SINGAPORE WEIGHTLIFTING FEDERATION
Accreditation for Weightlifting Coach
Privacy Statement
The Singapore Weightlifting Federation collects this information for the recognition of prior
learning. This information may be disclosed to stakeholders whom the SWF deem necessary.
You have permitted rights to the information submitted to you upon request to the SWF in
advance of 1 month.
Recognition of Learning
The RPL is the acknowledgement of experiences in skills and knowledge pertaining to
weightlifting and its related facets. This may come in the form of formal trainings, work
experiences and academic achievements on an individual. Details of such information should
be presented as evidence to SWF to be assessed upon application.
Applicants should supply documentary proof of their prior learning. These documents can
include: certificates of coaching courses, relevant academic transcripts and certificates,
references, projects and assignments, training programs, etc. These should include a brief
summary of learning gained.
Should there be an inability to demonstrate evidence for certain claims, the SWF may request
for a demonstration of competence to fulfill accreditation criterion. This is up to the discretion of
the SWF
.
To apply for accreditation, applicant is required to fill up the RPL table attached in this
document and substantiate them with detailed documentary evidences of prior learning or
competencies. Application fee consists of a one-time administration fee of S$50 and an annual
subscription fee of S$30 upon successful accreditation.
Should you have any queries, please contact the SWF at [email protected].
Procedure of Application
The applicant must satisfy the prerequisites as stated in the table below to be considered for
accreditation to the appropriate level. Applicants need to illustrate previous levels of
achievements before they can apply for accreditation to be a NCAP Accredited Weightlifting
Coach.
Accreditation
Level
SWF Coaching
Syllabus (Theory and
Practical)
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NCAP Technical:
SWF Weightlifting
Level 1
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Unit 1: Teaching
Principles
Unit 2: Safety Principles
Unit 3: Warm-Up
Unit 4: Basic Lifts
Unit 5: Power Clean
Unit 6: Power Snatch
Prerequisites
Accreditation
Certifies that
candidate has the
basic skills to
facilitate and instruct
on the 2 Olympic
Lifts.
Available to
beginner
enthusiasts and
novice coaches,
18years of age
and above.
Mailing Address : 28 Jalan Lokam, Tai Keng Court, Singapore 537872
Training Centre : 82 Jalan Benaan Kapal, Singapore 399658
Web : www.swf.org.sg E-mail : [email protected]
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While not a prerequisite,
candidates are
encouraged to
obtain a valid
CPR/AED
certification,
especially if the
intend is to be a
practicing
weightlifting
coach.
In addition to theory syllabus,
candidate will have about an
additional 4 hours of
practical, focusing on warmup and basic lifts.
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NCAP Technical:
SWF Weightlifting
Level 2
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Unit 5: Power Clean
Unit 6: Power Snatch
Unit 7: Jerk Progression
Exercises
Unit 8: Snatch
Progression Exercises
Unit 9: Competition Lifts
Unit 10: Progressive
Resistance Principles
National Technical
Official Syllabus
In addition to theory syllabus,
candidate must have completed
10 hours of training sessions
under the supervision of SWF
coaches. This enhances handson experience
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NCAP Technical:
SWF Weightlifting
Level 3
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Unit 11: Training
Programmes
Unit 12: Beginners
Competitions
Unit 13: Teaching
principles
Unit 14: Power
Production for Sports
In addition to theory syllabus,
candidate must have completed
20 hours of coaching (inclusive
of 6hrs attached to SWF),
applying the various programme
principles. These hours will be
validated via evaluation forms.
Certifies that
candidate has the
necessary skills to
implement a
progressive
intermediate
weightlifting
programme and is
able to fulfill
technical roles
during competition
and/or athlete
assessments.
Must have
completed the
SWF
Weightlifting
Level 1
certification or
equivalent.
Certifies that
candidate has the
necessary skills to
implement an
advanced strength
and conditioning and
conduct weightlifting
specific athletic
assessments.
Must have
completed the
SWF
Weightlifting
Level 2
certification or
equivalent.
Must possess a
valid CPR/AED
and First Aid
certification prior
to
commencement
of certification
Must possess a
valid CPR/AED
and First Aid
certification prior
to
commencement
of certification
Mailing Address : 28 Jalan Lokam, Tai Keng Court, Singapore 537872
Training Centre : 82 Jalan Benaan Kapal, Singapore 399658
Web : www.swf.org.sg E-mail : [email protected]
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National Technical
Official Certification
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Understanding and application of
the rules and regulations of
governing the sport
Competition work flow and
implementation
Refereeing Protocols (electronic
and non-electronic)
SWF National Technical
Official. Certifies
candidate is able to fulfill
technical roles during
competition and/or
athlete assessments at
national level.
Candidates who have completed the
Australian Weightlifting Federation Club
Weightlifting Level 1 certification or
International Weightlifting Federation
Weightlifting Coach Level 1 certification
may seek SWF’s national endorsement
as having attained the equivalent of
SWF’s national coaching
certification/pathway, subjected to the
following criteria:
 Candidate must have completed
the NTO certification.
 Candidate must have completed
20 hours of coaching.
 One-time administration fee of
S$50.00
 Annual Subscription of S$30.00
to maintain registration in SWF’s
Register of weightlifting coaches
(a list will be published in our
website for public reference).
Certifies that candidate
has the necessary skills
to implement an
advanced strength and
conditioning and conduct
weightlifting specific
athletic assessments.
The candidate is also
able to fulfill technical
roles during competition
and/or athlete
assessments at
international level.
