Leeds College of Building is now incorporating an additional Level 1 Award in Football Coaching with its BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Construction & the Built Environment.
While the BTEC programme includes units on construction technology, scientific and mathematical applications, design, processes and operations, and drawing techniques, the football academy programme teaches a range of transferable skills, player and coach development, passing, shooting, dribbling and attacking, FA Emergency Aid, and FA Safeguarding.
To apply, students must be over 16 and have 5 GCSEs including Maths & English at grade 3 and three other subjects with an average grade 3
After completion, options include Apprenticeships, BTEC Level 3 qualifications, further football coaching development, or entry into the exciting and varied field of construction.
Denis Metcalf, student liaison officer and Football Academy coach at Leeds College of Building, said: “This tailor-made course offers more vocational options. It aims to provide a broad understanding of the construction industry, while giving students the freedom to play football every Wednesday in the ESFA College league.
“Students train every Monday with a qualified UEFA B football coach at Goals Soccer Centre and become a level 1 football coach – all in one year!”
Steve Connell, assistant faculty director in Construction Crafts at the College, continued: “On top of the Level 1 Award and BTEC Level 2 Certificate, students study Maths and English, gain work experience and employability skills, participate in a National Citizen programme (with the chance to go on a summer residential), and get weekly access to JD Gym. Combined, this is an amazing offer.”
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