Active Leisure Courses
Train your body and your
Babcock is the UK’s largest work-based learning provider, delivering apprenticeships across the public and private sectors.
We work closely with a broad range of organisations to identify their individual training needs in order to, develop and deliver training to create a skilled and well-trained workforce.
Babcock currently delivers training to over 22,000 learners across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Our training delivery spans two main areas: • Apprenticeships: on-the-job training which
leads to nationally recognised qualifications. A proportion of the training costs are subsidised by the government which means these programmes can be delivered at no/low cost to employers • Short courses offer staff the chance to enhance
their current skills or develop new ones to broaden their role within a company. Our deep understanding of the training sector enables us to deliver high quality, consistent training which has a direct impact on our clients’ business performance and profitability.
Equipping your workforce with the
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You know the value of training
The UK Active Leisure industry is a young, dynamic and thriving business sector which has evolved rapidly in its short history. The diversity of the sector means that it contains a vast range of occupations; everything from recreation assistant, gym instructors, personal trainers, outdoor/indoor activity instructors to leisure centre managers. In today’s markets, where customer loyalty is constantly shifting, staff training is increasingly recognised as a vital tool for those organisations that want to be competitive and remain profitable.
Why choose Babcock?
• The UK’s largest provider of work based training working with over 5,500 employers • Reputation for high quality training delivery:
Ofsted Grade 2
• UK-wide coverage allowing consistency of training delivery nationwide
• Deep understanding of government funding bodies’ processes and requirements
• Flexibility of delivery and ability to create bespoke solutions for each customer, tailored to their operational needs and business drivers
• Access to robust and proven systems which deliver real-time data and analysis of learners’ progress
• Proven partnering approach to working with customers, suppliers, funding bodies, skills associations etc, as evidenced by the PAS11000 partnering excellence standard
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Babcock works collaboratively with large corporate clients and SMEs to identify their training needs and then designs, develops and delivers training to meet their individual requirements.
Whether your organisation requires straightforward programme delivery, mapping of qualifications onto your in-house provision, or the design of bespoke technical training programmes, Babcock can be trusted to deliver. We offer flexible solutions which maximise your training spend and contribute to your operational and financial objectives.
Training Scope
Babcock works with clients to identify which government-funded training programmes, for example NVQs and Apprenticeships are most appropriate to meet their needs.
UK-wide Coverage Babcock offers UK-wide coverage which enables us to supply a consistent product and operational model to multi-site organisations across the UK. Our 5,500+ employer partners value our geographic coverage, size and heritage.
What can we offer?
Government-Funding Expertise Babcock holds contracts with funding bodies across the UK and can source government funding for clients and manage the awarding body
administration.
Flexibility of Delivery Our wide-ranging services can be tailored to meet your organisation’s particular needs. We offer programme delivery, qualifications mapping and contract and data management services.
Management Information Systems We provide access to effective tracking and training systems that assess learners’ progress and facilitate partnership working with clients.
We chose Babcock to deliver our Activity Leadership Apprenticeships because right from the start they showed a real understanding of our business and were able to create a programme that fitted our specific requirements. Now
3 Routes to choose from
Babcock offers a number of support routes. For your existing staff we can offer training through Apprenticeships and short courses but we can also help with your recruitment.
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SHORT COURSE
APPRENTICESHIP
ROUTE
APPRENTICESHIP
VACANCY
SERVICE
Apprenticeship Route
Activity Leadership This qualification underpins the role of an activity leader in the active leisure sector and is appropriate for individuals who are planning, delivering and evaluating activity sessions for a group of participants.Instructing Exercise and Fitness - GYM
This course is ideal for those wanting to start out in the industry. They will learn how to conduct an induction session, including warm ups and cool downs, using free weights, resistance machines and cardiovascular equipment. They will also gain a better understanding of anatomy and physiology. Instructing Exercise and Fitness - Exercise to Music This qualification is ideal for those who are new to the industry who are looking to learn how to plan sessions and instruct groups using music, equipment and step techniques. Learning and Wellbeing Operational Services This qualification is designed to provide sport and recreation assistants/ pool attendants and other front line staff with the essential background knowledge in a number of core subjects.
Customer Service Suited to any member of staff working directly with customers, whether it is by telephone, or face to face. It is especially suitable for staff who report into a team leader or supervisor.
Team Leading
For staff who are looking to develop their leadership skills along with the knowledge to improve and optimise their team for success. The Team Leading programme is ideal for those who are responsible for small groups of staff, either as Team Leaders, Co-ordinators, or Supervisors.
