Initial registration will be at the Provisional level or grade 10. Individuals then become eligible for the next instructor level. Following satisfactory performance the Provisional level may be removed and certification will be at the Referee Instructor level or grade 7. Individuals then become eligible for the next instructor level. Successful completion allows the candidate to register as State Instructor Provisional or grade 6.
Individuals then become eligible for the next instructor level.
They are the principle candidates for National Instructor. Candidates must also have successfully completed Referee and State Instructor course work as well as 2 National Instructor Modules or 1 Module and a Special Project. Consideration will be based upon candidates individual expertise as an instructor and his pr her knowledge and experience of refereeing at the highest levels of the game during the time the individual was refereeing. Candidates must possess skills and competencies required and valued by the National program for Referee Development, but may not be required to have refereed at the high levels of the game. Candidates may be required to provide a portfolio or original soccer and or soccer instructional work.