Grade 3 Coaching Course

EPA Grade 3 Coaching Course

  • An application form for candidates to complete before the course takes place.  This can then be used to help tutors understand what level the course needs to be pitched at.
  • All course and examination fees should be sent to the National Coach in advance of a course taking place.
  • All candidates will receive a handout to assist with revision for the examination.
  • A presentation slide pack has been produced for tutors to use when running the course. 
  • Courses and Examinations can be run by any Grade 2 Coach providing this has been logged with the National Coach and all completed examinations are sent to the National Coach for Marking.
  • Exam results will be known within 4 weeks of the National Coach receiving exam papers for marking.
  • Feedback questionnaire for candidates to complete and return to the National Coach for review with the Coaching Commission.
  • To pass the grade 3 all candidates must score an overall mark of at least 80% with a minimum of 75% on both the written and practical paper.  A minimum of 4mark must also be scored on each element of the practical exam.
  • Grade 3 Fees will be increased and split as follows:
    • Grade 3 Course Fee of £15
    • Written Examination Fee of £2
    • Practical Examination Fee of £5.
  • Other costs for running the Grade 3 also need to be met by the Region or Candidates.
  • All candidates will receive feedback on areas the areas they failed on.
  • 2 Central Examination Retake days will also be set up for each season.  Details of these will be released shortly. 

Introduction for Candidates

A short document giving details of the requirements for candidates preparing to take the Grade 3 (Club Coach) exam can be downloaded from here.