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Developed in Partnership with
the Association for Physical Education (afPE)
1st4sport Level 3 Award in Supporting the Delivery of Dance in Physical Education and School Sport
Qualification Specification Version 1.0 January 2017
This document is designed to be viewed on a computer and contains hyperlinks which will not be available if printed. This specification must be read by all relevant personnel within recognised centres approved to offer this qualification. It contains the Qualification Approval Conditions which must be complied with and should be read in conjunction with the 1st4sport Centre Recognition Conditions. Tutors, assessors and internal quality assurers should also be made aware that they must comply with the following addendums to ensure full deployment of the standards:
The Learner Portfolio The Delivery, Assessment and Quality Assurance Approach (DAQAA)
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transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, electrical, chemical, mechanical, optical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the copyright owner. Enquiries should be addressed to 1st4sport Qualifications.
Providing the sport, physical activity and active leisure industry with valid provision and value - added awarding services
Tel: 0113-290 7610 Email: enquiries@1st4sportqualifications.com
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1st4sport Qualifications is recognised as an awarding organisation by the UK regulators Ofqual, Qualifications Wales, CCEA and SQA Accreditation. 1st4sport is brand of Coachwise Ltd, the trading arm of The National Coaching Foundation (known as sports coach UK), the UK-registered charity leading the national
development of coaches and the coaching system. Any proceeds go directly back to sports coach UK to help them develop and advance sport nationwide.
National/Qualification Accreditation Number: 603/0894/1
Qualification regulation date:14 December 2016
Specification publication date: 01 January 2017
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Contents
List of contents Page
Qualification Purpose Statement: 1st4sport Level 3 Award in Supporting the Delivery of Dance in Physical Education and School Sport
Regulation Overview Progression Market and Support
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Qualification Approval Conditions: Section One - Qualification Resources
QCON 1.1 Qualification workforce capacity and ratios QCON 1.2 Qualification administrator QCON 1.3 Qualification coordinator QCON 1.4 Qualification tutor/assessors QCON 1.5 Qualification internal quality assurers QCON 1.6 Qualification delivery sites, facilities and environment QCON 1.7 Qualification equipment and clothing QCON 1.8 Qualification materials QCON 1.9 Qualification fees
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Qualification Approval Conditions: Section Two - Administration, initial assessment and inductions
QCON 2.1 Course/programme administration QCON 2.2 Learner eligibility and barriers to access QCON 2.3 Learner eligibility and pre-requisites QCON 2.4 Learner eligibility and Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) QCON 2.5 Learner enrolment, agreement and registration period QCON 2.6 Learner inductions
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Qualification Approval Conditions: Section Three - Training and Assessment
QCON 3.1 Training and assessment hours QCON 3.2 Training and assessment programme QCON 3.3 Assessment specification QCON 3.4 Assessment tools QCON 3.5 Assessment eligibility QCON 3.6 Assessment process QCON 3.7 Eligibility of learners for special consideration QCON 3.8 Eligibility of learners for certification QCON 3.9 Reassessments
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Qualification Approval Conditions: Section Four - Internal Quality Assurance
QCON 4.1 Internal quality assurance strategy QCON 4.2 Internal quality assurance sampling QCON 4.3 Internal quality assurance interventions
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Communications and Contacts
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Appendix: Component Specifications
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Qualification Purpose Statement: 1st4sport Level 3 Award in Supporting the Delivery of Dance in Physical Education and School Sport
Regulation
Qualification details
Qualification title Qualification No. Level GLHs1 TQT2
1st4sport Level 3 Award in Supporting the Delivery of Dance in Physical Education and School Sport
603/0894/1 3 14 30
Operational start date 1 February 2017
Review date 31 January 2018
Registration Period 24 months
Overview
Introduction
This qualification is solely awarded by 1st4sport Qualifications as the recognised awarding organisation regulated by Ofqual in England and Northern Ireland and by Qualifications Wales in Wales. The technical content for this qualification has been developed in consultation with the association for Physical Education (afPE), the subject association for Physical Education. The qualification and its components are listed on the Register of Regulated Qualifications; component details are contained in the appendix to this specification. This qualification is equivalent to Level 4 on the European Qualifications Framework (EQF). Further information about the EQF can be found at: http://ec.europa.eu/eqf/home_en.htm
1 Guided Learning Hours. GLHs for a specific qualification are defined as the number of hours of largely face-to-face tuition and assessment on-course; this includes all time spent on course-based learning and assessment activities. 2 Total Qualification Time. TQT for a specific qualification is defined as the total number of notional hours required to achieve the qualification; this includes the GLHs, plus all off-course directed study time, including any time taken to complete any remote working/research/evidence generating activities.
