UKCC - L3 Certificate in Coaching Rowing

What will the award qualify me to do?

A Level 3 Certificate holder is qualified to plan, implement, analyse and revise annual coaching programmes. If you feel you are in a position or coaching environment to build upon delivery of coaching sessions through planning and implementing annual programmes, then this course may well be for you.

What are the prerequisites for the course?
  • Candidates must hold an IA or L2 certificate in coaching rowing
  • Be a minimum of 18 years of age
  • Hold or be working towards an emergency first aid certificate
  • Hold or be working towards the L2 Strength and Conditioning qualification
  • Be in a position to actively coach after the face-to-face course to complete their assessments
What does the award cost?

The cost of the award includes registration to the L3 and L2 Strength and Conditioning award as well as all face-to-face sessions, internal and independent assessments and mentored coaching practice.

The costs will vary depending on whether you attend a national residential course or a regional course and details will be available from the course organiser.

How long does the course take to complete?

The completion of the award may take the full three years of registration for those coaches starting the course with a minimal level of experience down to 12 months for those starting on the course with a high level of experience.

Courses will be run residentially at National level as well as regionally.

  • In either case (regional or national) the course will be delivered in order to support the continued professional development of the coach.
  • The taught sessions will be delivered over an extended period of time to build on knowledge and skill, interspersed with mentored coaching practice in the club environment to develop the competencies required at this level.
  • The two independent assessments will then take place at the end of this process – at least one month apart. To allow for the coach to prepare fully and show coaching competence through the assessment process in his/her own club.
What will I study on the course?

The programme of study covers topics including Skill and Technical Analysis, Practical Rigging Applications, Communication and Developing Others, Safe and Professional Practice, Motivating Participants and Nutrition as well as understanding the importance of anatomy and physiology in constructing a training programme whether it be skill or performance based. Coaches will also need to complete the UKCC Level 2 in Strength and Conditioning; this may be carried out as a separate module or on the Level 3 course itself.

As highlighted at Level 2, the course is underpinned by key competencies and behaviours.
At Level 3 you will be expected to show development in the following:

  • concern for standards
  • participant focus
  • developing continually as a coach

As well as developing desired observed behaviours in:

  • developing others
  • decision making
What will I gain from the award?

Upon successful completion and assessment of the Level 3 coaching award coaches will be able to:

  • establish participants' current and potential needs and produce a participant profile for two individuals
    compile an action plan as well as a coaching plan in order to review performance
  • construct a detailed training programme
  • produce a coaching log book
  • provide two risk assessments of a training and non-training environment
  • develop a personal development plan
  • assist others to plan for their own development
  • deliver coaching sessions while maintaining a safe coaching environment for participants and others
  • establish and maintain supportive working relationships with the participants and others

These outcomes are simply the steps required to deliver a successful annual programme and you will be required to provide evidence of these steps through the assessment tasks set.

When’s the next course?

Take a look at our training diary or contact your region's ARA CDO or regional coaching contact.

How do I apply for a place?

The application form is in the Resources section and can be used to apply for Level 2 and Level 3 courses.

UKCC L3 application questionnaire (word)

What if this course is not for me?

If you wish to develop your own coaching skills but do not feel ready to deliver annual coaching programmes, you could continue your personal development by attending regional coaching seminars, or the British Coaches Conference to develop your knowledge and skill in the meantime. (Remember however this award is competency based and it is your ability at the end of the award process that is being assessed not your competency when you start the award.)