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About EFA NCAS Coaches - their accreditations & training
Why use EFA NCAS Coaches
Since 1983 the EFA has trained
Your safety is important, therefore all EFA NCAS coaches undergo training in safety and risk management and all coaches must always have a current first aid certificate and be insured.
Find an EFA NCAS Coach near you
Becoming a Coach
Visit For Candidates for information about trainingThe EFA provides courses and training for people wishing to pursue a career as an 'Equestrian Sport Coach' under the auspices of the Australian Sports Commission’s NCAS program.
Being an EFA NCAS Coach is a challenging and rewarding career choice and the EFA NCAS qualifications enable a person to coach athletes within the spectrum of EFA competition - Eventing, Jumping, Dressage, Vaulting, Show Horse and Carriage Driving.
Prior to beginning a career as an EFA NCAS Coach, the EFA suggests that any interested person contact a registered EFA Coach Educator to gain insight and understanding about the industry.
Most EFA coaches operate on a freelance basis, charging for services. EFA Coaches tend to stay accredited for many years - testament to the enjoyment that being an EFA Coach can provide.
EFA NCAS Qualifications
What does each type of coach do?|
General (G) |
Dressage (D) |
Jumping (J) |
Eventing (E) |
Show Horse (SH) |
Vaulting (V) |
Carriage Driving (CD) |
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Level 3 D
Coach for riders up to FEI Dressage Competition
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Level 3 J
Coach for Riders up to FEI Jumping competition
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Level 3 E
Coach for riders up to FEI *** and FEI **** competition (EFA Advanced Level) |
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Level 3 CD
Specialised coach in elective areas such as 4-in-hand, heavy harness etc. |
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Level 2 G
Coach for riders in medium to advanced levels of EFA competition in Dressage Jumping & Eventing
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Level 2 D
Coach for riders up to Advanced EFA Dressage
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Level 2 J
Coach for riders up to EFA A & B Grade competition |
Level 2 E Coach for Riders up to FEI** competition (EFA Intermediate Level) |
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Level 2 V
Coach for vaulters up to A Compulsories and FEI competition |
Level 2 CD
Coach for drivers at medium and advanced competition in single harness and pairs |
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Level 1 G
Coach for riders in lower levels of EFA competition in Dressage Jumping and Eventing
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Level 1 Non-Jumping
Coach for riders in lower levels of EFA Dressage and/or Show Horse competition |
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Level 1 SH
Coach for riders in Show Horse competitions |
Level 1 V
Coach for vaulters in E & D Compulsories in walk and canter |
Level 1 CD
Coach for drivers at lower levels of EFA competition in single harness and pairs |
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Introductory Coach A coach for beginner and recreational riders in flatwork only |
Introductory V
Coach for beginner vaulters - barrel and walk |
Introductory CD Coach for beginner drivers in single harness | ||||
