Training Description:
ISRM/City & Guilds Higher Professional Diploma Who is this course intended for?
National Extension College courses are specifically designed in a format that allows you to study at your own pace, in your own time, wherever you wish. This course is the ideal qualification to help you progress in your career if you are a sport and recreation facilities manager or supervisor or if you want to enter the sport and recreation profession in a management role. As the Diploma is a high-level qualification, and although there are no formal entry requirements, we recommend that you have one of the following:
- a Level 3 S/NVQ in Sport and Recreation or equivalent
- an Advanced Vocational Certificate in Education (AVCE) in Leisure/Sport or similar
- experience of working in sport and recreation in a supervisory role
What will I gain from this course?
Improve your current career prospects and your working practice. Direct route to full membership of ISRM.
What can I expect from this course?
Whether you are working towards a specific qualification or simply studying for pleasure, you can be assured that NEC will be with you every step of the way.
Taking an NEC course means there are a number of people to help you. You will be assigned a personal tutor, an experienced teacher, who will provide regular feedback by marking your assignments. You can contact your tutor by email or phone. The NEC course co-ordinators can help with administrative queries, although your Student Handbook, Exam Book and Course Guide will also help you to answer many of your questions relating to the course and what's involved.
NEC provides tutor support to all students for up to two years, which means that you can work at your own pace, when and where suits you best.
In addition, all students receive access to NEC's Online Study Centre (OSCr). You will be given joining instructions when you enrol. Once you have signed up, you will be able to take part in online discussions and chat to other students taking the same course as you.
Your course materials will contain:
- an introductory letter with details about the personal tutor who will be assisting you in your learning
- a study guide and student handbook containing valuable study skills advice
Please read on for information regarding the course specification and the topics that are covered.
How long will the course take?
The length of time spent doing a course will vary from person to person, but we provide tutor support for up to two years. You should allow 1200 guided learning hours, plus additional time to complete assignments.
Will I need any additional materials?
The course is self-contained so you will be able to work through it without having to use extra textbooks.
How do I register for exam entry?
There are no formal examinations but each unit is assessed on line by a final tutor-marked assignment and moderated by City and Guilds.
What is the outcome of this course?
ISRM/City & Guilds Higher Professional Diploma (4443)
What is the course specification? (ISRM/City & Guilds Higher Professional Diploma 4443)
The ISRM/City & Guilds Higher Professional Diploma is the most widely respected and popular professional qualification in this sector. This certificate also entitles you to membership of the Institute of Sports and Recreation Management after two years work experience. Joining the Institute gives you access to professional development courses, events and seminars as well as news about the latest developments in the sport and recreation sector.
Successfully completing this course also leads to the award of the City & Guilds Higher Professional Diploma in Sport and Recreation Management (4443).
What topics are covered by this course?
Topics include:
- Sport and recreation environment
- Marketing
- Managing sports facilities safety
- Financial management
- Human resource management
- Quality and customer care management
- Event management
- Design and technical operations in sport
- Sport development
- Service development and monitoring
- Managing retail operations
- Environmental and ethical issues
- Crowd safety and event management
How do I enrol?
If you are ready to enrol, complete your Enrolment Form and send it back to us. Don't forget to include your chosen method of payment. Please check carefully that you have filled in all the relevant fields on the Enrolment Form and on the Application for Credit Form (if you are paying by installments). Missing or incomplete information can hold up your enrolment.
You can now enrol online for many of our courses! Please see www.nec.ac.uk for details.
If you have any more questions, please contact the Customer Relations Team on 0800 389 2839 or email info@nec.ac.uk
