Skill Specific Training Assessor (SSTA) Accreditation Course

To be a Skill Specific Trainer and Assessor (SSTA), an EA Coach needs to have a thorough and current knowledge of the EA Coaching standards and operations.

SSTAs are endorsed and qualified by Equestrian Australia to assess Introductory Riding and Horse Management Certificates only.

Skill Specific Trainers and Assessors must:

• Uphold the aims of the EA Coaching Pathway

• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the standards and requirements of the scheme

• Adhere to the EA Coaching Policies and Procedures

• Follow the guidelines stipulated in the EA Certificate/Accreditation workbooks

• Adhere to the EA Assessment principles, procedures and guidelines

• Update the SSTA qualification every two years by attending a National EA SSTA Update Clinic

To become an EA SSTA the Coach must meet the following criteria:

• Have been registered and actively Coaching for the current and no less than 5 years within the previous 7 years (Level 1 for at least 3 years)

Cost: $175 for the two days (subsidised by Equestrian Queensland) 

To Register for the EA endorsed EQ SSTA Accreditation course 12-13 October 2020 at Fig Tree Pocket Equestrian Club/ remotely via zoom (TBC) please click on the Registration button below. 

Registrations close COB Monday 21 September 2020.