Technical Coaching Accreditation Policy
Recognition of Technical Coaching Competence via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Recognition of Prior Experience (RPE)
Overview
What is the Technical Coaching Accreditation Policy?
The SDSC Technical Coaching Accreditation Policy provides experienced disability sport coaches with a structured pathway to achieve the SG-Coach Technical Certification — without completing the full standard certification programme — by recognising the qualifications and experience they have already gained.
Two distinct routes are available: Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for coaches with relevant formal qualifications, and Recognition of Prior Experience (RPE) for coaches with substantial hands-on experience in disability sport coaching.
Application Pathways
Which Route is Right for You?
Recognition of Prior Learning
For coaches with formal, accredited disability sport coaching qualifications obtained locally or overseas.
- Disability sport-specific coaching certificates and/or academic transcripts
- Documents outlining course content and learning outcomes
- A brief reflective summary on adaptations needed to support persons with disabilities
Recognition of Prior Experience
For coaches without formal certification but with at least 3 years of consistent, competent disability sport coaching practice. Minimum age: 21 years old.
- Documented coaching history in disability sport (duration, context, and scope — e.g. coaching logs)
- Endorsements from relevant sport organisations (e.g. National Disability Sports Associations, special needs schools)
- Evidence of technical session planning and athlete development (e.g. sample session plan, yearly planning instrument)
How to Apply
Application Process
All applications follow a structured assessment process, with steps tailored to each pathway. The process ensures a fair, competency-based evaluation of every applicant.
Submit Application
Complete the accreditation form and upload all required supporting documents (certificates, endorsements, coaching logs, etc.) via the online portal. Pay the S$50 administrative fee to SDSC.
Document Review
RPL: Qualifications are reviewed and mapped against technical coaching competencies. RPE: Evidence of coaching history, planning, and endorsements is reviewed.
Assessment (where required)
Applicants may be required to attend a structured interview covering professional, interpersonal, and intrapersonal skills, and/or undergo a session observation or competency assessment.
Accreditation Decision
An outcome is issued — Full Accreditation, Conditional Accreditation, or Rejected — based on the totality of evidence and assessment.
Standards
Technical Coaching Competency Checklist
All applicants are assessed against the following core technical coaching competencies in disability sport.
Demonstrates accurate, current knowledge of sport-specific techniques, rules, performance demands, and relevant classification requirements in disability sport.
Identifies key technical errors and priorities through effective observation and analysis.
Adapts techniques, equipment, and tasks to the athlete's impairments, classifications, and safety requirements.
Plans and delivers technically focused training sessions with clear objectives and progression.
Provides clear, accurate technical instruction and demonstrations appropriate to the athlete's ability.
Delivers timely, specific technical feedback to support skill development.
Manages risks to ensure safe execution of skills in training.
Ready to Apply?
Submit your RPL or RPE application through the official SDSC online form. Ensure all supporting documents are ready before you begin.