"ChipsCheeseandMayo" wrote in message
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So you can revalidate solely on the basis that you have been
continually coaching?
No - that is not how the system works - it is set out on the website but you
have to show that you have updated your knowledge.

That sounds a bit dodgy to me - I am learning
that a lot of the things I was initially first taught may not be best
practice now. But because I have ben ontinually coaching using these
methods for the 3 year period I am considered to be up to date?
Agreed - noone said the system was perfect, but to test everyone every 3
years would not be practicable either. Now, driving is a much much higher
risk activity and we don't have any revlaidation of that. The BCU is
developing their procedures in line with other organisations.

It seems to me (yes you guys have turned me political) that the whole
revalidation scheme has been very poorly thought out, and in many cases
is pretty pointless. PArticualrly as you can continue to coach as a
non-validated coach?

Well you can do what you want if you are not paid so many club coaches do
not revalidate but they cannot issue stars either. Otherwise it is unlikely
anyone will pay you to coach if you dont.

Whilst what you say is reasonable, it is not correct to say that the system
is corrupt - there is a lot of difference between a corrupt system and one
that needs to improve. Rather than being political, how about suggesting
some sensible practical suggestions for improvement.