Pre-Requisites for Practical Assessment
Practical assessment is the final assessment step at each level in the accreditation process. Evidence
of having met pre-requisites must be supplied prior to commencement of the practical assessment
tasks.
Candidates must have previously:
1. successfully completed the ASC’s Community Coach General Principles assessment
(https://learning.ausport.gov.au/Auth/Login?ReturnUrl=%2f).
2. passed the written test appropriate to the accreditation level being sought
3. acquired the specified baseball experience, specifically the competencies needed to pass
the practical assessment tasks
4. paid the appropriate assessment fee
Practical Coaching/Playing Experience
1. Level 1: Minimum age of 14; no prior baseball experience required
2. Level 2: Minimum age of 16. In addition, at least one of the following is strongly advised:
o Two (2) years of coaching with Level 1 Accreditation
o Four (4) years of playing with no coaching experience
o One (1) year of coaching with Level 1 Accreditation plus two years as a player
3. Level 3: Minimum age of 18. In addition, at least one of the following is strongly advised:
o Two (2) years of coaching with Level 2 Accreditation
o Six (6) years of playing with no coaching experience
o One (1) year of coaching with Level 2 Accreditation plus three years as a player
4. Level 4: Minimum age of 20. In addition, at least one of the following is strongly advised
o Two (2) years of coaching with Level 3 Accreditation
o Ten (10) years of playing with no coaching experience
o Four (4) years in Australian ABL or state team, national league team, or at US
college level
o Three (3) years of Australian national team or recognised professional experience
o One (1) year of coaching with Level 3 Accreditation plus four years as a player
Community Coach General Principles Pre-Requisites
All coaches must have achieved the competencies covered in the Australian Sports Commission’s
Community Coach General Principles course. In most cases, this can be done in two ways:
1. Online: Successfully complete the modules and assessment tasks in the ASC’s online course
(https://learning.ausport.gov.au/Auth/Login?ReturnUrl=%2f) and print the certificate of
completion, in your own name. obtained for this course. This is then to be forwarded as a
hard copy or email to the relevant authority on your state. Please note, that this course and
the assessment are free of charges.
2. General Principles through an external provider: The Sports Commission has contracted
various bodies (Sport & Rec etc) in each state to provide the General Principles course in a
face-to-face setting. This course includes assessment tasks. Official evidence of completing
these tasks satisfactorily must be provided to the practical Assessor. Please note, that with
this option, course fees are payable and there is no provision for attempting the assessment
tasks without attending the course.
Please note: The Community Coach General Principles assessment (or its equivalent – see point 2
above) is required at all levels of the NCAS, and is the only general principles assessment which must
be satisfied in order to be accredited. The ASC also has General Principles Courses for Intermediate
and Advanced coaches, but at this stage neither is a requirement for any level of accreditation.
Physical Screening Check
Participants will need a personal fitness level that will enable them to physically complete the
practical requirements of coaching. Assessors reserve the right to request proof of fitness from a
medical practitioner. Participants who are unable to meet this requirement will undertake alternate
activities during the practical components of assessment & coaching.
Coaches’ Code of Conduct
To attain or retain Coach Accreditation under the ABF NCAS, a coach must have read, understood
and signed a current Coaches’ Code of Conduct. Failing to adhere to the requirements of the Code of
Conduct may result in a coach being stripped of accreditation.
Working with Children clearance
Each state has its own legislation regarding working with children. You are required to produce
evidence that you have acquired the necessary clearance before you are permitted to coach
children.