Apprenticeships at Guildford Spectrum
The leisure industry accounts for 9% of UK employment, 2.6 million jobs. Employing more people than the Manufacturing, Transport, Construction or Financial Services sectors. Of that 2.6 million people, 730,000 are aged 16-25 years old which is 21% of all 16-25 year olds in employment.
Kickstart your career in the exciting world of leisure with an apprenticeship. You'll gain hands on experience in Lifeguarding, Customer Service, and Event Management while earning valuable qualifications like NPLQ Level 2, First Aid at Work, and Swim England Levels 1 and 2. With a mix of on the job learning, interactive training sessions, and digital resources to track your progress, this is the perfect opportunity to learn, grow, and make a real impact – all while getting paid!
Leisure Team Member Level 2 – Recreation Assistant Apprenticeship
The Programme
Duration: 14 months (on average) with an End-point Assessment period
Modules: 8 in total
Awarded: Level 2 Accredited Apprenticeship Standard
Equivalent:
- 5 GCSEs TECHNICAL CERTIFICATES
- NPLQ Level 2 & First Aid at Work Level 3
- Swim England Level 1 & 2 in Teaching Swimming
Learners will need to have achieved level 1 English and maths Functional Skills and be working towards level 2 before beginning End-point Assessment
What you will learn:
- Operational skills – Lifeguarding, Bowling, Ice Skating, Events, Reception, Gym and many more sporting activities within the facility.
- Team work
- Money Skills
- CV Writing
- Mental Health & Wellbeing
- The organisational structure and how different departments contribute to achieving business targets
- The importance of exercise in improving physical health and mental wellbeing
- Communication skills
- Legal requirements such as First aid regulations, Equality Act, HSE Act, COSHH, RIDDOR, Safeguarding and Data Protection
- How to plan effectively
- Presentation skills
- IT systems
Delivery
- 80% on the job learning
- 20% off the job training
- Face to face and distance training session every 4-6 weeks
- On Line tests & modules
- Innovative curriculum design with digital learning resources that track real time progression via Aptem
- Innovative curriculum design with digital learning resources that track real time progression via Aptem
T&C’s
- Aged 16 and over
- Not in any other form of education
- Must meet a minimum level of knowledge in English and Maths
- Work a minimum of 16 hours per week
- Have been a UK/EU resident for 3 years or more
