Community Instructor Accreditation
Purchase the Community Instructor course and get accredited today.
The Community Instructor Program provides online training and accreditation, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to deliver national participation programs (MyGolf, Schools & Get Into Golf).
Online Course
What can you expect? • A 2.5-3-hour online module and assessment facilitated by interactive and engaging content. • A program that’s easy to complete in your own time at your own pace Learning Outcomes – The course will cover the following key learning areas; • Role of the Community Instructor • Introduction to golf and golf facilities • Equipment • Golf Skills • Health and Safety • Inclusive coaching • National programs • Golf Games and Activities • Preparing to deliver • Managing a session • Recruitment and retention What programs can you deliver after completing this accreditation? • MyGolf Schools • MyGolf (for juniors) • Get Into Golf (for adults) *note: You will need to complete the Community Instructor (All Abilities) accreditation to deliver the MyGolf and Get Into Golf All Abilities programs as well. What will you receive? • Four years of accreditation nationally recognised by Golf Australia and the PGA of Australia, with endorsement from Sport Australia. • Insurance coverage under Golf Australia’s national policy. • An accreditation eCertificate • Practical training opportunities How much does it cost? • Initial accreditation costs $99 • Reaccreditation after four years costs $49. Those eligible for reaccreditation will receive an email 3 months prior to their expiration, with information on how to reaccredit and pay this fee. Pre-requisites: • Working with Children Clearance (State/Territory guidelines) • Minimum age of 15 years • Can provide student card in place of WWCC if under 15, check above guidelines as some states require a WWCC between 15 -18 years • Only 18+ can deliver Sporting Schools programs Purchase this course
Practical Training
Golf Australia in collaboration with the PGA of Australia will be delivering free practical training sessions for accredited Community Instructors throughout the course of the year. The practical training sessions are a great opportunity to build on knowledge gained in the online accreditation course and develop your confidence in delivering MyGolf and Get Into Golf programs, with the support of a PGA Professional. Please see the scheduled days in each state below, with more to be added. You can enrol into these sessions anytime, with local area marketing to be sent to the accredited network closer to each of the sessions.
NSW/ACT
Australian Golf Club – Australian Open When: Sunday, 3 December 2023 Time: 9am – 11am Register: Click here
NT
New dates - TBC
QLD
Palm Meadows Driving Range – Gold Coast When: Monday 11th December Time: 8.30am –11.00am Register: Click here
SA
North Adelaide Par 3 Golf Course When: Saturday, 25 November Time: 11.30am – 1.30pm Register: Click here
TAS
New dates - TBC
VIC
New dates - TBC
WA
Albany Golf Club When: Sunday 19th November Time: 11.30am – 2.30pm Register: Click here
