• Minimum Age: 14
• Course Duration: 11 hours plus 5 games
• Course Prerequisites: On-line Modules https://falearning.thefa.com/course/view.php?id=1804 
• Who is it for: Ideally suited to those wanting to become a referee involved in the 11 a side game both in Youth and Adult football.
• Course aims and objectives: This course will provide an introduction to the laws of the game as well as developing the practical skills required to be a football referee.

Course Content:

The course is run over a pre-course on-line element and 11 hours of Tutor lead learning followed by the completion of 5 matches as a trainee referee, two of which should be observed by a referee coach.

The course can either be predominantly theory or practically based dependant on venue and can be run over a weekend or several sessions again depending on resources.

Refresher: Annual Referee and Training Development programme organised by County Football Associations for all new and existing referees.

Suggested additional learning opportunities:

• FA Laws of the Game 

• Equality: FA Learning will ensure that it treats people fairly and with respect and that it will provide access and opportunities for all members of the community to take part in, and enjoy, it's activities in an atmosphere free from harassment, bullying, discrimination or abuse. FA Learning will seek to provide a service which is appropriate to the needs of an individual and to make reasonable adjustments or provide support, where appropriate, to cater for those needs.