
New
–N
A: T
his
is a
new
unit.
LO
1 –
Know
the
aim
s, o
bjec
tives
and
re
sour
ces
of s
elec
ted
spor
ts a
nd le
isure
facil
ities
. LO
2 –
Know
th
e se
rvice
s an
d pr
oduc
ts o
ffere
d by
sel
ecte
d sp
orts
and
leisu
re
facil
ities
. LO
3 –
Und
erst
and
the
skills
requ
ired
for w
orkin
g in
spo
rts
and
leisu
re fa
ciliti
es. L
O4
– Be
abl
e to
dem
onst
rate
effe
ctive
op
erat
iona
l skil
ls
Uni
t 40
Spor
ts L
egac
y D
evel
opm
ent
New
–N
A: T
his
is a
new
unit.
LO
1 –
Know
the
key
prin
ciple
s of
spo
rts
lega
cy d
evel
opm
ent.
LO2
– U
nder
stan
d th
e pl
anni
ng p
roce
ss
invo
lved
in s
ports
dev
elop
men
t pro
gram
mes
. LO
3 –
Be a
ble
to
plan
and
revie
w a
loca
l spo
rts le
gacy
pro
ject
. LO
4 –
Know
the
pote
ntia
l im
pact
of h
ostin
g glo
bal e
vent
s
Uni
t 41
Prof
iling
Spor
ts P
erfo
rman
ceN
ew–
NA:
Thi
s is
a ne
w Le
vel 4
uni
t. LO
1 –
Und
erst
and
the
role
and
fu
nctio
n of
per
form
ance
pro
filing
in s
port.
LO
2 –
Be a
ble
to
dete
rmin
e th
e cu
rrent
spo
rts p
erfo
rman
ce o
f an
indi
vidua
l. LO
3 –
Be a
ble
to s
et ta
rget
s fo
r fut
ure
spor
ts p
erfo
rman
ce o
f an
indi
vidua
l. LO
4 –
Be a
ble
to re
view
the
spor
ts p
erfo
rman
ce a
ctio
n pl
an
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its
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un
its
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pin
g/c
om
men
ts (
new
to
pics
in it
alic
s)
Nu
mbe
rN
ame
Nu
mbe
rN
ame
Uni
t 42
Rese
arch
Inve
stig
atio
n in
Spo
rt an
d Ex
ercis
e Sc
ienc
esN
ew–
NA:
Thi
s is
a ne
w Le
vel 4
uni
t. LO
1 –
Be a
ble
to d
esign
a re
sear
ch
inve
stiga
tion.
LO
2 –
Be a
ble
to im
plem
ent t
he in
vest
igatio
n an
d in
terp
ret r
esul
ts. L
O3
– Be
abl
e to
revie
w th
e re
sults
of t
he
rese
arch
inve
stiga
tion.
LO
4 –
Be a
ble
to p
rese
nt th
e re
sear
ch
inve
stiga
tion
Uni
t 43
Labo
rato
ry a
nd E
xper
imen
tal M
etho
ds
in S
port
and
Exer
cise
Scie
nces
New
–N
A: T
his
is a
new
Leve
l 4 u
nit.
LO1
– U
nder
stan
d he
alth
, saf
ety
and
ethi
cal i
ssue
s as
socia
ted
with
labo
rato
ry a
nd e
xper
imen
tal
met
hods
in s
port
and
exer
cise
scie
nces
. LO
2 –
Be a
ble
to
estim
ate
perc
ent b
ody
fat u
sing
anth
ropo
met
ric m
etho
ds.
LO3
–Be
able
to m
easu
re a
nd in
terp
ret t
he a
nthr
opom
etric
so
mat
otyp
e. L
O4
– Be
abl
e to
use
exp
erim
enta
l met
hods
to
pred
ict m
axim
um o
xyge
n up
take
Uni
t 44
Appl
ied
Spor
t and
Exe
rcise
Phy
siolo
gyN
ew–
NA:
Uni
t 21
from
Nat
iona
ls in
Spo
rt an
d Ex
ercis
e Sc
ienc
es n
ow
inclu
ded
in s
truct
ure
for N
atio
nals
in S
port.
