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FOCUS AWARDS QUALIFICATION · SPECTATOR SAFETY

Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Spectator Safety (RQF)

Develop the practical competence to support safe spectator events through crowd management, customer service and emergency response.

Level

2

QRN

601/59

Status

Available to Learners

QUALIFICATION AT A GLANCE

Qualification details

Awarding body

Focus Awards

Minimum credits

29 credits

Entry age

16+

Spectator Safety · Level 2

THE QUALIFICATION

Help make spectator events safer.

A work-based qualification for stewards involved in maintaining safe and welcoming environments at live spectator events.

Qualification overview

This work-based competence qualification is aimed at stewards who support health and safety, security and customer service at spectator events. It covers event preparation, spectator entry and movement, crowd monitoring, conflict management and responses to accidents and emergencies. Focus Awards states that the qualification meets the minimum requirements defined in the Green Guide: Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds.

Qualification structure

Learners must complete all six mandatory units and achieve all 29 credits.

Learner entry requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification.

Age guidance

Entry is at the discretion of the training centre. Focus Awards advises a minimum age of 16; some employers may require learners to be 18 before undertaking work.

Progression routes

Potential progression includes the Level 2 Award in Front of Stage Pit Barrier Operations (RQF).

Geographical coverage

Accredited for use in England, Northern Ireland and Wales.

For current SkillSecure course dates, delivery arrangements and learner fees, please contact AS SkillSecure.

Qualification units

All 6 units are mandatory. Complete the required units to achieve this qualification.

Unit title

Unit ref

Credits

Level

GLH

Mandatory units

Prepare for spectator events

Y/502/9345

5

2

12

Control the entry, exit and movement of people at spectator events

M/502/9352

8

2

12

Monitor spectators and deal with crowd problems

A/502/9354

8

2

12

Support the work of the team and organisation

Y/601/4483

2

2

15

Help to manage conflict

J/501/5134

4

2

20

Deal with accidents and emergencies

D/501/5138

2

2

14

GLH means guided learning hours. All units listed above are mandatory.

LEARNING THAT TAKES YOU FORWARD

What this qualification can help you develop.

01 / EVENTS

Prepare for spectator events

Understand the practical work involved in supporting an event safely.

02 / CROWDS

Support safe spectator movement

Help manage entry, exits and spectator flow.

03 / SAFETY

Respond appropriately to problems

Build competence in conflict management and emergency response.

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