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Objective
This qualification is designed to provide a benefit to learners on the basis that it supports a role in the workplace, namely the role of Physical Education and School Sport (PESS) deliverer in a school environment, be it an independent deliverer or an individual in a support role. These roles may include teaching assistant, qualified teacher, specialist PE teacher or external physical education staff. The objective of the qualification is to up-skill the PESS workforce in the key area of dance to support the complete, appropriate and purposeful delivery of the physical education national curriculum. The purpose of the qualification is to develop in learners the skills, knowledge and understanding to allow the purposeful delivery of dance activity sessions within a PESS environment. These skills include a deeper understanding of the benefits associated with dance, knowledge of a range of dance activities appropriate to learners in a given school setting (primary or secondary) and the ability to appropriately plan, delivery and review dance sessions linked to a relevant key stage. Successful achievement of the qualification enables learners to apply the principles of dance sessions to a range of participant groups, supporting healthy lifestyles in early years, children and young adults. The qualification has been designed specifically to support the Health Agenda and to contribute to the overall health of school children both now and in the future. This qualification, in combination with other qualifications, may allow learners to deliver independent dance sessions as part of the physical education national curriculum. Please note, a learner without qualified teacher status, suitable teaching qualifications or without an appropriate Level 3 PESS qualification, must only provide support for the delivery of dance sessions under the supervision of a qualified member of school staff, such as a qualified teacher.
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Structure
This qualification is comprised of one mandatory component. All learners must complete this mandatory component in order to receive the qualification certificate.
Component title Component aim Accreditation
no. Level GLHs TQT
Delivering dance in Physical Education and School Sport
The aim of this component is to develop the Physical Education and School Sport deliverer’s understanding of - and appreciation for – dance within the Physical Education National Curriculum. Learners will be introduced to the benefits associated with dance, a variety of dance movements appropriate to pupils and the fundamentals of how to plan, deliver and review appropriate dance sessions in support of the Physical Education National Curriculum.
D/615/4082 3 14 30
Training and assessment
Achievement of the qualification is normally through attendance on a course of training and assessment. Training and assessment will take the form of two training days, followed by a period of two months in which the learner must complete the practical delivery task and submit their learner portfolio.
The assessment specification requires learners to complete standardised assessment tasks designed by 1st4sport which are contained within the 1st4sport Learner Portfolio. The assessment tasks require each learner to:
Complete a series of written tasks. These will cover the benefits of dance for the individual, as well as a range of suitable dance movements appropriate to the age and key stage of the pupils
Plan a series (minimum 4) of dance sessions, which must be linked and progressive. These sessions will consider the key principles behind dance within the relevant national curriculum.
Deliver the series of dance sessions within the Physical Education and School Sport environment. Simulation is not allowed. Each session will be witnessed by an appropriate adult.
Review the series of dance sessions, identifying strengths, areas for improvements and adaptations based on participant needs and abilities.
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Progression
Entry routes for learners
Prior to registration for the qualification learners are required to:
be accurately identified be 18 years of age or over be able to communicate effectively in English3 (this includes listening, speaking, reading and writing) Learners must also be able to evidence ONE(1) of the following: possession of a regulated Level 2 or above qualification in delivering Physical Education and School Sport, thereby
qualifying the learner to work as part of a team supporting Physical Education and School Sport possession of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or be able to evidence relevant teaching experience possession of a regulated Level 3 qualification in instructing dance e.g.IDTA Tap/Ballet. There are no additional pre-requisites to certification other than successful completion of the assessment criteria.
Exit routes for learners: education
The qualification will enable successful learners to deliver independent, purposeful dance sessions as part of the national curriculum for physical education, provided the learner is already qualified to deliver physical education independently. If they are not suitably qualified to do so, they may wish to undertake one the following, or other suitable teaching qualification:
1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Supporting the Delivery of Physical Education and School Sport
1st4sport Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Supporting the Delivery of Physical Education and School Sport Achievement of one of the above in combination with this qualification will allow the learner to deliver independent and fully informed dance sessions as a part of the Physical Education national curriculum.
3 Learners must be able to understand the requirements of the qualification and the information within the qualification materials in English without assistance. Where there is demand, this qualification may also be available in Welsh or Irish.
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Exit routes for learners: employment
This qualification will support a role in the workplace, namely the role of Physical Education deliverer in a school environment. This qualification is considered continuing professional development for Physical Education deliverers. However, learners may be able to use this qualification in support of other roles, such as activity leader, youth worker, early years’ specialist, childminder and teaching assistant. This qualification, in combination with other qualifications, may allow learners to deliver independent dance sessions as part of the physical education national curriculum. Please note, a learner without qualified teacher status or a suitable teaching qualification and without an appropriate Level 3 PESS qualification, must only provide support for the delivery of dance sessions under the supervision of a qualified member of school staff, such as a qualified teacher or Physical Education and School Sport specialist.
