Professional L2 Accreditation Application.

ACCREDITATION
APPLICATION

PROFESSIONAL L2
ACCREDITATION

The ASCA Accreditation Framework Explained

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The ASCA Board reviewed the ASCA Accreditation Framework and from 2022 changes will occur that will affect
coaches from Level 2-3 and the Professional Coach Accreditation Scheme (PCAS). The new structure integrates the
pre-2022 level accreditations and the PCAS accreditation into a single accreditation framework as per the below
details.

This framework recognises that formal, informal, and experiential coach development is vital to ensuring the ASCA
Coach Accreditation is of the highest quality and from Associate L2 within the Professional Coach Accreditation
Scheme, the standard that industry employers seek.

MASTER L3 COACH
Elite Accreditation + Meet additional requirements

Professional Coach
Accreditation
ELITE L3 COACH
Meet Prerequisites, Attend and Complete Elite L3 Course

PROFESSIONAL L2 COACH
Associate L2 Accreditation + Meet additional requirements

Entry for those that meet ASSOCIATE L2 COACH


stringent prerequisites Meet Prerequisites, Attend and Complete Associate L2 Course

Standard entry 18yrs+ LEVEL 1 COACH

No prerequisites
Entry for student 15ys+
& sport support teachers
No prerequisites

Attend and Complete Level 1 Course
INTRODUCTION LEVEL S&C COACH

Attend and Complete Intro to S&C Course

Accreditation levels within the Professional Coach Accreditation Scheme, Associate L2 – Master L3, specifically
identifies coaches working within recognised sporting or tactical/operational S&C structures.

Upon completion of the ASCA Associate L2 Course (previously ASCA Level 2 Course) the coach enters the
Professional Coach Accreditation Scheme. From this point coaches are required to progress through the accreditation
framework following these requirements:

Associate L2 - Achieved upon completion of the ASCA Associate L2 Course.

Professional L2 - Applicants must meet the criteria and apply for accreditation at this level.
Elite L3 - Achieved upon completion of the ASCA Elite L3 Course.
Master L3 - Applicants must meet the criteria and apply for accreditation at this level.

This document provides information and application details for coaches wishing to apply for Professional L2
Accreditation within the ASCA accreditation framework.

The Application Process

Step 1 - Application

Candidate opting to be considered for ASCA Profession L2 Accreditation are required to complete this application and
payment form in full and send to the National Office with all relevant supporting documents.

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Any applications received without relevant and sufficient supporting documents will not be processed until received.

Step 2 - Assessment

Applications will be reviewed to ensure the evidence provided supports each of the required competencies.
The applicant will be advised if they have met the requirements or if further evidence is required to be provided.

Step 3 - Notification

As soon as possible the ASCA National Office will notify the applicant of the outcome of their application.

If successful, the applicant has the option to have their details listed on the ASCA website as an accredited PCAS
Coach. Other benefits include:

 Reduced rates for some ASCA events, including conferences.

 Invitation to special VIP events both face-to-face and online.
 Access to legal advice regarding contracts (limits apply).

The Mentoring Process

Mentoring allows Accredited Coaches to share their knowledge and skills and provide assistance, access to expertise
and experience to other coaches.

Mentoring another coach is a requirement for ASCA Professional L2, Elite L3 & Master L3 Accredited
Coaches. Receiving mentoring is a requirement for ASCA Professional L2, Elite L3 & Master L3 Accredited
Coaches.

Mentoring requirements are outlined in the below checklist. If applicants are unable to find a coach to mentor them in
a face-to-face environment, they can utilise other options such as, phone, video, email or workshop. The ASCA PCAS
Mentoring Guideline is available via the ASCA website www.strengthandconditioning.org

Accreditation Levels and Application Criteria

 Following is the criteria required to be met for Professional L2 Accreditation.

 Applicants must meet all requirements and provide all supporting documentation.

 Applications received without ALL relevant supporting documents will NOT be reviewed until all evidence is
received by the ASCA National Office.

 Copies of documents and/or reference MUST be included with the Application Form.

 A CV or resume is NOT considered as evidence unless accompanied by supporting document i.e., letter from
clubs/employers listed in the application.

 Supporting evidence provide by referees must be signed and dated on appropriate letterhead where applicable.

ASCA PROFESSIONAL L2 (formerly ASCA PCAS-P)

Each criterion requires supporting documents to be provided and the number reference to be listed below.

Attachment
Criteria for ASCA PROFESSIONAL L2 Accreditation
Reference
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Number
On file with
Current ASCA Member.
the ASCA

Accredited ASCA Associate L2 S&C Coach - Must be compliant and meet the full criteria of the On file with
new ASCA Accreditation Framework. the ASCA

Min. 2 years full time or equivalent hours (3,600) as an S&C coach within:
 A sporting club environment
 An athlete performance training centre
 A Tactical/Operational environment
 An education environment e.g., High School.

