Referees’ Courses

In order to referee any level of football the first thing you have to do is to attend and pass a basic referees’ Course. This has recently been revamped by the FA and now is made up of 5 modules. Upon successful completion of all 5 you can then be registered as a level 8 (14+) or a level 7 (18+) referee.
As soon as candidates register for the Course and their Course fee is paid they will be sent the Pre-course Study pack, which will help them prepare over two weeks for the Knowledge Assessment Examination on the first evening.
Candidates will also be required to take a Safeguarding Children workshop (may possibly be substituted with a  DVD presentation if under 16) and a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure Application (if over 18). These will be carried out in the second week.