4625 Sports Officials and Umpires
4625 Sports Officials and Umpires
Coordinate, direct and officiate at sporting activities, and liaise with other officials to interpret and enforce sporting rules and regulations.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
462531 Dog and Horse Racing Official
Coordinates and directs horse or dog racing activities, and liaises with other officials to interpret and enforce racing rules and regulations.
Registration or licensing is required.
Alternative title
- Race Steward
Specialisation
- Handicapper (Racing)
Skill level: 3
Main tasks
- Coordinates and directs horse or dog racing events
- Enforces racing rules and regulations
- Interprets racing rules and regulations for participants and spectators
- Monitors race conditions and makes decisions regarding race cancellations or delays
- Inspects racing facilities to ensure safety and compliance with regulations
- Coordinates with veterinary staff to ensure the health and welfare of racing animals
- Reviews race results and resolves any disputes or issues
462532 Sports Umpire
Officiates at sporting events such as netball, hockey, football, basketball, cricket, boxing and wrestling matches, by interpreting and enforcing match rules.
Registration or licensing is required.
Alternative title
- Referee
Specialisation
- Linesperson (Sport)
Skill level: 3
Main tasks
- Interprets and enforces match rules at sporting events
- Observes and assesses player actions to determine rule violations
- Makes decisions on penalties, fouls and other infractions during matches
- Communicates with players, coaches and officials to clarify rules and resolve disputes
- Signals and announces decisions and penalties to players and spectators
- Monitors the safety and fair play of the game, intervening when necessary
- Keeps accurate records of match events, including scores, penalties and player actions
- Attends training sessions and meetings to stay updated on rule changes and officiating techniques
- Assists in the training and development of other sports officials
462599 Sports Officials and Umpires nec
This occupation group covers Sports Officials and Umpires not elsewhere classified.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Skill level: 3
Occupations in this group include:
- Golf Marshall
- Scorekeeper (Sports)
- Timekeeper (Sports)