LO
1 –
Know
how
te
mpe
ratu
re a
nd a
ltitu
de a
ffect
exe
rcise
and
spo
rts p
erfo
rman
ce.
LO2
– Kn
ow a
bout
the
phys
ical d
iffer
ence
s be
twee
n pe
ople
of
diffe
rent
gen
der a
nd ra
ce a
nd th
eir a
ffect
on
exer
cise
and
spor
ts
perfo
rman
ce. L
O3
– Kn
ow th
e im
pact
that
the
phys
iolo
gical
ef
fect
s of
age
ing
have
on
exer
cise
and
spor
ts p
erfo
rman
ce. L
O4
– Kn
ow th
e ef
fect
s an
d im
plica
tions
of u
sing
ergo
geni
c ai
ds fo
r ex
ercis
e an
d sp
orts
per
form
ance
.
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Annexe G
Examples of calculation of qualifi cation grade above pass grade
Edexcel will automatically calculate the qualification grade for your learners when your learner unit grades are submitted.
The generic examples below demonstrate how the qualification grade above pass is calculated using the following two tables which are also shown in the section earlier in the specification Calculation of the qualification grades above pass grade.
Points available for credits achieved at different QCF levels and unit grades
The table below shows the number of points scored per credit at the unit level and grade.
Unit QCF level Points per credit
Pass Merit Distinction
Level 2 5 6 7
Level 3 7 8 9
Level 4 9 10 11
Learners who achieve the correct number of points within the ranges shown in the ‘qualification grade’ table below will achieve the qualification merit, distinction or distinction* grades (or combinations of these grades appropriate to the qualification).
Qualifi cation grade
BTEC Level 3 Certifi cate
Points range above pass grade Grade
230-249 Merit M
250-259 Distinction D
260 and above Distinction* D*
BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma
Points range above pass grade Grade
460-499 Merit M
500-519 Distinction D
520 and above Distinction* D*
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BTEC Level 3 Diploma
Points range above pass grade Grade
880-919 MP
920-959 MM
960-999 DM
1000-1029 DD
1030-1059 DD*
1060 and above D*D*
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
Points range above pass grade Grade
1300-1339 MPP
1340-1379 MMP
1380-1419 MMM
1420-1459 DMM
1460-1499 DDM
1500-1529 DDD
1530-1559 DDD*
1560-1589 DD*D*
1590 and above D*D*D*
Example 1
Achievement of pass qualification grade
A learner completing a 30-credit Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Certificate does not achieve the points required to gain a merit qualification grade.
Level Credit Grade Grade pointsPoints per unit = credit x grade
Unit 1 3 10 Pass 7 10 × 7 = 70
Unit 2 3 10 Pass 7 10 × 7 = 70
Unit 3 3 10 Merit 8 10 × 8 = 80Qualification grade totals
30 Pass 220
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Example 2
Achievement of merit qualification grade
A learner completing a 30-credit Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Certificate achieves the points required to gain a merit qualification grade.
Level Credit Grade Grade pointsPoints per unit = credit x grade
Unit 1 3 10 Pass 7 10 × 7 = 70
Unit 2 3 10 Merit 8 10 × 8 = 80
Unit 3 3 10 Merit 8 10 × 8 = 80Qualification grade totals
Merit 230
Example 3
Achievement of distinction qualification grade
A learner completing a 60-credit Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma achieves the points required to gain a distinction qualification grade.
Level Credit Grade Grade pointsPoints per unit = credit x grade
Unit 1 3 10 Merit 8 10 × 8 = 80
Unit 2 3 10 Distinction 9 10 × 9 = 90
Unit 3 3 10 Distinction 9 10 × 9 = 90
Unit 5 3 10 Merit 8 10 × 8 = 80
Unit 6 2 10 Distinction 7 10 × 7 = 70
Unit 11 3 10 Distinction 9 10 × 9 = 90Qualification grade totals
60 Distinction 500
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Example 4
Achievement of distinction merit qualification grade
A learner completing a 120-credit Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma achieves the points required to gain a distinction merit qualification grade.
