Spectator Safety

This award is appropriate to those, such as stewards, who are working in the matchday and events stewarding industry. It can be attained by candidates typically working at sports events, concerts and carnivals where the safety of spectators is paramount.




To achieve the NVQ Level 3 in Spectator Safety, candidates must successfully complete FOUR mandatory units:

• C212 Prepare stewards and venues for spectator events
• C213 Maintain stewarding in designated areas and deal with spectator problems and emergencies
• C211 Monitor spectators and deal with crowd problems
• C35 Deal with accidents and emergencies
• A324 Develop productive working relationships with colleagues

The candidate must also complete TWO optional units selected from the list below:

• A21 Support the efficient use of resources
• A323 Manage your own resources and professional development
• A41 Manage information for action
• C237 Help to manage conflict
• C238 Control and detain people at a spectator event for action by the police
• C33 Work with others to improve customer service

We offer an initial classroom based training session, which includes the full induction into the NVQ. Their assessment is then conducted through observing their work:

Candidate Entry Requirements

There is no prescribed recommended knowledge, attainment or experience needed to gain access to this qualification. It is recommended that potential candidates are initially assessed on entry, so that levels of literacy, numeracy, communication skills and sector understanding can be determined. This initial assessment should consider previous qualifications and practical experience.

Otherwise, there are no formal entry requirements for candidates undertaking this qualification; however centres must ensure that candidates have the potential and opportunity to gain evidence for the qualification in the work place.

The Level 2 NVQ in Spectator Safety would be a natural progression on to this Level 3 NVQ.