Online British Weight Lifting (BWL) Combined Level 1 & 2 Award in Coaching Olympic Weightlifting (Summer 2026)

The is an online course only, with the learning and assessments completed through e-learning modules.

Who is this course suitable for?

The combined course is perfect for those aspiring to be a weightlifting coach and who would like to complete both courses together to become an Independent Coach on completion. 

What do the courses cover?

-The processes and principles of coaching weightlifting

-The rules of weightlifting Planning effective sessions and training blocks

-The key positions of the Snatch and the Clean & Jerk

-An introduction to competition coaching BWL Technical Model to identify technical errors and come up with effective interventions

What do they qualify me to do?

LEVEL 1: Assist a more qualified coach to deliver sessions in a club/gym setting

LEVEL 2: Work as an independent coach in Olympic Weightlifting and apply for a BWL Coach License to assist athletes at national competitions.  

Both level 1 and level 2 are Cimpsa CPD endorsed.

How long does it take to complete the courses?

LEVEL 1: 12 – 16 hours, LEVEL 2: 24 – 28 hours

E-learning

You will conduct the course through an e-learning platform which integrates the new BWL Technical Model and the latest insights from the BWL Performance Team. All assessments for the award are also conducted solely online.

Module Embedded Practical Content
While this course is an online course only, practical content related to the award is already delivered in Strength and Conditioning Coaching modules; SSP5134 (SCRaM) and SSP6134 (SES). It is strongly advised therefore that you only complete this online course if you attended the weightlifting practical sessions within the relevant modules.

Please contact Steph Morris (stmorris@cardiffmet.ac.uk) if you have any additional questions about the course. 

Terms and Conditions:

The information provided is correct at the time of printing. However, changes may occasionally be necessary due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control. If, prior to the start of the course, there are insufficient numbers of students for the course to run, Cardiff Metropolitan University reserves the right to cancel the course. In any such cancellation situation, Cardiff Metropolitan University will pay you a full refund of your course fee but cannot be held liable for any other direct or consequential loss.

Refunds & Cancellations:

By signing up to this course, you agree to the below:

Should you have paid your course fee and then cancel your booking prior to the course commencement, we will refund your fees as follows:

Less than 30 days prior to the course commencing : No refund.