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Active Leisure, Learning and Wellbeing

Modern Apprenticeship

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What's Active Leisure, Learning and Wellbeing like?

Help people develop a healthy lifestyle and teach them about the value of mental discipline.

What's the qualification?

Whether you’re beginning your career in leisure or want to develop your skills, this apprenticeship will help with progression.  

Your qualification includes:

SCQF Level 5

  • Instructing exercise and fitness at SCQF Level 5

  • Sport and active leisure: Operational services at SCQF Level 5

  • Activity leadership at SCQF Level 5

SCQF Level 5

  • Playwork at SCQF Level 6

  • Sports coaching at SCQF Level 6

  • Outdoor programmes (Outdoor recreation or outdoor education) at SCQF Level 6

  • Personal training at SCQF Level 6

SCQF Level 5

  • Leisure management at SCQF Level 7

  • Playwork at SCQF Level 7

SCQF qualification levels explained

What will I learn?

In the workplace, you’ll learn how to:   

  • carry out best safety practices in a leisure environment

  • coach in a sports environment

  • develop and maintain working relationships

  • manage people in a leisure environment

In addition, you’ll learn the following core skills:   

  • problem-solving

  • communication

  • time-management

  • working with others

These transferable skills can be used for different jobs, such as playwork and coaching.  

Where could it take me?

This Modern Apprenticeship gives you different options to pursue. You could study for a university degree in sports science or go into full-time work.  

Further study: Continue your education by studying for a relevant HND or HNC in the leisure sector. Your experience will support your application for higher fields of study.   

Straight to work: Make use of your qualifications and find a leisure-related job. With this apprenticeship, you could move onto the following jobs:  

  • junior leisure attendant

  • playwork supervisor

  • activity leader

  • sports coach

  • lifeguard

  • gym assistant

Entry requirements

There are no set requirements for this apprenticeship.

How does it work?

You’ll learn in a real-world environment and earn a wage. You’ll also study with a college or another learning provider. 

How long will it take?

This Modern Apprenticeship will take between 12 and 24 months to complete.

How to apply

Use the 'Find vacancies near you' search at the end of this page to look for vacancies, then you can apply online.

You'll apply on Apprenticeships.scot or the company’s own website – there are details on the vacancy advert.

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