Certificate II 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.
This qualification facilitates the development of the following knowledge and skills at the local/regional level:
- supervising sporting events;
- controlling the entry and participation of competitors in sporting events;
- determining violations of rules and regulations and determining penalties for those breaches;
- deciding on results and, recording and announcing of results;
- administrating competitions; and
- being responsible for equipment required for competitions.
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: 9 months Part Time: 18 months
- Classes are normally timetabled between 9.00am and 4.00pm, Monday to Thursday
- Industry placement occurs in the 3rd 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 II 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 II in Sport (Officiating) comprises a minimum of twenty three (23) units of competency from the national qualification. The 23 units are made up of:
- five (5) core/compulsory units
- six (6) stream units from the functional area of officiating
- four (4) a selection of specialisation units (Football - soccer is chosen)
- eight (8) elective units
The approved nominal reporting hours of delivery for Certificate II in Sport (Officiating) is 285 Hours.
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CORE UNITS
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Unit Code
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Unit Name
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BSBCMN202A
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Organise and complete daily work activities
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BSBFLM303A
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Contribute to effective workplace relationships
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SRXGCSO02A
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Deal with client feedback
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SRXINU001A
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Develop knowledge of the sport and recreation industry
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SRXOHS001B
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Follow defined Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures
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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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SRSOGP003A
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Judge competitive situations
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SRXCAI003B
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Provide equipment for activities
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SRXFAC001B
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Maintain equipment for activities
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SRXFAC002B
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Maintain sport and recreational facilities
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SPECIALISATION UNITS
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SRSSOC001B
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Interpret and apply the fundamental laws of soccer at a junior or beginner level
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SRSSOC002B
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Use basic communication strategies to referee soccer at a junior or beginner level
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SRSSOC003B
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Provide reports and receive feedback relevant to refereeing soccer at junior or beginner level
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SRSSOC004B
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Demonstrate fundamental positioning skills relevant to refereeing soccer at junior or beginner level
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ELECTIVE UNITS
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SRXCAI001B
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Assist in preparing sport and recreation sessions for participants
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SRXCAI002B
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Assist in conducting sport and recreation sessions for participants
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BSBCMN101A
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Prepare for work
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BSBCMN102A
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Complete daily work activities
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SRXEMR001A
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Respond to emergency situations
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SRSSPA008A
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Develop and maintain volunteer participation
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SRSSPA009A
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Develop practices to conduct effective club management
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SRXFAD001A
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Provide First Aid
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