Course Level

Scottish FA Level Three

Coaching Pathway

Main (Youth/Adult) Pathway

Course Aim

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

• Coach his/ her team during matches.
• Prepare and conduct training sessions.
• Work on the team’s development (in cooperation with all support staff).
• Direct and support players’ development.
• Contribute to club policy.
• Deal with all other factors affecting the team’s performance.

Target Candidate

Those coaches actively working in the game, with a minimum of:

• Youth players
• Amateur players

Admission Criteria/ Prerequisites

In order to be considered for the Scottish FA/ UEFA ‘B’ Licence Introductory course, candidates must have as a minimum:

• Scottish FA ‘C’ Licence completed within the past three years, or
• Scottish FA ‘C’ Licence which has been kept valid through completion of appropriate CCD accreditation, or
• Scottish FA Youth Award which has been kept valid through completion of appropriate CCD accreditation
• Scottish FA Goalkeeping Level 3 completed with the past three years (or that is valid through completion of appropriate CCD accreditation), or
• Five (5) years playing experience at national league level, and
• Scottish FA Physical Preparation for Youth/ Adult award (Candidates can apply without this Pre-requisite, however the qualification must be achieved prior to attending the UEFA A Licence),
• Children’s Wellbeing in Scottish Football award, and
• Access to the minimum standard of team (i.e. youth players/ amateur players) for the full duration of the course, including completion of all tasks and assignments

Qualifications Achieved with an Alternate Football Association 

In addition to the above, candidates whose qualifications were achieved through an alternate Football Association must include the following documents:

• Evidence of Scottish FA ‘C’ Licence equivalent (as well as evidence of appropriate CPD accreditation, if applicable)
• Coaching & Playing/ Football CV
• Two (2) written references
• Letter of support (normally from the club/ team that will be worked with for the duration of the course)
• Letter outlining why you wish to undertake the UEFA B Licence with the Scottish FA
• Completed and authorised UEFA Cross Border Form – only required if you have previously completed a UEFA course

Course Duration / Dates

On course (Direct contact):

• Two course meetings, comprising a total of 11 days, over a  10-month period, as follows:
• Nine day continuous block; (Dates TBC)
• Tutorial days; (Dates TBC)

 Off course (Tasks and assignments):

• Tasks and assignments to be completed at the behest of the Scottish FA staff and tutors
• Course candidates should allow approximately 10 days for the completion of these additional tasks and assignments

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.

Cost

£1600 (inclusive of VAT)

Payment

Once your application has been approved, you will be sent a request for payment. Payment must then be made in full, as soon as possible, but definitely by the deadline date given. Failure to make payment by the deadline will result in your course place being forfeited.

Cost Inclusive

Access to the Scottish FA Live Learning Management System (LMS), including all course notes and materials; Adidas kit (not including boots/ trainers); access to video analysis software; access to coaching session planning software; lunches during each day of the course (dinner will also be given should course timetabling dictate evening sessions).

Additional Information

The course is practical in nature, and 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; candidates are expected to check the LMS regularly for updates and notifications. Similarly, all given tasks and assignments must be uploaded to the LMS and completed in an appropriate format. It is therefore a requirement that candidates have a basic level of computer literacy. 

Course Completion

On successful completion of the Scottish FA/UEFA B Licence Introductory course, candidates are permitted to present for the Scottish FA/UEFA B Licence Assessment course within three years

Application

Applications for the course are not currently open.

Once open, applications will be reviewed on a first come first served basis. 

Applications will only be reviewed once all required documentation has been submitted.

Candidates can apply for the UEFA B Licence Introduction online via the Scottish FA Live site.

To apply for the course firstly log in to Scottish FA Live: https://www.scottishfalive.co.uk/scottishfa/coaches/  and select the “Book a Course” tab.

Then select “UEFA B Licence Introduction Application” from the drop down menu.  Please leave the Region drop down as “Please Select” then click the search icon.

Next, select “Fees and How to apply” then click “Book Now”. 

There is a £24 application fee (inclusive of VAT), once this has been processed you will have access to the application form.  This fee is non-refundable.

Further Information

Please email: coaching@scottishfa.co.uk

Course Level

Scottish FA Level Three

Coaching Pathway

Main (Youth/Adult) Pathway

Course Aim

On completion of the Scottish FA/UEFA B Licence Introductory course within the past three years, the candidate will be better equipped to be able to:

• Coach his/ her team during matches
• Prepare and conduct training sessions
• Work on the team’s development (in cooperation with all support staff)
• Direct and support players’ development
• Contribute to club policy
• Deal with all other factors affecting the team’s performance

Target Candidate

Those coaches who have been actively working in the game, having completed the Scottish FA/UEFA B Licence Introductory course within the past three years.

Admission Criteria/ Prerequisites

In order to be considered for the Scottish FA/UEFA B Licence Assessment course, candidates must have as a minimum:

• Scottish FA/UEFA B Licence Introductory course completed within the past three years

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.

Course Duration

On course (Direct contact):

• Four- day continuous block (Dates TBC)

Course Dates

TBC

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.

Additionally, candidates will be assessed on the planning, execution and delivery of a full training session as well as their full participation over the four day period.

Cost

 TBC

Payment

Once your application has been approved, you will be sent a request for payment. Payment must then be made in full, as soon as possible, but definitely by the deadline date given. Failure to make payment by the deadline will result in your course place being forfeited.

Cost Inclusive

Access to the Scottish FA Live Learning Management System (LMS), including all course notes and materials; Adidas kit (not including boots/ trainers); lunches during each day of the course (dinner will also be given should course timetabling dictate evening sessions).

Additional Information

The course is practical in nature, and 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/UEFA B Licence Assessment course, candidates will be awarded the Scottish FA/UEFA B Licence Diploma.

Licence Validity

The Scottish FA/UEFA B Licence must be kept valid by accruing a minimum of 15 hours of accredited Continuous Professional Development (CPD) every three years.

Further Information

Please email: coaching@scottishfa.co.uk