Level Credit Grade Grade pointsPoints per unit = credit x grade
Unit 1 3 10 Merit 8 10 × 8 = 80
Unit 2 3 10 Distinction 9 10 × 9 = 90
Unit 3 3 10 Distinction 9 10 × 9 = 90
Unit 4 3 10 Merit 8 10 × 8 = 80
Unit 5 3 10 Merit 8 10 × 8 = 80
Unit 6 2 10 Distinction 7 10 × 7 = 70
Unit 11 3 10 Distinction 9 10 × 9 = 90
Unit 15 4 10 Merit 10 10 × 10 = 100
Unit 17 3 10 Pass 7 10 × 7 = 70
Unit 18 3 10 Pass 7 10 × 7 = 70
Unit 25 3 20 Merit 8 20 × 8 = 160Qualification grade totals
120 Distinction Merit
980
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Example 5
Achievement of merit merit merit qualification grade
A learner completing a 180-credit Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma achieves the points required to gain a merit merit merit qualification grade.
Level Credit Grade Grade pointsPoints per unit = credit x grade
Unit 1 3 10 Merit 8 10 × 8 = 80
Unit 2 3 10 Pass 7 10 × 7 = 70
Unit 3 3 10 Distinction 9 10 × 9 = 90
Unit 4 3 10 Merit 8 10 × 8 = 80
Unit 5 3 10 Pass 7 10 × 7 = 70
Unit 6 2 10 Distinction 7 10 × 7 = 70
Unit 11 3 10 Distinction 9 10 × 9 = 90
Unit 12 3 10 Merit 8 10 × 8 = 80
Unit 15 4 10 Pass 9 10 × 9 = 90
Unit 17 3 10 Pass 7 10 × 7 = 70
Unit 18 3 10 Pass 7 10 × 7 = 70
Unit 20 3 10 Pass 7 10 × 7 = 70
Unit 22 3 10 Merit 8 10 × 8 = 80
Unit 25 3 20 Pass 7 20 × 7 = 140
Unit 35 3 10 Distinction 9 10 × 9 = 90
Unit 36 3 10 Merit 8 10 × 8 = 80
Unit 38 3 10 Distinction 9 10 × 9 = 90Qualification grade totals
180 Merit Merit Merit
1410
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An
nex
e H
Lin
ks t
o t
he
Leve
l 2 A
war
d in
Co
mm
un
ity
Spo
rts
Lead
ersh
ip
KEY
indi
cate
s sig
nific
ant c
over
age
of th
e Le
vel 2
Aw
ard
in C
omm
unity
Spo
rts L
eade
rshi
p un
it
a
blan
k sp
ace
indi
cate
s no
sig
nific
ant c
over
age
of th
e Le
vel 2
Aw
ard
in C
omm
unity
Spo
rts L
eade
rshi
p un
it
Unit 3: Assessing Risk in Sport
Unit 4: Fitness Training and Programming
Unit 5: Sports Coaching
Unit 6: Sports Development
Unit 7: Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise
Unit 8: Practical Team Sports
Unit 9: Practical Individual Sports
Unit 12: Current Issues in Sport
Unit 13: Leadership in Sport
Unit 15: Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise
Unit 18: Sports Injuries
Unit 22: Rules, Regulations and Offi ciating in Sport
Unit 23: Organising Sports Events
Unit 26: Work Experience in Sport
Co
mm
un
ity
Spo
rts
Lead
ersh
ip u
nit
s
Un
it 1
: Co
ntr
ibu
te t
o o
rgan
isin
g an
d
del
iver
ing
a sp
ort
s ac
tivi
ty s
essi
on
Un
it 2
: Est
abli
sh a
nd
mai
nta
in a
sa
fe s
port
ing
acti
vity
Un
it 3
: Un
der
stan
d t
he
stru
ctu
re
of
spo
rt a
nd
rec
reat
ion
at
loca
l, re
gio
nal
an
d n
atio
nal
leve
l
Un
it 4
: Un
der
stan
d a
nd
lead
fi t
