1st4sport Certificate for Coaches in Badminton at Level 2 © Matthew Childs/Action Images Qualification Specification Qualification Overview: This qualification is designed to provide benefit to learners on the basis that it prepares them for employment as an independent badminton coach in a club or talent environment. Qualification Code: 603/5446/X Level: 2 Age: 17 + Registration Period: 2 Years Guided Learning (GL): 33 Total Qualification Time (TQT): 130 Operational From: 01 February 2020 Progression Holders of this qualification can progress onto the 1st4sport Level 3 Certificate for Head Coaches in Badminton. This qualification Opportunities may lead to paid employment or unpaid voluntary roles in coaching badminton, working independently or as part of a coaching team in a club or talent environment. Qualification Objective Qualification Achievement What does this qualification cover? Entry Requirements for the Qualification This qualification is designed to provide benefit to learners on the basis Prior to registration for the qualification learners are required to: that it prepares them for employment as an independent badminton coach • be appropriately identified in a club or talent environment. • be at least 17 years of age Who is the qualification for? • hold the 1st4sport Level 1 Award for Assistant Coaches in Badminton, Foundation Award for Coaches in Badminton or recognised equivalent The qualification is designed for those who wish to become involved in • be able to communicate effectively in English. (this includes listening, badminton as an independent coach and wish to take responsibility for the speaking, reading and writing). ongoing development of participants. Who supports this qualification? Please note, the learner will not be certificated for this qualification prior to their 18th birthday The qualification is recognised as the industry standard Level 2 Badminton How is the Qualification Achieved? qualification for coaches by UK Coaching and Badminton England. It is aligned to the CIMSPA professional standard for Coach. To achieve the 1st4sport Certificate for Coaches in Badminton at Level Qualification Progression 2 learners must successfully achieve six units: five mandatory units and one pathway unit. Achievement of the qualification is normally through What future education could this qualification lead to? attendance on a programme of learning and the successful completion of the assessment tasks contained within the 1st4sport Learner Holders of this qualification are able to progress onto the 1st4sport Portfolio. Level 3 Certificate for Head Coaches in Badminton, which is designed to develop in the learner the necessary skills, knowledge and Learners who are following the learning programme developed by experience to deliver an annual coaching programme to either adults or Badminton England are expected to complete the stated pre-course young people. reading and practical exercises prior to attending the delivered content of the course. Failure to do so may limit the ability of learners to The skills and knowledge developed may be used to enable learners to successfully complete the course and obtain the qualification. progress to other industry-relevant qualifications in coaching sport, What will be assessed? activity leadership, supporting PE in school sport and sports development. Learners must: What future employment could this qualification lead to? • complete a multiple-choice E-Assessment for underpinning knowledge This qualification may lead to paid employment or unpaid voluntary • plan, deliver and review on a series of four linked and progressive roles in coaching badminton, working independently or as part of a group coaching sessions coaching team in a club or talent environment. Other roles that the • plan, deliver and review on a series of three linked and progressive learner may consider exploring include Activity Leader, Official and individual coaching sessions Sports Volunteer. • demonstrate ability to coach session(s) during a practical coaching assessment 1 © Coachw ise Ltd., 2019 Product ref: QS CCBCL2 V1 How will it be assessed? Qualification Delivery What workforce is needed to be able to deliver this qualification? This qualification contains a range of units to be completed by the learner. Each unit is comprised of a number of learning outcomes and identified The recognised centre is required to have a qualified and competent assessment criteria to be completed. qualification workforce in place which includes as a minimum. Learning Outcomes that begin ‘The learner will understand…’ will be • a qualification administrator assessed through theory-based activities. • a qualification coordinator • an appropriately qualified BE tutor. BE tutors must: Learning Outcomes that begin ‘The learner will be able to…’ are assessed - hold a Level 2 coaching badminton qualification or equivalent - hold or be working towards a recognised teaching qualification or a recognised through practical activities. equivalent; - be an accredited tutor approved by Badminton England For example: • an appropriately qualified BE assessor. BE Assessors must: - hold a Level 2 coaching badminton qualification or equivalent Learning outcomes Assessment criteria - hold or be working towards a suitable assessor qualification or a recognised The learner will: The learner can: equivalent; - be an accredited assessor approved by the Badminton England • an appropriately qualified BE internal quality assurer (IQA). BE IQAs 1 understand how to ensure 1.1 describe the health and safety must: participants’ safety during requirements that are relevant - hold a Level 3 coaching badminton qualification or equivalent sport specific coaching to planned sport-specific - hold or be working towards a suitable IQA qualification or a recognised equivalent; sessions activities and competition. - be an accredited internal quality assurer approved by Badminton England 1.2 describe how to structure Further information on workforce requirements are available from 1st4sport coaching sessions to minimise Qualifications on request. the risk of injury to participants. What facilities are needed to be able to deliver this qualification? 2 be able to prepare 2.1 ensure that the identified resources for the coaching resources meet the The recognised centre is required to have one or more delivery sites which session requirements of the activity. contain facilities to support the programme of learning and assessment. All training and/or assessment sites must include the following facilities: • All theory is delivered on court with adequate number of seats (not benches) • A badminton court to learner ratio of 1:6 • Toilets and changing room facilities for both male and female learners/participants. The weather and environment must be conducive to learning with lighting and temperature levels appropriate to the participant and learner needs. The space surrounding the playing area must be safe and free of obstructions. 2 © Coachw ise Ltd., 2020 Product ref: CCBCL2 QS V1 What equipment is needed to be able to deliver this qualification? Contacts 1st4sport Qualifications The recognised centre is required to have equipment in place to facilitate the full programme of learning and assessment which must include: Tel: 0113 290 7610 • Safe and well-maintained posts and nets for each court being utilised Email: [email protected] (one court per maximum of six learners). Website: www.1st4sportqualifications.com • Enough tables and chairs for each participant BADMINTON England • Clear wall or screen for projection • Projector or connection to screen Tel: 01908 268 400 • Power extension lead Email: [email protected] • Flip chart. Website: www.badmintonengland.co.uk What qualification materials support this qualification? BADMINTONscotland This qualification is supported by a number of additional documents which Tel: 0141 445 1218 must be read by all relevant personnel within recognised centres approved Email: [email protected] to offer this qualification. These 1st4sport Certificate for Coaches in Website: badmintonscotland.org.uk Badminton at Level 2 Badminton Wales • Qualification Handbook, detailing the 1st4sport Qualification Approval Tel: 029 2033 4940 Conditions Email: [email protected] • Unit Specifications , detailing the Learning Outcomes and Assessment Website: badmintonwales.net criteria for the qualification • Learner Portfolio (hosted on Moodle), containing a series of pre- UK Coaching standardised assessment tools and templates to support the learner’s achievement of the qualification. Tel: 0113 274 4802 • Delivery, Assessment and Quality Assurance Approach, detailing the Email: via www.ukcoaching.org/contact recommended learning programme, exemplar assessment answers Website: www.ukcoaching.org and levels of attainment and guidance to the internal quality assurance Ofqual How much does this qualification cost? Tel: 0300 303 3344 Email: [email protected] Qualification registration and certification fees are available from 1st4sport Website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofqual Qualifications on request. How to apply to deliver this qualification This qualification is only available through Badminton England. If you would like a course facilitating, please contact Badminton England to discuss your requirements. 3 © Coachw ise Ltd., 2020 Product ref: CCBCL2 QS V1 Qualification Structure (Rule of Combination) This qualification consists of five mandatory units and