Continuous professional development is necessary to ensure coaches maintain a contemporary understanding of the sport and can deliver the best possible training to athletes.
The tables below show the various activities which can be undertaken by coaches to satisfy AFF re-accreditation requirements. Each activity requires supporting evidence and verification to qualify for the allocated points.
The activities may be taken from any of the categories in any combination (with the exception that only two thirds of points may come from HPP table activities). In addition to the activities listed here, coaches may apply to the National Coaching Director to have a course, seminar, work shop or other suitable activity recognised for accreditation points.
The Community Coaching General Principles course is mandatory and must be completed every four years to maintain a contemporary understanding of the interpersonal management requirements that this course targets. No points are awarded for this course. Other AIS online courses can be resubmitted as a coach updating activity every two years.
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| Activity | Evidence Required | Points |
| AFF run National Coaching Workshop/Seminar | Letter from Organiser | 20.00 |
| ASADA eLearning Portal subject | Certificate of completion | 10.00 |
| ASC earning Portal subject(not General Principals) | Certificate of Completion | 10.00 |
| Asses Level 1 Course candidates (if not presenter) | Letter from SCD | 5.00 |
| Asses Level 2 or 3 RPL | NCD to confirm | 10.00 |
| L2 or 3 Coach Mentoring L1 10 points per year not 10 points per coach | Letter from Coach being mentored stating Nature of mentoring relationship and number and duration of mentor sessions (Could be in person or by phone or video conference) | 10.00 |
| L3 Coach Mentoring L2 20 Points per year not 20 points per coach | Letter from Coach being mentored stating Nature of mentoring relationship and number and duration of mentor sessions (Could be in person or by phone or video conference) | 20.00 |
| National Coaching Workshop/Seminar 1/2 Day or Less | Certificate of Attendance/Completion | 15.00 |
| Present AFF Fencing Coach Course Present an AFF Fencing Instructor, Level 0 or Level 1 Coach Training Course | Completed Coach Training Course Report | 20.00 |
| Present an AFF Level 2 Training Course Present an AFF Level 2 Training Course | Letter from NCD | 20.00 |
| Present National Coach Education Present a national coach education or information seminar | Letter from NCD | 20.00 |
| Present State Coach Education Present a state coach education or information seminar | Letter from NCD | 20.00 |
| RPL Level 1 | Letter from Assessing SCD | 20.00 |
| RPL Level 2 or 3 | Letter From NCD/ Exam result | 40.00 |
| State Coaching Workshop/Seminar 1/2 Day or Less | Certificate of Attendance/Completion | 10.00 |
| Activity | Evidence Required | Points |
| AFF Coach Training Course (Olympic Solidarity) | Certificate of participation | 40.00 |
| Coaching Course in another country Points are based on an 8 week course, points may vary based on duration and content of the course. | Certificate of Completion | 40.00 |
| Complete AFF Level 1 Coach Training Course | Certificate of Completion | 20.00 |
| Complete AFF Level 2 Coach Training Course | Certificate of Completion | 40.00 |
| Complete Wheelchair Fencing Coaching Course | Certificate of participation | 40.00 |
| FIE Coach Training Course (or similar) | Certificate of Completion/Diploma | 60.00 |
| Invited Coach to HPP Camp Participate in HPP Camp as invited coach | Letter from HPM or NCD | 20.00 |
| Invited Coach to HPP Camp | Letter from HPM or NCD confirming invited for personal education | 20.00 |
| Local Coach Training Course | Certificate of completion/Course Syllabus | 20.00 |
| National Coaching Workshops/Seminars Full Day Additional points may be approved for specific courses by the National Coaching Manager | Certificate of Attendance/Completion | 20.00 |
| OS Coaching Course (Not FIE) Must be Greater than 2 weeks (Smaller Courses to be added as other activities and points given on case by case) | Certificate of Completion | 50.00 |
| State Coaching Workshops/Seminars Additional points may be approved for specific courses as requested by the State Coaching Director | Certificate of Attendance/Completion | 15.00 |
| Activity | Evidence Required | Points |
| 1 Day Seminars on specific subjects Participate in Seminars on - Strength and conditioning - Injury prevention - Sports nutrition - Sport Medicine - Sport psychology - Sport administration | Certificate of Completion/ Letter confirming attendance | 10.00 |
| Advanced Sports Taping | Certificate of Attendance/Completion | 20.00 |
