School Leavers Course and Career Guide 2017/18
Take a look at our full range of courses for School Leavers starting September 2017.
Take a look at our full range of courses for School Leavers starting September 2017.
You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
<strong>Course</strong>s<br />
SPORT.<br />
Gateshead Football Club<br />
Scholarship Programme –<br />
Player Pathway<br />
Level 2<br />
Gateshead Football Club<br />
Scholarship Programme –<br />
Coaching Pathway<br />
Level 2<br />
Sport<br />
Certificate in Sport<br />
Level 1<br />
Duration<br />
1 year<br />
Entry requirements<br />
One GCSE at any grade.<br />
What will I learn?<br />
The course is aimed at those who<br />
wish to start a career in the sport<br />
<strong>and</strong> active leisure industry. You’ll<br />
study all aspects of how <strong>and</strong> where<br />
to participate in sport, looking at<br />
improving fitness, healthy lifestyle,<br />
sport in the workplace <strong>and</strong> working<br />
safely. We'll help to improve your<br />
work readiness by developing the<br />
skills that show your potential to an<br />
employer by using your knowledge<br />
to best effect. By having the right<br />
attitude, skills <strong>and</strong> high st<strong>and</strong>ards<br />
you'll be a great asset to their<br />
business.<br />
Activity Leadership<br />
Level 2<br />
Duration<br />
1 year<br />
Entry requirements<br />
Three GCSEs grade C/4 or above,<br />
preferably including English.<br />
What will I learn?<br />
On this course you will develop skills<br />
in preparing for activity sessions,<br />
how to lead activities <strong>and</strong> work as<br />
a team, health <strong>and</strong> safety, how to<br />
review <strong>and</strong> improve sessions <strong>and</strong><br />
how to check equipment. You will<br />
also take part in work experience<br />
where you'll develop your skills in the<br />
workplace.<br />
Health, Exercise &<br />
Fitness Instruction<br />
Level 2<br />
Duration<br />
1 year<br />
Entry requirements<br />
Three GCSEs at grade C/4 or<br />
above, preferably including English.<br />
What will I learn?<br />
This course will prepare you for<br />
work in the health <strong>and</strong> fitness<br />
industry. You’ll study anatomy <strong>and</strong><br />
physiology, how to maintain health,<br />
safety <strong>and</strong> welfare in a variety<br />
of fitness environments, how to<br />
communicate with <strong>and</strong> motivate<br />
clients, employment law, industry<br />
specific legislation, customer<br />
service, diet <strong>and</strong> lifestyle, how<br />
to plan group exercise sessions<br />
<strong>and</strong> how to instruct a variety of<br />
exercise sessions. On completion<br />
you can progress on to our level 3<br />
programmes.<br />
Sports Leadership<br />
Level 2<br />
Duration<br />
1 year<br />
Entry requirements<br />
Three GCSEs at grades D/3 or<br />
above.<br />
What will I learn?<br />
This course is ideal for students who<br />
want to follow a more academic<br />
route of study that will allow them to<br />
then complete a Level 3 course <strong>and</strong><br />
eventually progress to university.<br />
You’ll study fitness testing, how to<br />
develop a fitness programme <strong>and</strong><br />
leading sport activities, as well as<br />
looking at a number of sports <strong>and</strong><br />
taking part in work experience. On<br />
completion, you will have the skills<br />
necessary to get a job as a leisure<br />
attendant or a sports leader or to<br />
progress on to one of our level 3<br />
courses.<br />
Duration<br />
1 year<br />
Entry requirements<br />
GCSEs at grade C/4 or above in<br />
English <strong>and</strong> maths. Your football<br />
ability will be assessed by coaches<br />
from Gateshead Football Club as<br />
part of your application. Preferably,<br />
you'll be <strong>18</strong> when starting this<br />
course.<br />
What will I learn?<br />
We've teamed up with Gateshead<br />
Football Club to offer a fantastic<br />
student–athlete football<br />
development programme, which<br />
combines outst<strong>and</strong>ing education<br />
with football excellence.<br />
This unique opportunity allows<br />
you to play at the professional<br />
club whilst continuing with your<br />
academic studies. As a playing<br />
scholar, you will train full time with<br />
Gateshead FC staff <strong>and</strong> represent<br />
the club in the U19 Northern<br />
Alliance League (division 1).<br />
The course will provide you with the<br />
knowledge <strong>and</strong> skills to work within<br />
the sports industry <strong>and</strong> you will<br />
have the opportunity to complete<br />
work rotations in employment roles,<br />
giving you invaluable experience of<br />
the infrastructure of the footballing<br />
industry <strong>and</strong> the running of a<br />
successful club.<br />
Duration<br />
1 year<br />
Entry requirements<br />
GCSEs at grade C/4 or above in<br />
English <strong>and</strong> maths. FA Emergency<br />
Aid Certificate. FA Safeguarding<br />
Children Certificate. Preferably,<br />
you'll be <strong>18</strong> when starting this<br />
course.<br />
What will I learn?<br />
This unique opportunity allows<br />
you to coach at the professional<br />
club whilst continuing with your<br />
academic studies. As a coach<br />
scholar you will undertake an<br />
employability <strong>and</strong> FA Level 2<br />
qualification <strong>and</strong> deliver coaching<br />
sessions within the club <strong>and</strong><br />
community settings alongside<br />
Gateshead FC staff.<br />
This is a fantastic programme that<br />
will provide you with a combination<br />
of industry relevant qualifications<br />
<strong>and</strong> the opportunity to coach in a<br />
multitude of environments<br />
An exclusive partnership with<br />
HOW DO<br />
I APPLY?<br />
Online: Complete an<br />
application form.<br />
In person: Drop into<br />
one of our Enrolment<br />
Events. See the back<br />
page for dates.<br />
Fill in a form: Complete<br />
the application form<br />
on page 102.<br />
See page 101 for<br />
full details or visit<br />
www.gateshead.ac.uk<br />
MORE<br />
INFO?<br />
Go online for more info.<br />
www.gateshead.ac.uk<br />
WATCH<br />
ONLINE.<br />
See for yourself.<br />
www.gateshead.ac.uk<br />
96 97
Change language