Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Rugby Union

Introduction

The Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Rugby Union, (L1CCRU) has been developed in conjunction with the English & Welsh Rugby Unions, together with the SQA and 1^st4sport Qualifications. It is a vocationally related qualification studying both practical and theoretical aspects of coaching rugby union.

Qualification Aim

UKCC Level 1 Descriptor:- ‘Deliver aspects of coaching sessions under direction,’ E.g. Coach players with guidance from a Head Coach, Coaching co-ordinator or NGB scheme

Qualification Objectives

On successful completion of the L1CCRU, you should be able to:

· demonstrate an ability to safely organise and supervise rugby union activities, including small and conditioned games

· promote and establish working relationships and high standards of behaviour with players, coaches, parents and officials in the overall development of rugby union

· demonstrate an understanding of:

- generic coaching skills

- rugby specific coaching skills, including handling, tackling, contact & continuity, 5 ‘man-scrum,’ and line-out throwing & support techniques.

- coach and player development

- good practice in club management and coaching

- health and safety

- working with parents, attitudes and ethics

- basic laws of the game of rugby union

· demonstrate an ability to identify and adapt rugby union activities and sessions for a variety of different age groups

Qualification Outline

The course operates either as a two day course or an induction evening followed by two (shorter) days. The course is primarily practical based, and you will be given several opportunities to coach and develop your coaching throughout the course.

The L1CCRU sits at Level 1 of the National Qualifications Framework. It is explicitly linked to the Sport & Recreation National Occupational Standards (NOS) and the Level 2 Technical Definition for Rugby Union. The NOS for Sport & Recreation have been developed by people from the industry with a vast range of knowledge and experience. The standards provide a benchmark of good practice for coaches, teachers and instructors.

Assessment

Assessment is competency based allowing you to be continually assessed & receive support & action planning throughout the course. There is also an open book multi choice test.

Prerequisites

Candidates are required to be 16 years of age or over before they can be registered for the qualification. It is recommended that coaches new to the game of rugby will have attended a Foundation course before attending a Level 1.

Application

Course costs £75 plus VAT (£88.13). Coaches receive a Level 1 Coaching Resource Pack, Coaching DVD & Laws Book.

Completed Application Forms (PDF File below) must be attached with a Cheque made out to Scottish Rugby for the above amount. Please send in applications (including cheques) to Jennifer Dailly, Coach Education Administrator, Scottish Rugby, Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, EH12 5PJ

Should your application for a course be unsuccessful, your cheque will be returned. There will however be a small standby list for each course.

UKCC LEVEL 1 APPLICATION FORM.pdf

Candidates not attending Courses:-

If a candidate does not attend the course or who gives less than 48 hours notice of non attendance then he / she will receive no refund.

If a candidate gives between 2 and 14 days notice of cancellation, the candidate will be relocated to another course providing they pay an administration charge of £25. There will be no refund.

If a candidate gives more than 2 weeks notice they will be offered either relocation to another course at no charge or a refund of 75% of the course cost.

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PLEASE NOTE - APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH PAYMENT OR EMAIL ADDRESS FOR INVOICE AS PLACES WILL NOT BE ALLOCATED WITHOUT.

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Coaches should bring full training and waterproof kit, boots, trainers and writing materials. There is a practical element to the course however this is not physically demanding. Please bring your own lunch as food is not provided.

None of these courses are residential.

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