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LEVEL 2
COMMUNITY ACTIVATOR COACH (v1.3)

The Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship Assessment Explained

This occupation is found across sport for social change charities, local authorities, sports clubs, leisure centres, after-school clubs, youth organisations, housing associations, and outdoor education settings.

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The purpose is to improve health and wellbeing and create positive environments that support individuals and communities to grow through sport and physical activity. Community Activator Coaches achieve this by delivering fun, inclusive, and engaging activities that encourage sustained participation.

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They work with managers and colleagues, and collaborate with external professionals such as youth workers, teachers, community organisations, and health workers.

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The role involves delivering and adapting sessions, promoting participation, and engaging diverse communities, particularly young people, inactive individuals, and those from low-income or marginalised backgrounds. Coaches act as positive role models to build relationships and trust.

The role also requires ongoing personal and professional development and involves flexible working patterns, including evenings, weekends, and school holidays.

Timeline

The apprenticeship typically takes 18 months to complete, with assessment typically undertaken in the final 3 months.

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For additional information about this apprenticeship Assessment check out the Level 2 Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship Assessment Plan.

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Assessment methods

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Observation with Questions

The observation with questioning lasts 1 hour, with up to 10% additional time at the assessor’s discretion to allow completion of tasks or responses. The observation may be split into sections on the same working day.

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​Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence

The professional discussion lasts for 45 minutes. The independent assessor can increase the time of the professional discussion by up to 10%. This time is to allow the apprentice to respond to a question if necessary.

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The independent assessor must ask at least 8 questions.

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The portfolio of evidence underpins the professional discussion but is not directly assessed.

Our Assessment Process

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Gateway

What is Gateway?

Gateway marks the transition from learning to assessment. It’s the point where the employer and training provider confirm the apprentice has developed the required knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs) and is ready for final assessment.

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To be eligible for assessment, apprentices must have:

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  • Achieved Level 2 English and maths

    • Note: This is required for apprentices aged 16–18. For those aged 19+, it may not be mandatory if agreed with the employer and noted in the training plan.

  • Completed all workplace and off-the-job training

  • A portfolio of evidence for the professional discussion, compiled and mapped to the assessment criteria

  • Been confirmed as occupationally competent by their employer

assessment

All Elevate assessments are delivered remotely, with flexible scheduling to meet provider and apprentice needs – whether during or outside of standard hours.

Information, advice and guidance

We guide apprentices, employers, and training providers through every stage of the assessment process, from onboarding and guidance to practical support and post-assessment insights. This includes:

 

  • Onboarding sessions covering timelines and best practice

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  • Standard-specific Guidance Handbooks​

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  • Post-assessment review meetings with training providers, offering data-driven insights to strengthen teaching, demonstrate apprentice readiness, and provide evidence for Ofsted

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  • Access to our articles, ‘Elevate Perspectives’, sharing insights, tips, and thought leadership on apprenticeships and assessment

Transparent pricing

Our prices are clear, competitive and compliant – always below the maximum 20% cap of the overall apprenticeship cost.

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  • The full fee for the Level 2 Community Activator Coach Assessment is £850 and is charged upon Gateway entry
     

  • We accommodate all group sizes, with tailored options for larger cohorts
     

  • We’re happy to discuss flexible pricing

What your investment includes

  1. A flexible, responsive assessment service

  2. Structured support for apprentices, employers, and training providers, including onboarding sessions, standard-specific handbooks, guidance videos, post-assessment review meetings, and access to our articles

  3. Assessment outcomes within 25 working days, with full certification management

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