This award is SCQF Level 7 and has 16 credit points.
The award has 2 distinct units which must both be achieved to receive the award. It is a pass or fail award. It has both practical and written elements. Candidates have the option of becoming qualified referee’s on completion of this course.
Unit 1: Laws of the game
In this unit candidates will learn all of the official rules of the game set by IFAB. They must then sit an electronic exam regarding the rules and score at least 80% to pass. A maximum of 2 attempts are allowed at this test.
Unit 2: Practical Refereeing
In this unit candidates will be asked to pass a fitness test that is based on the official refereeing fitness test required to be a qualified Referee. A maximum of two attempts are allowed to pass the test.
In addition, candidates must complete two official misconduct reports. One in headed letter format and one using the SFA template. These are the reports that referees would normally complete following match incidents.
Finally, candidates must complete a practical assessment. This will involve refereeing an 11 a-side football game for a minimum of 20 minutes. Candidates will be assessed by an SFA Referee on a pass or fail basis.