nes
s se
ssio
ns
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Unit 3: Assessing Risk in Sport
Unit 4: Fitness Training and Programming
Unit 5: Sports Coaching
Unit 6: Sports Development
Unit 7: Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise
Unit 8: Practical Team Sports
Unit 9: Practical Individual Sports
Unit 12: Current Issues in Sport
Unit 13: Leadership in Sport
Unit 15: Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise
Unit 18: Sports Injuries
Unit 22: Rules, Regulations and Offi ciating in Sport
Unit 23: Organising Sports Events
Unit 26: Work Experience in Sport
Co
mm
un
ity
Spo
rts
Lead
ersh
ip u
nit
s
Un
it 5
: Dem
on
stra
te p
rin
cipl
es a
nd
pr
acti
ce in
ru
nn
ing
spo
rtin
g ev
ents
an
d c
om
peti
tio
ns
Un
it 6
: Dem
on
stra
te p
rin
cipl
es a
nd
pr
acti
ce in
ad
apti
ng
acti
viti
es
Un
it 7
: Pla
n a
ser
ies
of
appr
opr
iate
sp
ort
ing
acti
viti
es
Un
it 8
: Dem
on
stra
te le
ader
ship
sk
ills
in t
he
com
mu
nit
y
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An
nex
e I
Lin
ks t
o t
he
Leve
l 3 A
war
d in
Hig
her
Spo
rts
Lead
ersh
ip
KEY
indi
cate
s sig
nific
ant c
over
age
of th
e Le
vel 3
Aw
ard
in H
ighe
r Spo
rts L
eade
rshi
p un
it
a
blan
k sp
ace
indi
cate
s no
sig
nific
ant c
over
age
of th
e Le
vel 3
Aw
ard
in H
ighe
r Spo
rts L
eade
rshi
p un
itUnit 1: Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport
Unit 3: Assessing Risk in Sport
Unit 4: Fitness Training and Programming
Unit 5: Sports Coaching
Unit 6: Sports Development
Unit 8: Practical Team Sports
Unit 9: Practical Individual Sports
Unit 11: Sports Nutrition
Unit 12: Current Issues in Sport
Unit 13: Leadership in Sport
Unit 14: Exercise, Health and Lifestyle
Unit 15: Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise
Unit 16: Exercise for Specifi c Groups
Unit 18: Sports Injuries
Unit 22: Rules, Regulations and Offi ciating in Sport
Unit 23: Organising Sports Events
Unit 24: Physical Education and the Care of Children and Young People
Unit 26: Work Experience in Sport
Hig
her
Spo
rts
Lead
ersh
ip u
nit
s
Un
it 1
: In
tro
du
ctio
n
to H
igh
er S
port
s Le
ader
ship
Un
it 2
: Spo
rts
lead
ersh
ip in
th
e co
mm
un
ity
Un
it 3
: Pri
nci
ples
an
d
prac
tice
fo
r ch
ild
ren
in
spo
rt
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Unit 1: Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport
Unit 3: Assessing Risk in Sport
Unit 4: Fitness Training and Programming
Unit 5: Sports Coaching
Unit 6: Sports Development
Unit 8: Practical Team Sports
Unit 9: Practical Individual Sports
Unit 11: Sports Nutrition
Unit 12: Current Issues in Sport
Unit 13: Leadership in Sport
Unit 14: Exercise, Health and Lifestyle
Unit 15: Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise
