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The Springboard Ambassadors - it could be you!


Kerry mabbley is customer relationship manager at The Springboard Charity


New resources for exercise referral award


Ofqual-approved accredi- tation body Active IQ has launched new eLearning and online resources in support of its Level 3 Certificate in Exercise Referral. Te award is designed for


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advanced instructors and per- sonal trainers looking to work with special populations in areas such as cardiovascular and mental health issues. Resources will offer greater


hat better than having your brand and business promoted by those that you employ? Well that’s


what being a Springboard Ambassador is all about. Te scheme is designed to help people already working in the hospital- ity, leisure and tourism industry develop their skills in spreading the word about the exciting and varied career opportuni- ties available to potential recruits. Ambassadors are selected by their


employers for their passion and enthusiasm for the industry. Te programme develops their presentation skills, giving them the confidence to be advocates who provide a realistic insight into the wealth of jobs and career opportunities within our industry. Tey also get the opportunity to develop discussions about career progression based on their own experiences. Te course also includes a section on


work experience, helping delegates to understand the importance of implement- ing a good work experience programme for local schools and colleges to access (INSPIRE). Delegates are advised on how to implement good work experience prac- tices and are encouraged to either set up a programme or help to improve an existing programme by offering their support. Another key element of the programme


is to encourage delegates in an awareness and celebration of their own organisation’s brand, giving them the tools to be an advo- cate not only of the industry but of their own organisation thus equipping them to support the induction of new staff and share their enthusiasm for their work with fellow workers, which plays a crucial part in the recruitment and retention of high quality employees. Tis is Springboard’s 21st Anniversary


Year and we are aiming towards train- ing our 100th Ambassador, could that be you or one of your employees? For more information or for a course near you e-mail kerrym@springboarduk.org.uk


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support to learners working to build on existing Level 2 and 3 skills and provide a greater understanding of medical conditions. Active IQ director Julian Berriman said:


Te new online courses target advanced staff and personal trainers “While the course content reflects contem-


“Te Level 3 Certificate in Exercise Referral is a very modern qualification, both in terms of content and learning methods, and is now a pre-requisite for Level 4 entry.


porary industry initiatives towards greater integration with the health sector, the sup- porting eLearning and online resources demonstrate Active IQ’s commitment to inno- vative health and fitness qualifications.”


Grants for leisure/hospitality training


Te government has revealed that the first round of bids to the Growth and Innovation Fund will include a £1.7m grant being made available to increase skills in hospitality, while active leisure will bene- fit from nearly £900,000. Skills Active will create a


Group Training Association for the Sport & Active leisure sector that will help employers shape and invest in training. It will be given a target


of increasing the volume of apprentices from 11,000 to 18,000 per year. Skills Active will also deliver projects


Active leisure has been given a grant of £900,000 towards training


designed to improve the access to special- ist training and qualifications for workers in the playwork and fitness and leisure sectors. Meanwhile, People 1st will create a Hospitality Guild which will broker 500 new apprentice- ship places, introduce four voluntary licence


to practise schemes and help 15,000 unem- ployed people to find work. It is part of a £20m matched funding scheme


to help employers deliver more effective skills solutions through more apprenticeships, new professional standards and closer partnerships with education and training providers.


HE institutions to submit courses for endorsement Te new Higher Education Endorsement


Higher Education Institutions are being urged to submit undergraduate courses in sports development, sport management, fitness, play- work and sports coaching for endorsement through a new national scheme launched by SkillsActive.


Read Leisure Opportunities online: www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/digital


Scheme has been developed following a con- sultation period and pilot scheme involving academics, employers and students. It’s the first time the sports and fitness sectors have part- nered to offer industry endorsement.


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