Coaching Accreditation
RugbyWA, in conjunction with the ARU and the Australian Sports Commission, provide a coaching accreditation scheme for any coach wishing to further their qualifications.
Accreditations provide a minimum standard for coaches to achieve and in turn ensure a certain level of competency. All coaches MUST be SmartRugby compliant. Click on one of the below headings for more information:
In order to attain a Level 1 Accreditation, RugbyWA requires that candidates attend a Foundation Course.. This will be beneficial for the coach's education and also provide the compulsory SmartRugby component. The following tasks need to be completed successfully for a coach to achieve a Level 1 Accreditation:
1. Attend a SmartRugby safety seminar within the previous 24 months (included in Foundation Course). 2. Complete and return a Registration Form with the registration fee. The Level 1 Pack will be posted to you.
3. Complete and return the Law & Coaching exam. A minimum mark of 90% is required pass the exam. Failed exams will be returned for re-submission.
4. Complete the 4 prescribed practical coaching activities - planning; group management; communication; and teaching. This can be achieved by providing the State Coach Education Manager with 10 session plans. These sessions should show evidence of planning and basic progression. A workbook (Competency Assessment & Training Diary) will be provided to complete these activities.
5. Be assessed by a RugbyWA assessor while conducting a training session. Coaches need to contact the Coach Education Manager to arrange a suitable time.
Upon successful completion of all these tasks the Level 1 accreditation will be registered with the ARU and Australian Sports Commission. The accreditation will also be updated on the national database, MyRugbyAdmin and listed on their card.
A Level 2 accreditation ensures that a person is of a suitable standard to coach higher grades of senior rugby and junior representative rugby. A person must have current Level 1 accreditation before undertaking the Level 2 accreditation process. The following tasks need to be successfully completed to achieve a Level 2 Coaching Accreditation:
1. Attend a SmartRugby safety seminar within the 24 months prior to applying for accreditation.
2. Complete and return a Registration Form with the $300.00 course fee.
3. Attend every session of the 3-day education seminars.
4. Complete and return the Law Exam. A minimum mark of 90% is required pass the exam. Failed exams will be returned for re-submission.
5. Complete and submit for assessment a season training plan.
6. Document a minimum of 60 hours of practical coaching (24 sessions) and submit for assessment.
7. Be assessed by a RugbyWA assessor while conducting a training session. Coaches need to contact the state Coach Education Manager to arrange a suitable time.
Upon successful completion of all these tasks the Level 2 accreditation will be registered with the ARU and Australian Sports Commission. The accreditation will also be updated on the national database, MyRugbyAdmin and listed on their card.
Dates for 2010 courses will be posted as soon as they are finalised.
Date | Venue | Time |
Friday, 5th March Saturday, 6th March Sunday, 7th March
| Perry Lakes Stadium, Floreat | 4:30pm - 9:00pm 8:00am - 5:00 pm 8:00am - 5:00pm |
The Level 3 Accreditation is a 12 month course comprising of 2 x 4 day seminars/camps and twelve monthly assignments. For coaches wishing to nominate for a Level 3 Accreditation, they must meet the following criteria:
- Currently Level 2 accredited and have attended an Advanced Coaching Seminar or equivalent (State Union endorsed) within the last three years.
Have attended a SmartRugby Seminar within the last year.
Have a minimum of seven years coaching experience as either a Head Coach, Assistant or Specialist Coach.
Be actively involved in professional player development and education through a State Union Academy or be involved in Coach Education at Level 2 and above.
The process for Level 3 application is as as follows:
- Level 2 Coaches apply through their State Union (RugbyWA) by the end of March each year.
- State Union prioritises applications before forwarding them to the ARU.
- After review, the ARU, in conjunction with the State Unions will interview possible applicants.
- In consultation with all State Unions, the ARU selects a final group of 18 to commence the course.
- All applicants are notified by the ARU regarding their success.
Successful applicants will pay a levy of A$495.00 (GST incl.) prior to the commencement of the course.
Automatic re-accreditation will be granted at all levels with coaches complying with the following:
- SmartRugby compliance
- Coaching for 2/4 (Level 1) or 3/4 years (Levels 2 and 3) of the accreditation, or Coach Educating at the appropriate levels as deemed in Table 1. If a Level 2 or 3 Coach only coaches for two of the four years and attends an Advanced Coaching Seminar (or equivalent) in their final 24 months before expiry they will qualify. Advanced Coaching Seminars must have a minimum of 12 hours of education to qualify. An accompanying letter from an individual’s club/school/Union confirming that the coaching criteria was met would be required.
- Completing the Laws and Safety Update and scoring 90%.
- Re-signing the Code of Conduct and returning to State Union office.
Coaches who do not comply with the above will need to successfully complete the following:
Level 1 Coach
1. SmartRugby compliant
2. Complete the Level 1 Law Theory exam and gain a minimum of 90%.
3. Be successfully assessed against the Level 1 Assessment criteria statements.
4. Sign the Code of Conduct form and return to State Union office.
Level 2 Coach
1. SmartRugby compliant
2. Complete the Level 2 Law Theory exam and gain a minimum of 90%.
3. Be successfully assessed against the Level 2 Assessment criteria statements.
4. Sign the Code of Conduct form and return to State Union office.
Level 3 Coach
1. SmartRugby compliant
2. Complete the Level 2 Law Theory exam and gain a minimum of 90%.
3. Be successfully assessed against the Level 3 Assessment criteria statements.
4. Sign the Code of Conduct form and return to State Union office.
Coaches who do not qualify to be re-accredited against their accreditation level, may, at the SCM’s discretion be accredited at a lower level. For example, a coach who does not re-qualify at Level 3 (lack of coaching hours) may be re-accredited at Level 2, as long as the coach meets the requirements. The same applies for a Level 2 moving down to Level 1.
