Technical Official Qualifications
Level 1 Technical Official Qualification
The Level 1 Technical Official program is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to perform the role of Judge at state and Australian Championships.
Minimum requirements to undertake Level 1 Technical Official qualification?
Candidates must be 16 years of age on completion of all the Level 1 requirements to be eligible for accreditation.
How to get the qualification
There are four easy steps to gain your level 1 Technical Official accreditation.
1. Visit the HockeyEd site and log into your account. If you are new to HockeyEd, you can create an account by filling in a few of your details.
2. Once logged-in, you can register for the Level 1 Technical Official Accreditation ($50.00 payable through PayPal) by clicking on Technical Official, then Level 1 Technical Official. Here you can view the competencies and practical assessment checklist.
(Please note that if you have an umpiring accreditation, your technical official accreditation is free of charge. Please contact Hockey Australia’s Participation & Programs Manager for more information).
3. Attend a training course conducted by Hockey NT.
4. Finally, you download the Practical Competency Checklist and organise with HNT Pathways to have you practically evaluated during one match (60 minutes minimum).
Level 2 Technical Official Qualification
The Level 2 Technical Official program is designed designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to perform the duties of Technical Officer at state and Australian championships.
Minimum requirements to undertake Level 2 Technical Official qualification?
Level 1 Technical Official experience in state competition
How to get the qualification
There are four easy steps to gain your Level 2 Technical Official accreditation.
1. Visit the HockeyEd site and log into your account. If you are new to HockeyEd, you can create an account by filling in a few of your details.
2. Once logged-in, you can register for the Level 2 Technical Official Accreditation ($50, payable through PayPal) by clicking on Technical Official, then Level 2 Technical Official. Here you can view the competencies and practical assessment checklist.
(Please note that if you have an Umpiring accreditation, your technical official accreditation is free of charge. Please contact the Participation & Programs Manager for more information).
3. Attend a training course conducted by Hockey NT.
4. Finally, you download the Practical Competency Checklist and organise with Hockey NT Pathways to have you practically evaluated at an intrastate or Australian Championship.
Level 3 Technical Official Qualification
The Level 3 Technical Official accreditation is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to perform the role of Tournament Director at state and Australian championships.
Minimum requirements to undertake Level 3 Technical Official qualification?
Level 2 Technical Official experience at an Australian Championship level.
How to get the qualification
There are four easy steps to gain your Level 3 Technical Official accreditation.
1. Visit the HockeyEd site and log into your account. If you are new to HockeyEd, you can create an account by filling in a few of your details.
2. Once logged-in, you can register for the Level 3 Technical Official Accreditation ($50.00, payable through PayPal) by clicking on Technical Official, then Level 3 Technical Official. Here you can view the competencies and practical assessment checklist.
(Please note that if you have an Umpiring accreditation, your technical official accreditation is free of charge. Please contact the Participation & Programs Manager for more information).
3. Attend a training course conducted by Hockey NT.
4. Finally, you download the Practical Competency Checklist and organise with Hockey NT Pathways to have you practically evaluated during an Australian Championship.
For any queries, of if you require any assistance on the above qualifications, please contact Pathways at pathways@hockeynt.asn.au or phone (08) 8945 0302.