Overview
| Qualification Accreditation Number | 100/5078/4 |
| Pathway Unit Number | H/103/3034 |
| Learning hours (GLH) | 88 (31) |
| SFA/LAD Funding Code | 100/5078/4 |
Entry Age | 16+ |
| Qualification Accreditation Start Date | 01/06/05 |
| Qualification Accreditation End Date | 31/12/10 |
| Certification End Date | 31/12/12 |
| Qualification Structure | See Structure |
| Supporting Materials | See Materials |
To find out how to apply to deliver this qualification see the How to Apply section. There are no costs involved in applying or becoming a 1st4sport recognised centre.
The success of the British Olympic rowing team means participation in the sport is forever increasing. In order to sustain such participation rates, more and more qualified coaches are needed. Developed in partnership with the National Source Group for Rowing, the 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Rowing is the first rung on the Amateur Rowing Association’s coaching ladder and provides learners with the necessary knowledge and skills to be able to deliver a series of coaching sessions on the water. The qualification is applicable to coaches using either fixed- or sliding-seat boats and encompasses the health and safety aspects of coaching in a potentially high-risk environment. Holders of this Certificate will be qualified to lead rowing coaching sessions and seek employment as a rowing coach.
Who is the Qualification for?
Anyone over 16 years of age who would like to develop and improve his or her rowing coaching skills. Experienced rowers may decide that they wish to branch out from simply competing and put something back into the sport by undertaking a coaching qualification, enabling them to pass on the knowledge they have gained to those inexperienced in rowing. Students in further or higher education, studying sports-related coaching qualifications, should pursue this qualification as a valuable addition to their portfolio of coaching skills. Club coaches and schoolteachers would also find that this qualification is excellent in supporting their involvement in the sport by qualifying them to lead rowing coaching sessions.
Why Deliver this Qualification?
Developed in partnership with the home country governing bodies of sport and UKCC endorsed
This qualification has been developed with the National Source Group for Rowing, which is made up of representatives from the home country governing bodies of sport for rowing – the Amateur Rowing Association (ARA), the Scottish Amateur Rowing Association and the Welsh Amateur Rowing Association, ensuring the qualification meets the requirements of all of the home nations. This UK-wide standardisation of the delivery of coach education has ensured that the sport has been able to gain UKCC endorsement for the coach education programme within which the qualification sits. The result: you can be confident that this is the only UKCC-endorsed Level 2 rowing coaching qualification available. The 1st4sport qualification is available in England and Wales; a similar qualification is available from the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) for learners in Scotland.
Aids rowing clubs in the achievement of Clubmark
The completion of this qualification can boost any Clubmark (hyperlink) application that any rowing club submits. For Clubmark (hyperlink) to be achieved, appropriately qualified coaches must be in position and so the demand for this qualification is significant.
Participation rates are steadily increasing
The impressive Olympic success of British rowing means participation in the sport is forever increasing. In order to sustain such participation rates, more and more qualified coaches will be needed. With the focus turning to 2012, the desire to create a lasting legacy for the sport exists and this qualification is ideal for helping to create that legacy.
Prerequisites
Learners must be 16years of age or above.
Due to the level of autonomy and responsibility attached to a qualified coach operating at this level, holders of this qualification who are under 18 years of age must be supervised by another licensed coach, qualified to Level 2 or above, or a qualified teacher.
Structure
The qualification is divided into the following units:
| Unit | Unit Title | Accreditation No. |
| 1 | Coaching Principles and Ethics | J/103/1020 |
| 2 | Planning Coaching Sessions | L/103/1021 |
| 3 | Conducting Coaching Sessions | R/103/1022 |
| 4 | Reviewing Coaching Sessions | Y/103/1023 |
| 7 | Coaching Rowing | H/103/3034 |
There are 88 recommended learning hours for learners to complete the qualification, of which 31 are guided learning hours.
Materials
Unlike many other awarding bodies that just supply you with the basic qualification standards, we go that extra mile to support you by providing:
- full and comprehensive learner packs,which include a full set of structured learning and assessment tasks to help you deliver the qualification
- tutor/assessor guidance notes,which include sample answers to support you when assessing your students
- qualification administration that is all carried out online, enabling you to process students quickly and effectively, and making the records we hold on your students accessible to you at the click of a mouse.
The following resources support recognised centres and tutors in the delivery of the qualification:
- generic administrative guidance and tools for recognised centres
- Qualification Specification outlining the requirements of delivering and assessing the qualification
- 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Rowing Tutor Guidance Pack
- 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Rowing Tutor Learning and Assessment Materials Pack
- internal and independent assessment tools
- Rowing Health and Safety Guidelines for Coaching.
The following resources support learners in the completion of the qualification:
- 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Rowing Learner Pack
- internal and independent assessment tools
- Rowing Health and Safety Guidelines for Coaching.
Fees
Fees are charged per learner and provide registration and certification for the qualification, as well as a 1st4sport Learner Pack, learning resources and certificate. There are no costs involved in applying or becoming a 1st4sport recognised centre. Further information on fees is available from your qualification application form.
How do I Find Out More?
For more information on the organisations that the 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Rowing was developed in partnership with, please visit their respective websites at:
Amateur Rowing Association – www.ara-rowing.org
Scottish Amateur Rowing Association – www.scottish-rowing.org.uk
Welsh Amateur Rowing Association – www.walesrowing.com
Contact details for 1st4sport Qualifications:
1st4sport Qualifications
Coachwise Limited
Chelsea Close
Off Amberley Road
Armley
Leeds LS12 4HP
Tel: 0113-290 7610
Email: enquiries@1st4sportqualifications.com
How to Apply
If you are not already a 1st4sport recognised centre, but would like to deliver the 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Rowing, you will first need to fill in a Centre Recognition Application Form.
To apply, please request a Centre Recognition Application Form
If you are already a 1st4sport recognised centre and would like to seek approval to deliver the 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Rowing, please access Athena, the 1st4sport quality assurance system, and complete the qualification approval process. If you cannot remember your username and password, please contact us.
We don’t charge you any fees to apply to deliver this qualification.
