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Coaches Insurance Summary UKCC Level 1 Guide 2012 Coach Education Course Schedule Level 1 Application Form Level 2 Application Form Accredited Prior Learning Form Level 1 Grant Funding for Individual Form Level 1 Grant Funding for Group Form

Coaching Education Courses

UKCC

The fundamental part of the coach education system lies with UKCC courses which are delivered by tutors in Scotland with the support of British Triathlon. These courses are mapped to the National Occupational Standards and the qualification criteria established by the UKCC at each level. This ensures there will be comparability across sports coaching qualifications in order to raise the profile and professionalism of sports coaching in the UK.

There are four levels of coaching qualification in triathlon, with levels 1-3 currently available:

Level 1 – Assistant Coach
Level 2 – Session Coach
Level 3 – Coach
Level 4 – Under development by British Triathlon Steering Group

Level 1

The Level 1 course is competence-based with informal assessments during each module and practical in the swim, bike and run. A formal assessment will be conducted on day three, where each coach is required to deliver a 10 minute coaching session. This is based on the template coaching cards supplied, with five minutes of questions after.

Assuming the coach displays a level of competence in line with the assessment criteria, they will pass the practical element of the course. Further assessments are conducted on day three which includes completing various home study materials, the candidate pack and achieving a pass mark for the Level 1 Assessment Paper. Once all of these areas of assessment have been completed, the coach will be awarded a level 1 UKCC in triathlon, allowing the coach to assist sessions. If the coach is working with children or vulnerable adults there will also be a PVG check required before you are given certification. This is free for volunteer coaches but there will be an additional charge for professional coaches. If you are new to coaching and are thinking about enrolling on the level 1 UKCC, the file on the left hand side titled 'UKCC Level 1 Guide' will give you some additional information on the course.

Level 2

The Level 2 course is also competence-based, with informal assessments during each module and practical assessments in 2 of the 3 practical elements (i.e. swim, bike, run). Assuming the coach displays a level of competence in line with the assessment criteria, they will be able to work towards their Practical Coaching Experience and complete the Theory Paper, which relates to the course resources. For this, they will be required to plan, deliver and evaluate 12 group sessions (four sessions per discipline). This should be submitted to triathlonscotland for assessment, with certificates issued upon successful completion.

Full course details

2012 Coach Education Schedule

Level 1 and Level 2 courses are run throughout 2012. For the 2012 Coach Education Schedule is available to view as a download.

British Triathlon

Once a coach has been awarded their relevant level of qualification, they are then covered by British Triathlon's Coaches Insurance Policy. Insurance benefits for BTF qualified coaches, included in the individual membership fee in respect of Home Nation AssociationsTriathlon England, triathlonscotland and Welsh Triathlon is summarised in the attached Insurance document.

Prior Learning

Considering the outcomes of the Level 1 course, it is possible that coaches new to triathlon may already have considerable experiences of the ‘How To Coach’ concepts of coaching. If this can be evidenced, then it may be possible to apply for Accredited Learning. If Prior Learning is evidenced then triathlonscotland may allow you to start on a Level 2 course. It must be noted that if APL is awarded, the candidate IS NOT given a UKCC level 1. Please see the attached APL form for full details.

Grant Funding

Many coaches start on their coaching journey with little qualifications and experiences behind them. Regardless of skills and experiences, triathlonscotland wish to support the coaching community and grant funding is available for coaches who commit to giving back to the sport and their own triathlon community. This funding is provided by sportscotland and triathlonscotland in line with the development of the coaching workforce as detailed in the document 'Coaching Scotland'.

Grant funding is provided directly from sportscotland for UKCC Level 1 courses and the information concerning the process for applying for funding is detailed below.

For grant support at level 2, please see the application form which is here or on the drop down on the left hand side of this page.

UKCC Coach Education Grant Funding for Level 1

sportscotland recognises the importance of new coaches coming into sport and the need for accessible, affordable coaching courses to be available to them. 2011 sees the roll out a new UKCC funding model to support the recruitment of new coaches.

By filling out the relevant application form (individual or group ) eligible applicants can access funding towards the cost of UKCC endorsed qualifications.

Applications must be made at least four weeks prior to the start of the course; retrospective applications will not be accepted.

Individual applications

Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria, can access funding of up to 50% or £150/person of the course fee, whichever is lower.

Apply for UKCC Level 1 funding

Group applications

If you are a group ie two or more individuals from the same organisation / club, you can also access funding per applicant of up to 50% or £150 of the course fee, whichever is lower.

Apply for UKCC Level 1 Group

Am I eligible ?

Are you or your group eligible?

• Applicants must demonstrate coaching activity within six months of applying for the subsidy (minimum activity supported will be once per month or an average of 12 sessions per year)

• The course being attended must take place in Scotland and be registered with the SQA (your course organiser can confirm this)

• Applicants should evidence what impact this qualification will have on their school, club or community. (This should be detailed in the Applicant Support Information section of the application form)

Additional information

What else do I need to do?

• Coaches are advised to register/become a member of their respective Sports Governing Body, some sports require this prior to being allowed on coach education courses.

• Check with your club / school / community group that they are happy to support your application, as you must supply their contact details and this will be verified.

What happens after I apply?

• Once your application is received, we will check you meet the eligibility criteria and give you an electronic decision within 10 working days of receipt of your application.

If I am successful

• You will receive an electronic letter confirming your award.

• This can be used as part payment towards your course.

• Please forward this to your course organiser who will accept it as part payment.

If I am unsuccessful

• Unfortunately you have not met the criteria on this occasion as detailed in your electronic decision response.

• You can apply again for other courses or sports.

Coaches Register

triathlonscotland is always keen to keep track of who and where the active coaches are, to keep them advised of any developments. For this reason we have set up a coaches register, which you can join by contacting triathlonscotland (01786 466921) or Brown Ferguson (07545697841). As a coach this is your chance to have your say and have a real input into how the sport develops.

Voluneers are required for the 2010 Edinburgh Duathlon. If you would like to volunteer please click here