Personal Training
This qualification is ideal for those working in an exercise and fitness setting. At Level 3 the programme is well-suited to anyone working as an advanced fitness instructor in a gym or personal trainer.
Leisure Management This qualification is designed for learners to prove their competency, knowledge and skills in dealing with the performance of other staff, the well-being and safety of customers as well as the day-to-day operation of a sport and recreation facility.
Management
Management apprentices will demonstrate managing their own professional development, supporting the team to meet organisational objectives, setting objectives and leading team members. Apprentices will maintain good working relationships with colleagues and senior management. Advanced Appr enticeship Appr enticeship
Components of the Apprenticeship Programme
56%
28%
16% tests, e-Learning and tutor supportMathematics and English on-line
On-the-job training, Workplace observation, Collection of product evidence,
Professional discussion, Questioning,
Self-study
Self-study Learning sessions, Paper-based test. In some
cases off-the-job courses maybe required Certificate/Diploma Technical Certificate Functional Skills
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Apprenticeship Vacancy Service
As well as training your existing staff we can also help recruiting new staff.
There are a number of ways in which we can assist: Apprenticeship Vacancies (AV) is a service designed to help you find the right apprentice for your business. By registering your vacancy with Babcock International Group we will place the details, free of charge on the Apprenticeships website. With a wage of £2.65 per hour for a new apprentice under the age of 19, apprenticeships are a cost effective way of developing a competent and competitive workforce. This service includes full vetting of each potential employee to ensure the right people are put forward for interview.
We will also search our internal database for candidates and forward suitable applicants’ CVs for your interview selection. To register your vacancy, simply complete the online form at:
www.babcockinternational.com/avol
Short Courses
Title of Qualification REPS Points
Days for Practical Delivery
E-Learning Available Active IQ Level 2 Award in Instructing Circuit Sessions – 500/6259/1 (QCF) 20 2 Y
Active IQ Level 2 Award in Instructing Studio Cycling – 600/1001/0 (QCF) 20 2 N
Active IQ Level 2 Award in Instructing Kettlebells – 600/4089/0 (QCF) 20 2 Y
Active IQ Level 2 Award in Adapting Fitness Instruction for Adolescents –
500/7244/4 - Gym or ETM (QCF) 20 2 N Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral – 600/5105/X with A&P (QCF) 20 5 Y
Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral – 600/5105/X without A&P (QCF) 20 3 Y
Active IQ Level 3 Award in Designing Pre and Post Natal Exercise Programmes –
500/6776/X (QCF) 20 1 Y Active IQ Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Physical Activity – 501/1251/X (QCF) 20 1 Y
Active IQ Level 3 Award in Conversion of Advanced Fitness Instructor to Personal
Trainer Status – 501/1222/3 (QCF) 20 6 Y Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing - 500/8756/3 Gym Based (QCF) 20 4 Y
In addition to the government-funded Apprenticeship programmes we also offer a number of commercial short courses.
Short courses offer staff the chance to enhance their current skills or develop new ones to broaden their role within a company.
To find out more and discuss which training could benefit you and your staff, contact us on the details below.
E-Learning Platform
Active IQ Academy
Active IQ Academy provides e-Learning and hard-copy resources for training providers to use in the delivery of active leisure courses. Ideal for training providers seeking flexible, cost effective training delivery methods, Active IQ Academy’s e-Learning library is a comprehensive learning management system for tracking learner activity.
The Academy, which provides Babcock International Group with a complete vocational learning resources package for its active leisure
sector qualification offering, prides itself on providing best-in-class learning materials. With hardcopy manuals, lecture packs and electronic resources to support active leisure, business and administration, customer service and functional skills learning, the Academy’s resources are mapped to nationally accredited qualifications and written by leading industry experts.
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Gary Rooney’s original career choice was to go into physiotherapy. “I studied chemistry, biology and PE to A Level, but when it got to the time to make a serious commitment to my future career I discovered that physiotherapy was a rather different business to that I had imagined. My second choice was to go into the fire service. I know it seems a stark contrast but it had a lot of the things I was looking for – challenge and the chance to progress.
“Meanwhile, I was already working at Beverley Holidays in Paignton as a Saturday job. Beverley Holidays is a family run holiday park with a range of accommodation and lots of activities – including a gym. While I was still considering my next steps, my manager there offered me a full-time role and it was then that I began to think more seriously about the Active Leisure business. I’d always been interested in physical education and sport so it began to make sense.
