Scottish FA C Licence Course

Course Level

Scottish FA Level Two

Coaching Pathway

Main (Youth/Adult) Pathway

Course Aim

On completion of the course, the candidate will be better equipped to be able to:

• Deliver training sessions to teams of youth/Adult players
• This 30-hour course is designed for coaches working with youth and adult players (age 13+) and provides a recognised qualification. The course comprises three practical components; conducting a training session, shaping a team and individual programme. This course is a pre-requisite for candidates wishing to enrol on the UEFA B Licence.

Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced check by Disclosure Scotland undertaken by the Association.

**Please note the C Licence is not UEFA accredited

Target Candidate

Those coaches actively working in the youth/Adult game

Admission Criteria/ Prerequisites

In order to be considered for the Scottish FA C Licence Course, candidates must have as a minimum:

• Scottish FA Level 1.3 (Coaching in the Game) Award completed within the past three years

OR

• Scottish FA Level 1.3 (Coaching in the Game) Award that has been kept valid through completion of appropriate CCD accreditation

AND

• Scottish FA Children’s Wellbeing in Scottish Football award completed within the past three years

AND

• A fully completed and cleared PVG check administered by Scottish FA Coach Education prior to course commencement, but within the past three years

Overseas/ International Candidates

Overseas/ international candidates must submit:

• Evidence of equivalent National Association Coach Education award (as well as evidence of appropriate CPD/ CCD accreditation, if applicable)
• Coaching & Playing/ Football CV

AND

• Must have sufficient written and oral skills in the English Language

Course Duration

30 hours

Assessment

As an absolute minimum, course candidates are expected to attain 100% attendance during course hours, and must complete all tasks and assignments to a satisfactory level, within the specified deadline(s). There will be a minimum of 9 hours of assessment (practical and theory). Candidates will also present a final thesis of their course learning.

Candidates who fail the course can undertake a Re-Assessment once a period of 4 months has past.  There is a charge of £120 for Re-Assessments. 

Cost

£330 (Inclusive of VAT)

Payment

Payment must be made online, at the time of booking, assuming all of the above pre-requisites have been met.  

Spaces are only confirmed once payment has been processed.

Cost Inclusive

Access to the Scottish FA Live Learning Management System (LMS), including all course notes and materials; tuition fees.

Additional Information

During practical components of the course, all course candidates will be expected to participate in football-related activity for the full duration of the course.

The Scottish FA Live LMS will be utilised for the dissemination of all course materials and information; candidates are expected to check the LMS regularly for updates and notifications.

Course Completion

On successful completion of the Scottish FA C Licence course, candidates will receive the Scottish FA ‘C’ Licence.

Licence Validity

The Scottish FA C Licence must be kept valid by accruing accredited Scottish FA Continuous Coach Development (CCD) every three years.

Further Information

Please email: coaching@scottishfa.co.uk