Course Entry Requirements
Each Level of Qualification has a specific entry requirement. Prior to booking onto a course, check you meet the criteria for entry.
Level 1 Award in Coaching Triathlon
No pre-requsites, minimum age 16 years. A basic understanding of triathlon is useful but not essential.
Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Triathlon
Candidates will have either completed a Level 1 Triathlon Qualification or meet the following criteria for Direct Entry.
- Have a least 1 years involvement in triathlon (Training/ Racing/ Volunteering/ Coaching)
- Understand the basic technical components of triathlon (Swim/ Bike/ Run)
- A coaching qualification in any sport
- A further or higher education qualification in sport (BTEC or Degree)
- A teaching qualification (PGSE)
- Have been coaching/ supporting in coaching triathlon- across all disciplines (unofficially) for at least a year, with a minimum of 30 group or club sessions attended.
- A fitness industry qualification (Gym Instructor/ Group Fitness/ Personal Trainer Award)
- Have been formally coached in triathlon for a period of at least 2 years (e.g. Talent Programme/ Paratriathlon/ Elite)
What will I be expected to know on day 1?
- how to prepare a basic session plan
- understanding of athlete safety and welfare ( including risk assessment)
- have the key coaching skills ( the how to coach)
- experience of actual delivery in a live environment
- Understanding of the technicalities of triathlon across all disciplines
We strongly recommend that only those people who fully meet the requirements and expectations should use direct entry. All others should start at level 1.
We cannot support candidates who do not meet these expectations. If you have any questions, please contact coach education for guidance
Conditions for Direct Entry
Candidates who select Level 2 Direct Entry, will be required to pay additional fees for reassessment if they dont meet the standards required. Fees will be determined by the reassessment required.
Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Triathlon
The following are the minimum entry requirements for Level 3, this information will be recorded on the Application Form, and will be verified as part of the induction process.
- Hold a British Triathlon or UKCC Level 2 Coaching Triathlon certificate
- Minimum 60 hours logged coaching - from completion of Level 2. Across all three disciplines ( min 20 hours each), over a period of at least 1 year.
- Minimum of 2 years of coaching experience
- Reference from Senior Coach or Club Chair
- Record of personal development since Level 2 (e.g. CPD)