Licence module resources
Safeguarding module
The purpose of the Safeguarding self-taught module is to enhance the understanding of what safeguarding is and how the role as an official can be important to ensuring a safe environment for everyone involved in athletics. This module is required to be completed to become a licenced official (for individuals 16 years of age or over) and completed for renewing your officials licence every 3 years.
Key features
- Two modules with multiple choice questionnaires
- 70% pass mark required.
Health and Safety module
This purpose of the Health and Safety self-taught module is to enhance understanding and awareness at athletics events in the role as an Official. This module is required to be completed to become a licensed Official (for individuals 16 years of age or over).
Key features
- Modules with multiple choice questionnaires
- 70% pass mark required.
Course outcomes
- Be prepared to operate safely as athlete, coach or official
- Know who is responsible for health and safety at events and during training sessions
- Understand the difference between hazard and risk
- Understand the principles of risk assessment
- Appreciate the common hazards associated with each discipline
- Know the specific procedures for safety
Booking guide
Step-by-step process
- Click on a booking link above
- Log in using your Officials’ licence number and password
- Select ‘Book Now’
- Select the trolley symbol and complete the booking process
- A link to the module will be sent in email. Alternatively go to ‘online courses > My Learning > Access module
Uploading a licence picture
- Log in to MyAthletics Portal
- Select ‘jump to profile’
- Select ‘edit’ within Personal Details box
- Select 'upload a new picture'
- Choose file
- Upload your picture: this picture should be passport style