Coaching Accreditation & Pathway

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Netball Singapore/NROC Coaching Accreditation Framework

Netball Singapore’s Coach Education Framework supports all levels of coaches from beginner, developmental and school level through to international level.

Netball Singapore worked closely with Sport Singapore in 2016 to align our Coaching Programmes with the Sport Singapore’s Coach Excellence (SG-Coach) Programme. Our courses are now in line with the requirements and are recognised for accreditation.

The pathway for the coaches is a four-tier structure with Foundation, Level 1 (Full), Level 2 and Level 3.

To qualify as SG Coach Level 1 Full Integrated Netball, coaches must:

Complete the SportSG-ED modules (E-Learning)
Pass the Level 1 Coaching Course conducted by Netball Singapore (Technical and Theory)
Pass the Netball Rules Examination (At least 80%)
Pass the Foundational Sport Science Test (At least 80%)
Pass the SG-Coach Theory Test (At least 80%)
Have a current Standard First Aid (with AED) certificate.

Coaches will then be recognised by SG-Coach as Level 1 Full Coach. Coaches are also required to fulfill a certain amount of coaching and CCE hours per year to remain current on the SG-Coach register. Netball Singapore runs subsequent coaching workshops and seminars as part of the continuing coach education programme required for NROC updating.

This pathway has been adapted, under licence, from the Netball Australia Coaching Accreditation Framework. The updated Netball Coach pathway includes the required theory components from the Sport Singapore Coach Excellence (SG-Coach) Programme. The outcome is a fully integrated (theory and technical) coaching accreditation programme, recognised by Sport Singapore.

Coaches can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning for some or all aspects of a course and must provide evidence of demonstrated competency to be successful. PE Teachers are exempt from the Basic Sports Science course.

Foundation Course: A standalone one day (7.5 hours) course for beginner coaches including Beginning Coaching General Principles combined with the skills of netball.

Level 1 Course: A fully integrated standalone four-day course (18.5 hours) for school and club coaches. The Foundation Course and Netball Rules Examination are pre-requisites and attainment of Standard First Aid with AED certification.

Level 2 Course: A 30-hour course designed for Netball Super League, National representative coaches and competitive club coaches.

Level 3 Course: The highest level of accreditation designed for coaches at a national and international level.

NS & SG-COACH PATHWAY

In summary, the requirements for a new netball coach considering coaching in the Singapore, including the school system, is as follows:

Successfully complete the Foundation Coaching Course– 7.5 hours’ course delivered by Netball Singapore (NS).
Successfully complete the Full Integrated Netball Level 1 Coaching Course – 4 full days delivered by NS. Coaches must complete the SportSG-ED modules and also obtain a 80% Pass in the online Netball Rules Examination, 80% in the online Foundational Sport Science Test and 80% in the SG-Coach Theory Test.
A current Standard First Aid with AED Certificate
Register with
a) the National Registry of Coaches (NROC) http://www.sportsingapore.gov.sg/athletes-coaches/coaches-corner/national-registry-of-coaches and
b) MOE http://www.moe.gov.sg/coaches-instructors/

Coaches will be required to update their Level 1 accreditation every three (3) years via the NROC logbook.

Course Name	Duration	Participant Numbers	Target Market	Entry Pre-requisites
Foundation Coaching Course	7.5 hours in-course work	1:15	Beginner Coaches	– Age 15 – Completion of pre-course reading and worksheet
Level 1 Coaching Course	18.5 hours in-course work	1:15	Club and School Coaches	– Age 16 -Completion of Foundation Coaching Course -Netball Rules Examination Pass (80% or above) -Current Standard First Aid (with AED) -Complete SportSG-ED Modules
Level 2 Coaching Course	30 hours in-course work	1:10	National Age Group, Netball Super League, competitive club coaches and identified Level 1 Coaches	– Age 18 -Level 1 Coaching Course /Certification including current First Aid/CPR -Coaches must have had at least one (1) year/season coaching experience after completion of a Netball Singapore Level 1 Coaching Course – 2 years coaching at a minimum level of School Team U/15 or above for 4 hours/week
Level 3 Coaching Course	As required	1:15	National Opens, 21s, National Age Group and NSL coaches identified with potential	– Age 18 – Current Level 2 Coaching Certification or Recognition of Current Competency including First Aid/CPR – 1 year coaching at a minimum level of Netball Super League, National U/21 or Opens level (within last 3 years) -Successful completion of the pre-screening Level 3 course (1 day) – Endorsement by the NS Technical Committee

