Level 3 Certificate in Coaching
Rugby
Union
Introduction
The Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Rugby Union, (L3CCRU) has been developed in conjunction with the English & Welsh Rugby Unions, together with the SQA and 1st4sport Qualifications. It is a vocationally related qualification studying both practical and theoretical aspects of coaching rugby union.
Qualification Aim
UKCC Level 3 Descriptor:- ‘Plan, implement, analyse and revise annual coaching programmes,’ E.g. Head Coach of a team or programme
- Head of
Rugby
, Club Coach, age grade representative coach - County/ Region
This qualification is viewed as the ceiling for coaches within the Community Game.
Qualification Objectives
On successful completion of the L3CCRU, 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 5 modules, 3 of which are delivered face-face, and two as home study. The course lasts between 9 months and a year. The course is a mixture of practical and classroom based activities.
The L3CCRU contributes to the provision of the underpinning knowledge and understanding of the Level 3 National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Coaching, Teaching and Instructing (
CTI
) and the breadth of the Technical Definition for Rugby Union. The NOS for
CTI
have been developed by people from the industry with a vast range of knowledge and experience. The standards provide a benchmark of good practice.
Prerequisites:
The candidate must be aged 18 years of age or over and hold a UKCC Level 2 or a valid SRU Level 2 Step 2 qualification or be working towards an SRU Level 3 qualification . The candidate must demonstrate evidence of regularly attending recent coach development courses, seminars or coaching conferences & must have a current commitment to coaching within or managing a rugby union team or programme. Coaches must also hold valid child protection training certification.
Assessment
Assessment is competency based allowing you to be continually assessed & receive support & action planning throughout the course. Candidates should also fulfil the home-study tasks. Coaches will also be externally assessed twice in their own coaching environment.
Application
DETAILS OF COURSES IN 2008 -2009 WILL BE RELEASED SOON