Market and Support
Target Audience: Learners
The qualification is designed for individuals actively working with children and young adults in the delivery of Physical Education and School Sport provision. This includes primary school teachers, secondary school teachers, PESS specialists, teaching assistants and early years’ staff. This qualification may also appeal to dance instructors who may wish to deliver in a school environment under appropriate supervision.
Target audience: centres
The qualification is designed to be delivered by colleges, training providers, community centres and universities. There are no requirements in terms of environment and equipment that restrict delivery for most types of education provider.
Target Audience: employers
The qualification is designed to support employers in primary and secondary schools, allowing them to employ highly qualified PESS deliverers and further assisting in the professionalization of the Physical Education and School Sport workforce.
Alternatives:
There are currently no alternatives for the delivery of dance within the national curriculum offered by 1st4sport Qualifications.
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Support
The qualification is supported by the Association for Physical Education. The Association for Physical Education is the only physical education subject association in the UK. The support is focused on the benefits of the qualification for learners, the objective of the qualification, the predicted learner demand and industry need. This information was gathered through valid research and consultation with a range of stakeholders, including employers and existing qualification deliverers. This qualification is also supported by sports coach UK and helps support various participation and health agendas by actively promoting an appropriate method through which to deliver dance activities within the Physical Education National Curriculum.
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Qualification Approval Conditions
1st4sport recognised centres are required to comply with the 1st4sport Centre Recognition Conditions. All centres who have achieved qualification approval status for this qualification are also obliged to comply with the following Qualification Approval Conditions.
Failure to comply with all relevant conditions will result in sanctions being applied which may lead to qualification approval status being revoked. Centres are advised to ensure their qualification workforce is familiar with the conditions which impact upon them, their role and responsibilities.
Section One: Qualification Resources
QCON 1.1 Qualification workforce capacity and ratios
Conditions Evidence: minimum workforce
The recognised centre is required to have a qualified and competent qualification workforce4 in place which includes as a minimum5: a qualification administrator a qualification coordinator tutor/assess to conduct training and assessment [dance specialist or dance
consultant] internal verifier to conduct internal quality assurance (IQA)6 In deploying the workforce, the recognised centre must ensure that each course operates to maximum 20 learners.
Must be evidenced in the Staff section of Athena. Each member of staff must be named and linked to the qualification and role. The information must be current at all times. CVs and Certificates are required to be uploaded into the personal profile of each staff member to evidence initial capability.
Evidence: ratios
Must be evidenced through:
course/programme attendance registers for staff and learners
course/programme authorisation requests to 1st4sport internal quality assurance sampling plans and reports.
4 The centre must ensure that any conflicts with regards to the delivery, assessment or IQA activities are reported to 1st4sport in accordance with 1st4sport Position Statement: Conflict Management for mitigation or management purposes. This can be sourced via the 1st4sport website in the About us/ Policies and procedure section. 5 One person may fulfil a number of the required roles. 6 Internal Quality Assurers must not tutor or assess on a course where they are completing the internal verification.
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QCON 1.2 Qualification administrator
Conditions Evidence: competence
The recognised centre is required to recruit and deploy a qualification administrator who is responsible for the administration of this qualification via timely, accurate administration activities. These must comply with the 1st4sport Position Statement: Qualification Administration.
Must be evidenced through:
course authorisation and any related activities learner registration and any related activities learner certification and any related activities.
QCON 1.3 Qualification coordinator
Conditions Evidence: competence
The recognised centre is required to recruit and deploy a qualification coordinator who is responsible for ensuring compliance with the qualification approval conditions outlined within this qualification specification.
Must be evidenced through:
qualification resource records (staff, sites, learning and assessment materials)
qualification administration, initial assessment and induction records
training, assessment and internal quality assurance records.
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QCON 1.4 Tutor/Assessors
Conditions Evidence: initial capability and competence
The recognised centre is required to recruit and deploy a qualified tutor/assessor responsible for the delivery of the training and assessment programme. The tutor/assessors must be qualified in one of the following ways: Route 1:
be in possession of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (Primary, Secondary, Special)
hold a recognised dance qualification OR be able to demonstrate delivery of independent dance activity sessions
experience of working in a school Route 2:
be in possession of a suitable dance teaching qualification
be in possession of a suitable assessor qualification
be familiar with the physical education national curriculum
If seeking approval through Route 2, the workforce will need to evidence how they clearly meet the requirements stated during the application stage.
