Level 3 Diploma in Leisure Management (RQF)
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- Original price was: £1,649.00.£989.00Current price is: £989.00.
- 1 year
- Level 3, Level 3 Diploma
- Awarded by 'Focus Awards'
- 224Guided Learning Hours
- 410 Hours Total Qualification Time
- Qualification Number: 601/4889/5
- 41 Credits
- Self-study Online
- Ofqual Regulated Qualification
Course Overview
Step Up Your Leadership in Active Leisure
Ready to turn your enthusiasm for fitness and recreation into leadership? The Level 3 Diploma in Leisure Management provides a comprehensive pathway to gain a recognised qualification and become a leisure manager. Regulated by Ofqual, this leisure management course equips you with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge to work competently in various settings including holiday parks, leisure centres, swimming pools, private gyms, universities, health clubs, and recreational facilities.
This qualification is designed for those currently employed or moving into positions like team leader, shift supervisor, or duty manager. The course units can be applied to the day-to-day running of leisure operations including promoting customer care, maintaining health, safety, and welfare, leading teams, and contributing to marketing strategies. The Level 3 diploma course materials have been mapped to meet the professional standards of the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).
This qualification significantly enhances your employability, with employers viewing this diploma as a validation of your occupational competency and commitment to professional development. This course provides a clear route for advanced study, including the Level 4 Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector or a bachelor’s degree in leisure management.
The Level 3 diploma is completed through a detailed portfolio of your work, enabling you to showcase your core skills and competencies within the leisure sector. This sport and leisure management course does not require you to sit an exam. You need to be 16 years of age to enrol.
We provide highly qualified tutors who offer dedicated support and guidance throughout your learning journey, ensuring you gain the knowledge and confidence to be successful in the active leisure sector.
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Expertly Crafted E-Learning Content
We provide expertly designed and development course materials.
Dedicated Personal Tutor
A personal tutor and key account manager are available to support you.
Flexible Learning
You can fit your studies around a flexible schedule.
12 Months Access
Our online learning portal can be accessed for up to 12 months.
Boost Your Skills and Employability
Opens the door to career opportunities in the active leisure sector.
Friendly Customer Support
We offer a friendly customer support team to answer your questions.
Instructor-led Virtual Discussions
You can engage in instructor-led virtual group discussions (blended learning experience).
Interest-free instalment plan
Interest-free instalment payment plans are offered for your convenience.
What Will I Learn?
Manage the day-to-day operations of a leisure facility.
Develop marketing strategies for leisure services.
Lead and motivate a team to meet goals in active leisure settings.
Apply best practices in customer service and care.
Flexible Study Options to Suit Your Schedule
Choose from our Standard or Fast-Track pathways, both designed to deliver the same high-quality education and nationally recognised qualifications. Our experienced tutors provide comprehensive support throughout your studies.
Features
Flexible payment plan available at checkout
Programme Schedule
Course Access & Support
1:1 Live Virtual Tutorials
With Q&A
Resubmission Fee
Course Extenstion
Final Results and Feedback
Turnitin & AI Software
Bonus CPD (Short) Courses
Standard Plan
8 Months
1 Year
NO
Fee is applied
Fee is applied
Within 14 days
NO, Dedicated User Account
NO
Fast-track Plan
4 Months
1 Year
2 Sessions per Month
FREE Resubmission
FREE 6-Month Extension
Witin 5 days
Yes, Dedicated User Account
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Key Features
High quality e-learning study materials.
Tutorials/materials from the industry leading experts.
24/7 Access to the Learning Portal.
Benefit of applying TOTUM Discount Card.
Recognised Accredited Qualification.
Excellent customer service and administrative support.
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Support
Once you enrol with us, we offer you full learner support. We want to see you succeed in your professional goals. We provide complete access to a personal tutor who is an expert in their field.
Your tutor will assess your work, give you the required feedback, and help you improve throughout your time at SLC.
