Grading Level Notes
Level 0 Introduction to Officiating An Australian Sports Commission course for all sports in Australia. Although preferred, this is not compulsory for Athletics Officials.
Level 1 Club/Centre/School Official Basic Grading.
This is aimed at Officials wishing to officiate at a local/ club/centre/school level
Level 2 State Official
  • This level is aimed at Officials wanting to:
  • - be appointed as a Chief or Referee at State Level
  • - be appointed as a Chief at National Level
Level 3 National Official
  • This level is aimed at Officials wanting to be qualified to be appointed as:
  • - a Chief at National Level
  • - a Referree at National Level
  • - a position within Competition Management at a National level
Level 4

IAAF Technical Officials Education Certification Scheme - TOECS Level 2 (Diploma)

- conducted by the Oceania Regional Development Centre

Eligible to be appointed as an Area Technical Official (ATO) - Oceania Athletics Association
Level 5

IAAF Technical Officials Education Certification Scheme - TOECS Level 3 (Diploma)

- conducted by the IAAF

Eligible to be appointed as an International Technical Official (ITO) - worldwide/global