The UKCC provides a standard framework for coach education and a UK wide recognised seal of quality coaching but what does it mean for you as a coach, as an athlete or as a representative of a sporting organisation.
What does the UKCC mean for Coaches?
The creation of nationally recognised standards for coach education will professionalise the role of the coach. Most professional industries have a standard for qualification now coaching does.
The UKCC will raise the profile of sports coaching.
A UK wide qualification means it is easier for coaches to move between the Home Countries and gain employment as a coach.
The transferable elements of core parts of UKCC qualifications mean it will be easier to move between sports.
It will be easier to highlight your level of coaching to potential employers.
What does the UKCC mean for Athletes?
If your coach has a UKCC endorsed qualification you can be sure they are delivering the most up to date cutting edge coaching techniques.
UKCC qualifications are coach and athlete centred, taking into account your needs and learning pathway.
Sports delivering UKCC endorsed qualifications have commented on the improvement in the level of quality of coaches that have completed UKCC courses.
All UKCC coaches are CRB checked - you can be sure your coach is safety and quality assured.
What does the UKCC mean for Sports?
Development of the UKCC has meant an opportunity for shared learning between sports as well as the chance to work closely with other Home Country governing bodies.
The UKCC means that there will be a consistency of coach education between and within sports and across the UK
The UK, through governing bodies of sport can become a world leader in coach education.
Great coaching will result in greater sporting success and greater numbers of participants, at all levels, from playground to podium.
The UKCC and the 2012 Olympics provide a focus on coaching that is supported by the government.
UKCC Coaching Structure
Coaching Qualification
What the coach will be qualified to do:
Available
UKCC Level One Certificate in Coaching Squash
Assist more qualified coaches, delivering aspects of coaching sessions, normally under direct supervision
October 2006
UKCC Level Two Certificate in Coaching Squash
Prepare for, deliver and review coaching session(s)
October 2006
UKCC Level Three Certificate in Coaching Squash
Plan, implement, analyse and revise annual coaching programmes
January 2007
UKCC Level Four Certificate in Coaching Squash
Design, implement and evaluate the process and outcome of long-term/specialist coaching programmes
September 2007
UKCC Level Five Certificate in Coaching Squash
Generate, direct and manage the implementation of cutting-edge coaching solutions
September 2007
Changes to the Current Coaching Structure
Current Coaching Qualification
Changes
Level One Assistant Coach Award
This will cease to exist in its current format and will be replaced by the UKCC Level One Certificate in Coaching Squash.
Level Two Club Coach Award
This will cease to exist in its current format and will be replaced by the UKCC Level Two Certificate in Coaching Squash.
Level Three Advanced Coach Award
This will cease to exist in its current format and will be replaced by the UKCC Level Three Certificate in Coaching Squash.
Level Four Elite Coach Award
This will cease to exist in its current format and will be replaced by the UKCC Level Four Certificate in Coaching Squash.