Unit 4:Understanding the Active Leisure and Learning Sector
Unit reference number:F/600/1758
QCF level:3
Credit value:3
Guided learning hours:23
Unit summary
this unit covers the knowledge and understanding that employees in the active leisure and learning sector require concerning:
- the active leisure and learning sector
- the subsectors that make up active leisure and learning
- detailed information about the subsector in which the learner works
- career opportunities.
Assessment requirements/evidence requirements
Learning outcomes 1-3
Knowledge understanding assessment involving one or a mixture of:
- written questions and answers
- projects
- assignments.
Assessment methodology
This unit is assessed in the workplace or in conditions resembling the workplace. Learners can enter the types of evidence they are presenting for assessment and the submission date against each assessment criterion.
Alternatively, centre documentation should be used to record this information.
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Learning outcomes
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Assessment criteria
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1. understand the key features of the active leisure and learning sector
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describe the active leisure and learning sector’s scope and size
explain the contribution that active leisure and learning makes to the economy and society
explain the role of the Sector Skills Council responsible for active leisure and learning
define the main subsectors within the active leisure and learning sector
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2. Understand the key features of the active leisure and learning subsector in which they work
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describe the composition of their subsector in terms of public, private and voluntary organisations
analyse the size of their subsector in terms of employment and participation
interpret the economic and social value of their subsector
explain factors causing change in their subsector
explain the essential principles, values or codes of practice in their subsector
describe the roles of key organisations in their sector, including any representative and regulatory bodies, trade unions and trade associations
explain the links their subsector has with other industries
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3. Understand employment and career opportunities in the active leisure and learning subsector in which they work
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identify sources of information on career progression, training and education
describe the main job roles within their subsector
describe potential career pathways in their subsector
identify what is required to progress in their subsector in terms of qualifications, skills and knowledge, experience and personal qualities
explain how skills and knowledge acquired in their subsector could relate to job opportunities elsewhere
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