Must be evidenced through the following information being uploaded into each member of staff’s personal profile within Athena:
CVs which contain information to support occupational competence A suitable dance teaching qualification including: Level 4 Diploma in
Dance Teaching; Level 5 Diploma in Dance Teaching; Level 5 Diploma in Dance Teaching or equivalents e.g ISTD
Copies of valid Assessor certificates, where necessary Evidence of familiarity can be demonstrated through an
endorsement from a school, previous work experience, a recommendation from afPE and professional development records
Evidence: ongoing capability and competence
Must be evidenced through:
CPD and standardisation records internal quality assurance reports and action responses external quality assurance reports and action responses (Athena)
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QCON 1.4 Internal Quality Assurers
Conditions Evidence: initial capability and competence
The recognised centre is required to recruit and deploy a qualified internal quality assurer responsible for the conduct of internal quality assurance activities. Internal quality assurers are required to:
be occupationally competent in either coaching, teaching, instructing or PESS delivery to a minimum of Level 2
hold a recognised qualification in internal quality assurance
Must be evidenced through the following information being uploaded into each member of staff’s personal profile within Athena:
CVs which contain information to support occupational competence Copies of valid certificates
Evidence: ongoing capability and competence
Must be evidenced through:
standardisation records internal quality assurance records (implementation of sampling and
reports) external quality assurance reports and action responses (Athena).
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QCON 1.6 Qualification delivery sites, facilities and environment
Conditions Evidence: sites and facilities
The recognised centre is required to have one or more delivery sites which contain facilities to support the programme of training and assessment. All delivery sites must include the following:
a space for teaching to be delivered with conditions conducive to learning and written assessment
a space for practical dance activities to be delivered [suitably warm space and clean floor with mirrors if possible]
toilet facilities.
Must be evidenced through:
inventories and dynamic risk assessments internal quality assurance reports external quality assurance reports (Athena).
QCON 1.7 Qualification equipment
Conditions Evidence: equipment
The recognised centre is required to have equipment in place to facilitate the full programme of training and assessment which must include:
Theoretical activity equipment to facilitate the delivery of the training and assessment programme. This includes a flip chart (or other supporting equipment) and a selection of coloured pens, an overhead projector and a laptop/ computer or equivalent
Technology such as a sound system, DVD playback, multimedia systems etc.
Must be evidenced through:
inventories and dynamic risk assessments internal quality assurance reports external quality assurance reports (Athena).
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QCON 1.8 Qualification materials7
Conditions Evidence: qualification materials
The recognised centre is required to use the materials provided by 1st4sport and must ensure that the following materials are available for use during the sessions:
1st4sport Qualification Specification 1st4sport Learner Portfolios (per learner) 1st4sport Delivery, Assessment and Internal Quality Assurance
Approach (DAQAA)8.
Must be evidenced through:
the published programme of learning and assessment per course
completion of pre standardised, validated assessment tools contained within 1st4sport Learner Portfolios assessed in accordance with the 1st4sport DAQAA
internal quality assurance reports external quality assurance reports and action responses
(Athena).
QCON 1.9 Qualification fees9
Conditions Evidence: fees
The recognised centre is required to pay a £35 (plus VAT where applicable) learner registration and certification fee per registered learner when the course is authorised with 1st4sport within the appropriate timescales. The recognised centre is required to ensure that learners are provided with information on the total cost of achieving the qualification; this should include a comprehensive package of training, assessment and any additional costs made very clear at the point the learner enters into a contract with the centre.
Must be evidenced through:
pre-course marketing tools pre-course instructions to learners course authorisation requests to 1st4sport and related
payment logs.
7 The qualification workforce is required to ensure the confidentiality of the Delivery, Assessment and Quality Assurance Approach at all times. This must not be shared with the
learners or any third party who are not part of the qualification workforce under any circumstances. 8 The DAQAA provides the training and assessment programme for the qualification, assessment guidance including levels of attainment and exemplar IQA templates to promote a standardised approach across all tutor/assessors and IQAs across all delivery sites. 9 Where the recognised centre wishes to authorise courses between 10 and 19 working days before the start of the course, we will automatically upgrade the course to our FastTrack
service for additional £5 fee per learner (plus VAT where this is applicable).
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Section Two: Administration, initial assessment and inductions
QCON 2.1 Course/programme administration
Conditions Evidence: administration records
All recognised centres should utilise the 1st4sport centre portal to authorise courses, as well as to register and certificate learners.
To gain access to this system the centre must register interest with 1st4sport and be issued a system access username and password. To requests this, contact the 1st4sport Business Support Team on: Tel: 0113 290 7610 Email: services@1st4sportqualifications.com
Must be evidenced though:
engagement with the 1st4sport portal course authorisation records, related updates and
communications learner registration records, related updates and
communications learner certification records, related updates and
communications.
