Coach Accreditation Transfer
To enable a smooth transition, and to bring the current Archery Australia (AA) coach accreditation in line with the AA updated coach accreditation, the following will occur:
- All Archery Instructors will be transferred to become Level 1 Coaches
- All Club Coaches will be transferred to become Level 2 Coaches
- All Regional Coaches will be transferred to become Level 3 Coaches
- All Coaching accreditation expiry dates between 31st October 2019 and 31st December 2021 will be extended until December 31st
- All coaching accreditation that has an expiry date after 31st December 2021, will be valid until the stated expiry date.
Old Classification | New Classification |
Archery Instructor | Level 1 (Participation Coach) |
Club Coach | Level 2 (Development Coach) |
Regional Coach | Level 3 (Pathways Coach) |
- With these transfer arrangements AA is recognising the prior learning, experience, knowledge and skills of existing coaches, however, some continuing professional development will be required moving forward.
Transfer Process:
To ensure that all coaches have the opportunity to transfer their accreditation, the following process is required to be completed:
- Automatically Transfer every coach over to the relevant Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 provided they complete the online form – TBC
- There will be no fee for the transfer of accreditation to the new system
- For all Coaches that already hold Level 1 and Level 2 Coach accreditation, their accreditation or accreditation expiry date does not change (unless it falls before the 31st December 2021).
Initial Re-accreditation:
Coaches will have up until the 31st of December 2021 to re-accredit and maintain their new accreditation:
Level 1:
- Complete Level 1 online pre-learning modules
- Attend Re-accreditation course covering: Coaching Philosophy, Communication & Learning and Session Planning
- Submit Working with Children Check
Or
- Complete Level 1 online pre-learning modules
- Attend full Level 1 Course
- Submit Working with Children Check
Level 2:
- Complete Level 2 online pre-learning modules
- Submit Working with Children Check/Vulnerable People/Blue Card or equivalent
- Complete Online Courses:
- Sport Australia Community Coaching General Principles
- Sport Integrity Australia Anti-Doping Course
- Play by The Rules – Inclusive Coaching Online Course
- Attend Reaccreditation course covering: Coaching Philosophy, Applied Psychology, Strength and Conditioning, Practical Coaching and Session Planning
Or
- Complete Level 2 online pre-learning modules
- Attend full Level 2 Course
- Submit Working with Children Check/Vulnerable People/Blue Card or equivalent
- Complete Online Courses:
- Sport Australia Community Coaching General Principles
- Sport Integrity Australia Anti-Doping Course
- Play by The Rules – Inclusive Coaching Online Course
Level 3:
- Re-accreditation details for Level 3 Coaches to follow (please contact info@archery.org.au with any questions)
Ongoing Re-accreditation:
- For the subsequent re-accreditation periods beyond 2023 new and additional CDP modules will be developed by AA or offered for credit externally.
New Coaches Accreditation:
Level 1:
- Must have been a member of AA for a minimum period of one year
- Complete Level 1 online pre-learning modules
- Attend Level 1 Course
- Submit Working with Children Check/Vulnerable People/Blue Card or equivalent
- Minimum 16 years of age at completion
Level 2:
- Must have been a Level 1 Coach for a minimum period of 12 months
- Complete Level 2 online pre-learning modules
- Attend Level 2 Course
- Assisted in at least 2 recognised Archery Australia programmes (Ozbow / beginners’ courses) in the previous 12 months prior to application.
- Complete Online Courses:
- Sport Australia Community Coaching General Principles
- Sport Integrity Australia Anti-Doping Course
- Play by The Rules – Inclusive Coaching Online Course
- Submit Working with Children Check/Vulnerable People/Blue Card or equivalent
- Minimum of 18 years of age at completion
Prerequisites:
- All prerequisites/pre-learning for Level 1 and Level 2 accreditation are online and self-paced.
Please click here to view the Level 1 and Level 2 Coach Accreditation Framework
Should you require further information, please contact info@archery.org.au