UK Coaching Certificate

As you may be aware the UK Coaching Certificate (UKCC) is a Government initiative to introduce a tiered level of coaching certificates. The first three levels are:- Level 1 Coaching Assistant (below PTT level), Level 2 (PTT level) and Level 3 (Intermediate Teaching Test level). Levels 1, 2 and 3 have been accredited by the Qualifications and Curriculum onto the National Qualifications Framework. All three levels have attained UKCC endorsement from Sports Coach UK and the qualifications are awarded by Equestrian Qualifications GB Ltd.

The higher Level UKCC qualifications will not be available until at least 2010. Holders of the BHSI and Fellowship qualifications will be sent information on how they may “top up” to attain UKCC endorsement for their qualifications at a later date.

The UKCC is a non-compulsory scheme that is designed to raise the level of coaching skills throughout the UK in all sports.

The British Equestrian Federation is one of 22 governing bodies working to introduce the UKCC endorsement process across all sports, with funding from Sport England and Sports Coach UK. It must be remembered that this is an endorsement purely for coaching and does not recognise horse care or riding skills. The British Horse Society qualifications will remain as the major qualifications, showing that those within the industry have the necessary all round equestrian skills and knowledge.