Official evidence must be provided by the employer in each case.

Provide official evidence of ongoing industry professional development.

Mentee Requirements - A Signed ASCA Mentee Agreement (for each mentee) MUST be
provided.
Applicant is required to mentor a mentee who holds either:
 ASCA Associate L2 Coach Accreditation
 ASCA Level 1 Coach Accreditation

Mentor Requirements - A Signed ASCA Mentor Agreement (for each mentor) MUST be provided.
Applicant must be mentored by an ASCA Professional L2 Accredited Coach or above.
If the mentor is an ASCA PL2 coach, this coach must have been ASCA PL2 Accredited for a
minimum of 2 years.

Complete and sign the ASCA Consent and Coaches Code of Behaviour form

Sport Integrity Australia Anti-Doping Fundamentals.

Coaches are only ever required to complete this once. *
https://elearning.sportintegrity.gov.au/

Sport Integrity Australia Annual Update.

Coaches must renew 1 January annually.
https://elearning.sportintegrity.gov.au/

Current Working with Children/Vulnerable Persons recognition relevant to your state in Australia
or compliance with the laws of the country you are working in.
May not be applicable for some international applicants.

* This may be on file with the ASCA. Where the ASCA has no record, you will be notified and requested to provide.

Mentee Agreement – Who are you mentoring?

A Signed ASCA Mentee Agreement (for each mentee) MUST be provided. Duplicate this form as needed.

Applicant is required to mentor a mentee who holds either an ASCA Associate L2 Coach Accreditation or ASCA Level
1 Coach Accreditation.

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Mentor Name (applicant)

Mentee Name
Mentee ASCA Accreditation Level Level 1 Associate L2
Goals for this mentoring relationship are:

Expectations of how these goals will be achieved:

Meeting times (frequency and duration) and methods of communication:

Progress will be measured by:

Information and communication within the mentoring relationship will remain confidential:
Mentee Signature
Date
Mentor Signature
Date

Mentor to keep the original. Mentee to keep a copy.

Mentor Agreement – Who is mentoring you?

A Signed ASCA Mentor Agreement (for each mentor) MUST be provided. Duplicate this form as needed.

Applicant must be mentored by an ASCA Professional L2 Accredited Coach or above.

If the mentor is an ASCA PL2 coach, this coach must have been ASCA PL2 Accredited for a minimum of 2 years.

Mentee Name (applicant)

Mentor Name
Mentor ASCA Accreditation Level:

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Associate L2 Professional L2 Elite L3 Master L3

Goals for this mentoring relationship are:

Expectations of how these goals will be achieved:

Meeting times (frequency and duration) and methods of communication:

Progress will be measured by:

Information and communication within the mentoring relationship will remain confidential:

Mentee Signature
Date
Mentor Signature
Date

Mentor to keep the original. Mentee to keep a copy.

ASCA Consent & Coaches Code of Behaviour

First Name Surname

Email
Mobile Ph Home Ph
Address
Club or Company Affiliation
Position Held

The ASCA endorses the Sport Australia’s Code of Behaviour that provides guiding principles that reflect and uphold
fairness, respect, responsibility, and safety that lead to appropriate behaviour regardless of a person’s involvement in
sport as outlined below:

- Operate within the rules and spirit of your sport, promoting fair play over winning at any cost.

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- Encourage and support opportunities for people to learn appropriate behaviours and skills.
- Support opportunities for participation in all aspects of the sport.
- Treat each person as an individual.
- Display control and courtesy to all involved with sport.
- Respect the rights and worth of every person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background, or religion.
- Respect the decision of officials, coaches, and administrators in the conduct of sport.
- Wherever practical, avoid unaccompanied and unobserved one-on-one activity.
(When in a supervisory capacity or where power imbalance will exist) with people under the age of 18 years.
- Adopt appropriate and responsible behaviour in all interactions.
- Adopt responsible behaviour to alcohol and other drugs.
- Act with integrity and objectivity and accept responsibility for your decisions and actions.
- Ensure your decisions and actions contribute to a safe environment.
- Ensure your decisions and actions contribute to a harassment free environment.
- Do not tolerate harmful or abusive behaviours.
- Place the safety and welfare of the athlete above all else.
- Help each person (athlete) reach their potential – respect the talent, development stage and goals of each person
and compliment and encourage with positive and supportive feedback.
- Any physical contact with a person should be appropriate to the situation and necessary for the person’s skill
development.
- Be honest and do not allow your qualifications to be misrepresented.

To – The Australian Strength and Conditioning Association Inc.

