Referee Course

The SQA Referee Development Award, SCQF Level 7 Advanced Higher Qualification, provides an opportunity for secondary school pupils to become involved in refereeing and broaden their football knowledge.

The award, run in partnership with the Scottish Qualifications Authority and Specsavers, is a core part of the Scottish FA Referee Operations department’s strategy to encourage and increase participation in refereeing.

There are two units:

Level 1: Laws of the Game - This is mainly theoretical, and focuses on identifying and interpreting the laws.

Level 2: Practical Refereeing - This requires pupils to apply theoretical knowledge to interpret situations, and includes a fitness component, report writing, and the opportunity to referee a match.

Upon successful completion of the course, candidates will be able to join their local Referees’ Association and start a career in refereeing.  This is a great opportunity for candidates to keep physically active, be involved in football and generate additional income