Certificate III in Sport (Officiating)Develop your passion for sport into a profession, with a complete range of officiating skills. Discover the knowledge, practical application and experience to officiate in any chosen sport at a regional, state, national and/or professional level. With employment opportunities ranging from sports official, umpire or industry adviser at all levels of government, it’s the perfect course to advance your career.
This course has been developed under the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) and is a nationally recognised course.
It enables people working or wanting to work in the sports industry to develop skills in officiating. Students will gain the skills and knowledge to supervise sporting events, decide on results, record and announce results and administrate competitions. Students are able to specialise in a particular sporting area.
Entry Requirements
There are no minimum education requirements for this course although it is expected that the student be employed or actively engaged in their chosen sport.
Program Duration
Full Time: 12 months Part Time: 24 months
- Classes are normally timetabled between 9.00am and 4.00pm, Monday to Thursday
- Industry placement occurs in the 3rd and 4th semester and students are placed in the work place once a week in addition to normal classes
- Hands-on components occur throughout the course.
N.B. Face to face and correspondence courses can be tailored to
an individual or group’s specific needs and requirements. AFC has
options available for this course to be delivered in a shorter time
period without compromising the quality of learning, or the value of
the qualification. Contact AFC now to find out how to enrol in this
course with a delivery and duration option that suits you best.
Applications Close
Course commences in February, April, July and September each year for full time and part time applicants.
Program Articulation
Successful completion of this program may assist students to gain entry into university and/or may contribute towards study credits.
Program Award
Certificate III in Sport (Officiating)
Teaching Methods
Teaching methods comprise supervised classroom learning, lectures, supervised practical components, work experience/practical placement and field trips.
Assessment Methods
Students are required to participate in practical activities, complete assignments, presentations, vocational projects, observation, role plays and recognition of prior learning (RPL). Assessment opportunities will be endorsed as a cluster where applicable. If a suitable strategic goal is not identified then a recognised resource will be implemented.
Tuition Language
English or other language (If Required)
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training.
For additional information relating to RPL for this program, please contact AFC office.
Accreditation
Qualifications granted by AFC are accredited by the Queensland Government through the Department of Education, Training and the Arts. This program is nationally recognised under the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF). AFC National Training Provider No. 31717
Course Structure
The course structure of the Certificate III in Sport (Officiating) comprises a minimum of twenty one (21) units of competency from the national qualification. The 21 units are made up of:
- nine (9) core/compulsory units
- five (5) stream units from the functional area of officiating
- three (3) a selection of specialisation units (Football - soccer is chosen)
- four (4) elective units
The approved nominal reporting hours of delivery for Certificate III in Sport (Officiating) is 373 Hours.
N.B. If a student is attempting the Certificate III in Sport (Officiating) without having completed the Certificate II in Sport (Officiating), the student will be required to complete a further 9 pre requisite units.
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CORE UNITS
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Unit Code
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Unit Name
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BSBCMN302A
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Organise personal work priorities and development
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BSBFLM303A
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Contribute to effective workplace relationships
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ICAITU006C
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Operate computing packages
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SRXFAD002A
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Provide advanced first aid response
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SRXGCSO04A
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Meet client needs and expectations
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SRXGCST03A
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Process client complaints
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SRXINU002A
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Apply sport and recreation law
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SRXOHS001B
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Follow defined Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures
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SRXRIK001A
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Undertake risk analysis of activities
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STREAM UNITS
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SRSOGP001A
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Operate in accord with accepted officiating practices, styles, legal and ethical responsibilities to manage risk
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SRSOGP002A
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Apply rules and regulations to conduct games and competitions
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SRSOGP004A
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Apply self reflection techniques to evaluate and modify officiating performance
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SRSOGP005A
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Resolve conflict related to officiating
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SRSOGP006A
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Develop a fitness and recovery program for officials
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SPECIALISATION UNITS
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SRSSOC005B
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Interpret and apply the fundamental laws of soccer at a local or district level
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SRSSOC006B
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Use communication strategies to referee soccer at a local or district level
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SRSSOC007B
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Demonstrate positioning skills relevant to refereeing soccer at a local or district level
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ELECTIVE UNITS
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SRXCAI004B
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Plan a session or program for participants
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SRXCAI005B
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Conduct a sport and recreation session for participants
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SRXCAI006B
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Organise a sport and recreation program
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SRXCAI007B
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Conduct a sport and recreation program
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What We Do
The AFC Provides Academic Qualifications for:
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