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Become an Umpire Level 1 (Student Umpire)
Officiating Cricket with Confidence, Fairness and Integrity
Winn Family Association · Training CentreWFA918
Discipline
Umpiring & Officiating
Level
Beginner
Duration
About 45–60 Minutes
Assessment
30-question test · 80% to pass
Certification
Certificate awarded on a pass
Your status
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Required first: you must complete First Aid Awareness before the test unlocks.
Module Objectives: Learn core umpiring duties with confidence and integrity. Apply key Laws of Cricket to make fair decisions. Use strong communication to manage safe, enjoyable matches.
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Winn Family Association · Training CentreWFA918
Umpiring & Officiating
Become an Umpire Level 1 (Student Umpire)
Officiating Cricket with Confidence, Fairness and Integrity
Beginner · About 45–60 Minutes · 10 lessons
Welcome to WFA918 Become an Umpire Level 1 (Student Umpire), a Winn Family Association Training Centre module. Officiating Cricket with Confidence, Fairness and Integrity This module has 10 lessons. Let's begin.
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Lesson 1 of 10
The Role of an Umpire
Lesson 1. The Role of an Umpire.
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Lesson 2 of 10
Before the Match
Lesson 2. Before the Match.
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Lesson 3 of 10
During the Match
Lesson 3. During the Match.
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Lesson 4 of 10
After the Match
Lesson 4. After the Match.
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Lesson 5 of 10
Umpire Signals
Lesson 5. Umpire Signals.
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Lesson 6 of 10
Communicating Effectively
Lesson 6. Communicating Effectively.
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Lesson 7 of 10
Basic Decisions - Making Decisions
Lesson 7. Basic Decisions - Making Decisions.
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Lesson 8 of 10
Player Safety
Lesson 8. Player Safety.
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Lesson 9 of 10
Player Behaviour
Lesson 9. Player Behaviour.
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Lesson 10 of 10
Spirit of Cricket
Lesson 10. Spirit of Cricket.
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What you'll get
WFA Level 1 Umpire Badge
Official WFA Level 1 Umpire Certificate
Accreditation to shadow experienced WFA Match Officials during Winn Family T-20 League fixtures.
When you complete this module you will receive: WFA Level 1 Umpire Badge; Official WFA Level 1 Umpire Certificate; Accreditation to shadow experienced WFA Match Officials during Winn Family T-20 League fixtures..
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30 questions · 80% to pass
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Cricket Umpire SignalsUmpire signals are the standard hand and arm movements used to communicate decisions clearly to players, scorers and spectators. Every signal should be made confidently, held long enough for the scorers to acknowledge, and repeated if necessary to ensure the decision is correctly recorded. Learning and using the correct signals is a fundamental skill for every WFA umpire.Positioning & Movement - For An UmpireAn umpire's position is essential for making accurate decisions. Umpires should stand in the correct location at both the bowler's end and square leg, ensuring they have a clear, unobstructed view of play. Move calmly and safely when the ball is in play, always keeping the action in sight while avoiding interference with players. Good positioning improves decision-making, enhances match control, and helps maintain the safety of everyone on the field.
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1The Role of an Umpire✓ Done2Before the Match✓ Done3During the Match✓ Done4After the Match✓ Done5Umpire Signals✓ Done6Communicating Effectively✓ Done7Basic Decisions - Making Decisions✓ Done8Player Safety✓ Done9Player Behaviour✓ Done10Spirit of Cricket✓ Done
Assessment
You need 80% to pass. You can retake it as often as you like. Pass and your certificate is issued automatically.
🔒 This test is locked until you successfully complete the required prerequisite module.