Accreditation Application form

Option A: Self-Practice Under Mentorship

• Part A: Written references or endorsements
• Part B: Documentation proving minimum 5 years OR 200 hours continuous practice
• Part C: Detailed Tai Chi CV

OR Option B: Competition Achievement

• Part A: Competition certificates showing participation in THREE TCAA-recognized competitions.
• Part B: Detailed Tai Chi CV

OR Option C: Chinese Wushu Association Duan Wei Grading

• Part A: Grading certificates for Level 4 and above
• Part B: Detailed Tai Chi CV

OR Option D: Video Assessment (Incurs additional charge)

• Part A: Video submission (1-3 videos, max 5 minutes each)
• Part B: Detailed Tai Chi CV

Option A: TCAA Online Examination

• Complete the TCAA Instructor’s Accreditation Examination

OR Option B: TCAA-Approved Theory Lessons

• Provide Certificate of completion from TCAA-approved provider

Option A: TCAA Recognised Instructor Training Program

• Part A: Completion of TCAA-Recognized Instructor Training Program within the last 10 years and continuous teaching thereafter
• Part B: Certificate of completion from a recognized provider within the last 10 years and continuous teaching thereafter

Option A: Teaching Summary

• Part A: Supply an estimate of the number of classes taught, average number of students, overview of content covered, student progression notes if available.
• Part B: Minimum of 100 hours documented.
• Part C: Statutory Declaration confirming the above is true and correct.

OR Option B: Student Testimonials/Feedback

• Testimonials must reflect form and technique instruction, philosophy integration, movement correction, individual student support, and confirm they have had a minimum of 100 hours of teaching from the applicant. (Minimum 3)

Option A: TCAA Recognised Instructor Training Program

• Part A: Certificate of completion or Training Logs and Assessment Results from a TCAA-recognised Instructor Training Program

OR Option B: WHS Training with a Registered Training Organisation + Basic Human Anatomy

• Part A: WHS Certificate of Completion or Statement of Attainment from a Registered Training Organisation
• Part B: Documentation proving basic understanding of human anatomy (certificate or completion of a relevant course or documented experience)

OR Option C: Risk Management and Human Anatomy Courses

• Part A: Certificates of Completion provided for relevant modules/course by a Registered Training Organisation
• Part B: Detailed Tai Chi CV

OR Option D: Risk Management and Human Anatomy Experience.
This Option is only available for applicants who work in medical, allied health, occupational health and safety, first aid training, fitness etc.

• Part A: Risk assessment documentation
• Part B: Injury prevention documentation
• Part C: Basic human anatomy documentation
• Part D: Safe practice principles documentation

Mandatory Requirements:

• Part A: Professional Indemnity Insurance Certificate of Currency
• Part B: Valid First Aid Certification (HLTAID011, HLTAID012, HLTAID013 or HLTAID014)
• Part C: Current Working with Children Check (WWC)
• Part D: Signed Statutory Declaration confirming: Accuracy of all information provided

Must Read:

• TCAA Code of Conduct and Ethics
• TCAA Accredited Instructor Self-Assessment Checklist
• TCAA Liability Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
• Australian Consumer Laws