The WFNL wishes to advise trainers that there have been changes to minimum requirements for the 2024 season and how to register.

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.
  5. Send new certificates to info@wfnl.com.au

Minimum Requirements

Sports Trainer (Level 1) or ERC or QMP

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

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 13/04/2021 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 or Sports Trainer Level 1, please find courses below

 

2024 Trainer Courses

Date Time Course Venue
Sat 16 March 9am – 12pm 009/011 Western Rams
Sun 17 March 9am – 5pm Sports Trainer Western Rams
Mon 18 & 25 March 6pm – 10pm Sports Trainer Williamstown Juniors
Tues 19 March 6pm – 9pm 009/011 Williamstown Juniors
Sat 23 March 9am – 12pm 009/011 Manor Lakes
Sun 24 March 9am – 5pm Sports Trainer Manor Lakes
Wed 3 & 10 April 6pm – 10pm Sports Trainer Point Cook
Thurs 4 April 6pm – 9pm 009/011 Keilor East RSL
Fri 5 April 6pm – 9pm ST Re accreditation Werribee Centrals
Sat 6 April 9am – 12pm 009/011 Western Rams
Sun 7 April 9am – 5pm Sports Trainer Flemington Juniors
Mon 8 & Tues 9 April 6pm – 10pm Sports Trainer Newport Power
Thurs 11 April 6pm – 9pm 009/011 Newport Power
Fri 12 April 6pm – 9pm ST Re accreditation Williamstown Juniors
Sat 13 April 9am – 5pm Sports Trainer Newport Power
Tues 16 & Wed 17 April 6pm – 10pm Sports Trainer Newport Power
Thurs 18 April 6pm – 12pm 009/011 Newport Power
Sat 20 April 9am – 12pm 009/011 Manor Lakes
Mon 22 & Tues 23 April 6pm – 10pm Sports Trainer Point Cook
Mon 29 April 6pm – 9pm 009/011 Point Cook
Tues 30 April & Wed 1 6pm – 10pm Sports Trainer Point Cook

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

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/WRFL

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