The L1CCF is awarded by 1st4sport Qualifications and has been developed in partnership with The Football Association (FA) and FA Learning.
The L1CCF is accredited at Level 1 on the National Qualifications Framework. For further information on the accredited status of the L1CCF, please log on to the QCA-accredited qualifications website at www.openquals.org.uk
Is the L1CCF for me?
If you are an adult (over 16 years of age) who is looking for an introduction to working with grass-roots football teams or a parent of a child in a junior team and want to get more involved, then the L1CCF is ideal for you. Students in further or higher education studying sports-related qualifications might also choose this vocational qualification as a first rung on the coaching ladder.
To complete the qualification, you must have evidence of having attended The FA’s workshop ‘Child Protection and Best Practice’ and hold the FA Emergency Aid Certificate (or equivalent). The majority of approved centres will offer these components as part of the learning programme for the L1CCF. Please contact your approved centre for details.
Cost:
The Level 1 cost is £95 to attend, £50 for 18 year olds and under. From January 2009 this will be changing to £95 for Non-Charter Standard Clubs, £90 Charter Standard Clubs and £50 for 18 year olds and under.
Why should I study the L1CCF?
• To help young people develop their football skills correctly at an early age.
• As the first rung on The FA’s football coaching ladder.
• The qualification is used as part of the requirements for amateur football clubs and schools to achieve the appropriate FA Charter Standard accreditation.
Achievement of the qualification will give you access to full membership and benefits of the FA Coaches Association (FACA).
What can I use the L1CCF for?
• As preparation for working with a junior football team.
• To progress on to the Level 1 NVQ in Sport and Recreation or the 1st4sport Qualifications Level 2 CCF.
• As part of the development of a credible CV for employment in the sport and recreation industry.
• To help your football club gain FA Charter Standard accreditation.
• To access membership of FACA.
For further information on FACA, please log on to the FA website at www.thefa.com and search for FACA or call 0113 279 9147.
What will I learn?
Your learning programme will develop your understanding of:
• Football coaching safety and ethics
• The basics of football technique and the key coaching points
• How to deliver effective football coaching sessions to young people
• How to review your performance as a coach and seek further development opportunities
How will my learning programme be structured?
• An induction to the qualification and your programme of learning and assessment.
• A learning programme that meets your needs, including the completion of on line learning modules.
• A programme of assessment spread across the course, including an observation of your coaching by an appropriately qualified assessor.
At the end of the programme, you will be provided with formal feedback on your performance and an action plan for your further development.
What will my assessment involve?
The L1CCF assessment will require you to:
• Demonstrate your understanding of the principles and ethics of your role, and your understanding of the principles and practice of coaching basic football skills to children between the ages of 7 and 16
• Deliver a short pre-prepared practical coaching session, during which you will be observed by a qualified assessor
• Answer written and oral questions on any aspect of the outcomes of the qualification