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QCON 2.2 Learner eligibility and pre-requisites
Conditions Evidence: pre-requisites
Prior to registration for the qualification learners are required to:
be accurately identified be 18 years of age or over be able to communicate effectively in English10 (this includes listening,
speaking, reading and writing) Learners must also be able to evidence ONE(1) of the following: possession of a regulated Level 2 or above qualification in delivering
Physical Education and School Sport, thereby qualifying the learner to work as part of a team supporting Physical Education and School Sport
possession of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or be able to evidence relevant teaching experience
possession of a regulated Level 3 qualification in instructing dance e.g.IDTA Tap/Ballet.
There are no additional pre-requisites to certification other than successful completion of the assessment criteria.
Must be evidenced through:
learner records containing personal data which includes their title, name, date of birth, address, gender, nationally, ethnicity, disability and access needs
learner identity check details containing the type of proof, the reviewer’s name and the date confirmed
records of activities to check understanding of the English language (where this is deemed to be necessary)
10 Learners must be able to understand the requirements of the qualification and the information within the qualification materials in English without assistance. Where there is demand, this qualification may also be available in Welsh or Irish.
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QCON 2.3 Learner eligibility and barriers to access
Conditions Evidence: access arrangements
The recognised centre is required to conduct an initial assessment of learners to consider barriers to access in accordance Equality Act 201011 and its protected characteristics. The barriers to access to this qualification which preserve the integrity, the technical requirements and safety of learners and participants include: age – individuals under the age of 18 are not permitted to attend this qualification.
As a result no adjustments to this barrier can be applied. race – individuals who are not English, Welsh or Irish and/or those who do not
speak these as a first language may be prevented from accessing the qualification if they cannot communicate to the appropriate standard in these English. In such cases reasonable adjustments will not be applied.
disability – individuals with mental or physical or learning disabilities may find some of the competencies difficult and/or dangerous to their well being
pregnancy and maternity – it could be detrimental to the health of a pregnant woman and her unborn child to attempt the full extent of the competencies within this qualification.
Where learners have declared disability, pregnancy or maternity barriers, reasonable adjustments should be requested in accordance with the 1st4sport Position Statement: Access Arrangements.
Must be evidenced though:
learner application forms or web-based application services (where disabilities and access requests are recorded)
reasonable adjustment requests, supporting evidence12 and clearly implemented arrangements.
11 There are no barriers to access on the ground of marriage, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or gender transformation. 12 Medical reports, diagnostic tests or professional testimonies
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QCON 2.4 Learner eligibility and recognised prior learning
Conditions Evidence: RPL
Due to the nature of this qualification, recognised prior learning (RPL) is not available.
N/A
QCON 2.5 Learner enrolment, agreement and registration period
Conditions Evidence: enrolment process
The recognised centre is required to have a fair and equitable enrolment process. Where eligibility is confirmed, the recognised centre is required to have an agreement in place with each learner to ensure that they:
conduct themselves accordingly in accordance with to a code of conduct are equipped with appropriate apparel to facilitate coaching activities understand that the registration period for this qualification is 24 months in which
time they must complete all aspects of their learning and assessment, including reassessments.
comply with recognised centre policy and procedure comply with the qualification conditions, 1st4sport policy, position statements and
related processes.
Must be evidenced through:
learner application forms or web based application services
signed learning agreements/contracts13.
13 It is acceptable for the learner agreement to form part of a declaration within the application/enrolment form.
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QCON 2.6 Learner Inductions
Conditions Evidence:
The recognised centre is required to provide an effective qualification/course induction to all learners which introduces: the individual members of the centre’s workforce and what their role will be the centre’s policies and procedures which as a minimum must cover:
- health and safety - equality and diversity - data protection - child/vulnerable adult safeguarding - appeals - complaints - malpractice/maladministration
information on their Unique Learner Number (ULN) and the Personal Learner
Record (PLR) (for centres in England only at this time). the learning outcomes and the assessment criteria the delivery model and published training and assessment programme the position of the qualification in relation to others and any progression
opportunities any quality assurance (IQA or EQA) activities that are scheduled.
Must be evidenced through:
induction attendance registers and records policy booklets or signposts induction documentation.
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Section Three: Training and Assessment
QCON 3.1 Training and Assessment Hours
Conditions Evidence: learning hours
The recognised centre is required to deliver the qualification in accordance with the recommended guided learning hours which are 13 hours, depending upon learners’ needs and the structure of the programme of training and assessment. The Total Qualification Time (TQT) is 30 hours. This has been calculated using the guided learning hours, directed study and all assessments. Regardless of the training and assessment programme offered by the recognised centre, the centre must ensure that the full breadth of the mandatory component is delivered, inclusive of all learning outcomes, assessment criteria and mandatory delivery content. Where a centre chooses not to adopt the learning programme provided by 1st4sport and approved by afPE, full and comprehensive mapping of the learning programme to the component will be required.
