Section E14: Qualifications

COACHING STAFF

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COACHES

In order to be qualified to work in the professional game from June 2009 onwards ALL coaches must undertake the necessary action to upgrade to the required UKCC qualification.
All existing RLCEP awards and their overseas equivalent remained valid until June 2009. After June 2009 these coaching awards are no longer recognised unless the holder has taken the relevant action to upgrade to UKCC.
Please read the application and Working Towards document set out below to clarify conditions and requirements for Level 3 UKCC.
The following table identifies current qualifications and requirements:

Coaches with the ARL Senior Club Coach Level 2 or High Performance Level 3 must register as “working towards” UKCC Level 3 immediately with the exception of Skills or Conditioning Coaches or Scholarship Assistant Coaches.
NB No other overseas qualifications are recognised without specific written approval from the RFL Coaching Section.


The Application Process and “Working Towards”
ALL candidates who wish to enter on to the Level 3 UKCC coaching qualification programme must apply using the RFL application pack.
Acceptance on the programme is subject to having held a UKCC Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification for a period of no less than two years or receiving dispensation based on prior experience. You should also be able to demonstrate a minimum of 2 years coaching practice, within which you should have undertaken a combination of formal and informal CDP demonstrating your commitment to Coach Development, you will be required to evidence your attendance. As a guide the number of CPD events should exceed 4 per year.
Application Process
All candidates must complete the standard application pack.
The pack allows the candidate to demonstrate their current skills and experience (competencies) in coaching rugby league. It is essential that the candidate coach at this level can demonstrate all their coaching and professional experience, enabling the RFL assessors to fully evaluate the application
The information submitted on the application form will be evaluated against the qualification specifications and pre-requisites. The RFL will also use this information to assess the level of current competencies – this may require further details from the candidate which will be obtained from a professional (semi formal) discussion.
Working Towards
On successful completion of the application process you will be offered a place, subject to agreement, on to the most suitable Level 3 programme. This mutual agreement is considered to be “working towards” your Level 3 qualification; however this agreement will only become operative once you have paid the required fee and been registered on a programme. Unsuccessful candidates will be action planned towards future acceptance
For the avoidance of doubt the “working towards” statement covers a maximum period of two years on a Level 3 programme offered by the RFL and requires the candidate to complete the necessary units/modules within the agreed time frames to achieve the Level 3 qualification.
Application Process and Working Towards conditions
All RFL coaching programmes are subject to candidates formally agreeing to complete the necessary units/modules/course with the RFL. Candidates will have an agreed amount of time to complete the allocated units/modules/course. Failure to complete any area and progress within the required timescales will render the “Working Towards” agreement null and void at any point within the programme. The candidate will be excluded from their programme and will have to re-enter the programme at the start of the application process. No guarantees can be given to the re-allocation of a place on an alternative programme and the time taken studying prior to exclusion will be deducted from the two year total.
Coaches wishing to /or working in the professional game are required to engage a sponsor/mentor who will verify their commitment to achieving the coaching programme within the agreed time frames.
The Level 3 offers coaches operating at an advanced level the opportunity to undertake a coaching course that fits individual needs. Costs for individualised programmes will be given at the action planning stage when details of the programme/modules to be undertaken are supplied.

CONDITIONERS

E14:1:2 All conditioners operating in the game must either be an accredited member of the UK Strength & Conditioning Association (UKSCA) or must be “working towards” accreditation.
For conditioners “working towards” means that a conditioner has registered with the RFL, has agreed a Personal Development Plan to obtain UKSCA accreditation with the RFL Head of Human Performance, and attends a minimum of 1 RFL CPD event for conditioners per year.

MEDICAL STAFF

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CLUB DOCTORS

The following qualifications are required for Club Doctors:
– Registered and practising qualified medical practitioner with a current GMC Number; and
– A current RFL IMMOFP qualification

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PHYSIOTHERAPISTS

All of the following qualifications are required for Physiotherapists:
– Chartered Physiotherapist; and
– Current registration with the Health Professions Council; and
– A degree in physiotherapy or a graduate diploma in physiotherapy; and
– A current RFL IMMOFP qualification