UKCC 

BADMINTONscotland signed up to the United Kingdom Coaching Certificate in 2004, along with 31 other sports, to work towards the delivery of a structure which ensures parity and quality assurance across coach education within the UK. Working with our Home country colleagues in England and Wales and with the Scottish Qualifications Authority BADMINTONscotland made preparations for the transfer of the previous coach education system to the new UKCC Certificates in Coaching Badminton and since 2007 has been delivering UKCC Badminton courses. 

UKCC level 1 & 2 courses are currently running around Scotland, and details of all the coach education courses can be found in the calendar of activities on this website. With regard to UKCC Level 3 - further details will be available in due course.

This new UKCC qualification will be recognised by BADMINTONEngland and Welsh Badminton Union and is therefore transferable across Great Britain.

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR UKCC COURSES

Training procedures for new UKCC coaches

Important pre-course notes for level 2 courses can be viewed here

The appeals procedure is available to download here
Click here to view the Equal Opportunities statement

sportscotland recognises the importance of new coaches coming into sport and the need for accessible, affordable coaching courses to be available to them.  2011 sees the roll out a new UKCC funding model to support the recruitment of new coaches.

By filling out the relevant application form eligible applicants can access funding towards the cost of UKCC endorsed qualifications.

Applications must be made at least four weeks prior to the start of the course; retrospective applications will not be accepted.

Individual applications

Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria, can access funding of up to £130 per person.

Group applications

If you are a group ie.. two or more individuals from the same organisation / club, you can also access funding per applicant of up to £130.

Am I eligible? 

Are you or your group eligible?

• Applicants must demonstrate coaching activity within six months of applying for the subsidy (minimum activity supported will be once per month or an average of 12 sessions per year)
• The course being attended must take place in Scotland and be registered with the SQA (your course organiser can confirm this)
• Applicants should evidence what impact this qualification will have on their school, club or community. (This should be detailed in  the Applicant Support Information section of the application form)

Additional information

What else do I need to do?

• Coaches must become a member of the BADMINTONscotland Coaches’ register.
• Check with your club / school / community group that they are happy to support your application, as you must supply their contact details and this will be verified.
• Please note the course code on the sportscotland level 1 subsidy form for badminton is: G8HG44

What happens after I apply?

Once your application is received, we will check you meet the eligibility criteria and give you an electronic decision within 10 working days of receipt of your application.

If I am successful

• You will receive an electronic letter confirming your award.
• This can be used as part payment towards your course.
• Please forward this to your course organiser who will accept it as part payment.

If I am unsuccessful

• Unfortunately you have not met the criteria on this occasion as detailed in your electronic decision response.
• You can apply again for other courses or sports.

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