Unit 16: Exercise for Specifi c Groups
Unit 18: Sports Injuries
Unit 22: Rules, Regulations and Offi ciating in Sport
Unit 23: Organising Sports Events
Unit 24: Physical Education and the Care of Children and Young People
Unit 26: Work Experience in Sport
Hig
her
Spo
rts
Lead
ersh
ip u
nit
s
Un
it 4
: Pri
nci
ples
an
d
prac
tice
fo
r o
lder
pe
opl
e in
spo
rt
Un
it 5
: Pri
nci
ples
an
d
prac
tice
fo
r d
isab
led
pe
opl
e in
spo
rt
Un
it 6
: Un
der
stan
din
g fi
tnes
s an
d h
ealt
h in
sp
ort
Un
it 7
: Dea
lin
g w
ith
Fir
st A
id a
nd
em
erge
ncy
sit
uat
ion
s in
spo
rt
Un
it 8
: Dem
on
stra
tio
n
of
hig
her
spo
rts
lead
ersh
ip s
kill
s
Un
it 9
: Org
anis
ing
and
ru
nn
ing
a sp
ort
s ev
ent
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Annexe J
Links to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) First Aid qualifi cations
First Aid for Appointed Persons
Key – the learning outcomes indicated show partial coverage in the identified units
FIRST AID FOR APPOINTED PERSONS U
nit
3: A
sses
sin
g R
isk
in S
port
Un
it 5
: Spo
rts
Co
ach
ing
Un
it 1
5: I
nst
ruct
ing
Phys
ical
A
ctiv
ity
and
Exe
rcis
e
Un
it 1
8: S
port
s In
juri
es
Un
it 4
4: A
ppli
ed S
port
an
d
Exer
cise
Phy
sio
logy
Basic Life Support (Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2005)
LO1 LO1, LO3, LO4
LO1, LO2, LO3
LO1, LO3, LO4
LO1, LO2, LO3
Management of the unconscious casualty
LO1, LO3, LO4
LO1, LO2, LO3
LO1, LO3, LO4
LO1, LO2, LO3
Management of choking casualty LO1, LO3, LO4
Management of a casualty suffering a wound and is bleeding
LO1, LO3, LO4
LO1, LO3, LO4
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First Aid at Work
Key – the learning outcomes indicated show partial coverage in the identified units
FIRST AID AT WORK Un
it 3
: Ass
essi
ng
Ris
k in
Spo
rt
Un
it 4
: Fit
nes
s Tr
ain
ing
and
Pro
gram
min
g
Un
it 5
: Spo
rts
Co
ach
ing
Un
it 7
: Fit
nes
s Te
stin
g fo
r Sp
ort
an
d
Exer
cise
Un
it 1
5: I
nst
ruct
ing
Phys
ical
Act
ivit
y an
d
Exer
cise
Un
it 1
8: S
port
s In
juri
es
Un
it 4
4: A
ppli
ed S
port
an
d E
xerc
ise
Phys
iolo
gy
Aims and Principles of First Aid LO1, LO3, LO4
LO1, LO3, LO4
LO2, LO3
LO1, LO2, LO3
LO1, LO3, LO4
LO1, LO2, LO3
Basic Life Support (Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2005)
LO1 LO1, LO3, LO4
LO1, LO2, LO3
LO1, LO3, LO4
LO1, LO2, LO3
Management of the unconscious casualty
LO1, LO3, LO4
LO1, LO2, LO3
LO1, LO3, LO4
LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment and treatment of a casualty who is wounded, bleeding or shocked
LO1, LO3, LO4
LO1, LO3, LO4
Assessment and treatment of fractures, dislocations and soft tissue injuries
LO1, LO3, LO4
LO1, LO2, LO3
LO1, LO3, LO4
Assessment and treatment of burns, poisoning and eye injuries
