Courses

E: BTEC Certificate eLearning Umpiring Course description

C: BTEC Certificate Umpiring Course description (Currently available in the UK only)

A: Foundation Course
The short A1 Course will be suitable for anyone with an interest in the game of cricket, whether it be player, captain, twelfth man, or parent of a player and will be essential for anyone who ever acts - or is asked or prevailed upon - to 'do a stint as' - as an umpire, even if it's only for a few overs while 'their' side is batting.
It will cover the most common situations and applications of the Laws likely to occur during an average Saturday afternoon game - e.g. No ball, Wide ball, LBW, Ground Weather & Light, and Law 42, - and will include essential advice, information and guidance on the umpire's duty of care, with particular regard to dangerous bowling and the requirements of youth/junior cricket .

B: Scorer's Course
This computer-based course has been developed and a number of successful courses have been completed - details from John Fielden at scorers@umpires.tv

D: Advanced Diploma Course
D1 will consist of a further season's practical umpiring experience at a higher level of cricket. Learners' performances during this time will be independently assessed by specialist IICUS-trained and accredited Boundary Assessors over a number of matches and the Course will conclude with a searching scenario-based oral assessment. This will include comprehensive examination of the learner's understanding of typical national Premier League and professional competitions, first-class county and, where appropriate, International Cricket Council(ICC), One Day International(ODI) and Test Match Playing Regulations.

Renewing Qualifications:
Success in an IICUS Course and in obtaining an IICUS qualification is only the start of an ongoing story. Like most formally-recognised and accredited educational bodies, IICUS believes in a policy of continuous personal development. Members are expected to attend regular, short, 'qualification-rating renewal' sessions at set intervals every few years, to update their skills and learn and adopt latest best-practice.

Prior Learning Exemptions:
IICUS accepts - and will give due credit for - qualifications earned with or through other IICUS-recognised umpire and scorer training bodies, although some conditions may apply. When completing your course Registration Form, you should list where indicated any existing qualifications you hold, the date when they were obtained and the name of the awarding bodies. The Institute Secretary will be able to advise you upon receipt of your completed Registration Form.