The BCCMA intends to run a series of training events for professional qualifications QCF (formally known as NVQ) at Level 3 this year. The normal price of this qualification is £450 but we have agreed to sponsor a maximum number of 20  participants  to take the qualification at a total cost of £75, payable in three installments. There are currently 17 places available so if you are interested in taking this qualification, at this extremely low price, please book your place on the next Introduction course date of which is posted on the BCCMA web site coaching page.

What is the QCF?

 The Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) is a new framework that is at the heart of a major reform of the vocational qualifications (VQ) system. It has been designed to simplify the current qualifications systems making it easier to understand and more responsive to employer and learner needs.

The QCF will provide a new way of recognising skills and qualifications by awarding Credit for qualifications and units enabling more bite-sized steps of learning than the current system, the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).

Qualifications will be easier to understand and measure as each unit and qualification will have a Credit value (1 Credit represents 10 hours, showing how much time it takes to complete) and a Level between 1 and 8 to show how difficult it is.

What is the Qualification?

City & Guilds Award in the Principles of Coaching Sport. QCF

Course title: Principles of Coaching Sport (QCF) Level 3 Award (4961-90)

About these qualifications

Start or advance your coaching knowledge with an Award in the Principles of Coaching Sport.

These qualifications cover essential coaching knowledge that can be used across any sport. You’ll learn how to plan, conduct and evaluate coaching activities. There are levels for those who are just starting out, as well as options for more experienced coaches.

Who are they for?

The Awards in the Principles of Coaching Sport are for anyone looking to start or advance in a coaching career. You don’t need any prior qualifications.

Level 3 Award in the Principles of Coaching Sport (QCF)  (4961-90)

About this level

Level 3 will suit you if you are looking to build your knowledge in order to move into a more senior coaching role where you will start to plan coaching programmes.

You will complete four core units:

• Understanding the principles of safe and equitable coaching practice: The Coaching Process (Unit 204)
• Understanding the fundamentals of coaching programmes: (Unit 302)

Basic Sports Nutrition, Physical Conditioning, Periodization, Lactate Threshold, Basic Sports Psychology Motivation, Goal setting, Basic Biomechanics in sport, Ethical issues associated with performance enhancers & drugs in sport, Drug Testing Procedures.

• Understanding the principles of planning coaching programmes (Unit 303)
• Understanding how to support participant lifestyle through coaching programmes. (Unit 304)

Accreditation No:500/9844/5

 Assessments

 This qualification is assessed in a number of ways to provide a clear indication of candidate’s knowledge and abilities. The types of assessments used are:

• research tasks (part of an assignment)

• • short-answer questions (part of an assignment)
• • practical tasks (part of an assignment).

The assessments are set by City & Guilds and are administered by the BCCMA when the candidate is ready. They are then marked internally, using the information provided and the outcomes recorded on the documents provided by City & Guilds. Assessments are subject to internal and external verification.

For these qualifications you’ll learn in a group environment with your training provider

Level 3

Will suit the more experienced coach looking to build their knowledge in order to move into a more senior coaching role where you will start to plan coaching programmes and work with elite athletes. (Regional or National Coach)

What careers can this lead to?

Completing this qualification could help you work in roles such as:

• sports coach
• sports development officer
• volunteer.

After completing this qualification, you may want to advance onto:

• the next level Award in the Principles of Coaching Sport
• Level 2 Certificate in Coaching (Specific Sport)
• Level 2 Diploma in Coaching (Specific Sport).

All those interested in taking Vocational Qualifications could you please book your place via the  BCCMA coaching web page