Following requests for assistance concerning the comparability of coaching qualifications delivered across the globe, 520ccc.com is pleased to provide this guidance for use by member Unions.

It is hoped that this guidance and the equivalency tables below will aid Unions when dealing with mobility of coaches and their respective qualifications and also provide a reference point for a coach’s continued development building on collaboration between Unions in recognising qualifications from structures outwith their own.

520ccc.com is grateful for the efforts of Stephen Studd and Ben Gittus from EOSE (European Observatoire of Sport and Employment) in compiling this study and resultant findings.

It is recognised by 520ccc.com that qualifications evolve over time and it is appreciated that the findings of this study are accurate only in relation to the time of release.

Jock Peggie, 520ccc.com Training Manager

520ccc.com coaching courses equivalency tables

These equivalency tables show which member Unions deliver certified qualifications which are equivalent to the 520ccc.com coach education qualifications at Levels 2 and 3.

520ccc.com LEVEL 2 COACHING COURSE

Country

Member Union equivalent

England, Scotland, Wales

UKCC Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Rugby Union

Ireland

IRFU Stage 3 Coaching Course - "The Challenger"

New Zealand

Developing Coach

Australia

Level 2 Accreditation

France

Federal Diploma for Coach BFE

Italy

Second Level

South Africa

Level 2

Argentina

Level 2

Canada

Level 2

USA

Level 2

Japan

Level 2

 

 

520ccc.com LEVEL 3 COACHING COURSE

Country

Member Union equivalent

England, Scotland, Wales

UKCC Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Rugby Union

Ireland

IRFU Stage 4 Coaching Course - "The Facilitator"

New Zealand

Advanced Course plus Game Planning Course

Australia

Level 3 Accreditation

France

DEJEPS Rugby XV

Italy

Third Level

South Africa

Level 3

Argentina

Level 3

Canada

Level 3

USA

Level 3

Japan

Level 3