Introduction
The Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Rugby Union, (L3CCRU) has been developed in conjunction with the Scottish & Welsh Rugby Unions, together with 1st4sport Qualifications. It is a vocationally related qualification studying both practical and theoretical aspects of coaching rugby union. The L3CCRU is accredited on the National Qualifications Qualification Accreditation No: 100/5822/9
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 unio
- 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 Level 2 or equivalent Rugby Coaching 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
Coaches should apply using the application forms on the RFU web-site to their local Approved Coaching Centre. Course costs £450 plus VAT (£528.75), which can be paid in 3 instalments. Coaches receive a Level 3 Coaching Resource Pack & Laws Book.
