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On successful completion of Level 2, candidates should be able to:

• develop an appreciation of the ethical coaching process, the needs of the player and related issues in sports science

• plan, conduct and evaluate a series of rugby union coaching sessions in a systematic and progressive manner

• coach the basic skills and techniques of rugby union including, the scrummage, line-out, back-play, defence, continuity & counter-attack.

• promote and establish positive working relationships and high standards of behaviour with - and among - players, other coaches, parents and officials

• ensure the health and safety of players and others within the coaching environment and be able to respond to accidents and emergencies

• develop greater responsibility for their own learning and development promote the sport of rugby union in a positive and constructive manner

• demonstrate an understanding of the principles of attack and defence through practices and small-sided games

The course is a four day course spread throughout a calendar month. The course is primarily practical-based, and you will be given several opportunities to coach and develop your coaching throughout the course. There are also home study tasks including the planning, delivery and review of coaching sessions.

The Level 2 contributes to the underpinning knowledge and understanding of the Level 2 National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Coaching.  The NOS have been developed by people from the industry with a vast range of knowledge and experience. The standards provide a benchmark of good practice. Successful candidates will be awarded SCQF Level 5 Sports Coaching (Rugby Union) by the SQA and will also revceive and electronic certificate from Scottish Rugby endorsed by UKCC.

Assessment is competency-based allowing you to be continually assessed, receive support and complete action-planning throughout the course. Candidates must complete the home-study tasks.

Candidates should be 18 years of age or over before they can apply for the qualification.

Coaches applying for the UKCC level 2 course must have attended the mandatory RugbyReady annual practical course.

All coaches must provide evidence of having completed the following:-

• IRB RugbyReady self-check test available at www.IRBRugbyReady.com
• IRB Laws self-check test available at www.IRBLaws.com
• RugbyReady practical course.

Once completed print off your downloadable certificates and bring to the course.

Coaches  - please ensure you have  completed these prior to applying, should any candidate not have completed the above then you will not achieve the award.

To qualify for entry to level 2, candidates must possess a UKCC Level 1 Certificate in coaching Rugby Union, IRB level 2 qualification or be a qualified PE teacher with an appropriate rugby background.

Candidates should demonstrate an involvement with the coaching or teaching of rugby and attendance at coaching seminars, courses or conferences. Please complete the simple self-assessment (above) to check that you are ready for Level 2.

Sunday 18th March 2012
Sunday 25th March 2012
Sunday 1st April 2012

Saturday 24th March 2012
Sunday 25th March 2012
Saturday 28th April 2012
Sunday 29th April 2012

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