Course Description
Leisure Facility Operations (QQI Level 5)
The Open College
The aim of this QQI Leisure Facility Operations – 5N4667 course is to provide the learner with the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge relating to Leisure facilities.
The theoretical understanding needs to be applied in the real environment to protect against health and safety issues, hygiene, legal and management best practice. Thus the gamut of leisure operations need to be covered. Each area of leisure operation carries risk and health and safety requirements. A lack of understanding in any one area will lead to increased user risk.
By the end of the course the learner will therefore have a broad understanding of Leisure operations and best practice. The course content will thus be applicable to any job role where knowledge of leisure and facility operations, management as well as hygiene strategies are relevant.
- Topics Covered Include:
Unit 1: Pool Design, Maintenance and Health and Safety
- Unit 2: Facility Design, Operation, Maintenance and Equipment
- Unit 3: Specific Equipment Management, Maintenance and Risk Assessment
- Unit 4: Health and Safety / Risk Assessment / Legislation and the Leisure Operations Professional
| Course Code | 5N4667 |
| College Name | The Open College |
| Course Category | Sport, Sport & Leisure Management |
| Course Type | Distance Learning |
| Course Qualification | Level 5 Certificate |
| Course Location | Leopardstown, Dublin, Ireland |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 18 |
| Delivery mode | Distance Learning |
| Course Fee | 295 |
| Course Duration | 8 weeks |
| Course Times | This QQI Level 5 Leisure Facility Operations (5N4667) course is completed through Distance Learning. Students can complete this course within 8 weeks which is ample time and can start it at any time of the year that is convenient. If students need to extend this period for any reason during or near the end of the course they can request an extension through the college |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Title of Awarding | QQI Level 5 component Certificate in Leisure Facility Operations (5N4667) |
| Entry Requirements | Leaving certificate, Level 4 certificate or equivalent in a relevant subject area (Sports & Exercise) and/or relevant practical experience (3 years minimum) – Please ask about our requirements surrounding Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for entry. Mature students (over 23 years) may be exempt from the above prerequisites. Students must have access to Sports and Recreation facilities to complete the Primary Research element of the Assignment – 30 hours minimum over the duration of the programme – approx. 4-6 hours per week. English Language Requirement: Students entering programmes leading to awards at Level 5 are expected to be able to: be proficient at reading, drafting, preparing and understanding information across a broad range of topics, including quantitative information. Garda Vetting may be required for placements and students can apply for this through The Open College. Please ask for details. Learners undertaking this programme must have basic IT skills and access to the necessary equipment to enable them to undertake an online programme: computer, broadband, email, Microsoft, recording equipment necessary for some skills demonstration tasks, and where applicable any other specialised software/equipment. As this programme is delivered through distance learning or eLearning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative. |
| Career Path | By the end of the course the learner will therefore have a broad understanding of Leisure operations and best practice. The course content will thus be applicable to any job role where knowledge of leisure and facility operations, management as well as hygiene strategies are relevant. |
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The Open College
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