>National Technical Officials Program Overview
>Assessment
>What if I cam already an Official?
>Updating
>What if I am in the middle of a Course?
>How do I achieve Level 2 and 3 Accreditations?
>Delivery

National Technical Officials Accreditation Program
Swimming Australia, in conjunction with our state and territory swimming associations, have created a National Technical Official Accreditation Program, which aims to promote a professional approach to the identification, training, and ongoing development of technical officials for all levels of swimming conducted by, or on behalf of Swimming Australia.

This accreditation and training program is designed to equip the participant with the necessary skills to officiate at all Swimming Australia events and events run under FINA regulations in any of the disciplines leading to the position of Referee. The target market for this course includes currently accredited and operating officials looking to update/refresh their skills and people who are interested in becoming trained to officiate at ratified meets.

OVERVIEW
This program introduces an individual to the basic competencies required to officiate at Swimming Australia sanctioned events. This accreditation program also provides a clear and defined pathway for Technical Officials to move from officiating at their local club meet, to officiating at the Olympics.

ASSESSMENT OF CANDIDATES
Candidates will be required to complete the assessment within a Learner Guide and be assessed as competent by your Assessors in a Practical officiating environment.

WHAT IF I AM ALREADY AN OFFICIAL?
Swimming Australia will recognize the qualifications of all current State/Territory accredited Technical Officials. Officials will be certified at their current designated level within the National program for an initial period of four years.

UPDATING
Each accreditation is valid for 4 years and Officials must be actively officiating at relevant events and be displaying the required competencies to maintain accreditation. They must also be able to provide documentary evidence of activities as required. Information gained from practical Assessments will also act as updating activities.

WHAT IF I AM IN THE MIDDLE OF A COURSE?
All current Technical Official Accreditations gained through the State and Territory Associations will still be recognized. Once the new Accreditation program has been circulated, all officials will be accredited with their current standards, and States will begin to deliver the new accreditation program.

HOW DO I ACHIEVE LEVEL 2 AND 3 ACCREDITATIONS?
To become a Level Two and Level Three Starter or Referee, individuals
must first undergo training with a mentor in their home State, before being practically assessed by an appointed Assessor at a meet. In addition to this, the candidate needs to have completed the Self Management for Technical Officials accreditation.

DELIVERY
The nationally accredited training programs will be delivered by Swimming Victoria. For further information on undertaking technical official education please contact Swimming Victoria. www.swimmingvictoria.org.au