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INSTRUCTOR LEVELS

Martial Arts Instructor UK is a progressive training programme based on how to teach rather than what,
as such it does not matter what style of Martial Art the Candidate studies.

There are three levels in the programme that will be attained, by regular assessment, over a period of time based
on age, experience, rank and ability. Unlike other programmes Martial Arts Instructor UK levels
are numbered from 3 to 1 with Level 1 being the highest Level and 3 being the lowest.

Level 3 - Cadet Leader (11 to under 16 years)

The requirements of a Cadet Leader are that the Candidate must be at least 11 years old and be considered
competent enough to carry out the role by their Instructor (Level 1). To gain this award they must actively assist
in their club and have been assessed over a period of time.

The Cadet Leader's role within the club is:
* To assist all Level 2 and Level 1 Instructors in the smooth running of the club
* To help supervise younger students and encourage them to learn by becoming role models
* To keep training records up to date. Evidence is recorded in the Martial Arts Instructor UK training manual
* To continue to study their chosen Martial Art and progress in grade at the set level
* To continue to study the Martial Arts Instructor UK porgramme and eventually progress to Level 2

Level 2 - Assistant Instructor (16 years +)

The Candidate must be at least 16 years old and graded 4th KYU or have trained at the club for at least 2 years.
They will have planned and run classes at the club while being assessed by their Instructor (Level 1). The session
plan and assessment forms are included the training manual which is available from the C.M.A.A. for Ł10 (plus Ł3 p&p).
The Candidate must cover all aspects such as Health & Safety, Child Protection, Equality etc in order to be awarded
Level 2. The assessment form, lesson plan along with the Candidates Licence / Membership book will then be sent to the C.M.A.A. who will stamp the book and issue certification.

After the ward the Candidate will then begin to construct their Portfolio, within the training manual, and record ongoing
training as evidence of activity, learning and development. This will be required when progressing to Level 1.

The Portfolio will contain:
* A record of every time a session is taught. Details should include what was taught,
for how long and to what age group and grades. Each entry must be signed by their Instructor (Level 1)
* Any time they were involved in dealing with an incident / accident and what role within the Team they were given
* Copies of accident report forms they filled out
* Copies of all risk assessments they carried out
* Attandence records for all training courses both in and outside of the C.M.A.A.
* All assessment sheets fully completed and signed by their Instructor (Level 1)

The Assistant Instructor's role within the club is:
* To assist all Level 1 Instructors in the smooth running of the club
* To maintain high ethical standards in coaching and prepare all sessions in advance by using the
Martial Arts Instructor UK training manual
* To keep training records up to date. Evidence is recorded in the Martial Arts Instructor UK training manual
* To keep C.R.B. Disclosure up to date (every 2 years)
* To keep First Aid up to date (every 3 years)
* To continue to study their chosen Martial Art and progress in grade at the set level
* To continue to study the Martial Arts Instructor UK porgramme and eventually progress to Level 1

Level 1 - Instructor (18 years +)

Candidates wishing to progress to Level 1 Instructors after passing 1st Dan / Degree (Black Belt)
must under go the same assessment as for Level 2 with the following differences.

* Their Portfolio will have been submitted for review.
* They will be at least 18 years old and will be asked to plan and run sessions while being assessed by their own
Instructor. This will then be documented as evidence in the training manual which will then be verified
by another Instructor of no less than 5th Dan / Degree in rank.
* They will have completed and passed the written examination with a passmark in excess of 85%
* They will have undergone a C.R.B. Enhanced Disclosure, with the C.M.A.A., within the past 2 years