National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ's)

 

NVQs are work-related, competence-based qualifications that reflect the skills and

knowledge needed to do a job effectively, and show that a candidate is competent in the

area of work the NVQ represents. They cover all the main aspects of an occupation,

including current best practice, the ability to adapt to future requirements and the

knowledge and understanding that underpin competent performance.

 

Who are these courses for?

This range of National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) has been created for people who

are employed, or volunteer, as event stewards or safety marshals at stadiums and

arenas throughout the country. These qualifications will assist these people within their

current roles and enable them to better prepare for future events. These programmes

are of particular value to people working within areas such as:

 

Sports grounds and stadiums

Arenas

Festivals

Public events, such as carnivals or fete’s

Race tracks

Exhibition centres

Motor racing circuits

 

 

Level 2 NVQ in Spectator Control

This NVQ, designed for stewards, marshals and safety staff, provides them with the

skills, knowledge and understanding they require whilst working in the match day and

event stewarding industry. This course is recognised by the Football Association and

other sporting bodies as the industry standard.

This qualification, which was developed in cooperation with major leading event

organisers, consists of six mandatory units which examine various aspects of spectator

event management, including how to:

 

Prepare for spectator events

Control the entry, exit and movement of people at spectator events

Monitor spectators and deal with crowd problems

Help to manage conflict

Contribute to the work of your team

Deal with accidents and emergencies

Motor racing circuits

 

Level 3 in NVQ in Spectator Safety

This qualification is aimed at team leaders, senior stewards and head marshals and is

designed to assess their skills and competence at spectator events in a more in depth

and stringent manner. The programme has been created to build upon their prior

knowledge and qualifications.

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a high level of proficiency in preparing both

stewards and their venue for spectator events. The programme also examines their

ability to develop working relationships with colleagues and concerned parties, as well

as how to respond and deal with spectator problems and emergencies.

 

Level 4 NVQ in Spectator Safety Management

The Level 4 NVQ has been created to assess the competence of stadium and arena

managers and safety officers. Candidates are expected to demonstrate ability, planning

for and ensuring the safety of people at an event, managing resources and developing

implementing policies. This course is specifically aimed at stadium safety managers and

those responsible for managing and organising the safety of spectator events.

 

 

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