LO1, LO3, LO4
Assessment and treatment of common major and minor illnesses
LO1, LO3, LO4
LO2, LO3
LO1, LO2, LO3
LO1, LO3, LO4
LO1, LO2, LO3
Prevention of cross-infection during First Aid procedures
LO1, LO3, LO4
LO1, LO3, LO4
Emergency transport of casualties LO1, LO3, LO4
LO1, LO2, LO3
LO1, LO3, LO4
Legal aspects of First Aid at Work: record keeping and use of equipment
LO1, LO3, LO4
LO3 LO1, LO3, LO4
LO2, LO3
LO1, LO2, LO3
LO1, LO3, LO4
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An
nex
e K
Lin
ks t
o t
he
Du
ke o
f Ed
inbu
rgh
Aw
ard
Sch
eme
Lin
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o D
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of
Edin
burg
h A
war
ds
Lin
ks t
o P
add
le E
xped
itio
ns
Trai
nin
g Fr
amew
ork
Un
it 3
: Ass
essi
ng
Ris
k in
Spo
rtLO
2: B
e ab
le to
car
ry o
ut ri
sk
asse
ssm
ents
An A
war
enes
s of
Risk
and
Hea
lth a
nd S
afet
y Iss
ues
●O
ngoi
ng R
isk A
sses
smen
t●
LO3:
Kno
w h
ow to
main
tain
th
e sa
fety
of p
artic
ipan
ts
and
colle
ague
s in
a s
ports
en
viro
nmen
t
First
Aid
and
Em
erge
ncy
Proc
edur
es
An A
war
enes
s of
Risk
and
Hea
lth a
nd S
afet
y Iss
ues
● ●
First
Aid
Ong
oing
Risk
Ass
essm
ent
● ●
LO4:
Be
able
to p
lan a
saf
e sp
ortin
g ac
tivity
First
Aid
and
Em
erge
ncy
Proc
edur
es
An A
war
enes
s of
Risk
and
Hea
lth a
nd S
afet
y Iss
ues
● ●
First
Aid
Ong
oing
Risk
Ass
essm
ent
● ●
Un
it 3
0: E
qu
ipm
ent
and
Fac
ilit
ies
for
Ou
tdo
or
and
A
dve
ntu
rou
s A
ctiv
itie
s
LO2:
Be
able
to u
se e
quip
men
t us
ed in
out
door
and
ad
vent
urou
s ac
tiviti
es
Cam
p C
raft
Equi
pmen
t and
Hyg
iene
●Lo
adin
g an
d St
orag
e of
Kit
Equi
pmen
t
● ●
LO4:
Be
able
to te
st a
nd
main
tain
equ
ipm
ent f
or
outd
oor a
nd a
dven
turo
us
activ
ities
Load
ing
and
Stor
age
of K
it
Equi
pmen
t
● ●
Un
it 3
1: I
mpa
ct a
nd
Su
stai
nab
ilit
y in
O
utd
oo
r A
dve
ntu
re
LO1:
Kno
w a
bout
the
impa
ct
of c
ount
rysid
e us
e, a
nd th
e be
nefit
s of
a s
usta
inab
le
appr
oach
to u
se
Cou
ntry
side,
Hig
hway
and
Wat
er S
ports
Cod
es●
No-
trace
cam
ping
●
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xped
itio
ns
Trai
nin
g Fr
amew
ork
Un
it 3
3: S
kill
s fo
r La
nd
-bas
ed O
utd
oo
r an
d A
dve
ntu
rou
s A
ctiv
itie
s
LO2:
Be
able
to m
anag
e ris
ks
in la
nd-b
ased
out
door
and
ad
vent
urou
s ac
tiviti
es
First
Aid
and
Em
erge
ncy
Proc
edur
es
An A
war
enes
s of
Risk
and
Hea
lth a
nd S
afet
y Iss
ues
● ●
LO3:
Be
able
to p
artic
ipat
e in
land
-bas
ed o
utdo
or a
nd
adve
ntur
ous
activ
ities
Nav
igat
ion
and
Rout
e Pl
anni
ng
Prep
arat
ory
Map
Skil
ls
Prac
tical
Map
Skil
ls
Com
pass
Skil
ls
● ● ● ●
LO4:
Be
able
to re
view
ow
n sk
ills d
evel
opm
ent i
n lan
d-ba
sed
outd
oor a
nd a
dven
turo
us
activ
ities
