Course CodeBRE103Fee CodeS2Duration (approx)100 hoursQualificationTo obtain formal documentation the optional exam(s) must be completed which will incur an additional fee of £30. Alternatively, a letter of completion may be requested. Develop and Manage Leisure Facilities such as: Leisure centres, Swim Centres, Sporting complexes, Gymnasiums, Health clubs etc. Lesson Structure There are 13 lessons in this course: The Scope of Recreation Facility Management Introduction Scope of Community Recreation Services Exercise Facilities Town Planning Survey Structural Planning Systems Planning Advocacy Planning Central Place Theory Scope and Distribution of Leisure Facilities The Nature of Recreation Facility Management Multidisciplinary Approach to Management The Administrative Process Planning for Play Planning Processes Legal Requirements for Construction Introduction Construction Health Special Events Liability and Negligence Minimising Liability Risk Management Planning Construction Work Work Scheduling Planning Management of the Construction Competitive Tendering Contingency Plans for Disruption to Work Indoor Equipment Types of Recreation Buildings Indoor Equipment and Facilities General Requirements; access, security, lighting, toilets, parking, signage, staff facilities, etc Needs for Specific Facility Types; swimming centres, community centres, gymnasium, etc Selection Criteria for Equipment Conducting a Cost Analysis Outdoor Equipment Introduction All Purpose Sports Ground Tennis Courts Bowling Club Camp and Caravan Sites Water Recreation; sailing, water skiing, power boating, canoeing, etc Playgrounds Picnic Areas Riding School, etc Safety Procedures Duty of Care; employer, employee, other person, manufacturer. Lifting and Manual Handling Protective Equipment Chemical Handling Protecting Hearing Accidents Safety Risk Analysis Safety Audit Safe Communication Safety Out Doors Water Safety: safety in pools First Aid Safety on Sports Turf Equipment Needs Gym Equipment Types of Equipment Sports Equipment Track and Athletics Equipment Determining Equipment Needs for different sports Tennis Dancing Scouts, Youth Clubs, Other Clubs, Play groups, etc Purchasing Introduction to Purchasing Procedures Tendering Purchasing and Payment Procedures Bookings Controlling Facility Use Exclusive Bookings Using Facilities without Prior Bookings Keeping Records of Bookings Procedure for Filing Active and Inactive Records Contingencies Introduction to Contingency Procedures Accidents Evacuation Staff Absence Fire Management Indoor and Outdoor Facilities Insurance Issues Introduction Types of Insurance Staff Liability Determining Insurance Requirements for a Facility Insurance Limitations Changing Insurance Needs Managing Insurance Insurance for Contributory Negligence Recreation Leaders Quality Systems Managing a Recreation Facility Building Maintenance Repairs Bookings Controlling Facility Use Keeping Records Promoting a Facility Managing Aquatic Facilities Toilet and Locker room Facilities Security; security systems, vandalism, ignorant acts, vindictive acts Minimising Vandalism