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| Scenarios | #1: I have been coaching in Singapore for 20-30 over years. Is there a need for me to be certified? | #2: I have gotten international recognised certification. How do I work with CoachSG to attain my Full NROC Membership? | #3: The sport that I am coaching does not have an National Sport Association (NSA) or my NSA only run the course once a year. The class is always FULL. How do I go about getting my Full NROC membership? | #4: I am only doing Sports Education Programme (SEP) as Coaching Assistant and do not intend to progress further. Are we still required to attain the Full NROC membership? | #5: My NSA requires a skills assessment as a pre-requisite for the Technical or Full Integration Course. I did not pass the skills assessment even though I am currently coaching in school. What can I do? |
| What are the current arrangements by CoachSG? | Yes, even with your extensive experience, it is important to stay updated with current coaching standards. It is especially so for Coaches who want to take on coaching work / projects with government agencies such as SportSG, MOE schools etc. These stakeholders only hire NROC-registered coaches as it guarantees that Coaches meet high standards of competency, ethics, and safety. With effect from 1 July 2024, application for NROC Provisional Membership will be ceased. If you are currently holding a NROC Provisional membership, you are required to attain Full NROC membership within three years of your provisional coach registration. (i.e. this date is reflected in your NROC e-membership card at SportSync) | To attain the Full NROC membership, you are required to attain the following: #1: Valid SFA Certificate #2: Basic Sport Science (BSS) or Foundational Sports Science (FSS) certificate (exempted for NCAP Theory certificate holder) #3^: SG-Coach Level 1 (Theory) including Values & Principles in Sports, or National Coaching Accreditation Programme (NCAP) Theory certificate or its equivalent #4^: SG-Coach Level 1 (Technical) or NCAP Technical certificate or its equivalent #5: Other supporting documents ^NOTE: There are NSAs running #2, #3 & #4 as part of SG-Coach full integration / technical /. You may check out the full list at https://coachsg.sportsingapore.gov.sg/sgcoachprogramme In the meantime, coaches have up to three years to move from Provisional to Full NROC status, with reminders sent six months prior to expiration. | CoachSG recognises that some Coaches are unable to sign up for the required courses, run by NSAs due to limited availability or the sport that you coach has currently no NSA. In such cases, CoachSG offers exemptions on a case-by-case basis. However, CoachSG do encourage Coaches to always plan ahead because not all NSAs or Sports Groups have sufficient resources (such as venue, trainers etc) to conduct regular courses. CoachSG is also working with Sports Groups to develop the course accordingly to SG-Coach Programme. In such cases, Coaches are strongly encouraged to obtain other required certifications while waiting for the technical course to be ready. | Coaches who are tasked to deliver SEP-endorsed programmes are required to possess the following qualifications: • A member of the National Registry of Coaches (NROC) • NCAP technical certifications and/ or other equivalent technical certifications that validates the instructor’s/ coach’s competency in teaching the sport • National Standard for Youth Sport (NSYS) or Values and Principles in Sports (VPS) • A recognised and valid Standard First Aid certification • Fulfil requirements stated in the MOE notification PA/25/20 on ‘Engagement and Registration of Instructors Offering Co-Curricular and Enrichment Activities to Schools’. You may read more at here and at Sports Education Programme. | If a coach does not pass the skills assessment, NSAs views this as an indication that additional training may be necessary for the coach to meet the course pre-requisite Coaches in this situation are encouraged to seek further development to meet the necessary standards before progressing. |
| How should coaches go about it? | To attain the Full NROC membership, you are required to attain the following: #1: Valid SFA Certificate #2: Basic Sport Science (BSS) or Foundational Sports Science (FSS) certificate (exempted for NCAP Theory certificate holder) #3^: SG-Coach Level 1 (Theory) including Values & Principles in Sports, or National Coaching Accreditation Programme (NCAP) Theory certificate or its equivalent #4^: SG-Coach Level 1 (Technical) or NCAP Technical certificate or its equivalent #5: Other supporting documents ^NOTE: There are NSAs running #2,#3 & #4 as part of SG-Coach full integration / technical /. You may check out the full list at https://coachsg.sportsingapore.gov.sg/sgcoachprogramme To find out more about