Registration

Registration will be on PlayHQ.

To register as a Sports Trainer or First Aid Provider, a person must complete registration on PlayHQ:

  1. Find your club’s registration form via the Play AFL club finder; or here to find your club’s specific registration form.
  2. Click on the register button.
  3. Choose to register as a ‘Medical Officer’.
  4. Complete the registration form

 

Minimum Requirements

Sports Trainer (Level 1) or ERC or QMP

Junior Sports Trainer

 First Aid CPR
Senior (U18.5+) Y Y Y
Youth (U14 & U16) Y Y Y
Junior (U8 – U12) Y Y Y


Definitions

AFL First Aider means a person who has:

  • obtained a nationally accredited first aid and CPR qualification which is current and up-to-date and includes assessed competencies HLTAID011 (Provide First Aid) and HLTAID009 (Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation); and
  • has completed the AFL First Aid and Concussion Management online module within the previous 12 months.
  • Note: HLTAID011 (Provide First Aid) remains valid for 3 years after completion. HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation remains valid for 1 year (and must be renewed annually).

Junior Sports Trainer

  • The Junior Sports Trainer course is designed for trainers in a junior sport that does not require a Sports Trainer Level 1.
  • This course will provide the participant with the skills and knowledge to provide a first aid response to a casualty in a sports environment.
  • This course will cover: Role of Junior Sports Trainer, Emergency planning, First aid equipment, On field assessment and management of injuries, DRSABCD, STOP, TOTAPS, RICER, Concussion, Bleeds & Blood rule, On field communication, Transporting injured players, Injury records, League rules that relate to a Sports Trainer

Level 1 Sports Trainer means a person who has:

  • completed a Controlling Body-approved Level 1 Sports Trainer Course which is current and up to date; and
  • has completed the AFL First Aid and Concussion Management online module within the previous 12 months.
  • Note: HLTAID011 (Provide First Aid) and HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation are both prerequisites for a Level 1 Sports Trainer Course. HLTAID011 (Provide First Aid) remains valid for 3 years after completion. HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation remains valid for 1 year (and must be renewed annually).

Level 2 Sports Trainer means a person who has: 

  • completed a Controlling Body-approved Level 2 Sports Trainer Course which is current and up to date; and
  • has completed the AFL First Aid and Concussion Management online module within the previous 12 months.
  • Note: HLTAID011 (Provide First Aid) and HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation are both prerequisites for a Level 2 Sports Trainer Course. HLTAID011 (Provide First Aid) remains valid for 3 years after completion. HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation remains valid for 1 year (and must be renewed annually).

Qualified Medical Professional (QMP) means a person who:

  • is a qualified and AHPRA registered medical practitioner, paramedic, physiotherapist, or nurse with appropriate first aid competencies (including or equivalent to HLTAID00311 (Provide First Aid) and HLTAID009 (Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)); and
  • has completed the AFL First Aid and Concussion Management online module within the previous 12 months.

AFL Emergency Response Coordinator (ERC) means a person who:

  • completed a Controlling Body-approved AFL Emergency Response Coordinator Course after 20/04/2022 which is current and up to date
  • obtained a nationally accredited first aid and CPR qualification which is current and up-to-date and includes assessed competencies HLTAID011 (Provide First Aid) and HLTAID009 (Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation); and
  • Note: HLTAID011 (Provide First Aid) and HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation are both prerequisites for a Level 2 Sports Trainer Course. HLTAID011 (Provide First Aid) remains valid for 3 years after completion. HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation remains valid for 1 year (and must be renewed annually).

A Sports Trainer or First Aid Provider must also hold a current working with children check (or equivalent)

What are the next steps?

If you are a WFNL trainer and you haven’t completed a CPR, First Aid, Junior Sports Trainer or Sports Trainer Level 1, please find courses below

 

2026 Trainer Courses

MARCH
Saturday 21 March 9 am – 12 pm CPR/First Aid Tarneit
Sunday 22 March 9 am – 5 pm Sports Trainer Tarneit
Tuesday 24 March 6 pm – 9 pm CPR/First Aid Williamstown Juniors
Saturday 28 March 9 am – 5 pm Sports Trainer Williamstown Juniors
Mon 31 Mar & Tue 31 Mar 6 pm – 10 pm Sports Trainer Caroline Springs FC
APRIL
Wednesday 1 April 6 pm – 9 pm CPR/First Aid Williamstown Juniors
Tue 7 Apr & Wed 8 Apr 9 am – 10 pm Sports Trainer Williamstown Juniors
Thursday 9 April 6 pm – 9 pm CPR/First Aid Point Cook
Friday 10 April 6 pm – 9 pm Sports Trainer Reaccreditation
Saturday 11 April 9 am – 4 pm CPR/First Aid, Junior Sports Trainer Newport Power JFC
Sunday 12 April 9 am – 5 pm Sports Trainer Point Cook
Mon 13 Apr & Thu 16 Apr 6 pm – 10 pm Sports Trainer
Wednesday 15 April 6 pm – 9 pm CPR/First Aid Williamstown Juniors
Friday 17 April 6 pm – 9 pm Junior Sports Trainer
Monday 20 April 6 pm – 9 pm CPR/First Aid Newport Power JFC
Wed 22 Apr & Thu 23 Apr 6 pm – 10 pm Sports Trainer Newport Power JFC
Mon 27 Apr & Tue 28 Apr 6 pm – 10 pm
Wednesday 29 April 6 pm – 9 pm Junior Sports Trainer
Thursday 30 April 6 pm – 9 pm CPR/First Aid Newport Power JFC
MAY
Friday 1 May 6 pm – 9 pm Sports Trainer Reaccreditation
Saturday 2 May 9 am – 5 pm Sports Trainer
Monday 4 May 6 pm – 9 pm CPR/First Aid Spotswood FNC
Wed 6 May & Thu 7 May 6 pm – 10 pm Sports Trainer
Friday 8 May 6 pm – 9 pm Junior Sports Trainer Western Rams FC

Please note the First Aid Management website has been updated from previous years, booking is still the same process.

Courses are listed at normal pricing and if paying there’s a voucher code box that people can enter to activate the WFNL pricing.

To activate $60 price for CPR in the voucher code box they can enter WFNLCPR

To activate $145 price for First Aid in the voucher code box they can enter WFNLFA

Most people select invoice club, but if the info regarding the voucher codes can be passed on to clubs that would be helpful.

More information about courses and to book, click here: https://www.firstaidmanagement.com.au/book

All other 2026 WFNL Sports Trainer Course dates can be found  HERE


FIRST AID MANAGEMENT & TRAINING CENTRE

Suite 6, 476 Canterbury Rd

Forest Hill 3131

Tel: 9894 1013

Email: firstaid@firstaidmanagement.com.au

Website: www.firstaidmanagement.com.au

To book online use this link: firstaidmanagement.com.au/book

When booking please select Invoice Employer (corporate accounts only) then put club name.

From here clubs will be invoiced directly at the completion of each course.

CONCUSSION

WFNL Trainers
AFL Community Concussion Guidelines Click Here