As our Technical Officials play such a crucial role in the running of our meets it is important that Swimming Queensland (SQ) has an ongoing commitment to providing training opportunities that ensure Queensland always has the best technical officials possible on pool deck.
Swimming Queensland prides itself on the breadth and depth of talent amongst our technical officials; with a number of Queenslanders currently on the FINA Officials List. We therefore endeavour to ensure that there are as many learning opportunities for technical officials in Queensland as possible.
- Learning Modules
- Completing Your Practical Assessment Requirements
- Recognition of Prior Learning
- Mentoring
- Further Education and Forums
- Re-accreditation
There are 16 different learning modules available and thanks to Swimming NSW and Swimming Australia a large number of these are available as online learning modules, with more coming soon.
After completing the theory component of your chosen technical official role (either online or offline) the next step is to get assessed. Swimming Queensland have a number of assessors, across all 7 regions, who can help you with your learning. You can find an assessor in your region on our Becoming a Technical Official page.
All learning modules are listed below, with links to the online learning (if available), the offline learning resources and with details about any pre-requisites.
General Principles of Officiating
No pre-requisites required.
| Online Learning | Offline Learning |
Timekeeper
Pre-requisite: General Principles of Officiating.
| Online Learning | Offline Learning |
Chief Timekeeper
Pre-requisites: General Principles of Officiating and Timekeeper.
| Online Learning | Offline Learning |
Check Starter
Pre-requisite: General Principles of Officiating.
| Online Learning | Offline Learning |
Starter
Pre-requisite: General Principles of Officiating.
| Online Learning | Offline Learning |
Clerk of Course (Marshal)
Pre-requisite: General Principles of Officiating.
| Online Learning | Offline Learning |
Inspector of Turns
Pre-requisite: General Principles of Officiating.
| Online Learning | Offline Learning |
Judge of Stroke
Pre-requisite: General Principles of Officiating.
| Online Learning | Offline Learning |
Chief Recorder (Recorder)
Pre-requisite: General Principles of Officiating.
| Online Learning | Offline Learning |
Finish Judge / Chief Finish Judge
Pre-requisite: General Principles of Officiating.
| Offline Learning |
AOE Operator
Pre-requisite: General Principles of Officiating.
| Offline Learning |
Meet Manager Operator
Pre-requisite: General Principles of Officiating.
| Offline Learning |
Announcer
Pre-requisite: General Principles of Officiating.
| Offline Learning |
Referee 1, 2, 3
Pre-requisite: General Principles of Officiating, Timekeeper, Chief Timekeeper, Clerk of Course, Check Starter, Inspector of Turns, Finish Judge, Judge of Stroke and Starter –Level 1
| Offline Learning |
Referee – Multi Class
Pre-requisite: General Principles of Officiating, Timekeeper, Chief Timekeeper, Clerk of Course, Check Starter, Inspector of Turns, Finish Judge, Judge of Stroke, Starter –Level 1 and Referee – Level 1
| Offline Learning |
Advanced Self Management
This is a compulsory module before undertaking any Level 2 modules
| Offline Learning |
Please note, to achieve Level 3 accreditation as a Starter or Referee, a candidate is required to undergo three competent assessments at a Swimming Australia National Championships.
Interested in Becoming a Level 3 accredited Technical Official?
After completing the theory component of your chosen Technical Official role (either online or offline) you will then need to complete a practical assessment.
Swimming Queensland have a number of assessors, across all 7 regions, who can help you to complete the practical assessment required to gain your accreditation.
Please refer to the list below to find an assessor for the module you are completing in your Region.
If you believe that you already possess the adequate competencies to obtain or upgrade your Swimming Australia National Technical Official Accreditation you can apply for Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) from prior learning and experience.
RCC will be granted when all the stated learning outcomes and performance criteria of the Swimming Australia Technical Officials Accreditation Course modules have
been met. Other requirements will also need to be met before a Swimming Australia National Technical Officials Accreditation will be issued.
The Swimming Australia Technical Officials RCC application is designed to guide applicants through the various steps involved in the RCC process and requirements to gain a Swimming Australia Technical Officials Accreditation.
Download the relevant information below:
Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) Procedures
Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) Application Form
Swimming Queensland and our Regional Associations, work hard to offer mentoring and further education opportunities whenever possible. Each year, selected Queensland officials can be mentored at the Queensland Championships held in Brisbane and the State Teams Championships held in Canberra.
If you’re interested in mentoring opportunities get in touch with your Regional Association.
Swimming Queensland regularly hold forums to offer additional learning opportunities for Queensland officials.
If you’re interested in further education opportunities get in touch with your Regional Association.
Because technical officials play such a crucial role in the running of our meets it is important that each and every one of our technical officials has an ongoing commitment to learning and developing their skills. Therefore there are certain requirements that technical officials must complete in order to maintain their accreditation. You can read more about these on our Re-accreditation page.
