SQCO Level 2 Coaching Course March 2022 – (Blended learning)

A Scottish Qualification in Coaching Orienteering fully accredited by the SQA, the Level 2 course builds on the Level 1 qualification developing the knowledge and skills to run a coaching programme and supervise other coaches.

INTENDED FOR:

Capable orienteers with some coaching experience

USUAL DURATION:

Approx. 10 hours home study and written tasks along with 5 to 8 online workshops (lasting aprox. 1 hour each), preceding 1.5 days of tuition, followed by club coaching sessions & reflective practice supported by a mentor (approx. 20 hours), half-day final observed session. Learners have up to 2 years from the start of tuition to complete the qualification.

ASSESSMENT:

Written tasks and observed sessions

COST:

£300 per person. Subsidy may be available from sportscotland; check your eligibility and apply via their website.

MAIN TOPICS:

The Level 2 coach often works alone or co-ordinating a small coaching team, usually within a club or a small cluster of clubs. A Level 2 coach can focus on a series of coaching sessions, often working towards a particular event. They understand about progressing skills from one session to the next, using different areas and refinements to make each session useful to a range of participants.

A Level 2 coach might mentor someone working towards a L1 qualification.

Level 2 coaches are qualified to coach on type C areas and can undertake a short workshop on “Coaching Safely in Remote Areas” to allow them to coach in areas which would otherwise require a Level 3 qualification.

The Level 2 course involves some independent learning and practical tasks before and after the tuition element, formative assessment during the face-to-face element, some logged experience (with mentor) and the final assessment when all other tasks have been completed.

PRE-REQUISITES:

• Recent evidence of competence at TD5 usually in the form of competition result.
• UKCC/SQCO Level 1 orienteering coach qualification or equivalent, or completion of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for approved candidates
• Current member of British Orienteering

MORE DETAIL & BOOKING:

It is proposed to run the first course starting March 2022. To register your interest for this please contact suzanne@scottish-orienteering.org