Compulsory National Governing Body Award

In order for your learners to complete their Level 3 Certificate in Higher Sports Leadership they must gain a National Governing Body award as a compulsory requirement of the qualification.

The Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) recognises this compulsory requirement as 'Entry Requirements', although the name is misleading; Sports Leaders UK require this component to be completed before certification, not before learners start the course. Your learners may choose from a variety of National Governing Body awards, however what they choose must be current and valid.

Current: Some awards have an expiry date. In order for a National Governing Body award to be recognised, it must still be in date when the Learner Certification Form is returned to Sports Leaders UK.

Valid: There are a number of different National Governing Body awards on the open market. Sports Leaders UK do not mind which award your learners choose to do, just as long as it is an assessed award or qualification.

Because there are many different types of National Governing Body awards and qualifications available, Sports Leaders UK are unable to keep a comprehensive list. However, we'll be happy just as long as the one chosen is assessed - as a Tutor/Assessor you will need to bear this in mind when planning this part of your course.