Course Pre-requisites.
We exclusively partner with the LTA to run coaching courses. The following information is designed to ensure participants meet the course pre-requisites, and to answer common questions around the entry criteria, DBS checks, first aid certificates and more. If you can't find what you are looking for, or still have questions, please email info@growingthegame.com.
Level 1 Award and LTA assistant (from 1st July 2021)
Pre-requisites for Level 1 and LTA Assistant
You must be 16 years old before the first day of the course.
(New) LTA Instructor
Pre-requisites for LTA Instructor course (from 1st September 2021)
You must have completed and passed your L1 Award in Coaching Tennis or the LTA Assistant course.
You must have the LTA Enhanced with child barred list DBS check. This must NOT be the volunteer check. If you are not an LTA Accredited coach, your LTA DBS must be less than 12 months from issue date.
Level 2 Certificate in coaching tennis
Pre-requisites for L2 Courses (until 31 August 2021)
You must have completed and passed the Level 1 Award in Coaching Tennis or the LTA Assistant course.
You must have the LTA Enhanced with child barred list DBS check. This must NOT be the volunteer check. If you are not an LTA Accredited coach, your LTA DBS must be less than 12 months from issue date.
You must have a current first aid certificate, either EFAW, FAW or PFA. (Emergency First Aid in the Workplace is a 1-day course, First Aid in the Workplace is a 3-day course, and Paediatric First Aid is a 2-day course).
Level 3 Coach
Pre-requisites for L3 courses
You must have completed and passed the Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Tennis or the LTA Instructor course.
You must have the LTA Enhanced with child barred list DBS check. This must NOT be the volunteer check. If you are not an LTA Accredited coach, your LTA DBS must be less than 12 months from issue date.
You must have (or have had) a rating of 6.1 or better or have completed a Play Test.
You must have a current first aid certificate, either EFAW, FAW or PFA. (Emergency First Aid in the Workplace is a 1-day course, First Aid in the Workplace is a 3-day course, and Paediatric First Aid is a 2-day course.
End of Course Assessments for LTA Instructor and LTA Level 3 Coach courses
Pre-requisites for assessments to be taken remotely with the LTA
You must have completed the core training days and electives for the course.
You must have a current First Aid certificate.
Helpful Links and Information.
LTA DBS Application.
Click below to start your LTA DBS application. Your DBS form will need to be subscribed to the Update Service. The LTA will accept an Enhanced DBS check issued via another organisation if it meets this condition. The LTA will need to screen NON-LTA DBS checks before use; fill in this form to begin this process.
DBS Verification Method.
Tip: When completing your DBS form, you will be asked for a ‘Verification Method’. This defaults to ‘Organisation’, meaning you have selected to use an LTA ID Verifier. Alternatively, you can opt for ‘Post Office’, by clicking ‘Organisation’ and ‘Post Office’. There is an extra cost to use the Post Office as your verification method.
DBS Identification Checks.
Once you have completed your DBS application, you will need to get your ID documents verified from one of the following: 1) LTA ID checker or 2) The main branch of a Post Office (it must be one that has a 'CRB ID Verification Service'). Your application will stay in stage 1 until your documents are verified.
Pin and Secret Word.
For the DBS application you will require a pin and secret word. Click below to find the relevant pin and secret word for your local club or organisation. If there is not one listed, use the LTA Operations Ltd pin and secret word at the end of the list.
Play Test.
The Play Test is an entry requirement for specific coaching qualifications, including the Level 3 certificate. This can be arranged through Growing the Game by emailing info@growingthegame.co.uk. Click below to find out if you need to take the Play Test.
First Aid Certificate.
To maintain your LTA Coach Accreditation, you must have a valid first aid certificate within 3 years of the issue date. You will need to email this to the LTA, to be uploaded onto your coach profile. Click below to submit your certificate via the LTA website.