NC Sport and Fitness SCQF level 4

This qualification has been withdrawn and will enter its lapsing period on 31/07/2022 and will finish on 31/07/2025

During the lapsing period:

• no new centres may be approved to offer the qualification

• centres should only enter candidates whom they expect to complete the qualification during the defined lapsing period

NCs are practical qualifications that are designed to equip learners for further study or to gain employment.

The National Certificate (NC) in Sport and Fitness at SCQF level 4 is for learners who wish to develop knowledge and skills in sport and fitness, eg personal fitness, how to deal with accidents and emergencies, and how to plan activity sessions. It includes session planning skills, working with others skills, and a general understanding of the work environment in the sport and fitness industry.

National Certificates (NCs) are designed for full-time delivery over one year (or part-time over two years) and are available through schools, colleges and training providers.

Qualification structure

Group Award Code: GF4G 44

This new Group Award NC in Sport and Fitness at SCQF level 4 consist of 8 mandatory units and 32 optional units at SCQF level 4.

For further information on the units and structure of the qualification, please refer to the Group Award Specification document (501 KB)

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How to assess

Each Unit specification gives detailed information on the Evidence Requirements and approaches to assessment for the Unit.

There is scope for e-learning and e-assessment of theoretical components.  However, in the case of practical activities, such Sport and Recreation: Assist with Activity Sessions, e-assessment is not appropriate. In these cases, other forms of evidence could be encouraged such as video recording or the use of photographs.

Candidates could be asked to develop a portfolio of evidence, which could be in the form of an e-portfolio.

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Why study this qualification

This NC is suitable for a wide range of candidates including:

  • School leavers
  • Adult returners to education
  • Learners looking to progress to an HNC/HND

Access

Entry is at the discretion of the centre. However, an interest in sport and fitness would be beneficial, as would an interest in coaching.

It is expected that centres may carry out interviews for this course. Core Skills profiling should be carried out where there is no formal record of Core Skills achievement.

In the case of adult returners, recognition of prior learning (RPL) may be applicable.

Employment and progression

This NC will allow progression on to SCQF level 5 courses in sports coaching or health and fitness, or into the world of work to undertake an SVQ Level 2 in Sports Coaching or SVQ Level 3 in Coaching Football, perhaps leading to a Modern Apprenticeship.

Certain Units will enhance candidates' employability skills and help improve their employment prospects, for example:

  • Personal Development: Self and Work
  • Sport and Recreation: Assist with Activity Sessions
  • Sport and Recreation: Dealing with Accidents and Emergencies
  • Sport and Recreation: Skills for Employment

Qualification structure

Group Award Code: GF4G 44

This new Group Award NC in Sport and Fitness at SCQF level 4 consist of 8 mandatory units and 32 optional units at SCQF level 4.

For further information on the units and structure of the qualification, please refer to the Group Award Specification document (501 KB)

Unit search