Our professional support team is available to answer any of your questions. You can contact us at any time; we are only a click away.
| Course Highlights |
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| Learning Outcomes |
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| Who is this Course For? | This course is suitable for anyone already working or aspiring to work in the active leisure industry, including:
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| Certification | Once you complete this course, you will be awarded the Level 3 Diploma in Leisure Management by Focus Awards and regulated by Ofqual. |
| Career Progression | Take Charge of Your Leisure Career
Once you complete the Level 3 Diploma in Leisure Management, you are equipped for a supervisory or managerial position in the industry. Once qualified, you can pursue a rewarding career managing teams, improving customer experience, and overseeing daily operations in fitness clubs, holiday parks, or community leisure centres. Here are some job prospects you can pursue along with the average salary scale (Source: UK Glassdoor).
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| Entry requirements |
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| Method of Assessment | To earn the Level 3 diploma, you must submit a comprehensive portfolio of evidence. Importantly, this course does not have an exam. This is how you will be evaluated during your course.
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| Academic Progression | Upon completing this Level 3 diploma, you can progress to the following.
A possible next step of Academic Progression Pathway:
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| Regulated by | OFQUAL
The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is a non-ministerial government department that regulates qualifications, exams, and assessments in England. Ofqual ensures that all qualifications offered by recognised awarding organisations meet national standards, so you can trust that any Ofqual-regulated certificate is high quality and widely recognised by employers and universities. RQF The Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) is a system used in England, Northern Ireland, and Wales to categorise and regulate qualifications by level and size. The RQF has 9 levels, starting from beginner level to advanced level. The purpose of RQF is to make it easier for learners and employers to understand what each qualification level means. |
South London College
South London College – Your Best Educational Future
South London College is an established online provider in the United Kingdom. We are dedicated to providing our students with an outstanding educational experience. As a highly regarded platform, we ensure our learners receive life-changing opportunities to achieve their personal and professional goals. Here’s the best opportunity to enrol for the Level 3 Diploma in Leisure Management with us.
Awarding Organisation
Focus Awards
Focus Awards is based in the United Kingdom and is regulated by Ofqual (The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), CCEA Regulation in Northern Ireland, and Qualifications Wales. This is an established awarding organisation that specialises in developing and awarding a wide range of nationally recognised qualifications. Their mission is to deliver high-quality and accessible qualifications. Focus Awards was established in 2011 and works with approved training centres to ensure learners receive relevant and modern training and assessment.
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Unit 01
Understanding how to lead a team in active leisure
- Understand the team leadership role in active leisure
- Understand the role of emotions and behaviours when leading a team in active leisure
- Understand the value of diversity within a team
- Understand the role of communication when leading a team in active leisure
- Understand the role of motivating others when leading a team in active leisure
- Understand how to provide team members with a sense of direction and common purpose
Unit 02
Promoting customer care in active leisure
- Understand customer care in active leisure
- Understand how to respond to customer problems in active leisure
- Understand the role of monitoring and evaluation in relation to customer care
- Be able to show how an active leisure organisation can deliver and improve customer care
Unit 03
Understanding how to manage health, safety and welfare in active leisure
- Understand the requirements for health, safety, welfare and security in active leisure
- Understand how to manage health and safety risks in an active leisure environment
- Understand how to manage health and safety emergencies and other incidents in an active leisure environment
- Understand the requirements for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
- Understand how to manage the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults
Unit 04
Understanding the Active Leisure and Learning Sector
- Understand the key features of the Active Leisure and Learning sector
- Understand the key features of the Active Leisure and Learning sub sector in which they work
- Understand employment and career opportunities in the Active Leisure and Learning sub sector in which they work
Unit 05
Understanding Employment Rights and Responsibilities
- Know their employment rights and responsibilities under the law
- Understand documents relevant to their employment
- Know key employment procedures at work
Unit 06
Continuing professional development in active leisure
