Coach Accreditation
Judo Australia’s four-tier Coach Accreditation Framework (CAF) — pathways, prerequisites and upcoming Judo WA courses.
Judo Australia has a 4-tiered Coach Accreditation Framework (CAF), designed to deliver effective coach development at all levels in Australia.
The Level 1: Assistant Coach accreditation is managed at club level. The Level 4: Advanced Senior Coach accreditation is managed nationally by Judo Australia. Judo WA runs two annual practical courses for each of the Level 2: Coach Judo and Level 3: Senior Coach courses.
Keep an eye on our events calendar for the next practical course. Use the matrix below to compare requirements by level, and see our Coach Resources for program documents.
Coach Judo
Judo WASenior Coach
Judo WAAdvanced Senior Coach
NationalRequirements matrix
Required Not required Text Specific requirement
Course overview
| Requirement | L1 Assistant Coach | L2 Coach Judo | L3 Senior Coach | L4 Advanced Senior Coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course delivered by | Club | Judo WA | Judo WA | Judo Australia |
| Practical course duration | Club program | 1 day | 2 days | National program |
| Annual Judo WA practical courses | Not required | 2 per year | 2 per year | Not required |
Pre-requisites
| Requirement | L1 Assistant Coach | L2 Coach Judo | L3 Senior Coach | L4 Advanced Senior Coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum age | Not required | 18+ years | 18+ years | Not required |
| First Aid qualification | Not required | Required | Required | Not required |
| Working with Children Check clearance | Not required | Required | Required | Not required |
| Ability to develop and implement a session plan | Not required | Required | Not required | Not required |
| Held Coach Judo accreditation IJF Academy Coaching course graduates are exempt from the 12-month requirement. | Not required | Not required | 12+ months | Not required |
| Coaching hours (past 12 months) | Not required | Not required | 50 hours | Not required |
| Minimum grade shodan (black belt) | Not required | Not required | Required | Not required |
| Ability to demonstrate and teach Nage-no-kata basics | Not required | Not required | Required | Not required |
| ASC Online Coaching Principles | Not required | Required | Required | Not required |
| Heads Up Online Course | Not required | Required | Required | Not required |
| ASADA Level 1 Online Education | Not required | Required | Required | Not required |
| Play by the Rules Online Training | Not required | Not required | Required | Not required |
| Intermediate Coaching Principles $175 fee; may take up to one month. You may attend the practical session without this, but accreditation is not confirmed until Judo WA receives your certificate. | Not required | Not required | Required | Not required |
Additional requirements (submitted / on course)
| Requirement | L1 Assistant Coach | L2 Coach Judo | L3 Senior Coach | L4 Advanced Senior Coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Completed lesson plan — tachiwaza or newaza skill | Not required | Submit | Not required | Not required |
| Completed game-based activity plan | Not required | Submit | Not required | Not required |
| Completed application form | Not required | Submit | Submit | Not required |
| Copies of all pre-requisite certificates / verifying documents | Not required | Not required | Submit | Not required |
| Full participation on course day(s) incl. technical demonstration | Not required | Required | Required | Not required |
Upcoming coaching courses
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