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SWF National
Endorsement and
Coaches Registry
Candidates may submit other
certifications for review of equivalency
and/or national registration per our
Recognition of Learning policy.
NOTES:
Existing NCAP certified coaches will be required to complete the relevant SWF Weightlifting
Coaching certification and vice versa, to attain a full NCAP/SWF Weightlifting Coaching
certification. NCAP Theory and Technical Certifications together with a valid CPR/First Aid
Certification are pre-requisites for registering on the National Registry of Coaches (NROC).
Currently, aside from SWF’s Coaching Certification (Level 1-3), the Federation also facilitates
the AWF Club Weightlifting Coach Level 1 certification (international recognition subject to
respective NSA) as well as International Weightlifting Federation Weightlifting Coach Level 1
(Internationally recognized certification). These two certifications will be recognized as
Mailing Address : 28 Jalan Lokam, Tai Keng Court, Singapore 537872
Training Centre : 82 Jalan Benaan Kapal, Singapore 399658
Web : www.swf.org.sg E-mail : [email protected]
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equivalent to SWF’s Coach Level 3 certification. SWF reserves the right to endorse/recognize
other certifications at its discretion.
Mailing Address : 28 Jalan Lokam, Tai Keng Court, Singapore 537872
Training Centre : 82 Jalan Benaan Kapal, Singapore 399658
Web : www.swf.org.sg E-mail : [email protected]
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RPL Application Form – NCAP Accredited Weightlifting Coach Personal
Details
Name:
Nationality:
NRIC Number:
Date of Birth:
Address:
Postal Code (
Contact Number: (Home)
)
(Office)
(Handphone)
Email:
*Please attach a photocopy or scanned file of your NRIC card or Passport
to complete this submission.
Coaching History
Duration Period
Team
Achievements
Appointment
Academic and/or Coaching Certificates*
Title of Course
Year
Institution/Organisation, Country
Mailing Address : 28 Jalan Lokam, Tai Keng Court, Singapore 537872
Training Centre : 82 Jalan Benaan Kapal, Singapore 399658
Web : www.swf.org.sg E-mail : [email protected]
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*Valid CPR/AED and First Aid certifications are to be listed as well.
Declaration:
I declare that all the provided evidence is true and accurate. I allow the SWF to
investigate my previous records should they deem to do so.
Signature/ Full Name/ NRIC number of applicant/ Date
The Singapore Weightlifting Federation will review the application based on the evidences
provided by the applicant and compare them according to the competencies required for the
NCAP Accredited Weightlifting Coaching levels in Singapore.
In the event of partial completion or insufficient evidence provided, the applicant may be
required to fulfill assessments as determined by the Singapore Weightlifting Federation. These
assessments can be in the of (but not limited to):
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Submission of Seasonal Training Plans
Submission of Session plans
Evidence of reviewing own coaching work
Case studies
Workbooks and/or Worksheets
Videos
Examinations
Workplace documentation or references
Playing and/or Coaching Experience
Attachment to working with a senior coach/official
Successful applicants will receive the appropriate local certification and be placed under the
Mailing Address : 28 Jalan Lokam, Tai Keng Court, Singapore 537872
Training Centre : 82 Jalan Benaan Kapal, Singapore 399658
Web : www.swf.org.sg E-mail : [email protected]
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SWF database.
Applicants have the right to appeal to the decision of the SWF, with the payment of $40. Their
application will then be reviewed by the Executive Committee of the SWF, and may take up to
2 months to process. The decision of the Executive Committee of the SWF will be final.
While a copy of the RPL review will be returned to the applicant, there will be no refunds
for unsuccessful accreditation.
All documents and relevant fees must be forwarded to:
Singapore Weightlifting Federation
(Coaching Accreditation)
28 Jalan Lokam, Tai Keng Court
Singapore 537872
Mailing Address : 28 Jalan Lokam, Tai Keng Court, Singapore 537872
Training Centre : 82 Jalan Benaan Kapal, Singapore 399658
Web : www.swf.org.sg E-mail : [email protected]
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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Form – Level 1
Competencies
Levels
Summary Of Evidence
Olympic Weightlifting Training
Techniques
Teaching Principles: - Demonstration skills and clarity in
delivery of theory, descriptions and
explanations. - Able to establish a command-response
reaction to the group
Safety principles: - Personal - Equipment/Organisational.
Warm Up and Stretching:
- Physiological aspects of warm up
- General vs specific warm up
- Forms of stretching:
- Static
- Ballistic
- PNF
- Dynamic
Basic Lifts:
- Front Squat
- Press Behind Neck
- Jerk Grip
- Press Behind Neck - Snatch Grip
- Back Squat
- Clean and Snatch Grip Dead Lifts
- Importance of Waist Exercises
Understanding the Power Clean
Understanding the Power Snatch
Able to identify athletes’ flaws in lifting
techniques and posture and apply the
appropriate corrective training
Knowledge and application of the
progressive lifting techniques
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For Official Use Only:
Date Received:
Received by (Name and Signature):
Mailing Address : 28 Jalan Lokam, Tai Keng Court, Singapore 537872
Training Centre : 82 Jalan Benaan Kapal, Singapore 399658
Web : www.swf.org.sg E-mail : [email protected]
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Date Processed:
Case Number:
Result: Pass / Fail / Pending
Valid CPR/AED and First Aid: Yes / No Expiration Date:
Comments:
Mailing Address : 28 Jalan Lokam, Tai Keng Court, Singapore 537872
Training Centre : 82 Jalan Benaan Kapal, Singapore 399658
Web : www.swf.org.sg E-mail : [email protected]
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