- Understand continuing professional development and its importance in active leisure
- Understand how to take part in continuing professional development
- Be able to take part in continuing professional development
Unit 07
Understanding the Employing Organisation
- Understand the structure of their organisation
- Understand key aims and objectives of their organisation
- Understand their own contribution to their organisation’s key aims and objectives
- Understand the opportunities for entry, professional development and progression within their organisation
Unit 08
Manage own professional development within an active leisure organisation
- Be able to assess own career goals and personal development in active
- Be able to set personal work objectives in an active leisure job role
- Be able to produce a personal development plan in an active leisure job role
- Be able to implement and monitor own personal development plan in an active leisure job role
- Be able to update personal development plan
Unit 09
Set objectives and provide support for an active leisure team
- Be able to brief an active leisure team on its objectives
- Be able to plan work with an active leisure team
- Be able to support an active leisure team in its work
- Be able to monitor and evaluate progress and achievements
Unit 10
Ensure the health, safety, welfare and security of customers and staff in an active leisure environment
- Be able to identify hazards in an active leisure environment
- Be able to assess risks to health and safety in an active leisure environment
- Be able to maintain normal and emergency operating procedures in an active leisure environment
- Be able to maintain procedures for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
Unit 11
Improve the customer’s experience in active leisure
- Be able to co-ordinate customer service improvements in an active leisure environment
- Be able to improve own customer service performance in active leisure
- Be able to monitor team performance when improving customer service
Unit 12
Understanding how to deliver objectives through the work of an active leisure team
- Understand how to plan and delegate work for a team in active leisure
- Understand how to brief a team in active leisure
- Understand how to monitor team members’ work
- Understand how to support an active leisure team in its work
- Understand how to help team members improve their work
Unit 13
Promote learning and development in active leisure
- Be able to encourage learning and development in an active leisure team
- Be able to assist team members identify their learning needs and styles
- Be able to assist team members to plan and implement learning and development activities
- Be able to support team members in implementing learning opportunities
- Be able to support team members in reviewing and updating learning and development plans
- Understand how to support learning and development for team members
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FAQ's
This qualification develops your management skills in the active leisure sector.
It is ideal for team leaders and supervisors in an active leisure environment.
South London College offers a high-quality, supportive learning environment with experienced tutors, industry-recognised qualifications, and flexible learning options suited to individual needs.
Yes, South London College provides excellent customer service, offering ongoing support to students throughout their educational journey.
You can pursue the role of leisure supervisor, leisure team leader, leisure manager, or activities coordinator.
This course may take up to 6 months; however, learners are offered 12 months of access to the learning platform.
It is recommended you are 16 years of age, have Level 2 in basic numeracy and Level 3 in literacy to enrol for this course.
Yes, this leisure management course is available online, allowing you the flexibility to study at your own pace and convenience.
You will be assessed on a comprehensive portfolio of your work. For more information on the assessment process, contact our support team.
Any active leisure facility including the gym, pool, park, or recreational centre.
Level 3 covers supervisory skills, facility oversight, and leadership, while Level 2 is entry-level and focuses on basic operational tasks.
Yes, this qualification is regulated by Ofqual, the UK’s official qualifications regulator, meaning it meets national education standards.
Yes, team leadership is a key element of this qualification.
Yes, if you’re interested in becoming a supervisor in the active leisure sector, this course is a great starting point.
Yes, South London College offers its learners an instalment plan. For further information, you can contact our support team.
This course is suitable for those looking to move into supervisory roles, including those who work as lifeguards.
Visit the South London College official website and register for the Level 3 Diploma in Leisure Management. You will receive your login information to access our learning portal.
The purpose of this qualification is to develop learner skills and knowledge to work within an active leisure environment.
You can collect evidence from your day-to-day job responsibilities to build your portfolio.
Highly recommended
I highly recommend this course because of its convenience, as I was able to manage and fit in with both work and study.
Improved my confidence
This course made me confident to take on a team leader’s role at the local gym.
Enjoyed this course
Great support from the tutor who was skilled and knowledgeable on the subject.