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I dont just post daft photos and write aimless reports about my non-adventures and misdemeanours y'no....

Have just spent Monday and Tuesday at Duckhurst in the back of beyond in Kent ( I live on a road with a pavement and bus stops etc) on days 1 and 2 of the BS UKCC level 2 training course.

There were 10 people including myself on the course and a slightly varied age range. Our coaches/mentors were Matt Lanni and Paul Crago and Sally Thurloway joined us on day 2 also.

I was a little intimidated as that is my normal nature in these kinds of situations but it was such an enjoyable and rich experience.

We spent time addressing the reasons people want to learn, the ways in we they learn and the methods we use to coach them- quite mentally stimulating - as well as practical work on safety, distances and planning.

We did get to do practice sessions over the 2 days and I felt really lucky as my guinea pig was a livery at the yard who was keen with a lot of love for her horse which made my life easier than someone who had to coach the local rider on her 1.30 horse!

There are 2 more days of training in March, a portfolio to be filled in and then an assessment day when they feel you are ready but I can honestly not imagine being this enthused about the PTT exam :D
 
Sounds really interesting. I would be intrigued about the differences between 2 & 3? Did they discuss this at all?

What were most people like on the course? How experienced?
 
LEC said:
Sounds really interesting. I would be intrigued about the differences between 2 & 3? Did they discuss this at all?

What were most people like on the course? How experienced?
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LEC from what I have heard about level 3 - aside from the obvious step up in experience and technical knowledge its the mental side to things, adaptability and the bit behind the training, planning, fitness, the whole training to win then competing to win idea?

Im 25 and it seemed that there was another 25 yr old, a few people a little younger and then most a bit older. They did a quick heads up of 'had we coached before' and there was a lot of talk of "my clients " this and "my yard "that...seemed to be a lot of PC trainers on it, and people who had their PTT too hence my nerves. Im initially quite shy but people is people and i adore people so i think that is a massive help.

I remember your post on UKCC- how is your end going?
 
I now have two guinea pigs and the support of RC to set up some lessons so hopefully can get lots of practice in teaching.
We had a few on our course who had done UKCC2 and they said it was a very different style of teaching encouraged hence why I have been reading sports psych books!!
I have some homework to do but not yet started all based around motivational quotes!
 
Im glad uv posted this :) id really like to have a go as i like the portfolio and coaching approach as apposed to just teaching if that makes any sense :o Could you give me any advice on what level you need to be at before starting the course i am 21 and have been teaching at pc for a couple of years and i really love it but would like to be better i was hoping to start the course this time next year, what should i be doing to prepare? good luck with yours :D x
 
if you email the BS or BE or the BHS - dependant on who you want to do the qual with there is a lot of info regarding what they expect you to be able to and already doing.

I filled in an application form and the types of Qs it had were to describe your clients best achievements, equine exp, exp in a management role.. if you want i can forward the BS email along.

LEC I am loving the way that the teaching methods are labelled- "tell and show", "set up and stand back" and "question and empower" its fabulous in the way that everything is easily eeeeeeasily visualised and put into practice.

keep it simple, keep it fun. No matter what or who your are teaching, you want a genuine smile, the horse to be praised and to be told - "see you next week"!!
 
lucemoose said:
if you email the BS or BE or the BHS - dependant on who you want to do the qual with there is a lot of info regarding what they expect you to be able to and already doing.

I filled in an application form and the types of Qs it had were to describe your clients best achievements, equine exp, exp in a management role.. if you want i can forward the BS email along.

LEC I am loving the way that the teaching methods are labelled- "tell and show", "set up and stand back" and "question and empower" its fabulous in the way that everything is easily eeeeeeasily visualised and put into practice.

keep it simple, keep it fun. No matter what or who your are teaching, you want a genuine smile, the horse to be praised and to be told - "see you next week"!!
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Thankyou lucemoose i have downloaded some info from the BS website and the application form, i will fill it in and see what comes back, thankyou for your time :) x
 
This is what British Dressage send out as info to anyone interested in taking UKCC level 2 or 3

UKCC Information for British Dressage Members

The UKCC is a coaching certificate that is being run by many different sports not just the Equestrian disciplines. There are four levels with all sports requiring the same coaching skills at each level.

