Apprenticeship in Spectator Safety
Level 2

Course description

This Spectator Safety apprenticeship is aimed at those individuals looking to enter the sector as a steward, marshal, or an assistant ground safety officer for sporting events.
The qualification concentrates on all the aspects of Spectator events and aims to highlight the importance of Health and Safety and following ground rules and associated regulations The qualification consists of 6 units and covers all aspects of stewarding activities from:
Preparing for Spectator Safety events to ensure the area is safe for spectators. Controlling the entry and exit of spectators to ensure safety. Monitoring and dealing with crowd problems and the importance of following the correct procedures. Help to manages conflict. Importance of working as a team. What to do in the event of an emergency or accident.

What's covered?

All Apprenticeships consist of a Framework of different elements. They must include qualifications that, when achieved, prove the Apprentices competence in carrying out work of the Level and type identified in the Framework. Also included must be qualifications which demonstrate the technical knowledge of the job and industry, plus more wide ranging general skills required to operate successfully in the trade; these will include Maths, English and, if appropriate, ITC.

Mandatory Units

The learner must achieve six mandatory units.
1. Prepare for spectator events
2. Control the entry, exit and movement of people at spectator events
3. Monitor spectators and deal with crowd problems
4. Support the work of the team and organisation
5. Help to manage conflict
6. Deal with accidents and emergencies

How is the course assessed?

The course is for 12 months and the assessment is  within the workplace to ensure all the competencies are met. Regular review meetings will take place with an assessor and employer to support the achievement of the qualification.

What could this lead to?

Steward: Monitoring crowds and dealing with problems

Marshal: Helping to provide for the health, safety, enjoyment and security of spectators

Assistant Grounds Safety Officer: Helping to resolve conflicts, assisting in the safe operation of the ground.