training Britain launches technical baccalaureate


A new technical baccalaure- ate (TechBacc) launched by the government aims to give vocational education a status on a par with A level study. Educat ion minis ter


Matthew Hancock revealed the new performance measure will be available to those aged 16 to 19 and would launch in September 2014. Te qualification would be


targeted at students pursuing careers in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), service and creative industries, including retail and hospitality manage- ment, engineering and construction and roles in the sports industry. Te three elements of the programme would be a vocational qualification, core maths


Te service sector is among several targeted by the new qualification


qualification and an extended project, which would develop and test students’ communica- tion and research skills and self-motivation. Details: http://lei.sr?a=K8e6z


Widnes Vikings offer in-house diploma


Cheshire rugby league club Widnes Vikings have announced the launch of an in-house college course open to students aged 16 to 19 years old interested in pursuing a career in the sport. Students will complete a


BTEC National Diploma in Performance and Excellence at Level 3 covering sports performance, nutrition, psy- chology and fitness. Based at Storbart Stadium,


they will also develop com- munication, planning and delivery ski l ls through work experience within the club’s Valhalla Foundation community department. Widnes Vikings head of performance Phil


Te Vikings want to recruit students interested in a career in rugby


Finney said: “We believe it is ground-break- ing because every aspect of this course will


be delivered by members of Widnes Vikings’ staff. Tis means we will have complete con- trol over the educational, physical, technical and tactical development of all participants.” Details: http://lei.sr?a=G9H6O


Leisure Connection sales course endorsed by ISMM Training and development manager at


The Institute of Sales and Marketing Management (ISMM) has recognised Leisure Connection for its Sales Foundation Course – the only leisure management company to receive such an endorsement. Students that pass the course will now receive certification directly from the ISMM, which can lead to associate membership of the institute.


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Leisure Connection Claire Owen said: “Our industry has for many years recognised and demanded formal qualifications from fit- ness teams, lifeguards and catering teams, so it is only right that we extend that profes- sionalism to our sales colleagues.” Details: http://lei.sr?a=F9Z4w


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