“What really turned my job into a career though, was when someone from training provider, Babcock International Group, visited Beverley Holidays and the Apprenticeship programme began. I signed up straight away. The learning programme and NVQ qualifications highlighted all kinds of career opportunities that are available in the sector and I realised that by turning my interests into a career I would have the challenges and opportunities to progress that I was looking for. People often think of jobs in the Active Leisure sector being stop-gap options for students and so on, but the expertise and experience of Kat, my Vocational Learning Adviser (VLA) from Babcock, opened my eyes to much more.
“As soon as I started on my first qualification – an NVQ at Level 2 in Gym Instructing – I discovered that
work-based learning is a great system. The learning was a perfect fit around my job and I had a lot of support from my managers at Beverley Holidays, all of whom are keen on self-development. Babcock’s system is very flexible, and designed to meet the needs of people at work and their employers. Kat, my VLA, would visit me for assessment and support visits at any time of day to suit me, so that my learning programme didn’t interfere with the demands of my job. Additional work was all manageable in my own time.
“Learning while at work enabled me to put my knowledge into practice straight away and I could often find answers to course work questions in a practical way, rather than referring to a book. For instance, I could find the answer to a physiology question through trying a particular movement in the gym and observing the physical effect. You do need to be a self-motivated person to work in this way, though – there’s no teacher that you see every day to chide you. Having said that, Kat paid regular visits and was always available by phone or email to assist and guide me. “Qualifications are very important if you want to move forward. They give you the knowledge and expertise that employers are looking for and show you different paths down which you can progress.”
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What are the benefits to my business?
• A cost effective way of gaining qualified staff
• Improved client and customer satisfaction
• Trained and competent employees who can contribute to your success
• Hassle free Babcock managed programmes
• Motivated and qualified workforce
• Aids the recruitment process
• Helps you maintain your competitive edge
What does it cost?
Apprenticeships - There is no cost, Babcock holds contracts with funding bodies across the UK and can source government funding for clients. However, there is a number of eligibility criteria that must be met.
Short courses - Short courses differ in cost
depending on the number of staff you have on the course.
What is the eligibility criteria for Apprenticeship funding?
• Existing employees wishing to undertake an apprenticeship within their current role, will be trained in new areas to gain new knowledge and
Frequently asked questions
• Must be a European citizen
Funding is available for the majority of cases. To find out more please contact us.
What happens once I decide to go ahead?
We visit your site to go through in detail what is involved with the chosen course. After a
comprehensive induction and with your support as the employer we will then sign the learner onto a programme. An individual learning plan is agreed within a structured pathway. The learner receives regular visits from their Vocational Learning Advisor who will help them along the pathway to their qualification. The Vocational Learning Advisor will keep you informed at all stages.
What do I have to do as an employer?
• Meet legal requirements of health and safety, equal opportunities and working time directive.
• Appoint a key contact for the learner.
• Make sure enough time and resources are available for the learner(s).
• Actively promote the value of apprenticeships and short courses within organisation.
What support is available?
What can my employee expect from the courses
• All our training enhances knowledge and competence in the chosen field and ability is proven through certification from the appropriate industry body. The Vocational Learning Advisor will talk through the whole framework in-depth when they visit.
• A dedicated Vocational Learning Advisor (VLA) will be appointed to offer support and training throughout the duration of the course.
• Learners will have personal accounts on the Active IQ Academy and Functional Skills’ websites to allow a fully interactive learning tools to encourage learning and allows the VLA to track progress and any additional areas of support.
What we would need from you and your employee • Make sure enough time and resources are
available for the learner(s).
• The learner will be expected to show dedication, commitment to completing the course and be adaptable.
How long will the course last?
Contact details
If you are interested in any of the services we offer, please contact us on:
Freephone: 0800 731 8199 Email: training@babcockinternational.com Web: www.babcockinternational.com/training Find us on facebook: www.facebook.com/babcocktraining Tweet us at: twitter.com/babcocktraining Other useful contact details: Active IQ
Customer Services team are available on: Tel: 0845 688 1278
Web: www.activeiq.co.uk
Reps
Tel: 020 7632 2022
Web: www.exerciseregister.org
Skills Active & National Skills Academy - Sport & Active Leisure Tel: 020 7632 2000 Email: employerenquiries@skillsactive.com Web: www.skillsactive.com UK Active Tel: 020 7420 8560 Email: info@ukactive.org.uk Web: www.activeiq.co.uk
