PONY CLUB AUSTRALIA ACCREDITATION SYSTEM

Pony Club Victoria supports all coaches in gaining the nationally recognised qualification of the Pony Club Australia Foundation, Preliminary or Level 1 coaching accreditation courses.

To read about the benefits of becoming qualified with pony club and support on offer, click HERE

The Pony Club Australia (PCA) course structure and delivery methods make the system very attractive and affordable for coaches and prospective coaches. Prospective coaches from the absolute beginner to the more experienced can work through the courses at their own pace depending on their level of experience and obtain access to assistance through state, zone or club run training opportunities. The main features of the course structure are:

• Flexible: work at your own pace, work with a mentor, attend workshops and clinics, attend online virtual training sessions etc
• Competency Based: Assessment including by video (state approval required)
• Recognition of prior learning: Coaches with experience can submit evidence of such for prior learning consideration.
• Modern Teaching Syllabus: All levels provide coaches with the latest best practice coaching methods including risk management, horse welfare, equitation science horse behaviour & training, along with current rider certificate journey.

ACCREDITATION LEVELS

Foundation Aimed at senior riders, parents and beginners to coaching. Aimed at coaching E proficiency certificate level riders.

Preliminary This is the second level and set at the D/D* proficiency certificate level and is a pre-requisite for Level 1.  You do not need to have achieved the Foundation to begin Preliminary.  Coaches who have achieved the Foundation will receive prior learning recognition for some units of this course.

Level 1 This is aimed at coaches teaching C/C*/K/B proficiency certificate level and higher.

Level 2 & Specialism Currently under development.

NEXT STEP – ENROL

After deciding which level is right for you, follow the steps below:

Step 1. Create a profile in our database JustGo, by clicking HERE

Step 2. Purchase your manual and enrol in the JustGo SHOP.  Your manual will be posted to your nominated address by Pony Club Australia.  Pony Club Victoria will contact you through email to share any worksheets and other links/information.

Enrolment Fees

• Foundation $75
• Preliminary $120
• Level 1 $198

Step 3. Become a coach member with Pony Club Victoria.  Coach membership is available from JustGo state club VICTORIA DIRECT.  It is a requirement to have a membership active at all times.

To read more about the coach membership options for 2025 please click HERE

If you are a club and wish to know more about your responsibilities when deploying a coach, click HERE

PCV encourage coaches to attend our state training coach development days.  You can book to attend any of the clinics – check our events calendar Upcoming Events – Pony Club Victoria or clinics page for more details of when these are held. Clinics – Pony Club Victoria

If you wish to discuss coaching further, please contact the Pony Club Victoria Program Officer:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (03) 8685 8925

Available: Monday-Friday 9am-4pm.

NEED TO REACCREDIT?

If your qualification has lapsed, please follow the steps below.

Step 1.  Use the Pony Club Australia CPD Policy to help guide you on what professional development has been acquired and what points are allocated to each. CPD Policy is HERE

Step 2. Complete the online required learning courses and upload to your JustGo profile:

• Sport Australia Community Coaching Essential Skills START HERE
• Safeguarding Children & Young People START HERE

Step 3. Apply for renewal START HERE