| Bachelor course Complete Bachelor course in - Strength and conditioning - Injury prevention - Sports nutrition - Sport Medicine - Sport psychology - Sport administration | Certificate of Completion | 60.00 |
| Coach athlete(s) OS in private tour | Statement from Tour Organiser or OS Club coach showing that you coached an athlete in an OS event (points may be reduced based on strength of event) or that you worked alongside elite level coaches in either OS club or National Program | 15.00 |
| Concussion Managment | Certificate of Attendance/Completion | 10.00 |
| Fencing Library Maintain a current Fencing Library either print or digital | Receipt of Purchase | 5.00 |
| Intermediate Coaching General Principles Complete Intermediate Coaching General Principals | Certificate of Completion | 40.00 |
| Introduction to Sports Massage | Certificate of Attendance/Completion | 10.00 |
| Introduction to Sports Taping | Certificate of Attendance/Completion | 10.00 |
| Learning Portal Course Complete any AIS/ASADA Learning Portal Courses including, but not limited to: - Community Coaching General Principles - Play By the Rules Courses - Introduction Level Officiating General Principles - High Performance Mental Skills - High Performance Decision Making | Certificate of Completion | 5.00 |
| Level 1 or 2 Sports Trainer Renewal Complete Level 1 or 2 First Aid Sports Trainer Renewal Course | Certificate of Attendance/Completion | 5.00 |
| Level 2 Sports Trainer Course Complete Level 2 First Aid Sports Trainer Course | Certificate of Attendance/Completion | 40.00 |
| Multi-day Seminars on specific subject | Certificate of attendance/completion | 30.00 |
| OSFO Positive Coaching Program Complete OSFO Positive Coaching Program | Certificate of Completion | 5.00 |
| Peer Review article Read and peer review either a written or online journal | Evidence of Publication | 5.00 |
| Publication of Coaching Article | Evidence of publication | 20.00 |
| Publication of Coaching Text | Evidence of publication | 60.00 |
| Run National High Performance in a weapon | Confirmation by HPM or AFF Director | 60.00 |
| Short course or Degree Complete short course or degree subject on Strength and conditioning Injury prevention Sports nutrition Sport Medicine Sport psychology Sport administration | Certificate of Completion | 40.00 |
| Short Course or Degree on specific subject | Certificate of completion | 40.00 |
| Sports Trainer Course Complete First Aid Sports Trainer Course | Certificate of Attendance/Completion | 20.00 |
| Webinar participation | Certificate of Completion/ Receipt of participation | 5.00 |
| Activity | Evidence Required | Points |
| AFF Club level Officiating Course Complete AFF Club Officiating Course | Certificate/Letter of Attendance | 5.00 |
| AFF National Level Officiating Course Complete AFF National Officiating Course | Certificate/Letter of Attendance | 20.00 |
| AFF State level Officiating Course Complete AFF State Officiating Course | Certificate/Letter of Attendance | 10.00 |
| Referee National Competitions | Letter from National Officiating Director 5 points pa | 5.00 |
| Activity | Evidence Required | Points |
| AFF or State Training Camp Coach Attend as a coach at AFF Training Camp | Letter from National Coach/High Performance Manager/ State Coaching Director | 10.00 |
| Assistant State Squad Training Coach Assistantant coach at a State Squad Training Sessions (per quarter) | Record of attendance/roll for Squad | 2.50 |
| Australian Coach at an overseas event Coach for Australian Team or coach an individual Australian Athlete at International Competition or on OS Tour | Letter from National Coach/High Performance Manager, Letter of Appointment | 20.00 |
| HPP Summer/Winter Camp Coach Coach at HPP Summer/Winter Camp (1 per year) | Letter from National Coach/High Performance Manager | 20.00 |
| State Squad Training Coach Coach at State Squad Training Sessions (per quarter) | Record of attendance/roll for Squad | 5.00 |
| State Team Coach for National Championships Coach for State Team at AFC National Championship | Letter of Appointment from State Fencing Association | 10.00 |
| Activity | Evidence Required | Points |
| Other activities Any other activities as approved by the National Coaching Director. The points allocated will be based on the activity. | Documentation from course and evidence of participation from presenter. | 0.00 |
A maximum of two thirds of coach re-accreditation points can come from HPP Activities. Points do not stack. For example, whether coaching one HPP athlete or 20 only 5 points per quarter will accrue.
Legend:
HPM – AFF High Performance Manager
NCD – National Coaching Director
NOD - National Officiating Director
SCD – State Coaching Director
SDM – State Development Manager
SOD – State Officiating Director