Must be evidenced through:
marketing tools (where these exist) a published learning and assessment
programme.
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QCON 3.2 The Training and Assessment Programme
Conditions Evidence: course programme
The recognised centre must use the training and assessment programme provided within the 1st4sport DAQAA, adapting where necessary to meet the specific needs of individual learners. However, where deemed appropriate, alternatives are deemed acceptable where the following is included:
all learning outcomes all assessment opportunities and the assessment criteria each learner’s individual needs the learner’s registration period (24 months).
Must be evidenced through:
a published training and assessment programme per course course administration records.
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QCON 3.3 Assessment Specification
Conditions Evidence: assessment
Achievement of the qualification is normally through attendance on a course of training and assessment. Training and assessment will take the form of two training days, followed by a period of two months in which the learner must complete the practical delivery task and submit their learner portfolio.
The assessment specification requires learners to complete standardised assessment tasks designed by 1st4sport which are contained within the 1st4sport Learner Portfolio. The assessment tasks require each learner to:
Complete a series of written tasks. These will cover the benefits of dance for the individual, as well as a range of suitable dance movements appropriate to the age and key stage of the pupils
Plan a series (minimum 4) of dance sessions, which must be linked and progressive. These sessions will consider the key principles behind dance within the relevant national curriculum.
Deliver the series of dance sessions within the Physical Education and School Sport environment. Simulation is not allowed. Each session will be witnessed by an appropriate adult.
Review the series of dance sessions, identifying strengths, areas for improvements and adaptations based on participant needs and abilities.
Must be evidenced through:
records of learners attendance and achievements completion of 1st4sport Learner Portfolios assessed in
accordance with the 1st4sport Assessor Guidance internal quality assurance reports external quality assurance reports and action responses
(Athena).
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QCON 3.4 Assessment Tools
Conditions Evidence: assessment tools
The recognised centre is required to use valid and reliable assessment tools which have been designed by 1st4sport; contained within the 1st4sport Learner Portfolio. Where a recognised centre wishes to adapt these tools or use alternative arrangements to meet the needs of a particular group of learners, they should refer to the 1st4sport Position Statement: Alternative Assessment Arrangements.
Must be evidenced through:
a record of learners attendance and achievement of each task, the assessor’s signature and completion dates
completed learner portfolios internal quality assurance reports external quality assurance reports and action responses
(Athena).
Evidence: eligibility for assessment
Must be evidenced through:
an alternative assessment arrangements request the completion of agreed alternative assessment tools.
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QCON 3.5 Assessment Eligibility
Conditions Evidence: eligibility for assessment
The recognised centre is required to ensure all learners who have attended the full programme of training and assessment are given opportunities to be assessed within their period of registration for the qualification.
Must be evidenced through:
the full programme of learning must be evidenced through registers and/or records of attendance
assessment records.
QCON 3.6 Assessment Process
Conditions Evidence: assessment process
The recognised centre is required to ensure that the assessment process is managed effectively and ensures:
assessment schedules are communicated assessment briefings are completed with reference to the format of the
assessment, what is expected of learners and the assessment criteria being used
the assessment is conducted in line with the assessor guidance and invigilation conditions
assessment decisions are made in line with the principles of assessment (Validity Authenticity, Reliability, Currency, Sufficiency of evidence)
assessment decisions are communicated via established channels assessment decisions are recorded and shared with learners after internal
quality assurance has been completed.
Must be evidenced though:
a published training and assessment programme per course
assessment schedules per learner records of attendance and achievements completed learner portfolios assessed in line with the
1st4sport DAQAA; including signatures and annotations which clearly evidence assessment activities
assessor communications to administrators internal quality assurance records external quality assurance reports and action responses
(Athena).
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QCON 3.7 Eligibility of Learners for Special Consideration
Conditions Evidence: access arrangements
The recognised centre is required to ensure learners who are disadvantaged or unable to complete or attend their assessment due to emotional or physical difficulties or adverse circumstances, request special consideration in accordance with the 1st4sport Position Statement: Access Arrangements.
Must be evidenced through:
special consideration requests (Athena) implementation of the arrangements.
QCON 3.8 Eligibility of Learners for Certification
Conditions Evidence: certification
The recognised centre is required to ensure that learners who have completed all pre-requisites, assessment requirements, and who have been confirmed by the assessor as eligible for certification, are certificated. Where a quality assurance sampling plan requires an intervention to be conducted, outcomes must not be confirmed to learners until the sampling and any relevant residual actions have been completed.
Must be evidenced through:
assessment tracking and records
assessor communications to the qualification administrator
administrator communications to learners
internal quality assurance reports and action responses
external quality assurance reports and action responses
certification requests to 1st4sport.
