Level 2 Modern Apprenticeship in Sports Coaching

Fitness Training Scotland have recently made spaces available for employers across Scotland to access funded training for the Level 2 Modern Apprenticeship in Sports Coaching.

This apprenticeship programme is a great opportunity for young people in Scotland to gain and develop skills in coaching and planning sports sessions.

The funded framework will include the following courses and modules:

1. SVQ Level 2 Sports Coaching which contains 3 mandatory units and 1-optional that will allow learners to do the following

• Plan Sports Coaching Sessions
• Deliver Sports Coaching Sessions
• Review Sports Coaching Sessions.
• Maintain the Health, Safety, Welfare & Security of Participants & Staff (optional)

2.   Core Skills at Level 4
3.   The BWL Level 1 Award in Coaching Weightlifting
4.   The BWL Level 2 Technical Official Qualification

To be eligible for this apprenticeship candidates must be aged between 16 and 24 and also hold a valid contract of employment (zero hours and casual contracts are accepted).

Candidates looking to apply must not be currently studying an ‘associated qualification’ at a college or university. This means that a candidate can be taken on as long as they are not studying a sport/recreation, or health & fitness qualification.

Furthermore, candidates must not already hold a degree in an ‘associated qualification’.

Candidates who are interested in this apprenticeship programme should email info@ftscotland.org to request an eligibility form.