Level 1
Coach Accreditation
Judo Australia’s Coach Accreditation Framework 2.0 (CAF 2.0) — levels, theory modules, integrity refreshers and State practical courses.
In March 2024, Judo Australia enhanced the Coach Accreditation Framework to its current form, CAF 2.0. The framework keeps four program levels, with the first three focused on a more general coaching model. Senior Coaches can specialise further through Judo Australia’s Advanced Certificate pathway.
Level 1: Assistant Coach is delivered by Judo WA (Head Coach statement of support — no practical course; accreditation fee $50). Level 2: Sensei Coach ($100) and Level 3: Senior Coach ($120) require theory completion plus a State practical course organised by Judo WA. Fees for Levels 1–3 include a $50 Judo Australia component. Level 4: Advanced Senior Coach is managed nationally by Judo Australia.
JA no longer requires long-term coaches to repeat the same full certification every four years. Instead, accreditation maintenance moves to recurring and refresher requirements. You do not need to repeat courses you have already completed — supply evidence and undertake an alternate refresher where offered.
Online theory typically needs accounts on the Australian Sport Learning Centre (nominate Judo) and SIA Edge. Keep an eye on upcoming coaching courses, use the matrix below to compare requirements, and see Coach Resources for program documents. National detail lives on the Judo Australia Coach Accreditation page.
Level 1
Level 2
Sensei Coach
Judo WA $100 incl. $50 JA
Level 3
Senior Coach
Judo WA $120 incl. $50 JA
Level 4
Advanced Senior Coach
NationalRequirements matrix
Required Not required Text Specific requirement
Eligibility
| Requirement |
L1
Assistant Coach
|
L2
Sensei Coach
|
L3
Senior Coach
|
L4
Advanced Senior Coach
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum age | 15+ years | 18+ years | 22+ years | National program |
| Minimum grade | Senior Green belt | Senior Blue belt | 1st Dan | National program |
| Prior accreditation Senior Coach candidates must have completed four years as Sensei Coach. | Not required | Not required | 4 years as Sensei Coach | Senior Coach pathway |
| Head Coach statement of support No practical course for Assistant Coach — club-level endorsement is required. | Required | Not required | Not required | Not required |
Theory courses
| Requirement |
L1
Assistant Coach
|
L2
Sensei Coach
|
L3
Senior Coach
|
L4
Advanced Senior Coach
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Coaching Essential Skills (modules 1–3) Australian Sport Learning Centre — nominate Judo, create/log in to an account, Enrol, then Launch. | Required | Not required | Not required | Not required |
| Community Coaching Essential Skills (all modules 1–7) | Not required | Required | Not required | Not required |
| Community Coach Master Class 1: Who You Coach | Not required | Not required | Required | Not required |
| Community Coach Master Class 2: Where You Coach | Not required | Not required | Required | Not required |
| Community Coach Master Class 3: What You Coach | Not required | Not required | Required | Not required |
| Community Coach Master Class 4: How You Connect | Not required | Not required | Required | Not required |
| Connectivity Sport-Related Concussion Short Course Or an accepted alternate if you have previously completed an equivalent concussion course. | Required | Required | Not required | Not required |
| CDC HEADS UP to Youth Sports Coaches | Not required | Not required | Required | Not required |
| Annual Update (Anti-Doping) | Not required | Not required | Required | Not required |
Safety & compliance
| Requirement |
L1
Assistant Coach
|
L2
Sensei Coach
|
L3
Senior Coach
|
L4
Advanced Senior Coach
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current First Aid Certificate Must be kept up to date; equivalent courses are acceptable. | Not required | Required | Required | Not required |
| Working with Children Check / card Assistant Coach: Volunteer WWCC if aged 18+. Sensei/Senior: current Professional or Volunteer WWCC. | If 18+ | Required | Required | Not required |
Integrity refreshers
| Requirement |
L1
Assistant Coach
|
L2
Sensei Coach
|
L3
Senior Coach
|
L4
Advanced Senior Coach
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Let Kids be Kids (mini course) SIA Edge — log in, then Enrol. Judo Australia does not require repeating completed courses; supply evidence and complete an alternate refresher where offered. | Not required | Required | Not required | Not required |
| National Integrity Framework | Not required | Required | Not required | Not required |
| PBTR Inclusive Coaching | Not required | Required | Required | Not required |
| Anti-Doping Fundamentals | Not required | Required | Not required | Not required |
| Tackling Poor Behaviour in Sport | Not required | Not required | Required | Not required |
| Coaches course (Anti-Doping) | Not required | Not required | Required | Not required |
| Decision Making in Sport | Not required | Not required | Required | Not required |
| Introduction to Classification for Para Athletes | Not required | Not required | Required | Not required |
| International Classification for Para Athletes | Not required | Not required | Required | Not required |
Practical course & delivery
| Requirement |
L1
Assistant Coach
|
L2
Sensei Coach
|
L3
Senior Coach
|
L4
Advanced Senior Coach
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical course required Usually organised by the State. Expect about 4–5 hours covering presentations/assessment plus on-mat activities — bring judogi, water bottle, pen and paper. | Not required | Required | Required | National program |
| Course / accreditation delivered by | Judo WA | Judo WA | Judo WA | Judo Australia |
| Accreditation fee Fees for Levels 1–3 are set by Judo WA and each includes a $50 Judo Australia component. Confirm the total on booking or application. Level 4 pricing is set nationally by Judo Australia. | $50 | $100 | $120 | Contact JA |
| Judo WA practical courses | Not required | As scheduled | As scheduled | Not required |
| Advanced Certificate specialisation Senior Coaches may specialise in Judo areas of interest through Judo Australia’s Advanced Certificate pathway. | Not required | Not required | Not required | Required |
