Before Booking on to a Referee Course

Created by Tom Measham, Modified on Thu, 25 Jun at 3:49 PM by Lucy Harley

1. Complete the Online Guide to the Laws of the Game

The Online Guide to the Laws of the Game is a compulsory part of the FA Referee Course and is free of charge.

To access the course, you will need to log in using your existing FA account or create a new one.

Please ensure that the account details are accurate and belong to the learner completing the course.

2. Complete the Required Safeguarding Training

You must complete the relevant online safeguarding training before attending the course.

The minimum requirement is:

However, if you are aged 16 or over, we recommend completing:

Click here to access both safeguarding courses.

3. Apply for an FA DBS (if required)

If you plan to officiate in youth football and are aged 16 or over, you must hold a valid, in-date FA DBS check.

Click here for information on how to apply.

4. Read the Course Guide

All learners, and parents or guardians of learners under the age of 18, must read the Course Guide before booking.

You can find the guide below.

5. Parental Consent (Under 18s Only)

All learners under the age of 18 must complete and submit a Parental Consent Form at the time of booking.

6. Book Using Your Own FA Account

All learners must book on to the course using their own FAN and personal details. Please do not use another person's account when registering.

Additional Guidance for Under 18s

Please access our Course Guidance Document for further information on supporting under-18 learners through the course and associated learning.