Training and Education
We offer opportunities for those involved with sport in Aberdeen to develop their knowledge and participate in courses which are fundamental for a safe coaching environment. Our training calendar gives coaches, officials, volunteers and athletes the chance to gain qualifications which promote safe and professional coaching practice.
Club Sport Aberdeen affiliated clubs can receive discounts on course costs:
- Level 1 – 10%
- Level 2 – 20%
If you are Club Sport Aberdeen affiliated club please email the Community Sport Team for a promo code which will apply discount at registration checkout.
For more information, or should you wish to request any additional information about a specific training opportunity contact; communitysport@sportaberdeen.co.uk
Training and Education Opportunities
This course provides basic lifesaving, first aid and workplace health and safety regulations, covering the following: Health and safety (first aid) regulations, managing an incident, priorities of first aid, treatment of an unconscious casualty, resuscitation, shock, choking, seizures, bleeding, common sports workplace related injuries.
| Cost per candidate (1 day) | With Club Sport Level 1 discount | With Club Sport Level 2 discount |
| £60.00 | £55.00 | £48.00 |
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11th & 18th September 2024 10th November 2024 3rd & 10th February 2025
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1745 – 2115 (both dates)
0900 – 1700 1800 – 2130 (both dates) |
This training includes an online module (module 1) which is theory-based followed by a tutor-led online workshop (module 2). This is suitable for all adults involved in sports organisations that have participants under 18 years of age. It is targeted at all practitioners e.g. all coaches and volunteer working and volunteering directly with children and young people.
All courses are delivered virtually.
| Cost per candidate | With Club Sport Level 1 discount | With Club Sport Level 2 discount |
| £25.00 | £22.50 | £20.00 |
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6th August 2024 26th September 2024 4th November 2024 29th January 2025 5th March 2025 |
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1800 – 2100 |
This 3-hour Child Wellbeing and Protection Officer (CWPO) Training is suitable for individuals responsible for leading their club or organisation in the wellbeing and protection of children and young people. Learners will have the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills to manage concerns through the use of interactive case studies and group work.
Using layered case studies, interactive group work and personal reflection tasks, delegates will be supported to develop key skills and knowledge required to promote the wellbeing of children and young people in sport and respond effectively to concerns of harm or abuse. As this workshop is aimed at those leading their organisation in this area, case management skills are a significant element of the training.
Those attending this workshop must have already attended a Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport (CWPS) workshop.
Please note the minimum age to attend this workshop is 18 years. All courses are delivered virtually.
| Cost per candidate | With Club Sport Level 1 discount | With Club Sport Level 2 discount |
| £25.00 | £22.50 | £20.00 |
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2nd May 2024 29th August 2024 12th February 2025 |
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1800 – 2100 |
