Sports Talent Scout

The purpose of this part-qualification is to prepare a learner to function as a Sport Talent Scout. A Sport Talent Scout searches, profiles, develops and places athletes into professional sporting pathways. The typical graduate attributes will include amongst others, persuasion, coaching, communication and decision making. A qualified learner will be able to: • Plan and prepare for sport talent scouting. • Coordinate and manage scouting activities.

This qualification is ideal for individuals with some work experience or prior learning who wish to formalise their skills and advance their careers. It is specifically designed for anyone who aspires to become a sports talent scout and wants a structured, nationally recognised learning pathway. Whether you are currently working in the field or just starting out, this programme will meet you where you are and take you to the next level.

Sport and its associated industries of recreation and fitness have entered a period of rapid growth. The Skills Audit conducted by the Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority in 2007, highlights the need for capacity building in sport to promote competence in managing sport organisations, tournaments and events, sport teams and sport facilities. The 4th Industrial Revolution requires adaptation in methods and approaches to sport management and administration. The qualification will update the current skills gap with positive impact on the management of sport organisations and sport teams as well as the growth of sport at all levels in South Africa. Various professional bodies and sporting association participated in the development of the qualification. They also assisted in drawing the interest of both the player associations and oversight bodies. Competence in all the areas of sport is becoming increasingly specialised as well as professional. South Africa is being provided with increased opportunities to host sport events at an international level and this qualification will provide professionals to work at the dynamic level required of international sport events. These events integrate SA in the global cultural and sporting world and also create work opportunities for young people. The role of sport in South Africa continues to grow in social and economic importance particularly in terms of integrating healthy lifestyles in the workplace and communities. Managerial competencies are acquired in a variety of contexts, ranging from private fitness facilities and sport clubs to local government initiatives in sport and recreation and on to the marketing and promotional world of sport sponsorships, media, athlete representation as well as sport tourism. Increased pressure to deliver efficient and effective management of sport entities, athletes, facilities and events comes from participants and federations. The competencies that will be acquired from this qualification can be applied to areas such as, sport team management, sport event management, sport tournament management, sport facility management, fitness facility management, sport sponsorship management, financial management in the sport environment, sport project management, sport organisation management and volunteer management. Learning pathways start with the attainment of part-qualification and accumulation of credits towards the attainment of this full qualification, and other relevant qualifications articulated to vertically.

• Gather and interpret information to determine the requirements to scout for talented athletes for professional sport.
• Apply techniques and procedures identify and develop a talented athlete for growth and complete professional sport person.