For Coaches / Instructors / 

BWSW Qualified status is issued to coaches /  instructors who meet a range of requirements relating to safety and training. It is an easy way for employers, parents, volunteers and clubs to identify the coaches/operators who have been checked and appropriately trained to the level and environment they will be working within. 

In simple terms, the BWSW Qualified status is issued to all Coaches/Instructors who have agreed to uphold our codes and practices and who hold a current: 

-  Coach / Instruction qualification
-  Driving / operating qualification
-  First Aid certificate - full day first aid attendance course by a recognised awarding body (check recognised bodies here)
-  Safeguarding & Protecting Children Certificate - online classroom course
-  Enhanced Disclosure Check 

Check Your Status  via credentials within your membership profile

As an organisation, we recognise those coaches/instructors who have the above because it (as well as many other reasons) (1) increases the likelihood of providing a good service to the end user; (2) gives peace of mind to employers, parents and participants that the coach is safe and has been trained; (3) qualified coaches/operators are more likely to adopt the services/programmes that we run; and (4) we can better regulate the ACTIVE coaching workforce and are better able to deploy these coaches to clubs and sites.  

BWSW qualifications are of great benefit for everyone whether you are a club, coach or participant.

Qualifications may be subject to re-testing in the event that BWSW membership is or is not maintained over any 12 month period. Any application form will require the driver / coach / operator to notify BWSW of any medical condition or other factor which could impact their ability to drive / coach / operate.  Recertification may be required on age 70.