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QCON 3.9 Reassessments
Conditions Evidence: reassessment activities
The recognised centre is required to ensure that learners who are unsuccessful in any aspect of assessment are offered a maximum of two opportunities to re-sit the appropriate assessment component within their period of registration (24 months). Recognised centres may levy additional charges for conducting reassessments. All reassessments must be conducted in accordance with the assessment specification.
Must be evidenced through:
assessment schedules per learner, tracking and records completed/updated learner portfolios completed Record of Achievement, per learner assessor communications with administrators internal quality assurance records: external quality assurance reports and action responses (Athena).
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Section Four: Internal Quality Assurance
QCON 4.1 Internal Quality Assurance Strategy
Conditions Evidence: strategy
The recognised centre is required to have in place an internal verification strategy to help support appropriate monitoring of delivery and assessment. This must include, but not be limited to, the following: a selected sample across 25% of learner evidence and assessor feedback is
internally quality assured from 25% of the courses authorised all active assessors internally quality assured across all active assessment sites,
over a twelve month period standardisation activities which focus on assessment and internal quality assurance internal quality assurance conducted in accordance with a risk based approach;
tutors/assessors and assessments perceived as higher risk experience more frequent IQA interventions.
Must be evidence through: a current internal quality assurance strategy
document uploaded into the Documents section of Athena
an internal verification sampling plan template implementation through reports from internal
verification interventions.
QCON 4.2 Internal Quality Assurance Sampling
Conditions Evidence: sampling activities
The recognised centre is required to develop and implement sampling plans in accordance with the internal quality assurance strategy.
Must be evidenced through:
sampling plans internal quality assurance reports.
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QCON 4.3 Internal Quality Assurance Interventions
Conditions Evidence: internal quality assurance sampling
The recognised centre is required to ensure internal verification interventions across all tutors/assessors at all sites and in line with the sampling plans include: observation of performance sampling of assessment evidence and assessor feedback learner and tutor/assessors interviews (face to face or via telephone). The interventions must ensure that support and development is given to the centre and the qualification workforce.
Must be evidenced through: internal verification reports and action responses external verification reports and action responses
(Athena).
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Communications and Contacts In an effort to reduce the costs of our qualifications we aim to utilise electronic means of communication wherever possible. 1st4sport Qualification’s website or e-mail should be the first port of call for organisations or individuals looking for information.
Organisation Communication and contact details
Association for Physical Education (afPE)
Association for Physical Education Website: www.afpe.org.uk Enquiries email: enquiries@afpe.org.uk Telephone: 01905 855 584
Skills Active The Sector Skills Council for Active leisure, Learning and Well-being
Website: skillsactive.com Enquiries e-mail: skills@skillsactive.com Telephone: 0207 840 1900
sports coach UK, the UK's technical agency for coaching
Website: sportscoachuk.org Enquiries email: via web form at sportscoachuk.org/contact Telephone: 0113 274 4802
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)
Website: cimspa.co.uk Enquiries e-mail: info@cimspa.co.uk Telephone: 01509 226474
The Register of Regulated Qualifications
The full list of qualifications awarded by 1st4sport is either available on request or can be viewed on the Register of Regulated Qualifications: http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/
The Office of the Qualifications and Examination regulator (Ofqual)
Website: gov.uk/government/organisations/ofqual
Qualifications Wales
Website: qualificationswales.org
Department for Education
Website: gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education
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Appendix: Component Specifications
Component title: Delivering dance in Physical Education and School Sport
Component aim
The aim of this component is to develop the Physical Education and School Sport deliverer’s understanding of - and appreciation for – dance within the Physical Education National Curriculum. Learners will be introduced to the benefits associated with dance, a variety of dance movements appropriate to pupils and the fundamentals of how to plan, deliver and review appropriate dance sessions in support of the Physical Education National Curriculum.
Component level: 3
Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 14 Total Qualification Time (TQT): 30
Assessment specification:
The assessment specification requires learners to complete standardised assessment tasks designed by 1st4sport which are contained within the 1st4sport Learner Portfolio.
Learning outcomes The learner will:
Assessment criteria The learner can:
Mandatory delivery content The learner will develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to be able to:
1
Know the various benefits associated with a range of dance activities for pupils
1.1
summarise the physical benefits associated with dance activities
discuss how purposeful dance delivery can:
o lead to an improvement in their overall physical health. o increase flexibility o develop range of motion o improve physical strength o improve levels of stamina o improve muscle tone o correct poor posture o increase balance and coordination o improve overall cardiovascular health.
