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The aim of the UKCC Level 3 is to enable you to be the head coach of a team or programme, or an age-grade representative coach. The course consists of five modules over one year, delivered face-to-face and through home study modules with a mixture of classroom and practical activities. Is the UKCC Level 3 suitable for me?
Candidates should test their own suitability for the UKCC Level 3 course by completing this simple self-assessment. Only active coaches will be accepted for a Level 3 course. | UKCC Level 3 Course Information | | OBJECTIVES | On successful completion of Level 3, candidates should be able to: • Analyse participants’ current and potential performance needs and aspirations, • Plan a coaching programme according to agreed goals • Manage a safe and effective coaching environment • Deliver a coaching programme using a range of coaching styles and interventions to meet participants’ needs • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of coaching programmes to modify future plans and meet participants’ needs • Manage and develop personal coaching practice • Coach techniques & tactical concepts of rugby union • Demonstrate an understanding of the units & sub-units and their contribution to team play and the principles of rugby union • demonstrate an understanding of the principles of attack and defence | | QUALIFICATION OUTLINE | The course consists of five modules, three of which are delivered face-to-face, and two as home study. The course is studied over one year and features a mixture of practical and classroom-based activities. The Level 3 course contributes to the provision of the underpinning knowledge and understanding of the Level 3 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 6 Sports Coaching (Rugby Union) by the SQA and will also receive an electronic certificate from Scottish Rugby endorsed by UKCC. | | ASSESSMENT | Assessment is competency-based allowing you to be continually assessed, receive support undertake action planning throughout the course. Candidates must fulfil the home-study tasks. Coaches will also be externally assessed twice in their own coaching environment |
Course Dates | VENUE | DATE | TIME | | LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE IN COACHING RUGBY UNION |
How to apply The UKCC Level 3 course costs £50 for Scottish Rugby club coaches and teachers from affiliated schools. Scottish Rugby and SportScotland have been working in partnership to keep course fees low. Any candidates from England or Wales should check with their own governing body (RFU or WRU) and pay the appropriate course fees. Applicants should ensure that they have:- • an ability and desire to commit to the complete programme of study • completed their UKCC Level 2 qualification • at least a season’s coaching experience post completion of their UKCC Level 2 qualification
All applicants must submit the following to be considered for a place on the course:- • Completed application form with payment or email and hard copy of address for invoice. • Covering letter containing details of their motivations for application and their coaching aims and objectives for the coming season. • Coaching CV including coaching experience, current coaching position and coaching position for season 2010/2011(ie head or assistant coach), coaching qualifications and details of coaching development opportunities attended.
All applications will be considered by the coach education department and candidates will be informed if they have obtained a place on the course by the end of March 2010. All candidates will receive a Level 3 Coaching Resource pack and Laws book. Completed application forms must be returned with a cheque made out to ‘Scottish Rugby’ for the full amount. Please send applications (including cheques) to: Jennifer Dailly
UKCC Administrator
Scottish Rugby
Murrayfield Stadium
Edinburgh
EH12 5PJ If the course is fully-booked, your cheque will be returned. There may be a small standby list for each course.
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