Skills Active Officiating Forum Tuesday May 18th

In association with

The National Certificate in Umpiring and Officiating

Who is it for?This qualification is intended to recognise the skills required to officiate at intermediate to top levels of sport competition. Certificate holders are able to apply their knowledge and skills to familiar and new situations in sport competitions. Each holder of this certificate will apply the specific skills of umpiring and officiating to their chosen sport code.

The backgroundMandated by Government to:

1) Set skill standards and qualifications

2) Arrange for the delivery of workplace learning and training

3) Provide industry leadership by identifying skill needs, developing strategic training plans, and promoting learning that meets industry needs

* Based on the Calling the Game Framework created on behalf of the industry by SPARC

* Qualification was developed in partnership with Skills Active Officiating Advisory Group

How developed

What’s coveredApply sport rules and regulations

Stress Management

Conflict management

Pre-competition preparations

Review personal performance

Demonstrate knowledge of the obligations, responsibilities, and duties of sports officials

Communication

Understanding of game tactics and strategies

What’s covered (Electives)

Injury prevention and risk and injury management

Giving and Receiving Feedback

Risk Management

Your FeedbackIn the group at your table, use the feedback sheet provided to answer the following questions

(1)Thinking about your own officiating development programme are there any gaps in the learning areas offered in the National Certificate

(2)If Skills Active were to support the qualification via the creation of learning and assessment resources, what would be the biggest priority and what might be the most suitable format (workshop etc)

(3)(If you get time) What are the basic skills you would like an official to have before starting to officiate properly i.e. at a competitive level