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Full attendance of the course is required. This includes all practical days and online workshops. Only in exceptional circumstances will candidates be permitted time off the course. (This time must be made up at a later date).
Candidates are expected to participate in practical pitch sessions throughout the course as part of staff demonstration and peer coaching sessions. However, exceptions can be made due to illness or injury. All online tasks are to be completed and submitted via the Irish FA’s Online Education Platform.
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