British Dressage at present does not have any accredited trainers; the UKCC will be the pathway to becoming an accredited trainer. In time only those with UKCC Level 3 Dressage will be allowed to take regional training.

• Level 1 – Assistant…delivers aspects of sessions…direct supervision
• Level 2 – Basic, safe coach. Has a Level 3 mentor. Can prepare for, deliver and review a progressive series of sessions. A generic (not specific to Dressage but includes aspects of other equestrian disciplines) coaching qualification
• Level 3 – Fully autonomous (independent) coach; role model at County/Regional level. Can plan, deliver, analyse and review annual programmes of rider development
• Levels 4 – Not yet available. The equestrian disciplines have been asked to pilot the Level 4 – regarded as a national expert (performance coach or development coach)

Levels 1 and 2 are generic and can be taken through most of the disciplines, BD do not run level 1 at the moment but do run levels 2 and 3. Level 3 is the first discipline-specific level which for BD means you will be assessed coaching at Advanced Medium. If you want to be a UKCC level 3 Dressage Coach you have to take it through BD.

BD run courses for each level; for Level 2 it is a two-day workshop followed a month later by another two days with the assessment being taken on the second day.

For Level 3 it is eight, one-day workshops about a month apart with a final assessment a month after the last workshop.

You can come forward for assessment without attending any workshops but it is not recommended as you will have to submit a portfolio as well as be assessed on your practical coaching skills and the information needed for the portfolio will be covered at the workshops.

For level 2 you will have to:-
Submit a Portfolio which will show evidence that you can:-
Plan and Prepare a Series of Four Linked Equestrian Coaching Sessions
Produce Coaching Participant Records
Complete Coaching Session Plan
Evaluation of Your Own Coaching Practise
Demonstrate Knowledge of Suitability of Horses

Show in a Practical Assessment that you can:-

Learn and Use Different Coaching Styles
Coach Groups
Manage a Safe Coaching Environment
Have an Understanding of Rider Physical Fitness
Improve Riders Performance

All these points will be covered on the workshops.

For the Level 2 assessment you will have to:-

Submit your portfolio and take two practical coaching sessions. The first session will be a group lesson and the second session will be private. One of the sessions must include either pole work or basic jumping.

For Level 3 you will have to:-

Submit a portfolio that will show evidence that you can:-

Performance Profile two riders
Complete Learning Style Questionnaires for two riders
Goal Set for Riders
Prepare an Annual Plan for Two Riders
Produce 8 x Linked Session Plans
Produce Risk Assessments

Show in a practical assessment that you can:-

Assess and analyse the way of Going of Horses
Use Appropriate Delivery Style
Manage a Safe Coaching Environment
Show Knowledge of Training Horses and Riders to Advanced Medium Level
Prepare a Rider for Competition at Advanced Medium Level
Improve Riders Performance
Give Feedback to Riders on their Performance

For Level 3 assessment you will have to:-

Submit your portfolio, take part in a professional discussion and give two practical coaching sessions. Both of the practical sessions will be private lessons, one of them will be a test riding session.

What You Need to Do Now

For Level 2 you can register with and take it through any discipline, BD are now running Level two and so you can register and take it through them but the course and assessment will be the same whoever you go to.

For a Level 3 Dressage qualification you will have to register and take it through BD, if you take it through any other discipline it will still be a Level 3 qualification but with a specialism for which ever discipline you took it through and you will not be able to call yourself a Dressage coach. You need to be on the BD trainer’s database as this shows us that you have first aid and child protection and insurance, it also tells us that you have experience at the appropriate level. The workshops will help you with your “How to Coach” skills but will not be concentrating on your “What to Coach” so it is important that you come technically competent at Advanced Medium level.
 
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