Become a Referee

The entry level course is where you start your refereeing journey

The Junior Match Official Course is open to all aspiring referees aged 13+ who want to officiate in various levels of community football competitions in Western Australia.

Simply follow the three steps below to get started and become a Football Australia accredited referee.

Football Australia has recently moved learning platforms to etrainu. If this is your first time accessing the platform, please follow the below:

1. Use the link HERE to create a PlayFootball account (or log in to an existing account) and to register the person who will be completing the course,

2. Please wait approximately 3-4 hours for registration, before you are able to use the etrainu link to access the learning platform HERE

Please ensure you log in as a Football Australia Learner. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact Football Australia: support@playfootball.com.au or on 02 8880 7983

Step 1: Complete your Laws of the Game Certificate

To become a referee anywhere in Australia, all candidates must complete the free online Laws of the Game (LOTG) Certificate, provided by Football Australia. Please follow this link and complete the certificate.

Once this is complete, the individual will be eligible to enrol in a referee course.

Step 2: Complete online learning modules via Etrainu platform

All students are required to complete all four modules and a video quiz prior to attending the course. This can be found here and carry a $33 Football Australia fee. The modules are: