Course Description:

The Level 1 Cricket Umpire Accreditation Programme will build on the foundations of the Introduction to Umpiring accreditation. The course will better equip and prepare cricket umpires for the challenges they face in terms of managing the match, making decisions, and applying the Laws of Cricket. The purpose of the qualification is to officiate competently at the Premier Cricket Level.

Mode of Delivery:

Online

Course Contents:

1. Preparation and Self Management
2. Knowledge
3. Technique
4. Match Management
5. Wellbeing and Safety
    

Recognized Prior Learning (RPL):

Applicants can seek dispensation from having completed the Introduction to Umpiring Course if they meet any of the criteria outlined below:

• Officiated at least 15 Premier cricket matches
• Have successfully completed a Home Board Level 1 Umpiring course
• Submitted their umpiring qualifications to the ICC Academy and been granted an exemption.

Those who have access to the Level 1 Course will also receive access to the modules in the Introduction Course but cannot undertake the assessment and certification unless they have also registered for the course.

Duration:

7.5 hours (excluding the time required for MCC Laws study)

Assessment:

There are 5 assessments in the Level 1 course, and they are described below:

1. Preparation and Self-Management
   • There are 15 questions in this assessment. You will have a maximum of 20 minutes to complete the assessment and will need a score of 85% (13 correct answers) or more to pass.
2. Knowledge
   • There are 5 questions in this assessment. You will have a maximum of 10 minutes to complete the assessment and will need a score of 85% (4 correct answers) or more to pass.
3. Technique
   • There are 20 questions in this assessment. You will have a maximum of 20 minutes to complete the assessment and will need a score of 85% (17 correct answers) or more to pass.
4. Match Management
   • There are 14 questions in this assessment. You will have a maximum of 20 minutes to complete the assessment and will need a score of 85% (12 correct answers) or more to pass.
5. Wellbeing and Safety
   • There are 15 questions in this assessment. You will have a maximum of 15 minutes to complete the assessment and will need a score of 85% (13 correct answers) or more to pass.