Award in Understanding Stewarding at Spectator Events

This course is aimed at those wanting a career in spectator control and/or event stewarding, or anyone working as or wanting to work as a door supervisor, security officer/manager or event steward.

Students on public services and sport and exercise science courses will undertake this qualification along with their level 2/3 full time vocational studies, or any other relevant programme of study. The qualification is on the Qualification Credit Framework and has 40hours of study time.
The qualification consists of four mandatory units:
1. How stewards prepare for spectator events
2. How stewards control the entry, exit and movement of spectators at events
3. How stewards monitor crowds and respond to potential crowd problems at spectator events
4. How to respond to injuries, illnesses and other emergencies in active leisure and learning

The qualification is assessed through assignment work and/or through a set of multiple choice questions depending on the awarding body.

You will gain a Level 2 BTEC Award in Understanding Stewarding at Spectator Events

You will need GSCE grades at the required entry level for either a level 2 diploma or level 3 extended diploma courses.

The qualification may provide progression to other courses at college or into employment. It can also
provide progression routes to the following qualifications:
•Level 2 NVQ in Spectator Safety
•Level 2 Award in Industry & Occupational Awareness
•Level 3 NVQ in Leisure Management

There will be an off-site visit to a local football or rugby club as part of the assessment