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UK Athletics

What is the name of the scheme?

UK Athletics (UKA) Coach Licence Scheme
Who is the scheme for – which coaches
can apply?

How does the governing body validate
this information?
Qualification

The governing body holds all data as it
administers all qualifications.

All who attend a leadership, coaching assistant
or coach level course can become licensed on
completion of their DBS check.

DBS check

What are the criteria for initially
joining the scheme
(accreditation process)?

Sign up to code of conduct

Coaches must:

• hold a UKA coaching or leadership
qualification or award

• have a valid DBS or enhanced disclosure
issued through UKA
• adhere to the UKA Code of Conduct
for Coaches.

Hard (original) copy of disclosure certificate
(issued through the governing body).
Online check box

Hard copy signature
What is the period of the licence?
Three years

What are the benefits for coaches?
• The coach is included in UKA’s public
register of licensed coaches.

• The licence provides evidence that the
individual has received a set standard of
training appropriate to their role and gives
assurance to athletes that they are insured
by UKA.
• The licence is intended to demonstrate
that a particular coach has met minimum
standards and attended the required
education and training courses provided
by UKA.

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