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BTEC Level 2 Diplomas in Sports Industry Skills are intermediate qualifications for post-16 learners
who want to specialise in a specific occupation, occupational area or technical role. They prepare
learners for work or an Apprenticeship by giving them the opportunity to develop sector-specific
knowledge, technical and practical skills, and to apply these skills in work-related environments.
The qualifications also provide progression to Level 3 Sport qualifications.
Developed in close conjunction with leading employers, BTEC Level 2 Diplomas in Sports Industry
Skills develop transferable workplace skills, such as good communication and the ability to work in
a team, which employers have identified as essential for gaining employment in the sector and for
progression once the learner is working.
At the core of these qualifications is the concept of preparing young people for the working world.
Through practical activities and occupationally fit-for-purpose assessments, learners will gain the
skills and behaviours needed for sustainable employment. This qualification is for you if you want to start a career in leisure as a recreation assistant.
It is designed for post-16 learners and can be taken as part of a wider study programme.
It is an ideal qualification for learners intending to progress to employment in leisure
either directly or via an apprenticeship.