Referee Accreditation & Updating

Update Accreditation Forms are to be completed by all referees who have let their accreditation lapse for less that 1 year. It is to be used in conjunction with the NOAS Referee Accreditation Update Activities Document 2009. This document will help the referee determine what they have achieved during the last four years and how many points they have accumulated.

The Re-Accreditation Process

Referees are accredited for a four year period. During the four year accreditation period, referees must undertake updating activities in order to re-accredit. Accreditation has been put in place to ensure that referees keep their skills and knowledge current and are covered under the AWPI Insurance Policy. This is accomplished by completing practical and personal tasks over a four year period to accumulate the following number of points.  

NOAS Level 1  25 
NOAS Level 2  40 

Referee Accreditation Forms & Links

NOAS Accreditation Update Activities Document 2009	This form is to be used in conjunction with the Referee Accreditation Update Payment Form
Referee Update Accreditation Payment Form	Use this form if you are updating your accreditation
Elapsed Accreditation Application  Form	Use this form if your accreditation has not lapsed for 1 year
RPL NOAS Level 1 Application Form	Use this form if you are applying for full credit or credit towards gaining a NOAS level 1 qualification
AWPI Officials Course Evaluation Survey 2010/11	Click here
ASC Officiating General Principles Online Course	Click here
Play by the Rules Course for Officials	Click here

Can I be granted Required Prior Learning (RPL) for the NOAS Level 1 Certificate?

Yes, this can be completed by downloading the AWPI RPL NOAS Level 1 Application Form above.

My accreditation is about expire and I have changed address and not been sent a renewal update form?

When you have a change of address you must advise the ASC registering online via the Sports Accreditation Database (SAO). http://www.ausport.gov.au/sao . You must also contact your state association and advise them of your change of address so that they can update their records.