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ACC00104 - Short Course in NRL Level One Referee Update

Course Details

Course Summary

Are you an NRL referee who would like your on the field expertise recognised? Through a unique partnership between CQUniversity and the National Rugby League (NRL) you have the opportunity to complete the NRL Level One Referee Update short course. The partnership with NRL recruitment includes recruitment activity by NRL. The NRL Level One Referee Update is undertaken through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). The RPL process will assess your competency and experience against three accredited units. These are: - Communicate effectively with others in a sport environment SISSSDE201 - Develop and update officiating knowledge SISSSOF101 - Officiate games or competitions SISSSOF202 Upon successful completion of the RPL process, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for each of the three units shown above. If you are interested in Certificate II in Sport and Recreation SIS20115 you will receive a credit towards these three units. So what are you waiting for? Complete the enquiry form today and start kicking some sporting career goals!


Entry Requirements

This course is delivered via Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) process only in partnership with the National Rugby League (NRL).


Course Details

Course Type Short Course (Accredited)
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
How to Apply Please Enquire
Study Area Please Enquire
Skill Area
  • Fitness Sport and Recreation

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

This program provides recognition of knowledge and skills gained through the role of an NRL Referee to three units of competency from the Fitness, Sport and Recreation Training Package. Upon successful completion of the RPL process, you will receive an award for the course including a Statement of Attainment for SISSSDE201 - Communicate effectively with others in a sport environment, SISSSOF101 - Develop and update officiating knowledge and SISSSOF202 - Officiate games or competitions. The three units of accredited training provide the opportunity for students to follow a pathway in the varying career opportunities within the broad field of Fitness, Sport and Recreation eg the three units can be used as electives within the Certificate II in Sport and Recreation SIS20115.

Course Structures

Study Mode Definitions

  • Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
  • On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
  • Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.

*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.

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ACC00104 Short Course in NRL Level One Referee Update

This course is delivered via Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) process only in partnership with the National Rugby League (NRL).  
  • RPL/RCC/Credit
RPL Units
SISSSOF202 Officiate Games and Competitions More Information Training.gov Details
SISSSOF101 Develop and Update Officiating Knowledge More Information Training.gov Details
SISSSDE201 Communicate effectively with others in a sport environment More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

For the following units, you may choose your own order of study, while taking into account pre-requisite requirements and the unit availability.
Unit Code Unit Name
SISSSOF202 Officiate Games and Competitions
SISSSOF101 Develop and Update Officiating Knowledge
SISSSDE201 Communicate effectively with others in a sport environment

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