Will I receive confirmation of my place on the course?
Yes, for online bookings an email will be sent to your registered email address once payment has been authorised. For all other bookings, a written confirmation by letter or email will be sent upon receipt of your completed application form and processing
of payment.
What happens if I cannot make the course after I have signed up?
Once your payment is processed, we will start to provide services to you by ordering the course materials. However, if you wish to cancel your booking prior to the commencement of the Course you may do so subject to the following cancellation charges:
(i) if you cancel your booking more than 8(eight) weeks prior to the scheduled start date of the Course, we will refund your booking fee less 33% of the sum;
(ii) if you cancel your booking between 8(eight) weeks and 4(four) weeks prior to the scheduled start date of the Course, we will refund your booking fee less 33% of the sum, plus an additional sum of £25.00 for course materials; or
(iii) if you cancel your booking less than 4(four) weeks prior to the scheduled start date of the Course, you will not be entitled to a refund, however, we may, in our discretion, agree to refund part of the booking fee.
Applications for consideration of a discretionary refund should be submitted within 7(seven) days of notifying us of your cancellation by completing the SHFA Discretionary Course Refund Form (available online). We aim to consider and respond to all discretionary refund requests within 28 days.
Where do I start in my coaching career – what is the structure of the qualifications available?
The first qualification on the coaching ladder is the Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football – this qualification is ideal for someone with little or no experience of coaching and wants to help young people develop the basics of the sport.
It is recommended that this qualification is completed before you progress to the Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football, an intensive course requiring a significant coaching commitment, an appropriate level of fitness and recent experience of playing the sport.
If you anticipate working with players at academy level you might consider the Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Football (UEFA B Coaching award). All the above qualifications are developed by FA Learning/The Football Association and awarded by 1st4sport Qualifications.
Can I go straight to UEFA 'B'?
Access to the Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Football (UEFA B Coaching Award) is only available to candidates who have achieved the FA Coaching Certificate or the Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football. All national course details can be viewed by clicking here as well as many local courses. Where County FA details are not available you can contact the County FA directly.
I have lost my certificate how can I get a copy?
Duplicate certificates for either FA or 1st4sport Qualifications can be provided if a record of your achievement of the qualification is held on our qualifications database.
There is a charge of £11.75 for this service and a form to request a replacement is available from 1st4sport Qualifications 0113 290 7610.
How many times can I be reassessed?
A candidate is usually registered for a qualification for two years, from the start of the course. In principle you can be re-assessed any number of times during that period. However, this will be usually be dependant on the action plan given out by your external assessor. Candidates needing to be reassessed on more than 2 occasions should consider redoing the course of training.
Where can I receive ongoing personal development support after I have passed a course?
Sheffield & Hallamshire FA also run a coaching association for individuals involved with the Girls and Women’s game. To find out more click here
In addition you can get involved with the Yorkshire wide Girls and Women’s Coach Mentoring Scheme, involving all 4 County FA`s who organise activities across the year.
Nationally there is the FA Coaches Association (FACA). FACA is the recognised membership club designed to support the continued development of all FA qualified coaches.
Full membership from £39.50 a year
For more information on FACA including an application form, contact:
Email: FACA@goodform.info
Telephone: 0844 980 8212
Online only membership is also available, giving members access to the FACA Live website, three copies per year of the Insight journal, and regular email news updates.
Membership fee £27.50 per year.
Visit www.thefa.com/facalive to register.