NROC, visit the website at https://coachsg.sportsingapore.gov.sg/nroc To read more about NROC Provisional Membership upgrade to Full NROC Membership, visit https://coachsg.sportsingapore.gov.sg/nroc-membership-renewal | Coaches have up to three years to transit from NROC Provisional membership to Full NROC membership, with reminders sent six months prior to expiry. If you are seeking for accreditation in SG-Coach Theory via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)^, you can submit an application to CoachSG through this link. ^NOTE: There is no cost for the evaluation BUT please note that a certification fee of S$54.50 (including GST) will be charged if a waiver is granted. For unsuccessful applications, no administrative fee will be charged, and applicants are encouraged to enroll in the SG-Coach Theory Course. You may read more at https://coachsg.sportsingapore.gov.sg/sg-coach-level-1-theory If you are seeking accreditation in SG-Coach Technical ^, you are required to reach out to the respective NSA. You may check out the full list at https://coachsg.sportsingapore.gov.sg/sgcoachprogramme | Coaches have up to three years to transition from Provisional membership to Full NROC membership, with reminders sent six months prior to expiry. If a coach has made genuine attempts to enroll in required courses but to no success, CoachSG may grant an exemption on a case-by-case basis. We do encourage Coaches to always plan ahead because not all NSAs or Sports Groups have sufficient resources (such as venue, trainers etc) to conduct regular courses. CoachSG is also working with Sports Groups to develop the course according to SG-Coach Programme. In such cases, Coaches are strongly encouraged to obtain other required certifications while waiting for the technical course to be ready. | If you are part of the Sports Education Programme (SEP), you are encouraged to check in with the schools and/or Sporting Organisation on the requirement. | Coaches are recommended to find a mentor-coach to provide guidance in the passing of skill assessment on their own. |
| How much time and cost do coaches need to invest to attain the Full NROC Membership? | The investment of time and cost depends on the sport, the level of certification required, and the availability of courses provided by the NSA. Coaches should plan for both theory and practical training as part of their certification journey. Members of the National Instructors and Coaches Association (NICA), enjoy 50% unfunded course fee support for up to $500 each year. Get more information about UTAP at Training support (nica.org.sg) Required by CoachSG to attain Full NROC Membership Average Time Required Average Cost Required: 1. Standard First Aid + AED Certification: Duration: 1.5 days; Cost: $200 2. Foundational Sports Science (FSS) certificate: Duration: Self-paced up to 7-8 hours; Cost: $110 3.^ SG-Coach Level 1 (Theory) including Values & Principles in Sports, or National Coaching Accreditation Programme (NCAP) Theory certificate or its equivalent: Duration: up to 40 hours; Cost: $1,000 4.^ SG-Coach Level 1 (Technical) or NCAP Technical certificate or its equivalent 5. Other supporting documents ^NOTE: There are NSAs running #3 & #4 as part of SG-Coach full integration / technical / integrated curriculum. You may check out the full list at https://coachsg.sportsingapore.gov.sg/sgcoachprogramme | ||||
| How might NICA play a role to support the coaches? | NICA plays an important role in supporting coaches by offering training grants, resources for professional development, and connecting coaches with necessary upskilling opportunities. We also advocate for coaches facing challenges with certification processes and can assist in navigating requirements. For example, NICA provides: (a) Highly subsidised Standard First Aid (CPR+AED) Course at NTUC Learning Hub! Members pay as low as $7 for a refresher course (b) Unlock training grant! NICA is working to onboard all Level 1 NSA courses to be UTAP supported. Get a 50% reimbursement for your unfunded course fee, cap at $250 per calendar year! (c) Work opportunities through frequent emails to members as well as onboard our newest product, U FSE Directory! This digital directory is a tool tailored to spotlight the unique skills and achievements of Freelancers & Self-Employed (FSE) professionals. (d) CCE Hours are allocated to NICA activities regularly! This year, we had 2 CCE hours given to attendees who attended NICA Conference, a yearly event to show appreciation to coaches and instructors! (e) As a NICA member, if you face difficulties attaining Full NROC membership, please do not hesitate to write to us through our work advisory form on our NICA website at https://www.nica.org.sg/how-we-help/work-advisory, or email NICA @ nica@ntuc.org.sg. | ||||
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