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An Update on Sport & Active Leisure at VTCT
By Ashley Barnes
Development Officer: Sport, Leisure, Health & Fitness
Since taking up my appointment at VTCT in November 2008 I have received a number of questions and enquiries regarding our plans for future developments in sport and active leisure.
We have a relatively small elite suite of qualifications in sport and active leisure, which we are looking to expand. Strategic discussions have focused our attention towards becoming a major provider of qualifications in this sector; spearheaded by VTCT’s new Chief Executive, Stephen Vickers. Outlined below is an insight into the developments that VTCT will be engaged in over the forthcoming months.
As you may or may not be aware the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has now agreed on a new accreditation structure. To align with this new structure a number of REPs accredited qualifications need to be rewritten. VTCT will be working collaboratively to develop these qualifications and will be offering them once accredited. All qualifications will be endorsed by REPs. These initial developments include:
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Further to REPs qualifications VTCT will shortly be offering a qualification aimed at preparing volunteers for the 2012 London Olympics, namely the VTCT Level 1 Award in Preparation for Event Volunteering.
In addition to this we are developing the Sport and Active Leisure Diploma plus Additional and Special Learning qualifications.
We are always very interested in ideas for new developments in sport and active leisure or advice on how to improve our existing suite of qualifications. Please email your thoughts and suggestions to AshleyBarnes@vtct.org.uk
Help Develop Our Qualifications
16/03/09
At VTCT we are currently developing a number of new qualifications, including our Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure. We are now at the stage of adding taught content to our Diploma units, and are looking to recruit a group of technical experts to assist with this process. The units cover a wide range of topic areas in sport and active leisure including: psychology; sports development; sports sociology / socio-cultural issues; business; working in sport and active leisure; sports media; politics and policies; and leisure management.
We actively seek to utilise the expertise and specialist knowledge of those of you in industry and/or teaching. If you would like to supplement your income through contributing to the writing and development of our qualifications we would be pleased to hear from you.
If you are interested in working with VTCT as a technical consultant / writer in the sports and fitness, or hair and beauty sectors please contact SamTaylor@vtct.org.uk
New Chief Executive
23/02/09
VTCT is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Stephen Vickers as its new Chief Executive.
Stephen joins us at the beginning of March from his current role as Chief Executive of the British Accreditation Council. He has previously held the Chief Executive position at the National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH), and has worked with the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority, for whom he still consults, and the University of Oxford Delegacy of Local Examinations.
Stephen says: “I am very excited to have the opportunity to lead such a well respected awarding body. I look forward to working closely with the directors and staff members of VTCT in supporting the business through the changes and developments currently under way.”
Specialist awarding body, VTCT, announces
Diploma partnership with Edexcel
23/02/09
Not-for-profit awarding body, VTCT, this week announces a unique partnership with awarding body Edexcel. With a specialism in the Hair and Beauty sector, VTCT possesses extensive knowledge and understanding of the industry and looks forward to joining with Edexcel to combine both of the bodies’ expertise. Due to this partnership, students across the UK in both VTCT and Edexcel centres will be able to study for a Diploma, which is available from September 2009.
With five Diploma lines of learning already launched in 2008, the Hair and Beauty Diploma is one of five in the second batch to be introduced to the curriculum within the UK. One of only two awarding bodies to be approved to offer the Diploma in Hair and Beauty Studies, VTCT is excited to enter a partnership with such a prestigious awarding body as Edexcel, which it feels will strengthen its position in offering the qualification.
Learners studying for a Hair and Beauty studies Diploma will learn about science, history and business within the industries of the Hair and Beauty sector. The Diplomas are a flexible learning route and help prepare students for their future - whether that is pursuing an apprenticeship or NVQ in Hair and Beauty, continuing within the education sector in a different field, or going into another area of employment completely. The Diploma combines significant and valuable knowledge based learning and approximately 50 per cent of its content comprises practical and applied learning.
Nic Robinson, VTCT Director of Business Development comments: “VTCT is thrilled to be collaborating with Edexcel as we prepare to offer the new Diploma. Whilst developing the Diploma, we have endeavored to ensure that young learners will benefit from an extremely motivating learning experience resulting in the attainment of a valuable qualification. Through its existing excellent relationships with schools and colleges, partnering with Edexcel will enable a larger number of young people to enjoy our Diplomas.”
Carol Griffiths, Head of Production Management at Edexcel says: “I am delighted to be able to offer our centres this Diploma. With the industry expertise VTCT offers, Edexcel is confident the Diploma will be popular and successful. Providing the joint Diploma through our centres will mean many more students with an interest in Hair & Beauty will have the opportunity to take a first class qualification.”
Nic concludes: “VTCT foresees that the Diploma will deliver knowledge, understanding and skills in the context of the Hair and Beauty industry, bringing learning to life in a way that will enthuse and motivate young people whilst not restricting them to a career in a particular sector.”
Available at foundation, higher and advanced levels, the Diplomas are equivalent to five GCSEs, seven GCSEs and three and a half A-levels respectively. VTCT is holding a number of workshops throughout 2009 to offer support and guidance to schools and colleges preparing for the implementation of the Diploma.
If you require further details, please contact our Customer Service department by e-mail to customerservice@vtct.org.uk.