National Registry of Coaches (NROC)

What is NROC

The NROC was created in 2003 to raise the standard and professionalism of sports coaching in Singapore. It serves to ensure minimum technical qualification of sport coaches, to ensure that practicing coaches continue to improve and that coaches provide a safe environment for their athletes. Today, there are over 2,000 coaches listed in 38 sports in the NROC and their profiles are made available in an online public database.

Coaches in the NROC are duly certified under the Singapore Coach Excellence (SG-Coach) Programme (formerly known as the National Coaching Accreditation Programme or NCAP) in their respective sports and must hold Standard First Aid certification (including AED). They are committed to abide by the Coach’s Code of Ethics and meet the requirements for Continuing Coach Education Programme. This is part of the quality assurance to users of the coaching services that the coaches registered under NROC are up-to-date in their coaching knowledge and skills.

Through NROC, Sport Singapore aims to give recognition to coaches who have been certified and deemed competent by a national body. Doing so also allows the public to have easy access to qualified coaches.

NROC will be enhanced by introducing a provisional membership category. The provisional membership will allow existing and aspiring sport coaches to participate in academic, educational and professional development activities to improve their coaching practice as they work toward completing all requirements of full NROC membership.

Over a 3-year provisional membership period, they will be given priority enrolment into various coaching courses and activities organised by Sport Singapore, their respective National Sports Association and other organisations. The aim is to prepare them to obtain the necessary certification to become a full member within the NROC and to stay current in the practice of sport coaching as a profession. Registration for provisional membership will commence from 3 January 2017.

Requirements to join the NROC is as follows:

Provisional Membership	Full Membership
Valid Standard First Aid (SFA) Certificate Values and Principles in Sport (VPS) Certificate or its equivalent¹ Other supporting documents of playing experience or coaching certification and experience in the sport of choice	Valid SFA including AED Certificate Basic Sport Science (BSS) Certificate (exempted for NCAP Theory certificate holder) SG-Coach Level 1 (Theory) including Values & Principles in Sports or National Coaching Accreditation Programme (NCAP) Certificate or its equivalent SG-Coach Level 1 (Technical) or NCAP Certificate or its equivalent

Values and Principles in Sport (VPS) or its equivalent: The VPS workshop is a module within the SG-Coach Theory Level 1 course which covers the topics on coaching philosophy, appropriate behaviours of coaches, teaching of values through Game-For-Life framework, information on Ministry of Education’s 21st Century Competencies Framework and Student Outcomes, and introduction to anti-doping. Certificates which are deemed as its equivalent are SG-Coach Theory Level 1 Certificate which includes the VPS module, National Standards in Youth Sports for Coaching in Singapore Schools Certificate and Certificate of Attendance for Building Capacity of Coaches and Instructors (BCCI)’ Workshop.

NROC New/Renewal Applications

Coaches have been able to apply for or renew their NROC memberships online since November 2013.
Alternatively, coaches can download the NROC Membership Renewal Form – fill in the necessary information, scan and send it to sport_coaching@sport.gov.sg with ALL supporting documents.
More information on NROC new and renewal applications can be found at the following links:

Coaches who require assistance in person may visit us at the Sports Hub (3 Stadium Drive, Singapore 397630). Alternatively, you may contact us at sport_coaching@sport.gov.sg for assistance.

Course Details

Download the Foundation Coaching Course – Pre Course Reading Material here.
Download the Level 1 Coaching Course – Pre Course Reading Material here
Please read, complete in bullet point form and bring to the Course.

ABOUT NETBALL

Netball Singapore is the national body for netball in Singapore. Established in 1962, it has become a professionally run National Sport Association today.