Obs
erva
tion
reco
rdin
g an
d Pr
esen
tatio
ns●
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ds
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o P
add
le E
xped
itio
ns
Trai
nin
g Fr
amew
ork
Un
it 3
4: S
kill
s fo
r W
ater
-bas
ed O
utd
oo
r an
d A
dve
ntu
rou
s A
ctiv
itie
s
LO2:
Be
able
to m
anag
e ris
ks
in w
ater
-bas
ed o
utdo
or a
nd
adve
ntur
ous
activ
ities
First
Aid
and
Em
erge
ncy
Proc
edur
es
An A
war
enes
s of
Risk
and
Hea
lth a
nd S
afet
y Iss
ues
● ●
First
Aid
Ong
oing
Risk
Ass
essm
ent
● ●
LO3:
Be
able
to p
artic
ipat
e in
wat
er-b
ased
out
door
and
ad
vent
urou
s ac
tiviti
es
Prof
icien
cy in
the
Mod
e of
Tra
vel –
Exp
editi
on o
n W
ater
Bron
ze: C
anoe
ing,
Row
ing,
Sail
ing
(din
ghie
s or
kee
lboa
ts)
Silv
er: C
anoe
ing,
Row
ing,
Sail
ing
(din
ghie
s or
kee
lboa
ts),
Yach
ts
Gol
d: C
anoe
ing,
Row
ing,
Sail
ing
(din
ghie
s or
kee
lboa
ts),
Yach
ting
Lift
and
Car
ry
Laun
chin
g an
d D
isem
bark
ing
Load
ing
and
Stor
age
of K
it
Forw
ard
Padd
ling
Reve
rse
Padd
ling
and
Stop
ping
Turn
ing
Mov
ing
Side
way
s
Cap
size
and
Reco
very
Resc
ues
(whe
re c
raft
perm
its c
apsiz
e dr
ills)
Resc
ues
(whe
re c
apsiz
e is
not
poss
ible
)
Tow
ing
● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
LO4:
Be
able
to re
view
ow
n sk
ills d
evel
opm
ent i
n w
ater
-ba
sed
outd
oor a
nd a
dven
turo
us
activ
ities
Obs
erva
tion
Reco
rdin
g an
d Pr
esen
tatio
ns●
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uke
of
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ds
Lin
ks t
o P
add
le E
xped
itio
ns
Trai
nin
g Fr
amew
ork
Un
it 3
5: L
ead
ing
Lan
d-b
ased
Ou
tdo
or
and
Ad
ven
turo
us
Act
ivit
ies
LO2:
Be
able
to p
lan a
land
-ba
sed
outd
oor a
nd a
dven
turo
us
activ
ity
First
Aid
and
Em
erge
ncy
Proc
edur
es
An A
war
enes
s of
Risk
and
Hea
lth a
nd S
afet
y Iss
ues
Nav
igat
ion
and
Rout
e Pl
anni
ng
Prep
arat
ory
Map
Skil
ls
● ● ● ●
LO3:
Be
able
to le
ad a
land
-ba
sed
outd
oor a
nd a
dven
turo
us
activ
ity
Nav
igat
ion
and
Rout
e Pl
anni
ng
Prep
arat
ory
Map
Skil
ls
Prac
tical
Map
Skil
ls
Com
pass
Skil
ls
Team
-bui
ldin
g
● ● ● ● ●
LO4:
Be
able
to re
view
ow
n pe
rform
ance
in th
e pl
anni
ng
and
lead
ing
of a
land
-bas
ed
outd
oor a
nd a
dven
turo
us
activ
ity
Obs
erva
tion
Reco
rdin
g an
d Pr
esen
tatio
ns●
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ds
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o P
add
le E
xped
itio
ns
Trai
nin
g Fr
amew
ork
Un
it 3
6: L
ead
ing
Wat
er-b
ased
Ou
tdo
or
and
Ad
ven
turo
us
Act
ivit
ies
LO2:
Be
able
to p
lan a
wat
er-
base
d ou
tdoo
r and
adv
entu
rous
ac
tivity
First
Aid
and
Em
erge
ncy
Proc
edur
es
An A
war
enes
s of
Risk
and
Hea
lth a
nd S
afet
y Iss
ues
● ●
First
Aid
Ong
oing
Risk
Ass
essm