I am seeking (please select one): Registration  Re-registration -

For the following Accreditation – Strength and Conditioning (Sport) Level (please select one):

ASCA Accreditation Intro to S&C Coaching -

ASCA and NCAS Accreditation Level 1 -
Associate L2 - Professional L2 

Elite L3 - Master L3 -

I agree to the following terms:

1. I agree to abide by the Australian Strength and Conditioning Associations Code of Behaviour (outlined above).
2. I acknowledge that the ASCA may take disciplinary action against me, if I breach (or allegedly breach) the ASCA
Member’s Code of Ethics (Gov. Policy No. 9), the ASCA Consent and Coaches Code of Behaviour, the ASCA
Constitution or any other applicable ASCA governing document which the ASCA may implement or amend from
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time to time. I agree to be bound by and submit to the disciplinary procedures in accordance with the ASCA
Disciplinary Procedure Regulation, including any disciplinary action taken against me.
3. I acknowledge that disciplinary action against me may include de-registration from the National Coaching
Accreditation Scheme.

Please refer to the Harassment Free Sport Guidelines available from the Australian Sports Commission if you require
more information on harassment issues.

ASCA Consent Form

The World Anti-Doping Agency is responsible for the review and development of the World Anti-Doping Code (The
Code). The Code in turn informs ASADA’s anti-doping programs, including the National Anti-Doping Scheme (NAD
Scheme).
The ASCA welcomes the changes to The Code. To enhance the integrity of Strength and Conditioning Coaches all
coaches are now required to be compliant with Article 2.10 of The Code by signing this Consent Form and Coaches
Code of Behaviour Form and returning to the ASCA
I have not at any time engaged in Prohibited Association as prescribed under Article 2.10 of the World Anti-Doping
Authority (WADA) Code (in effect from 1 January 2021), meaning association in a professional or sport-related
capacity with any Athlete Support Personnel who:

a) is serving a period of Ineligibility; or

b) has been convicted or found in a criminal, disciplinary or professional proceeding to have engaged in conduct
which would have constituted a violation of anti-doping rules; or
c) is serving as a front or intermediary for an individual described in (a) or (b) above.

The 2021 WADA Code can be viewed via the WADA website.

Full Name

Signature If under 18 parent/guardian signature

Date

Applicant’s Details

First Name Surname

Phone (m) DOB
Email
Address
Affiliation Position

Membership Status

It is a requirement to be a current member of the ASCA to process reaccreditation. ASCA Accredited Coaches are
required to maintain membership to remain active. Coaches who do not maintain ASCA membership will be listed as
inactive.

I am a current ASCA Member

I am not a current ASCA Member, please charge and process membership with this application.
I am unsure if I am a current member. If I am not a current member, please charge and process membership
with this application.

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Membership Rates:

New Member Renewing Member

New Individual Member $120.00 Renewing Individual Member $100.00
New Student Member $85.00 Renewing Student Member $75.00
New International Member $60.00 Renewing International Member $50.00
Renewing PCAS Member $125.00

PCAS Application

I wish to apply for the follow accreditation level and have provided the required supporting evidence for this
level as per the checklist:

 Professional L2

 Applications must meet the relevant criteria.

 Applications received without ALL relevant supporting documents will NOT be reviewed the criteria is met and
evidence as listed is received by the ASCA National Office.

 Copies of documents and/or reference MUST be included with the Application Form.

 A CV or resume is NOT considered as evidence unless accompanied by supporting document i.e., letter from
clubs/employers listed in application.

 Supporting evidence provide by referee’s must be signed and dated on appropriate letterhead where applicable.

Payment

Accreditation application fee = AUD$100.00.

This fee is non-refundable should the application be unsuccessful.

Cheque/Money Order AMEX MasterCard Visa

Card Number
Card Expiry Date CCV
Name on Card

I grant permission to the ASCA to process payment for the above reaccreditation fee and membership
renewal fee where applicable (please tick).

Full Name Signature

Payment Terms

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All payments are to be made in $AU and are inclusive of GST. Applications will not be processed without payment. All
payments made by credit card incur a 2% processing fee. Once payment is processed the ASCA Refund and
Cancellation policy applies.

ASCA Refund Policy – Refunds are limited to the timeframes detailed in each payment form. Refunds will only be
awarded under certain circumstance and will be provided via the same ‘payment type’ and ‘payment details’, including
institution and account numbers, as the original payment received by the ASCA.

ASCA Privacy Statement – Information on this form is entered into the Australian Strength and Conditioning
Association database of registered members. Database information is not passed on to any third party unless
permission is granted by the applicant. Coaches will be sent relevant up-to-date information and may be contacted by
the ASCA, unless the ASCA is otherwise notified by the applicant.

Please forward your application and all supporting documentation with correct reference details to:
PO Box 3586, Helensvale Town Centre, QLD, 4212
info@strengthandconditioning.org

Handwritten applications will not be accepted.

Emailed documents must be scanned.
Photographs of documents will not be accepted.

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