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Learning outcomes The learner will:
Assessment criteria The learner can:
Mandatory delivery content The learner will develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to be able to:
1.2
summarise the mental benefits associated with dance activities
discuss how purposeful dance delivery can:
o develop cognitive movement memory o lead to improve concentration levels o improve confidence o improve levels of self-esteem
1.3
summarise the social benefits associated with dance-movements
discuss how purposeful dance delivery can:
o improve social and communication skills o allow for self-expression o allow an individual to work as part of a team, developing
trust and team-skills o overcome shyness o help alleviate fears relevant to performance
understand how dance be used to inform larger events, such as inter-school competitions and performances through the physical education and sport premium, and how these facilitate social and community development
2
Know how to develop suitable movement patterns in pupils
2.1
compare and contrast a range of dance ideas designed to develop suitable movement patterns appropriate to key stage 1, 2 and 3 pupils
identify and discuss, with justifications, how particular dance themes / topics meet the requirements of the physical education national curriculum dance at key stage 1, 2 and 3 including the following examples:
o folk o historical o social o cultural o cross curricular topics
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Learning outcomes The learner will:
Assessment criteria The learner can:
Mandatory delivery content The learner will develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to be able to:
2.2
compare and contrast a range of starting points and stimuli designed to develop suitable movement patterns appropriate to key stage 1, 2 and 3 pupils
identify and discuss, with justifications, how particular stimulii support the development of the five main action families in dance, which are:
o travel o pause o jump o turn o gesture
3
Be able to plan a series of progressive dance sessions appropriate to the school curriculum
3.1
plan a series of dance sessions
understand the principles of creating dance sessions for a primary school audience
identify aims and objectives of the dance session
plan a series of dance sessions with clear objectives and justifications clearly linked to the national curriculum for physical education
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Learning outcomes The learner will:
Assessment criteria The learner can:
Mandatory delivery content The learner will develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to be able to:
3.2
plan activities to meet the aims of the sessions
understand how individual dance sessions within a progressive programme fulfils the intended outcomes of a unit of dance within the national curriculum for Physical Education
identify aims and objectives of sessions, setting SMART/ tangible goals
understand participants from different backgrounds and at different stages of development
develop plans which include:
o realistic timings o sequences of activities including differentiated levels of tasks and skills o appropriate music o the intensity of dance activities o the duration of dance activities o the purpose of dance activities o the links between other areas of the PE curriculum o contingencies
4
Be able to deliver a series of progressive dance sessions appropriate to the school curriculum
4.1
establish a safe dance environment
conduct a risk assessment, minimising any identified risks
organise the setting up of equipment required for the session
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Learning outcomes The learner will:
Assessment criteria The learner can:
Mandatory delivery content The learner will develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to be able to:
4
Be able to deliver a series of progressive dance sessions appropriate to the school curriculum (continued)
4.2
prepare the participants for dance sessions
apply the principles of good PESS
provide information to participants on the aims and objectives of sessions, agreeing these with participants
understand physical preparation and how to deliver warm-ups relevant to dance sessions
4.3
deliver dance sessions in support of the national curriculum
incorporate a variety of delivery styles and techniques including: o listening to participants o motivating participants o learning styles of participants (visual, auditory, kinaesthetic) o differentiation between participants
cater to a variety of learning styles; balancing instruction, facilitation, demonstration, questions and answers
ensure there is a balance of activities; realistic timings, sequences, intensity and duration of activities within the session
identify participants’ needs and modify session plan(s) to meet participants’ changing needs
4.4
ensure participant safety is maintained at all times during dance sessions
know how and when to apply appropriate communication methods in the provision of technical guidance
use the principles of skill development in their teacher, selecting correct techniques to developing participants’ skills
understand different types of demonstration
provide accurate technical demonstrations and explanations using correct dance terminology
4.5
conclude the dance sessions
observe participants’, analyse performance and provide constructive feedback
communicate effectively with participants and show listening skills
support participant(s) in taking responsibility for their own learning
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Learning outcomes The learner will:
Assessment criteria The learner can:
Mandatory delivery content The learner will develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to be able to:
5
Be able to review, evaluate and adapt a series of progressive dance sessions for future use
5.1
review participants’ progress
measure participant progress
the three strands of dance: composing, performing and appreciating
use a variety of evaluation methods that can be used to monitor participant(s’) progress and learning
5.2
evaluate the delivery of individual dance sessions
review the overall aims and goals and progress made towards these
measure the quality of the learners experience
discuss participant and practitioner development, experience and learning
identify own strengths of delivery and areas for improvement
identify further development opportunities relevant to dance 5.3
evaluate the delivery of the series of dance sessions
5.4
adapt dance sessions to meet the needs of different audiences
adapt dance sessions based on age, stage of development, festivals / sharing, and physical and mental needs.
identify areas of strengths and weaknesses
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