Resource Hub
Learning, Education & Development
Discover essential resources for coaches, gear checking, syllabus and certificate downloads, and horse care and training to enhance your learning and development journey.
Coaching
Foundation Coach
For the candidate:
- Download the Foundation Coaching Course outline
- Download the Foundation Coach coaching log
- Watch the Foundation coach webinar series:
- Access the online Foundation Coach workbook (including mentored coaching practice log, assessment and registration forms)
For the assessor:
- Access the online Foundation Coach practical coaching assessment
Preliminary Coach
Access the online Preliminary Coach written course through the PCA Academy Tile in your JustGo profile.
Level 1 Coach
Access the Private Coaching Approval Form
Inclusive Coaching
Watch the Inclusive Coaching Webinar
Complete the online Inclusive Coaching written assessment
Continued Professional Development (CPD)
Download the CPD Activities & Points overview
Download the Coaching CPD Mentored Hours Activity Log
Renew your coaching accreditation via our online form. This is where you will submit your CPD activities: Required Qualifications for Coach Assessors
Required Qualifications for Coach Assessors
Download the criteria for coaches eligible to assess Foundation, Preliminary and Level 1 coaches.
‘Discipline Of The Month’ Activity Guides
Lesson Plans
Access the PCA coach lesson library for lesson plans.
Download the fillable PCA lesson plan template
Download the PCA lesson planning template with prompts
Equitation Science
Watch our ‘Teaching Equitation Science with Dr Andrew McLean’ video tutorials
Gear Checking
Gear Checker Accreditation Manual
Download the Gear Checker Accreditation Manual
How to become an accredited gear checker webinar
Watch the webinar, ‘How to become an accredited gear checker.’
online Gear Checker Accreditation AssessmenT
Complete the online Gear Checker Accreditation Assessment
Syllabus, Certificates, and Assessment Resources
PCA Syllabus of Instruction
Download the PCA Syllabus of Instruction
Certificate Practical Assessment Sheets
- Download the E Level assessment sheet
- Download the D Level assessment sheet
- Download the D* Level assessment sheet
- Download the C Level assessment sheet
- Download the C* Level assessment sheet
- Download the K Level assessment sheet
- Download the B Level assessment sheet
- Download the A Level assessment sheet – COMING SOON
- Download the Club/Centre Summary Assessment Sheet
Member Certificate Checklists
Are you ready for your E Assessment? Download the checklist
Are you ready for your D Assessment? Download the checklist
Are you ready for your D* Assessment? Download the checklist
Member Certificate Written Assessment Links
Horse Resources
PCA Lungeing Manual
Download the PCA Lungeing Manual
Body COndition score chart
Body condition scoring provides a useful and objective method of monitoring body condition. Download the PCA Body Condition Score chart.
A Better Bit for the Horse and Rider Combination PCA WEBINAR
Watch the PCA webinar, ‘A Better Bit for the Horse and Rider Combination’
Horse Buyer Guide
Download sample questions to ask the seller. With thanks to Horse Force
More resources
Club Support
Access valuable resources such as JustGo tools, marketing materials, the Australian Sports Commission E-Learning Portal, Game Plan for club strengthening, and essential governance and risk management resources.
Competition
Access the key resources needed to navigate competitions confidently, promoting fairness and inclusivity for every rider.