Refereeing

Refereeing

The PDA in Scottish Football Association: Refereeing at SCQF level 7 is designed to equip individuals with knowledge and understanding of Scottish Football Association (SFA) refereeing, concentrating on knowledge and understanding of the Laws of the Game of football. It also includes learning about formal controls, misconduct, match reports and fitness standards for referees. This knowledge is drawn together by refereeing a football match.

The award has been developed in partnership with the SFA’s Referee Development Department. The Referee Development Department is in the vanguard of a range of initiatives that affect thousands of players of all ages and at all levels of ability.

By agreement with the SFA, holders of the PDA will be exempt from having to complete the Trainee Referee programme. This exemption has significant benefit for individuals who wish to progress to become a qualified referee.

This qualification is available through schools, colleges, training providers and some employers. It has been designed to be delivered as a taught course and will normally be available as a combination of workshops and self-directed study.