WHAT IS RCC ?

Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) is based on the concept that people learin and become competent in many different ways throughout their lifetime – through work and life experiences as well through education and training.

RCC takes into account a person’s skills and experience, no matter where these were learnt, to enable him/her to get credit in a course of study.

RECOGNISING PRIOR LEARNING

The MEM/EFA?NCAS Coaching Courses contain a set of competency statements (outcomes) that must be achieved before a participant is deemed competent at this coaching level. In board terms, the process of RCC involves matching what participants already ‘know and can do’ with the learning outcomes of the course.

In this way, RCC enables participants to focus on developing skills and knowledge in new areas, rather than re-learning what they already know and can do.

BENEFITS OF RCC

• Speeds up the process of becoming a qualified MEM/EFA/NCAS coach.
• Conforms to the requirements for equity in adult education program.
• Avoids the problem of participants having to unnecessarily repeat learning experiences.
• Encourages the development of various assessment procedures.
• Assesses the candidate’s current competence in comparison to the stated standards of competence required.
• Provides a process that clarifies what relevant skills the participant does and does not possess- so that the learning program can be tailored accordingly.

WHO CAN APPLY ?

You can apply for RCC if you believe that your prior learning and experience will enable you to justify (with evidence) that you are already competent and have previously attained all/or part of the desired course competencies.

Person suitable for RCC usually fall under the one of the three categories:

1. Experienced Non-Qualified Coaches
2. Elite Competitors
3. Internationally Accredited Coaches

It is the responsibility of the RCC applicant to provide all details and evidence of their claimed skills and knowledge. If the applicant cannot provide such evidence, then RCC will not be granted!

For categories 1&2 above, the applicants must attain the following:

1. Passed The National Orientation Course
2. The ‘O’ Level Groom Certificate Course
3. The ‘O’ Level Elective - Riding on the Flat
4. The ‘O’ Level Elective – Riding over Fences
5. The Senior Horse Management Course

SHOWING EVIDENCE OF 'PRIOR LEARNING' AND/OR 'EXPERIENCE'

There are many ways that you can show evidence of the competencies you hold. RCC can only be granted on current evidence, i.e. work that has been completed within the last four years. In Box 1 are some examples of the ways evidence can be provided. You will need to include a variety of these in your application.

RCC PROCEDURES

If you consider that you have already acquired the learning competencies contained within an MEM/EFGA/NCAS Coaching Course, or part thereof, you may formally apply to have these skills recognized.

A RCC Assessment Panel appointed by MEM?EFGA/NCAS Committee will assess your application. The panel will comprise at least the following:

• MEM/EFA/NCAS Coach Assessor
• Training Coordinator

Where possible, the panel will consist coaches who reside within the state where your application is submitted.

The RCC Assessment can only be carried out through you providing evidence of the relevant competencies that you believe you hold. This is achieved through completing and submitting a detailed application in a clear, precise and user-friendly manner. This emphasis remains on the RCC applicant to present his/her application in this manner.