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Course summary
The purpose of the BTEC Higher National Certificate in Community Coaching is to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals able to meet the demands of employers in the UK Coaching sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. The qualifications aim to widen access to higher education and enhance the career prospects of those who undertake them. The Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Community Coaching has been designed to meet the following aims:
- To equip students with community coaching skills, knowledge and the understanding necessary to achieve high performance in the UK community coaching environment.
- To provide insight and understanding into the diversity of roles within Sport & Exercise Science and community coaching, recognising the importance of collaboration at all levels
- To provide Level 3 learners with a progression opportunity within Coaching, Sport and Exercise Science at Activate Learning and VLUK
- Develop local employer engagement within the Sports coaching sector
- Enhance learners understanding and experience of working with local employers to meet professional standards
- To provide opportunities for students to enter or progress in employment in community coaching, or progress to higher education qualifications such as an Higher National Diploma (HND) in Sport, or a related area
This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers. Learn more about Higher Technical Qualifications.
Modules
You will study eight units in total. • The Contemporary Business Environment. • Marketing Process and Planning • Management of Human Resources • Leadership and Management • Accounting Principles • Managing a successful business project • Digital Business Practice • Operational Planning and Management
Assessment method
The programme will consist of lectures, seminars, tutorials, peer presentations and practical workshops. These will provide basic concepts, contextual information and the basic practical skills which will enable you to undertake practical assignments during timetabled sessions and in self-directed study periods. The blended learning delivery of the HNC involves two, twelve week semesters of formal teaching and an additional two weeks at the end of each semester for assessment time. The programme will begin with a face to face week which is compulsory to attend, this will include the enrolment and induction to the programme and delivery of week 1 and 2 content. There will also be another face to face week in semester 1 and another in semester 2. Attendance to the face to face weeks is compulsory and these weeks will include practical sessions, assessments, tutor support and additional activities to complement learning on the programme. The formal weekly sessions will be held online via Activate Learning On-line (ALO) and are typically a 3 hour timetabled slot for each unit over two full timetabled days. The formal weekly sessions will be complemented with 1-2 hours of tutorial time. Independent study around these weekly sessions will be expected to support your learning and assessment for the programme. A typical timetabled week will include 12 hours per week of unit delivery, 4 units will be studied per semester with a weekly 3 hour formal session, and 1-2 hours of tutorial time, usually over two full days.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- CC32
- Institution code:
- O25
- Campus name:
- Online
- Campus code:
- 0
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Please contact us to discuss application if you have a Visa.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
As an applicant, you are normally expected to meet at least the minimum requirement of 80 UCAS points, made up of the following; ● A* to C grade (9 to 4) in GCSE English Language and Maths (or equivalent) is strongly recommended. ● A BTEC Level 3 qualification in a Sport related programme - MPP (or equivalent) ● A Levels – CDD (or equivalent) ● Level 3 Apprenticeship ● Other related Level 3 qualifications ● An Access to Higher Education Certificate awarded by an approved further education institution ● An international equivalent of the above. We welcome applications from students that do not meet the UCAS entry requirements where special considerations can be given to those with relevant experience and skills following evidence of effective academic writing. Along with mature students with a suitable background or related work experience gained within the Sports industry.
English language requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate that their level of English is acceptable by achieving a score in a recognised test such as the British Council IELTS; normally a minimum of 5.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in the reading and writing components. All applicants will be interviewed prior to a decision being made.
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £6500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6500 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Please note: Tuition fees are published for the first year of entry only and may increase in subsequent years for new students in line with an inflationary amount determined by the Office for Students. There are a variety of funding options available to help finance your studies. If you are a UK (Home) student, you don’t have to pay your tuition fees up front. The government provides loans to cover your full tuition fee. You may also be eligible for a maintenance loan to help cover living costs.
Alternatively, your fees may be paid by your employer, or we could arrange a payment schedule if you are paying your own fees.
Additional costs Students are advised that they will need access to a laptop or PC. We recommend that you budget £100 a year additional costs such as for stationary to undertake your studies. You can borrow textbooks and access journals from the recommended reading lists from our Learning Resource Centres either physically on campus or in the majority of cases online. If you choose to purchase textbooks, they may cost up to £60 each.
Provider information
Activate Learning
Oxford City Centre Campus
Oxpens Road
Oxford
OX1 1SA