Qualification Purpose Statement: 1st4sport Level 1 Award for Assistant Coaches in Badminton
Regulation
Qualification title
1st4sport Level 1 Award for Assistant Coaches in Badminton
Qualification
details
Qualification No.
Level
GLHs1
TQT2
Credit
601/8262/3
1
18-24
39
N/A
Operational start date
01 January 2016
Review date
01 January 2019
Registration period
2 Years
Overview
Introduction
This qualification is solely awarded by 1st4sport Qualifications as the recognised awarding organisation regulated by
Ofqual in England and Northern Ireland and Qualifications Wales in Wales. The technical content for this qualification has
been developed in partnership with sports coach UK (scUK)3 and the National Source Group for Badminton, composed of
Badminton England, BADMINTONScotland and Badminton Wales. These organisations have collaborated on the design of
this qualification and are committed to the deployment of this qualification with the aspiration to to develop the quality of
coaching in their respective home countries. The qualification content is derived from the National Occupational Standards
for Sports Coaching (2014) and the industry’s agreed common content.
The qualification and its components are listed on the Register of Regulated Qualifications; component details are
contained in the appendix to this specification. This qualification is equivalent to Level 3 on the European Qualifications
Framework (EQF). Further information about the EQF can be found at: http://ec.europa.eu/eqf/home_en.htm
1
Guided Learning Hours. GLHs for a specific qualification are defined as the number of hours of largely face-to-face tuition and assessment on-course; this includes all time spent
on course-based learning and assessment activities.
2
Total Qualification Time. TQT for a specific qualification is defined as the total number of notional hours required to achieve the qualification; this includes the GLHs, plus all
off-course directed study time, including any time taken to complete any remote working/research/evidence generating activities.
3
the UK’s technical agency for sports coaching
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Objective
This qualification is designed to provide benefit to learners on the basis that it prepares them for employment as an
assistant coach in badminton. A level 1 assistant coach in badminton is able to deliver
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general warm up activities
series of badminton activities; completing an evaluation of this
cool-down activities
These activities would be completed with the support of a qualified Level 2 coach or as part of a larger coaching team.
Structure
This qualification consists of four mandatory components. Learners must successfully complete all three mandatory
components.
Component title
Component aim
Accreditation
no.
Level
GLHs
The role of the
coaching
assistant in
badminton
This component aims to develop the coach’s understanding
of their role and responsibilities. It is designed to ensure duty
of care through safe and equitable practice as a coaching
assistant.
J/507/9772
1
8
The badminton
coaching
assistant in
practice
This component aims to develop the coach’s ability to deliver
coaching activities. It also enables the coach to assist with
the review of sessions and own practice.
L/507/9773
1
9
Technical
requirement for
assistant coaches
in badminton
This component aims to develop the assistant coach’s
knowledge of the technical coaching requirements for
badminton.
R/507/9774
1
7
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Training and
assessment
Achievement of the qualification is normally through attendance on a course of training and assessment. The assessment
specification requires learners complete the 1st4sport learner portfolio which requires leaner’s to complete:
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an internally assessed online multiple-choice test, accessed via the Learner Portfolio.
an internally assessed plan, delivery and evaluation of a warm up and cool down activity linked to an allocated
Scenario Card Internally assessed demonstration and explanation of badminton technical & feeding skills.
The learner portfolio is inclusive of all assessment criteria. Successful completion will result in the achievement of
qualification.
Progression
Entry routes for
learners
Prior to registration for the qualification learners are required to:
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be accurately identified
be at least 16 years of age
be able to communicate effectively in English4 (this includes listening, speaking, reading and writing).
Note: prior to registration learners must be able to demonstrate that they have some experience of playing badminton and
be able to participate in a short rally, or they must be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of what is required
when playing badminton and the technicalities required when participating in a short rally.
There are no additional prerequisites to certification other than successful coverage of all learning outcomes and
assessment criteria (usually demonstrated via successful completion of all assessed tasks in the 1st4sport Learner
Portfolio).
Exit routes for
learners:
Education
Learners are able to progress onto the 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate for Coaches in Badminton, designed to develop
necessary skills, knowledge and experience to deliver progressive coaching sessions to either adults or young people.
Successful learners may also progress to other industry-relevant qualifications in coaching sport, activity leadership,
supporting PE in school sport and sports development.
4
Learners must be able to understand the requirements of the qualification and the information within the qualification materials in English without assistance. Where there is
demand, this qualification may also be available in Welsh or Irish.
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Exit routes for
learners:
Employment
This qualification may lead to paid employment or unpaid voluntary roles working as part of a coaching team as an
assistant coach. Other roles that the learner may consider exploring include Activity Leader, Official and Sports Volunteer.
Market and support
Target audience:
Learners
The qualification is designed for those who wish to become involved in badminton as a coaching assistant.
Target audience:
Centres
The qualification is designed to be delivered through a range of centres which include (but is not limited to) badminton
governing bodies across the home nations.
Target audience:
Employers
The qualification is designed to support employers in the sport, active leisure and physical activity sector; supporting
development pathways of employees and volunteers. Qualified and competent employees and volunteers in this sector
supports the professionalization of the industry, ensures quality assured services and duty of care to stakeholders.
Alternatives
There are no direct equivalent alternatives. However 1st4sport Qualifications also award a number of sport-specific
qualifications in coaching at Level 1.
Support
The qualification is recognised as the industry standard level 1 Badminton qualification for coaches by sports coach UK and
the National Source Group for Badminton. The support is focused on the benefits of the qualification for learners, the
objective of the qualification and the predicted learner demand. This information was gathered through valid research and
consultation with a range of stakeholders.
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