Tutor/Assessor Training

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Welcome to the England Netball's Coach Tutor and Assessor Training Programmes. England Netball is inviting qualified Level 2 coaches to join their tutor and assessor workforce to deliver the UKCC Level 1 & 2 qualifications.

We are now in a position to offer courses that will support and provide you with a nationally recognised tutor and/or assessor transferable qualification:

  • 1st4Sport PTLLS: Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (Information on this course will be available in the near future).
  • 1st4Sport AVRA: Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement.

If you can demonstrate any of the following...

  • Good presentation skills
  • Confidence in and some experience of working with adult learners
  • An interest in developing interactive tutoring/assessing skills
  • Strong inter-personal skills
  • Relevant netball coaching experience and knowledge, or specialist technical knowledge
  • Commitment to England Netball to develop a quality coach education programme
  • Willingness to help, support and develop others
  • Enjoyment of the sport of Netball

...please read on!

You will find information on the type of criteria that is essential or desirable should you be aspiring to becoming a tutor or an assessor, or both! There are also financial benefits of becoming part of the England Netball's workforce together with the remuneration rates available.

The contents of the 'Training Programmes' - prices, dates and venues give you all the necessary information you need to book your place, using the form provided.

Once you have made your choice(s), please complete the booking form and the profile form(s) and return to England Netball.

We look forward to working with you to produce a quality workforce to deliver and support coaching qualifications, now and in the future.

In order to ensure that England Netball can build a quality workforce, you are asked to meet specified criteria before you join one of our training programmes.

The criteria requirements are specific to the area you are interested in working.

Coach Tutor Criteria

Essential
  • Level 2 Club Coach Award/UKCC Level 2 Coach qualification
  • Sound knowledge and understanding of the game
  • Good communication and presentation skills
  • Well-developed philosophy of teaching
  • Proven coaching ability over an extended period
Desirable
  • England Netball Tutor of other relevant courses i.e. Netball for Players aged 7-11
  • Experience of Adult Education e.g. scUK Tutor / College Lecturer

Assessor Criteria

Essential
  • Level 2 Club Coach Award/UKCC Level 2 Coach qualification
  • Good communication skills including questioning and listening
  • Ability to give feedback in a sensitive and empathetic manner
  • Ability to complete documentation accurately and legibly
Desirable
  • Experience in assessing and assessment situations
  • Experience of VRQ's or NVQ's or GNVQ's

Benefits Package

England Netball are subsiding the Tutor/Assessor Training but we do require a contribution towards the initial training. However, on completion you will be offered half pay rates whilst co-tutoring or co-assessing and full rates when you are deemed competent and hold either the Certificate in Tutoring Sport or Introduction to Assessment Practice in Sport.

Services Provided
Daily Rate
Accredited Tutor
£160.00
Co-Tutor £80.00
Accredited Lead Assessor (co-ordinating the assessment day)
£150.00
Accredited Assessor £140.00
Co-Assessor £70.00

Time/Day
Assessor Training and Orientation Programme
Day 1
Session 1:  What is Assessment?
Session 2:  Stages 1-3 Assessment Process
Session 3:  Questioning
Session 4:  Stages 5-7 Assessment Process
Session 5:  Summary and outline of Day 2
Day 2
Session 6:  Practical application and use of Netball assessment documentation for Stages 1 & 2
Session 7:  As above for Stages 3-5
Session 8:  As above for Stages 5-7
Session 9:  Clarification of AAVRA qualifications requirements and individual action planning, plus one-to-one reviews 
Post-Course Supported practice
Portfolio development
Assessment - the AAVRA qualification

Plus

  • Travel and subsistence allowance *
  • Employment through England Netball *
  • Provision for Continual Personal Development Training Programmes
Training Programmes
Assesor Training courses £200 per person
18th & 19th February 2012

Ramada Hotel, Hatfield

Closing date: Friday 20th January 2012

Please note places will be offered on a first come, first served basis.  On confirmation of your place we will send you your pre-course induction pack and details of accommodation in the area.

Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be given for Assessor and Tutor course bookings cancelled within four weeks of the course start date.