Qualification Regulator

This qualification is regulated by Ofqual in England

Qualification Number

603/4212/2

Qualification Regulation Start Date

28 February 2019

Qualification Operational Start Date

18 March 2019

Qualification Size

Total Qualification Time (TQT): 134 Hours

Guided Learning Hours (GLH): Minimum GLH: 24 Maximum GLH: 109

 

The aim of the qualification is to develop the learner’s ability to coach activity programmes in inclusive martial arts.

The objective is to provide a benefit to learners by enabling them to fulfil the role of an activity coach in an inclusive martial arts environment. It also serves as continued professional development for learners that operate as activity coaches in the school environment.

Whilst attending for this qualification learners will develop the knowledge and skills to that enable them to:

• fulfil their duties when working in an inclusive martial arts environment
• fulfil their duties when working with diverse groups of participants
• drive change through effective practice when working in an inclusive martial arts environment
• drive change through effective practice when working with diverse groups of participants
• fulfil their deployment expectations when working in the inclusive martial arts environment
• fulfil their deployment expectations when working with diverse groups of participants
• fulfil their deployment expectations when safeguarding participants
• fulfil their deployment expectations when delivering I-Ninja sessions and programmes in an inclusive martial art environment

Learners and benefits

This qualification is for learners who do not have a martial art background but who work as youth leaders, coaches, teachers or instructors in other contexts. It is for those who aspire to offer fundamentals of movement through inclusive martial art activity programmes. The benefits are aligned to the inclusive nature of the qualification. Learners will understand how to coach any learner across the breadth of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010. Learners will understand how to coach groups whilst also focussing on the unique needs of each individual within the group. 

Learner entry requirements

Prior to registration for the qualification learners are required to: 

• be accurately identified
• be at least 16 years of age
• be able to communicate effectively in English [reading, spoken, listening and writing]
• be a qualified* teacher, teaching assistant, coach, community leader, youth worker or equivalent.
• have two years’ experience in the above roles.

 

Learners will not be eligible to deliver without supervision until they are 18 years of age.

Learner exit requirements

Education exit routes: This qualification may support to progression onto other qualifications in coaching, teaching or instructing in community, club or school environments.

 Employment exit routes: This qualification may contribute as part of a portfolio of qualifications to gaining and retaining paid or voluntary roles as a coach, teacher or instructor.

*Qualified refers to those who have a minimum of a level 2 regulated qualification in their roles as a coach, teacher or instructor.

Recognised centre and qualification approval status 

This qualification is designed to be delivered through local, regional and national training providers, schools, colleges and universities.

To gain recognition and approval for this qualification all providers must first ensure that their workforce is approved in writing by Ikkaido. Applications will not be accepted from any provider that has not ensured their workforce have been fully orientated by Ikkaido for safety and integrity purposes. We will make the introduction on your behalf upon receipt of a recognition or approval enquiry. You will then be required to complete the recognition and/or approval process in accordance with our systematic process. Your application will be subject to compliance with the centre recognition and qualification approval criteria and conditions

Qualification delivery model

The qualification is designed to be delivered through blended learning techniques. Ideally a combination of webinars and face to face practical sessions should be embedded. A protype delivery model is provided to recognised centres. This is fully aligned to the qualification and in consideration of the industry needs. It should be delivered flexibly to support each centre’s approach and learners needs. Due to the inclusive nature of this qualification alternative models will not be accepted.

Qualification assessment framework

The following assessment methods have been validated for this qualification:

• portfolio of evidence
• practical demonstration

The recognised centre will be granted access to the standardised assessment materials at approval. The assessment tasks provide a clear indication of the knowledge, skills and understanding which will be assessed as part of the qualification. The recognised centre must ensure each learner completes the standardised tasks and tools as designed the awarding organisation. Each task contains the criteria against which learners’ levels of attainment will be measured. This serves to ensure comparable and reliable standards across recognised centres

Qualification quality assurance

Internal and external moderation is required to be conducted in accordance with risk-based tactics. This serves to ensure that the level of monitoring is proportionate to the nature of the qualification, the workforce and the number of learners registered. This qualification has been assigned a medium-risk profile due to its nature.  The outcomes of external quality assurance interventions are recorded in via TAMS. Any risks are subsequently captured via the Centre Risk Profile. Centre Recognition Risk profiles provide the emphasis for additional risk controls which are proportionate to any risks presented.

This qualification is developed in partnership with Ikkaido. Ikkaido is the globally registered charity best known for creating mass participation in martial arts for people who are disabled, disadvantaged or living with poverty. Ikkaido unites both disabled and non-disabled participants in the same sessions to learn together about disability, inclusion, equity and volunteering.

Inclusion promoted by Ikkaido refers to ALL protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. It also refers to ALL martial art forms. This supports mass participation through inclusive practice and effective coaching within the martial arts community at large and on a global scale.

This qualification is supported by Ikkaido as the technical partner. This qualification is being prepared as an endorsement submission to CIMSPA, the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity. It is aligned in full to the requirements of the following professional standard:

• Working with Children (Population Specialism)
• Safeguarding Children and Young People (Technical Specialism).

Transcend Level 2 Award for Activity Coaches in Inclusive Martial Arts Qualification Specification

Transcend Level 2 Award for Activity Coaches in Inclusive Martial Arts Qualification Unit Specification

Transcend Level 2 Award for Activity Coaches in Inclusive Martial Arts Qualification Approval Criteria

Transcend Level 2 Award for Activity Coaches in Inclusive Martial Arts Qualification Approval Conditions

Transcend Level 2 Award for Activity Coaches in Inclusive Martial Arts Qualification Assessment Tasks and Templates

Transcend Level 2 Award for Activity Coaches in Inclusive Martial Arts Learner Brief and Learner Attainment Record

Transcend Level 2 Award for Activity Coaches in Inclusive Martial Arts Delivery, Assessment and QA Arrangements

A suite of eLearning experiences will shortly be available to blended learning. This will be priced separately from the learner fees and will be communicated in advance of deployment.

There are no formal funding arrangements for this qualification at this time. Private funding arrangements may apply.

The fee per learners is inclusive of the registration and an eCertificate [for successful learners only]. All assessment materials are complimentary in word format.

The fee per learner is 35 + VAT

The fees for supplementary materials will be confirmed once the materials are published and available.