The L3CCF is awarded by 1st4sport Qualifications and has been developed in partnership with The Football Association (The FA) and FA Learning. Coaching Football is a pathway unit of the 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching. The L3CCF is accredited at Level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework. It is also recognised as a UEFA B coaching award, when held in conjunction with the Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football.
QCA Qualification Accreditation Numbers:
1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Coaching: 100/5822/9
Coaching Football pathway Unit 7: M/103/6115
For further information on the accredited status of the L3CCF, please log on to the QCA-accredited qualifications website at www.accreditedqualifications.org.uk.
Qualification Accreditation Start Date: 1 December 2005
Qualification Accreditation End Date: 31 December 2010
Qualification Certification End Date: 31 December 2013
Who is the L3CCF for?
Experienced Level 2 football coaches (over 18 years of age), currently working with established teams, who would like to coach at a higher level and be involved in the delivery of annual coaching programmes.
Why deliver the L3CCF?
- To form part of a structured and progressive programme of football coaching and other related qualifications, offering candidates access to involvement in the national game.
- To offer a UEFA-accredited qualification, allowing holders access to a variety of opportunities within the professional game.
- The qualification allows learners access to full membership and the benefits of The FA Coaches Association (FACA).
What can candidates use the L3CCF for?
- As preparation for in-depth working with a football team.
- To progress on to the Level 3 NVQ in Coaching, Teaching and Instructing Association Football or The FA Advanced Licence (UEFA A).
- As part of the development of a credible CV for employment in the sport and recreation industry.
- To access membership of FACA.
For further information on FACA, please log on to The FA website at www.thefa.com and search for ‘FACA’.
Structure, Delivery and Assessment of the L3CCF
Qualification Structure
The L3CCF is one of a number of optional pathways attached to the 1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Coaching. The Level 3 Certificate in Coaching is composed of five mandatory units and a number of sport-specific optional pathway units, one of which is coaching football (optional Unit 7). The combination of the football coaching unit with the five mandatory units creates the Level 3 Certificate in Football. Candidates who have completed the 1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Coaching via one optional pathway may be able to claim APL for certain aspects of another pathway.
The qualification is composed of the following six units:
- Unit 1 – Analyse Performance and Goal Setting (QCA Unit No: H/103/5642)
- Unit 2 – Design a Coaching Programme (QCA Unit No: K/103/5643)
- Unit 3 – Deliver and Review Coaching Activities (QCA Unit No: M/103/5644)
- Unit 4 – Deliver a Coaching Programme (QCA Unit No: T/103/5645)
- Unit 5 – Evaluate and Develop a Coaching Programme and Practice (QCA Unit No: A/103/5646)
- Unit 7 – Coaching Football (QCA Unit No: M/103/6115)
It is recommended that a delivery programme for the L3CCF should include 249 notional guided learning hours, involving significant evidence gathering on the part of the candidate. Centres are encouraged to offer candidates high levels of support via a mentoring/support programme between the initial training programme phases and final assessment.
Assessment
Internal assessment comprises:
- a series of tasks, through the completion of which candidates will evidence their ability to plan, implement and evaluate a coaching programme for a team
- an observed assessment of candidates’ delivery of two practical coaching sessions
- a variety of knowledge-based tasks which aim to test the breadth of the underpinning knowledge, understanding and application of all six units.
Independent assessment comprises:
- observation of the candidate's planning and delivery of two 25-minute coaching sessions that must include a functional practice and/or phase of play and/or
- small-sided games (8 v 8).
Tutor/Assessor and Internal Verifier Criteria
In addition to the generic 1st4sport Qualifications criteria for tutors, assessors and verifiers (see the 1st4sport Recognised Centre Handbook), tutors, assessors and verifiers of the L3CCF must:
- be an FA Level 3 Coach Educator or hold an appropriate and equivalent licence from a home country association
- hold a Level 4 Certificate in Coaching Football (UEFA A Coaching Award)
- be a current member of FACA
- have successfully completed an appropriate FA generic tutor and assessor programme aligned to the appropriate ENTO Units
- attend an appropriate induction/training/mentoring programme to ensure familiarity with the delivery and assessment requirements of the qualification
- have been successfully co-tutoring/be mentoring on the delivery of each type of qualification they aspire to deliver or assess.
Fees
Fees are charged per candidate and provide registration and certification for the qualification, as well as a 1st4sport Qualifications Candidate Pack, learning resources and certificate. Further information on fees is available by contacting 1st4sport Qualifications.
Contact Details
For further information, or to apply for approval to deliver this qualification, please contact:
1st4sport Qualifications
Coachwise Limited
Chelsea Close
Off Amberley Road
Armley
Leeds LS12 4HP
Tel: 0113-290 7610
Email: enquiries@1st4sportqualifications.com
For more information on FA Learning, please log on to the FA Learning website at www.thefa.com or call the FA Learning hotline on 0870-8500 424.
Other 1st4sport Qualifications you may be interested in:
Many of the qualifications below have been developed in partnership with FA Learning.
- 1st4sport Certificate in Event and Match Day Stewarding (CEMS)
- 1st4sport Certificate in First Aid for Sport (FAS)
- 1st4sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football (L2CCF)
- 1st4sport Level 1 Certificate for Match Officials in Football (L1CMOF)
- 1st4sport Level 2 Award in Coaching Studies (L2ACS)
- 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football (L2CCF)
- 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in the Treatment and Management of Injury in Football (L2TMI)
