1. Authorised by UK Athletics for use in 2008 1 Officials Education & Training

2. Authorised by UK Athletics for use in 2008 2 Level 3 has hit the ground running (and jumping and throwing) How it works – modules according to need:  General course  Technology  Discipline specific section  Health & Safety + Mentoring + Assessment

3. Authorised by UK Athletics for use in 2008 3 General Course Overview of managing a meeting. Reporting – observation & evaluation of your own & others performance. Duty Lists. Health & Safety Risk Assessment. Protests & Appeals. Clerk of Course. Call Room. Seeding. Anti-Doping.

4. Authorised by UK Athletics for use in 2008 4 Technology: False Start Equipment Photo finish EDM Discipline specific section Health & Safety + Mentoring + Assessment Discipline Specific Courses

5. Authorised by UK Athletics for use in 2008 5 Level 4 in development now – pilot courses in early 2008 What will it contain ?  Operating at International Level  Chief Official at major meeting  Mentoring  Competition Management  Multidisciplinary approach

6. Authorised by UK Athletics for use in 2008 6 Level 5 – in development Candidates operate as meeting managers, directors, nominees for EAA and IAAF appointments. Tutors by invitation sometimes from overseas

7. Authorised by UK Athletics for use in 2008 7 Key Differences: To satisfy the requirements of professional standardisation. (SkillsActive)  Mentoring  Self-assessment  Oral Assessment  Advancement by competence

8. Authorised by UK Athletics for use in 2008 8 Level 3 – who should attend ? Level 2 officials wishing to move to Level 3. Level 3 officials that have transferred from Grade 3.  Both groups must attend the generic, discipline specific & technology modules relevant to their discipline.  Both groups will need to complete the new Log Book.  They will need to show evidence of 30 competitions, and submit at least 6 positive reports from other officials.

9. Authorised by UK Athletics for use in 2008 9 Level 3 – who should attend ? The Reports: One as a Chief Official / Referee at a League Match or County Championship or similar equivalent event. Two as a member of a team of officials. One from a reporter outside your Region One as Clerk of Course (Track or Field) One using relevant Technology. Provided by six different officials who have supervised the official, and currently in Level 5

10. Authorised by UK Athletics for use in 2008 10 Level 3 – who should attend ? Level 4 officials that have transferred from the old Grade 2.  They should attend the generic, discipline specific & technology modules relevant to their discipline.  They will NOT need to complete the new Log Book.  They will need to show evidence of 30 competitions, and submit 6 reports from other officials.

11. Authorised by UK Athletics for use in 2008 11 Level 3 – who should attend ? I am Level 4 and already have some reports – do I just throw them away ? NO! Any report from 2007 is still valid.

12. Authorised by UK Athletics for use in 2008 12 Level 3 – who should attend ? Level 5 officials that have transferred from the old Grade 1.  They may attend the generic and discipline specific modules relevant to their discipline.  They will NOT need to complete the new Log Book.  They will NOT need to show evidence of 30 competitions, and submit reports from other officials.  They may attend the technology module if they do not have recognised experience in it.

13. Authorised by UK Athletics for use in 2008 13 Level 3 Level 5 officials that have transferred from the old Grade 1. What if they don’t catch up ? The current grades will be safeguarded for the next renewal of Licences, but not beyond. Appointment for major meetings will be restricted to “new” Level 3 and above. Priority will go to those with the necessary competences.

14. Authorised by UK Athletics for use in 2008 14 Level 3 Courses. The first round of courses is now on the calendar. They are currently free to all officials that have transferred from Grades 3, 4 & 5. There is a £30 cost to all Level 2 officials. Several courses are already planned. Paula Gowing has the details. pgowing@ukathletics.org.uk

15. Authorised by UK Athletics for use in 2008 15 Level 3 Courses. Responsibility for the Level 3 and above courses will be with UKA while they are in development. Courses should be driven by local (Regional) need. Courses should be supported by Regions.

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