QUALIFICATIONS

What qualifications are relevant and recognized in the martial arts industry?

Want to know the quickest, easest and cheapest way to up grade your martial arts qualifications? Well you can call us first if you like and check out the dates for courses scheduled right now. EVENTS Want more detail on what courses provide go here and see the Latest Coaching Mix

What is an RTO? What does RPL mean? Who will assess you?
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Let's list the ways that martial arts instructors justify that they are competent and qualified to teach:

*Studied the arts for a couple of years (no gradings)
*Obtained a grade of brown belt or equivalent 2-4 years.
*Obtained a grade of black belt or equivalent 4 year +
*Received various grading certificates including some from o/s master 5 years
*Attending in house instructor programs under their chief instructor
*Attending in house instructor programs with association (some offering CEC points)
*National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS levels 1 & 2)
*Nationally Recognised Certificate Qualifications (Cert II, III, IV & Diploma in Sports Coaching)
*Nationally Recognised Certificate Qualifications (Cert II, III, IV & Diploma in Fitness)
*University Degree in Sports Science (anatomy, physiology, body movement etc)
*Bachelor of Education in Physical Education

So you would you like to know how you can gain access to these qualifcations? Well we can help you and you don't have to be a member but our preferred RTO providers will offer you a discount if you are.
What sort of courses can we deliver?
Cert II to Advanced Diploma in Coaching
Cert IV Assessment & Workplace Training
National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS levels 1 & 2)
What can I get away with fast and cheap for my part time instructors? (Under $195)
National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS levels 1 & 2)
What should I do as a professional instructor that will not take too long and not cost me the earth?
Cert III in Coaching as a minimum (Under $1000)
What if I want to make this my career and want access to government funding?
Cert IV in Coaching as a minimum (Under $1500)
Cert IV Training & Assessment (Under $1900)

Want to visit Australia and gain a qualification?
Step 1 Send a resume and register with us
Step 2 Once received/accepted we will send you course information
Step 3 We will discuss procedures directly relating to your case
More info click here!
Who do you Contact? The IMA office 03 9897 3213

It is taken that all instructors have obtained senior first aid training and hold a current certificate. Some people may have already obtained a Blue Card (police check / cleared to work with children), weapons license and or CPI registration in addition to qualifications and this is really good to hear. Our industry is crying out for more recognition from government, the corporate sector and the community. Know one knows what is the best way to go but we will give you are few suggestions further on. Some industry professionals do not want to change the way they have happily done things for years. Some industry bodies try to force instructors to adhere to a certain training process for a monetary benefits or because it is too hard to change their thinking or even because they may have to give up their power. Isn't it best to do what is right for the industry, what is more professional, what will help expand our industry and help an instructor's career.

From our experience with asking our members and the industry in general this is a rough break down on what instructors are doing currently.

35% have not sort to obtain any nationally recognized training (NCAS, Certification or higher)
20% have followed the NCAS process
40% now follow the Certificate process
5% follow the University process

We have also found a great deal of overlap between NCAS and Certification qualifications. It seems that more and more instructors are opting for the Certification process over any other methods.

Why is it so? Find out for yourself, do your own home work and ask other people don't just take our point of view. Everyone course provider will steer you in their direction but once the pathway is very clear to me. Some of the skills and knowledge you accumulate from attending these courses is very important and beneficial.

However some courses have greater outcomes and the graduate will hold more weight in the industry. I'm just going to tell you what I have done and how it works for me. I did the certificate courses in sports coaching and assessment /workplace training and gained a couple of qualifications. I continue to study the material to keep improving my skills, deliver training packages for my own groups and facilitate for registered training orginasations (RTO).

Would you like some independant assistance in chosing the right qualifications and provider for your situation.
Call the IMA HQ on: 03 9897 3213
chairman@martialartalliance.com

CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS
Instructors can now be certified with the IMA all included in the price of your membership.

Receive in the membership pack: A Welcome letter of acceptance to the IMA, Qualified Instructor Certificate, Certified Instructor Membership Card, Certified Instructor Badge. (additional badges are available for other instructors).

How do you become certified?
Existing financial members will automatically be sent a badge and upon renewal next March will be sent the full kit. New members or old members renewing will be sent the new kit straight away.

Most IMA members have already submitted a training resume, copies of certificates (qualifications/rank), licenses, blue cards, police checks etc to the headquarters for acceptance of membership and certification. For those who are not sure or have updated their training history and qualifications please forward them to us so we can include it in your confidential file.

Credibility is essential in our industry, as martial art instructors need to be professional and qualified /certified in the eyes of the government, the corporate sector and to the general community. This is vital for the continued growth of our industry and of course the longevity of an instructors' school. The IMA has consulted with various industry bodies to be able to offer instructors a certification that will assist them in the sustainability of their school, (including obtaining cheaper insurance).

Would you like some assistance in chosing the right qualifications for your situation and to find out if you can obtain government funding?
Call the IMA HQ on: 03 9897 3213
chairman@martialartalliance.com