The Rugby League National Coach Accreditation Scheme (NCAS) is approved by the Australian Sports Commission. Coaching accreditation is compulsory for all Rugby League coaches in Australia.

Accredited Rugby League Coaches must act in accordance with the Australian Sports Commission’s Code of Ethics, the Australian Rugby League’s Code of Conduct and the legal and legislative responsibilities which apply to coaches.At accreditation, Rugby League coaches are allocated a National Accreditation Number (also known as an ARL ID number). This number signifies a National Accreditation across Sport – not just Rugby League. It is a number that is your passport to a coaching career and allows you to go further – should this be a personal goal, to a higher level of accreditation and, therefore, responsibility.

Your Accreditation Number has an expiry date – of four years, from its date of issue. At that time, you must update your accreditation and re-accredit in order to continue coaching. Of course, if you should upgrade your accreditation to a higher level at any time during those four years, then the expiry date re-commences from the date of issue of the upgraded accreditation.

The expiry date is clearly shown on the accreditation card issued to all coaches on accreditation.In order to re-accredit, a coach must, during the four years, have been:

1 Involved in coaching, coach education or approved coaching-related activities; and be,

2 Satisfactorily assessed by an accredited Course Provider or Assessor regarding the Code of Conduct, Ethics, Legal Responsibilities and Legislative Requirements signed-on for compliance at the time of Accreditation.

The coaching or coaching-related requirement can be accomplished by:

1 Practical coaching

2 Involvement in courses – e.g. as a presenter, mentor, assessor or author of resources; or,

3 Self-education – within or outside the codeIf re-accreditation does not occur during, or at the end of, the four years, the coach – who applies later on, may be required to (1) Re-do a course; (2) Complete some aspects of a course; or (3) Complete some specific activities to show coaching competency.

Updating/Reaccreditation is conducted through the code’s accredited Course Providers and monitored by the State/Regional Managers. Re-accreditations are considered on an individual basis.

2013 Coaching Course consists of 3 components: - 3 Online Modules- 4 Face-to-face Modules- Practical Assessment.

Candidates will develop a basic knowledge and understanding of:

The Role of the Coach

Coaching Methods

Age-appropriate Skill Development

Designing and Implementing Training Sessions

Creating a Fun, Safe and Positive learning environment

Planning and managing Training and Game Day

Upon completion of all 3 components, coaches will be officially accredited as a Modified or International Games Coach.

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