Who is it for?
The SVQ in Sports Coaching at SCQF Level 6 is designed for individuals who are currently employed or in a placement where they can perform relevant coaching tasks. This qualification is suitable for:
Aspiring Coaches: Those who are new to coaching and want to gain formal qualifications.
Current Coaches: Individuals who are already coaching and wish to enhance their skills and knowledge.
Volunteers: People involved in volunteer coaching roles who want to formalise their experience.
Career Changers: Individuals looking to transition into a coaching career from another field.
The qualification covers areas such as planning, delivering, and reviewing sports coaching sessions, maintaining health and safety, and supporting participants with disabilities.
What do I need to start?
To start the SVQ in Sports Coaching at SCQF Level 6, there are no specific prior qualifications required. However, it is beneficial to have some experience or knowledge in sports coaching and that you are at least 16 years old. The key requirements are:
Employment or Placement: SVQ’s are work based vocational qualifications, you need to be in a job or placement where you can perform relevant coaching tasks and responsibilities to gather the required evidence.
Interest in Coaching: A genuine interest in sports coaching and a commitment to developing your skills and knowledge in this area.
SVQ’s are competency based, so prior academic qualifications are not always required, however a minimum of National 4/5 English is preferable.
This qualification is suitable for individuals who are currently employed in coaching roles, volunteers, or those looking to formalise their coaching experience.
Funding is available through the modern Apprenticeship programme however this course can be self-funded.
How long does it take?
The duration to achieve the SVQ in Sports Coaching can vary depending on the individual’s pace. Generally, it takes about 6 to 12 months to complete. This timeframe allows learners to gather the necessary evidence and demonstrate their competence in various coaching tasks and responsibilities.
Where can I go next?
Once you have achieved your SVQ in Sports Coaching, you can pursue various career opportunities and further educational pathways, such as:
Coaching Roles: You can work as a sports coach in schools, sports clubs, community programs, or private coaching businesses.
Specialist Coaching: You might specialise in a particular sport or focus on coaching specific groups, such as youth, adults, or individuals with disabilities.
Further Education: You can progress to higher qualifications, such as an HNC/HND in Coaching and Developing Sport or Fitness, Health, and Exercise.
Sports Development: Roles in sports development, where you work on creating and implementing sports programs and initiatives.
Personal Training: With additional qualifications, you could become a personal trainer, helping individuals achieve their fitness goals.
Leisure Management: Managing sports facilities, leisure centres, or community sports programs