This course consists of the following sessions:
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Date
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Session
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Time
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Sun 5th February
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Tuition
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09:30 - 17:00
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Wed 8th February
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Safeguarding Children Workshop *
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18:30 - 21:30
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Sun 12th February
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Tuition & Examination
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09:30 - 17:00
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All sessions must be attended. * unless proven to be exempt
Fees Explanation - what will my course fee be?
The basic course fee is £85.00.
Only candidates aged 18 and above are required to complete an FA CRB check and only if they have not already done one through The FA. (The cost of a CRB check is £15.30)
All candidates must undertake training in Safeguarding Children unless they have already done so.
The cost of the Safeguarding Children training for candidates aged 14 and 15 is £10.00 (this is undertaken by home study and not attendance at a workshop).
The cost of the Safeguarding Children training for candidates aged 16 and above is £25.00
See matrix below for course prices:
NB - course fees and price options are applicable to a participants
age at the start of the course and not at the time of booking
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Price Option
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Age
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Course Fee
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Safeguarding Children Training
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CRB Check
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Total Fee
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Option A
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14-15
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£85.00
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I already have a Safeguarding Children Certificate
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I am too young for a CRB
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£85.00
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Option B
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14-15
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£85.00
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I do not have a Safeguarding Children Certificate
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I am too young for a CRB
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£95.00
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Option A
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16-17
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£85.00
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I already have a Safeguarding Children Certificate
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I am too young for a CRB
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£85.00
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Option D
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16-17
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£85.00
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I do not have a Safeguarding Children Certificate
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I am too young for a CRB
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£110.00
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Option A
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18+
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£85.00
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I already have a Safeguarding Children Certificate
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I already have an FA CRB
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£85.00
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Option C
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18+
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£85.00
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I already have a Safeguarding Children Certificate
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I do not have an FA CRB
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£100.00
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Option D
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18+
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£85.00
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I do not have a Safeguarding Children Certificate
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I already have an FA CRB
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£110.00
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Option E
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18+
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£85.00
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I do not have a Safeguarding Children Certificate
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I do not have an FA CRB
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£125.00
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If you are unsure about the course fee that you are required to pay, please contact the County FA Referees Department on 0113 2059 616 or 0113 2059 617 for clarification.
Course Information:
- Minimum Age: 14
- Course Duration: 16 hours plus 6 games
- Course Prerequisites: None
- 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 5 modules including the completion of 6 matches as a trainee referee and supported 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.
Module 1 - Introduction
This module will introduce some key aspects in the following:
- Laws of the Game
- The role of the Referee
- ‘Respect’ training for referees
Module 2- Practical Element
Practical elements of the course will provide an introduction to:
- Managing game situations
- Signals & communication techniques
- Consider the skills required to control a game of football
FA Safeguarding Children workshop (included in the course programme)
Module 3 - Examination
Both a multiple choice examination paper and a practical on field assessment are used to establish theory & practical knowledge. Depending on the structure of the course, two of the following examination methods will be used:
1. Written element - both theoretical & practical courses
2. Theory DVD - used in mainly theory based courses
3. Practical on field assessment for use on practical based courses
Module 4 - Refereeing
- 6 games are used to establish both the knowledge as well as the practicalities of refereeing.
- A coach will be allocated to each candidate who would be available to discuss match incidents and offer help and support in the early stages
Module 5 - Call Back Event
A 2 ½ hour workshop designed to reflect on a trainee referee's first experiences of refereeing and to offer development pointers.
Re-assessment: Candidates can be re-examined 1 month after completing the examination if they failed the initial test.
Refresher: Annual Referee and Training Development programme organised by County Football Associations for all new and existing referees.
Suggested additional learning opportunities:
1. FAL Online Laws of the Game
2. Learn the Laws CD ROM
3. 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Match Officiating
4. FAMOA Education Events
5. Referee Academies/ Schools of Excellence/ Referee Schools
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.
Terms and Conditions
Before proceeding with your course booking please ensure that you have read and understood the West Riding County Football Association Terms and Conditions.
Please click here to access the West Riding County FA Off Line Application Form.
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