The qualification every steward is expected to hold or be working towards, assessed at your own home fixtures.
Match-day stewards at football, rugby, cricket and racing venues, and event stewards at arenas and festivals. The SGSA Green Guide expects stewards to hold or be working towards this qualification within 12 months of starting.
No day release: two-hour sessions before home games and observation on match days.
SFJ Awards and Highfield centre; the certificates safety advisory groups recognise.
Levels 2, 3 and 4 on one pathway, so progression stays with one provider.
Football, rugby, cricket and racing venues across the UK.
We tailor every programme in a planning call. Ask for the full outline and a quote in one go.
Two-hour training sessions before home matches, so nobody loses a working day. Your assessor observes each learner at a minimum of two live events and supports the portfolio remotely in between. Internal and external quality assurance is built in, and certificates are claimed as each learner completes. Most Level 2 learners need only two assessment visits.
Stewarded football matches, festivals and arenas before moving into event planning, health and safety and risk assessment. Delivers Chapter 8 and assesses spectator safety at live fixtures.
Knows match day from the pitch-side up.Holds the Level 4 Diploma in Spectator Safety Management and the Level 3 and 4 NVQs. Quality assures Levels 2 to 4 and assessed more than 300 stewards on a Premier League club contract in 2026.
Current assessor and IQA for the Level 4 Diploma.Delivered for
The training was informative and well-structured, with clear explanations and useful practical examples. Overall, it was a valuable session that improved my understanding and confidence in applying the knowledge in practice.
He delivered the training in a clear, concise and easy to understand manner. He tailored his training to focus on the actual job role and did not bog us down with irrelevant information.
The training The Tess Group delivered was to a very high standard with everything we need provided. The trainer Nick was a great communicator and clearly knows the content he delivers.
The course was well organised and provided useful knowledge and practical skills. The assessors Jackie and Mark were very helpful, professional and supportive throughout the training.
Theory runs as two-hour sessions before home fixtures and assessment happens on match days.
We work with clubs and their stewarding contractors; the qualification belongs to the learner.
Level 4 runs for individuals; Level 2 and 3 cohorts can combine with another club where it helps.
Level 2 and 3 typically three to six months across a season; Level 4 nine to twelve months.
Typically three to six months, depending on how many home fixtures fall in the window.
The SGSA Green Guide expects all stewards to hold or be working towards the Level 2 Certificate in Spectator Safety within 12 months of induction, and safety certificates often require it.
Yes: Level 3 for supervisors and the Level 4 Diploma for safety officers and deputies.
Sectors: Venues and event organisers · Security firms and in-house teams
Numbers, location and deadline is all we need. Written quote within one working day.
Numbers, location, deadline. If you need other courses in the same visit, say so and we will plan one trip.