In March 2015, a sub committee was formed made up of several AFA committee members, the supervisory judge and a learning specialist.

Sub Committee Members:

• Sue Norton – Supervisory Judge (2014/15)

• Ian Gauntlett (AFA committee Member – Level 1 Judge)

• Ian Kendt (AFA committee Member – Level 1 Judge)

• Catherine Stroop (AFA committee Member – Level 1 Judge)

• Sally Lea – Certified Learning Practitioner

The purpose of the committee was to review the process for judge accreditation, with a view to developing:

• A streamlined process

• A fair and consistent approach that builds both knowledge and skills progressively

• A process that ensures achievability and produces a high standard of judges

• Incorporates a process for maintaining judges skills post accreditation

The revised Judges Accreditation Process document contains details of the revised process and includes:

• Snapshot of changes

• Judge levels

• Criteria for Advancement

• Justification for changes

• The new process in detail

• The Capabilities

• The Judge Mentors role

• Impacts of the new process

Judges Accreditation and Advancement

The Level 2 and Level 1 Judge Capabilities booklet has been created to support judges in their learning journey. It acts as a guide to their development and a log for their learning.

Click here to download the Level 2 and Level 1 Judge Capabilities booklet