Level I AHRC Coaches are required to update their knowledge and involvement in developments in the sport on a regular basis. This occurs through activities which gain update points. Upon registration with the Australian Sports Commission coaches receive a Australian Sports Commission Update Logbook, in which they record attendance to workshops, and associated activities for update points.

 

All Coaches have to accrue 24 points over a 4 year period and a minimum of 4 points per year. AHRC has a policy to check up on coaches’ points on a four yearly basis, but advises all coaches to record their update activities on a regular basis.

 

To remain qualified coaches must be a member of the AHRC

 

Activities that gain update points are:

Complete the next level of Accreditation -20 pts

*Renew First Aid certificate (full update) -6 pts

Be employed as a professional coach -3 pts

*Attend a risk management -4 pts

Attend a one day workshop (e.g. Lungeing)            -3 pts

Organise a one day workshop -6 pts

Assessor at final assessment -6 pts

Become an AHRC Committee member  -4 pts

Write a 500 word article -2 pts

Complete relevant other qualification (e.g. Cert IV Workplace Trainer &Assessor)  - 4 pts            

* indicates compulsory component

While your State AHRC branch manages most of the day to day industry and association issues for you there are many National items that you need to know about.  Hopefully this newsletter is one way to bring these things to your attention.

 

Regular topics that we hope to cover in future issues include:

· Qualifications

· Education and training

· National workshops

· National Meetings

· Association Promotions

· Industry initiatives

· Career opportunities

· Association governance

You are welcome to contribute story ideas, articles, photos, local events etc.

 

Think of ways to help promote the AHRC in 2006

 

The AHRC has been a well kept secret for too long!  Let’s use every opportunity in 2006 to tell people just how well our centres look after their customers, horses and staff.

 

Australian Horse Riding Centres

Special points of interest:

· Remain qualified

· AHRC National Meeting 2006

· Animal Welfare Code

· Update points

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AHRC News

JANUARY 2006

Volume 1, Issue 1