ent
● ●
LO3:
Be
able
to le
ad a
wat
er-
base
d ou
tdoo
r and
adv
entu
rous
ac
tivity
Prof
icien
cy in
the
Mod
e of
Tra
vel –
Exp
editi
on o
n W
ater
Bron
ze: C
anoe
ing,
Row
ing,
Sail
ing
(din
ghie
s or
kee
lboa
ts)
Silv
er: C
anoe
ing,
Row
ing,
Sail
ing
(din
ghie
s or
kee
lboa
ts),
Yach
ts
Gol
d: C
anoe
ing,
Row
ing,
Sail
ing
(din
ghie
s or
kee
lboa
ts),
Yach
ting
Team
-bui
ldin
g
Lift
and
Car
ry
Laun
chin
g an
d D
isem
bark
ing
Load
ing
and
Stor
age
of K
it
Forw
ard
Padd
ling
Reve
rse
Padd
ling
and
Stop
ping
Turn
ing
Mov
ing
Side
way
s
Cap
size
and
Reco
very
Resc
ues
(whe
re c
raft
perm
its c
apsiz
e dr
ills)
Resc
ues
(whe
re c
apsiz
e is
not
poss
ible
)
Tow
ing
● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
LO4:
Be
able
to re
view
ow
n pe
rform
ance
in th
e pl
anni
ng
and
lead
ing
of a
wat
er-b
ased
ou
tdoo
r and
adv
entu
rous
ac
tivity
Obs
erva
tion
Reco
rdin
g an
d Pr
esen
tatio
ns●
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ks t
o D
uke
of
Edin
burg
h A
war
ds
Lin
ks t
o P
add
le E
xped
itio
ns
Trai
nin
g Fr
amew
ork
Un
it 3
7: O
utd
oo
r an
d A
dve
ntu
rou
s Ex
ped
itio
ns
LO2:
Be
able
to p
lan
expe
ditio
nsFir
st A
id a
nd E
mer
genc
y Pr
oced
ures
An A
war
enes
s of
Risk
and
Hea
lth a
nd S
afet
y Iss
ues
● ●
First
Aid
Ong
oing
Risk
Ass
essm
ent
● ●
LO3:
Be
able
to u
nder
take
ex
pedi
tions
Nav
igat
ion
and
Rout
e Pl
anni
ng
Prep
arat
ory
Map
Skil
ls
Prac
tical
Map
Skil
ls
Com
pass
Skil
ls
Cam
p C
raft
Equi
pmen
t and
Hyg
iene
Food
and
Coo
king
Team
-bui
ldin
g
Prof
icien
cy in
the
Mod
e of
Tra
vel:
Bron
ze: C
yclin
g, H
orse
ridi
ng, E
xped
ition
on
Wat
er –
C
anoe
ing,
Row
ing,
Sail
ing
(din
ghie
s or
kee
lboa
ts)
Silv
er: C
yclin
g, H
orse
ridi
ng, E
xped
ition
on
Wat
er –
Can
oein
g,
Row
ing,
Sail
ing
(din
ghie
s or
kee
lboa
ts),
Yach
ts
Gol
d: C
yclin
g, H
orse
ridi
ng, E
xped
ition
on
Wat
er –
Can
oein
g,
Row
ing,
Sail
ing
(din
ghie
s or
kee
lboa
ts),
Yach
ting
● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Lift
and
Car
ry
Laun
chin
g an
d D
isem
bark
ing
Load
ing
and
Stor
age
of K
it
Forw
ard
Padd
ling
Reve
rse
Padd
ling
and
Stop
ping
Turn
ing
Mov
ing
Side
way
s
Cap
size
and
Reco
very
Resc
ues
(whe
re c
raft
perm
its c
apsiz
e dr
ills)
Resc
ues
(whe
re c
apsiz
e is
not
poss
ible
)
Tow
ing
Equi
pmen
t
No-
trace
Cam
ping
● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
LO4:
Be
able
to re
view
thei
r pl
anni
ng a
nd u
nder
takin
g of
ex
pedi
tions
Obs
erva
tion
Reco
rdin
g an
d Pr
esen
tatio
ns●
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/Nat
iona
ls 20
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iona
ls in
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rt L3
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