Course Information

Course Information


Football Federation Australia National Referee Training Programs


The first three training programs provide basic competencies and consolidation of skills.

 

Laws of the Game Certificate


The Laws of the Game certificate provides a basic introduction to the Laws and interpretations. It can be obtained by completing this program including a written theory examination.

Graduates receive a FFA Certificate however FFA/ASC accreditation is not available and graduates are not qualified to officiate.

To begin their Refereeing career graduates must register with a recognised Referee group and achieve the competencies identified for the pre-officiating units of the Level 4 Junior Referee program.

Prerequisites: None.

 


Level 4 Junior Referee


This program’s practical emphasis complements the Laws of the Game certificate’s theoretical focus.

Participants must demonstrate all pre-officiating unit competencies before accepting any Referee or assistant Referee appointments.

These units are usually taught as a concentrated set of presentations and practical exercises taking about 8 hours. Practical assessments and other activities complete the program.

Program graduates are eligible to receive a FFA Level 4 Junior Referee certificate and accreditation. Graduates are considered qualified to officiate in Football involving junior and youth players.

Prerequisites
Applicants must:

  • Be registered with a recognised referee group      
  • Must have completed and passed the Laws of the Game certificate within the last two years  
  • It is recommended that applicants be at least 13 years of age at the commencement date of the program

 

Level 3 Adult Referee


Theme: Skill Consolidation

Program graduates are eligible to receive a FFA Level 3 Adult Referee certificate and accreditation.

They are considered qualified to officiate from junior Football to the lower divisions of adult Football.

Prerequisites
Applicants must:

  • Be registered with a recognised referee group
  • Clearly exhibit the competencies required of a Level 4 Junior Referee
  • It is recommended that applicants be an active referee at least 16 years old

 


Level 2 Senior Referee


Theme: Development of Advanced Officiating

Program graduates are eligible to receive a FFA Level 2 Senior certificate and accreditation.
Graduates are considered qualified to officiate at matches ranging from junior football to the penultimate senior football in their State, Territory or region

Prerequisites
Applicants must:

  • Be registered with a recognised referee group
  • Be an active referees at least 18 years old
  • Clearly exhibit the competencies required of a Level 3 Adult Referee

 


Level 1 Elite Referee


Theme: Senior Officiating – Commitment to Excellence

Program graduates are eligible to receive a FFA Level 1 Referee certificate and accreditation.
Graduates are considered qualified to officiate at matches from junior Football to the highest level of senior Football in their State, Territory or region.

Prerequisites
Applicants must:

  • Be registered with a recognised referee group
  • Be an active referee at least 18 years old
  • Clearly exhibit the competencies required of a Level 2 Senior Referee

 

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