The L1CCBAD is awarded by 1st4sport Qualifications and has been developed in partnership with the National Source Group for Badminton.It is accredited at Level 1 on the National Qualifications Framework.
For further information on the accredited status of the L1CCBAD, please log on to the QCA-accredited qualifications website at www.accreditedqualifications.org.uk.
Is the L1CCBAD for me?
If you are over 16 years of age and you would like to develop and improve your coaching skills in badminton, then the L1CCBAD is designed for you.
Why should I study the L1CCBAD?
It forms part of a structured and progressive programme of sports coaching and other related qualifications, offering you access and involvement in introducing others to the sport of badminton.
What can I use the L1CCBAD for?
- To gain paid or unpaid employment as an assistant badminton coach.
- As part of the development of a credible CV for employment in the sport and recreation industry.
- As a stepping-stone to the 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Badminton (L2CCBAD).
What will I learn?
Your learning programme will develop your understanding of:
- safe and ethical coaching in badminton
- the preparation involved to deliver badminton coaching activities
- the delivery and review of badminton coaching activities.
How will my learning programme be structured?
Learning programmes are usually designed by the recognised centre that delivers the qualification. They may, therefore, vary in length and format. Depending on your needs, delivery centres can offer intensive courses or a series of learning events over a period of weeks. Whatever the timescale, all learning programmes should include the following phases:
- an induction to the qualification and your programme of learning and assessment
- a learning programme that meets your needs, focusing on the theory and practice of coaching badminton
- a programme of assessment, spread throughout the course, including observations of your coaching by an appropriately qualified assessor.
At the end of the programme, you will be provided with formal feedback on your performance and an action plan for your further development.
What will my assessment involve?
Internal assessment comprises a series of assessed tasks that explore your understanding of:
- safe and ethical coaching in badminton
- the preparation required to deliver badminton coaching activities
- the delivery and evaluation of badminton coaching activities.
Independent assessment comprises observation of a practical coaching activity and evaluation.
Where can I access the qualification?
The qualification is delivered by 1st4sport Qualifications’ recognised centres, not all of which offer open courses to members of the public. Your first port of call to access a course should be 1st4sport Qualifications contact details are below.
How much will the qualification cost me?
Recognised centres offering this qualification determine their own fees and they will vary from centre to centre. The fees charged should entitle you to a programme of learning and assessment, registration and certification for the qualification, a 1st4sport Candidate Pack and an appropriate learning resource. For further information on the costs of courses, please contact a recognised centre.
Opportunities for funding may be available via a recognised centre, if you are eligible.
Contact details
For information on where to access a learning programme for the L1CCBAD, or for more information on the sport please contact the relevant NGB or contact 1st4sport Qualifications via email at enquiries@1st4sportqualifications.com or by calling 0113-290 7610.
Badminton England
National Badminton Centre
Milton Keynes MK8 9LA
Tel: 01908-268 400
Fax: 01908-268 412
Email: enquiries@badmintonengland.co.uk
Website: www.badmintonengland.co.uk
Badminton Scotland
Cockburn Centre
40 Bogmoor Place
Glasgow G51 4TQ
Tel: 0141-445 1218
Fax: 0141-425 1218
Email: enquiries@badmintonscotland.org.uk
Website: www.badmintonscotland.org.uk
Welsh Badminton Union
Unit E4
South Point Industrial Estate Foreshore Road
Cardiff CF10 4SP
Tel: 02920-497 225
Fax: 02920-497 224
Email: wbu@welshbadminton.net
Website: www.welshbadminton.net
Other 1st4sport Qualifications you may be interested in:
- 1st4sport Certificate in First Aid for Sport (FAS)
- 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Badminton (L2CCBAD)
- 1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Badminton (L3CCBAD)
- 1st4sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching via a number of sporting pathways
- 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching via a number of sporting pathways
- 1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Coaching via a number of sporting pathways
