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Nottingham Forest Netball Community Coaching Programme - Level 2/3
Overview
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Kick-start your career in sports coaching with this hands-on, industry-focused course designed to prepare you for employment in primary school and community coaching roles.
This CIMSPA-accredited course offers a unique blend of academic study and practical experience, ensuring you leave the course work-ready. You'll gain real-world coaching experience in both school and community settings in Nottingham City and across Nottinghamshire, developing the skills to deliver inclusive, high-quality sessions for diverse groups.
You'll study at West Notts College and The Forest Sports Zone based in Nottingham, benefiting from expert teaching and top-tier facilities. As the exclusive partner for this course, we can provide direct access to industry opportunities - including the chance to support matchday activities in the Nottingham Forest Fan Zone on match days.
Throughout the course, your coaching skills will be assessed in real environments to ensure professional growth. You'll learn to design and lead engaging multi-skills sessions that encourage participation and develop sporting ability, setting you up for success in a dynamic and rewarding career.
Upon completion, you'll have industry-recognised qualifications and the practical experience needed to secure employment or further training in community sports coaching.
Key highlights:
- Gain hands-on coaching experience in schools and the community
- Earn CIMSPA-accredited qualifications to fast-track your career
- Learn from industry experts at West Notts College and Nottingham Forest Netball
- Exclusive opportunity to support Nottingham Forest Netball events
- Develop skills to lead engaging, inclusive coaching sessions.
Take your first step towards a rewarding career in sports coaching - apply today!
What will I study?
- Sports leaders - Level 2 and Level 3
- Coaching in the community and schools - Level 2 and Level 3
- Additional National Governing Body Qualifications
- Developing and assisting junior coaches
- A wide range of enrichment activities related to coaching
- Working with groups in the community
- Disability coaching
- First aid
- Mental health first aid
- Safeguarding
- Minimum 150 hours work placement* (50 hours in year 1, 100 hours in year 2).
*Work placements are a vital and mandatory part of your study programme, helping you apply what you learn in college to a real workplace.
- Gain valuable career insights
- Develop key skills such as communication, time management, and teamwork
- Improve your CV and employability.
- Entry requirements
This course is only available to 16-18 year olds.
New students:
- Year 1 - GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 3-9.
- Year 2 - Four GCSEs at grade 4-9 including English Language and Maths.
Progressing West Notts College students:
- Year 1 - Successful completion of a relevant Level 1 course with the minimum target grade (as discussed with your tutor) plus GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 3-9.
- Year 2 - Successful completion of a relevant Level 2 course with the minimum target grade (as discussed with your tutor) plus GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 4-9.
If you are not studying a traditional GCSE programme, we accept alternative qualifications like Functional Skills and vocational courses. If you are not planning on sitting GCSE exams, we can also support you with completing an English Language and Maths assessment. Please contact our admissions team for further details:
- 01623 413639
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- Assessment
- Practical and task-based work
- Assessor observations whilst delivery coaching in the community or in schools
- Written portfolio work
- Professional discussions.
- Careers
Careers can include coaching within schools or within the community.
For further advice and guidance on the careers this course may lead to, contact the our award-winning Careers and Employability team. Our fully qualified and experienced professional advisers specialise in providing high-quality, impartial careers advice and guidance, and can support you in exploring the career pathways this course or similar courses may offer.
- Qualifications gained
Year 1
- Level 2 Coaching CIMSPA Standard
- Level 2 in Community Sports Leadership
- 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Multi-Skills Development in Sport
- Emegency First Aid
- GCSE English (if needed)
- GCSE Maths (if needed).
Year 2
- Level 3 Coaching CIMSPA Standard
- Level 3 Qualification in Sports Leadership
- Level 3 Certificate in Coaching
- Optional - Duke of Edinburgh Award.
- Additional costs
As part of industry standards, you will need to purchase a uniform suitable for all weather conditions throughout the year. This will ensure you represent both West Notts College and Nottingham Forest professionally while coaching in schools and the community.
Visit our kit lists page to see what clothing and equipment you’ll need, and start preparing for your studies in September.
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Disclaimer
Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the website is correct, some details may be subject to change. West Nottinghamshire College reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.