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HLST Network 2008 Conference Employer Engagement
What does it mean for HLST education?
6 November 2008, St Anne's College, Oxford
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Bringing learning to life
Developed in partnership with
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Diploma Development

• Content to be defined by employers.
• Exit Routes (for progression onto advanced study)
  to be defined by HE/FE.
• Sport and Active Leisure Diploma Development
  Partnership to steer the work
• Convening SSC SkillsActive.
• Participating SSCs/SSBs - Construction Skills,
  LANTRA, Skills for Security, Childrens Workforce
  Network, National Youth Agency.
• Observing SSCs - People 1st, Childrens Workforce
  Development Council.
• Guides QCA, UKCES, DCSF

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Scope of the Diploma

• Sport
• Fitness
• Coaching
• Sports venues/facilities
• Spectator safety
• The outdoor industry
• Youth work
• Playwork
• Caravan parks
• Not all areas may appear in Principal Learning.
  Some more likely to be specialist pathways found
  in additional/specialist learning.

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Myths and truth about the Diploma

• They are not just vocational qualifications, they
  are in fact a unique balance of academic and
  vocational qualifications.
• They do not produce job ready, technically
  qualified staff, but they can develop skills such
  as independent thinking, team working and the
  communication skills needed for the workplace.
• They do not replace Apprenticeships or Young
  Apprenticeships. Although the skills, knowledge
  and understanding will be transferable to these
  progression routes.
• They are not instead of A levels or GCSEs they
  actually sit alongside and can be combined to
  provide wider options for further study or
  employment.

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Myths and truth continued..

• They are not only for those who cant ! The
  Diploma provides a challenging academic
  curriculum whilst providing real employability
  skills.
• We are starting to develop Additional Specialist
  Learning - additional learning in either an A
  level subject or specialised topics.
• A minimum of 10 working days is an integral part
  of the Diploma Schools, colleges and employers
  should ensure there are sound links between the
  placement and the learning programme.

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A summary of Diploma equivalencies

• Foundation Diploma is equivalent to 5 GCSEs at
  level 1 (e.g. 5 GCSEs at grades D-G)
• Higher Diploma is equivalent to 7 GCSEs at level
  2 (e.g. 7 GCSEs at grades A-C)
• Advanced Diploma is equivalent to 3.5 A levels
  420 UCAS points at the highest grade
• Progression Diploma is equivalent to 2.5 A levels
  - 300 points under the UCAS tariff

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Components of the Diploma

• Education through Applied Learning
• Principal Learning develop skills and knowledge
  from the sport and Active leisure industry and
  50 must be applied and practical learning.
• Generic Learning
• three functional skills - English, Maths, ICT.
• six personal, learning and thinking skills -
  independent enquiry, creative thinking,
  reflective learning, team working,
  self-management, effective learning.
• Additional and/or Specialist Learning study of
  a particular topic in more depth for a successful
  progression pathway.

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Diploma content themes

• Sport and Active Leisure and the Individual
• Sport and Active Leisure and the Economy
• Sport and Active Leisure and the Community

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Diploma content
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Possible additional and/or specialist learning
pathways

• Life Saving (including First Aid)
• Facility/ Operations Management
• Sports Therapies (including Injuries/
  Physiotherapy/ Massage)
• Sport/ Leisure Management
• Officiating
• Coaching/ Activity Leadership
• Sports Surfaces/ Grounds Maintenance
• Play Work
• Exercise / Fitness/ Physical Activity
• Sports Development
• Youth Work
• Sport/ Leisure Business Skills
• The Outdoors

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Key messages

• The Diploma is a new qualification for students
  aged 14- 19 and is set to become one of three
  main education choices alongside GCSE and A
  levels, plus Apprenticeships.
• As part of a national programme, the Diplomas are
  central part of changes to education for 14-19
  year olds. These changes widen choice and
  encourage more young people to continue learning
  for longer and gain the qualifications they need
  to progress into further and higher education or
  skilled employment.
• The Diploma bridges the divide between academic
  or vocational options it provides the best of
  both worlds.
• The Diploma guarantees the personal, learning and
  thinking skills that universities employers
  demand of todays young people.
• The Diploma will be valued by both employers and
  universities as they helped design it to ensure
  that all young people are equipped with the right
  knowledge and skills for life and work in the
  21st century.

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Key messages for young people

• The Diploma offers you choice and flexibility,
  enabling you to find out more about subjects you
  are particularly interested in you can take
  GCSE or A-levels as part of your diploma or
  alongside it.
• The Diploma is a great new way of combining class
  work with hands on experience.
• You will be based at your school or college, but
  will have the chance to do some of your learning
  in other schools, colleges or the work-place.
• There will be a range of Diplomas to choose from
  helping you make choices about your career,
  whether your next step is college, university or
  a job.

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Key messages for schools/colleges

• Diplomas combine elements of academic subjects
  and practical skills in a way that reflects
  modern industry practice and the demands of
  degree courses.
• The Diploma will enable young people to develop
  the knowledge, understanding and transferable
  skills they need to go on to employment, college
  or university.
• Diplomas will appeal to students of all abilities
  and aspirations who like to learn in a practical
  way.
• Initially the Diploma will be taught in selected
  partnerships of schools and colleges. All 17
  Diplomas will be available in areas across the
  country by 2011.
• Training will be given to teachers delivering
  Diplomas this will cover the generic skills
  required to teach Diplomas. There will also be
  specific training for the teaching of functional
  skills as well as supporting materials available
  online.

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Key messages for higher education

• The nature of Diploma learning means that
  students will be self- motivated and have
  developed strong intellectual and personal
  skills, which will make the transition from
  school or college to HE much easier.
• The Diploma provides a challenging and
  high-quality programme of learning as robust as
  three A levels.
• The flexibility within the Diploma enables you to
  specify any particular Additional and/or
  Specialist learning options to be taken as part
  of the qualification which reflects your entrance
  requirements for certain courses.

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Need more information?

• To find out more about The Diploma in Sport and
  Active Leisure, including further guidance and
  support materials, please visit
• www.skillsactive.com/saldiploma