Health, Safety, Security and Welfare in the Sport and Active Leisure Sector

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
H/505/3258
Credits:
4
Guided learning hours:
32 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand requirements for health and safety in a sport or active leisure environment.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Describe employers’ key legal and regulatory requirements and responsibilities for health and safety in a sport or active leisure environment.
  • 1.2
    Explain what is meant by ‘duty of care’ in a sport or active leisure environment.
  • 1.3
    Explain why health and safety is important in a sport or active leisure environment, including the consequences of not ensuring high standards of health and safety.
2

Know about risks and hazards in a sport or active leisure environment.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Describe hazards that may be encountered in a specific sport or active leisure environment, e.g. facilities, equipment, working practices, behaviour, hazardous substances.
  • 2.2
    Outline main risks in a specific sport or active leisure environment.
  • 2.3
    Describe how sport or active leisure organisations assess, manage and minimise risk and reduce hazards.
3

Know about security in a sport or active leisure environment.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Outline ways in which sport or active leisure organisations maintain security.
  • 3.2
    Describe potential security issues in a sport or active leisure environment
4

Know about safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in a sport or active leisure environment.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Describe the responsibilities of sport and active leisure organisations for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
  • 4.2
    Outline some of the safeguarding risks to children and vulnerable adults in a specific sport or active leisure environment.
  • 4.3
    Outline some of the ways that sport or active leisure organisations ensure the safety of children and vulnerable adults.