Steward Qualification: QNUK Level 2 Certificate in Spectator Safety (RQF)
The full steward qualification for people working at sports grounds, stadiums, concerts and festivals. Learners complete the knowledge portfolio with our tutor’s support, then we assess them working as stewards at your venue and events.
Course Overview
The Level 2 Certificate in Spectator Safety confirms that a steward is competent in the role, not just that they know the theory. It is the steward qualification the Sports Grounds Safety Authority expects for safety roles at designated sports grounds, and it is widely asked for at concerts, festivals and large events.
The qualification has 73 guided learning hours, 240 hours total qualification time and 24 credits. Learners build a portfolio for the knowledge, then our assessor observes them working as stewards at your live events. They also complete the free ACT Awareness eLearning before certification.
Because it is assessed on the job, learners need to be working or volunteering as stewards during the qualification. We work around your event calendar, so assessment happens at events you are already running. Learners who already hold the Level 2 Award in Understanding Stewarding can have that learning recognised.
About the Trainer
Delivered by 1705 Consultancy, a QNUK approved centre, and led by Rob Brettell, a former Essex Police Detective Inspector with 23 years’ service. Rob works as a safety adviser and commander at live events, so the training is built on how incidents really unfold at venues and festivals, not just the theory.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The Sports Grounds Safety Authority expects stewards in safety roles at designated sports grounds to hold the Level 2 Certificate in Spectator Safety, or the earlier NVQ Level 2. The shorter Level 2 Award in Understanding Stewarding is not accepted as an alternative.
Our assessor attends your events and observes learners carrying out their stewarding role, alongside the knowledge portfolio. We plan visits around your event calendar.
Yes. The qualification confirms competence in the role, so learners must be working or volunteering as stewards while they complete it. We assess at your venue and events.
Yes. 16 and 17 year olds can enrol with the written consent of a parent or guardian, or at the request of the venue they work for.
£595 + VAT per learner for groups of 6 or more, including registration, certification and assessment visits. Individual learners are welcome; please contact us for a price. Includes travel in Essex and the surrounding counties. Travel elsewhere in the UK is quoted separately. See our booking and cancellation terms.
Stewards moving into supervisory roles can progress to the Level 3 Certificate in Spectator Safety Supervision.
What You Will Learn
- Preparing for spectator events, including checks and briefings
- Assisting with the movement of spectators and dealing with crowd issues
- Helping to manage spectator events safely
- Managing and resolving conflict
- Dealing with incidents and emergencies at spectator events
- Supporting the work of the stewarding team and the organisation
Who Is This Course For?
- Stewards at sports grounds and stadiums
- Event stewards at concerts, festivals and shows
- Venue staff in safety critical roles
- Event and stewarding companies qualifying their teams
- Learners who hold the Level 2 Award in Understanding Stewarding
- Duration 73 guided learning hours, alongside the learner’s event work
- Qualification QNUK Level 2 Certificate (RQF), Ofqual regulated
- Delivery Supported learning, with competence assessed at your venue and events
- Price £595 + VAT per learner, minimum 6. Individual learners: price on application
- Assessment Portfolio of evidence and observation at live events
- Entry 16 or over. 16 and 17 year olds can enrol with the written consent of a parent or guardian, or at the request of the venue they work for. Must be working or volunteering as a steward
- Start Date Any time
Upcoming course dates
No open dates are scheduled right now. We also run this course on site for teams.
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Ready to book?
Tell us how many stewards you have and when your events run, and we will plan registration and assessment around them.