AFL Emergency Response Coordinator (ERC)

The Australian Football League (AFL) endorses the training of Emergency Response Coordinators to support football associations, clubs, teams and volunteers to build their capacity to meet the minimum requirements of the Australian Football League Management of Injuries and Medical Emergencies in Community Australian Football Policy.

The ERC is particularly targeted to junior football clubs that may not have a qualified Level 1 sports trainer able to attend games.

The course is well suited for someone who is considering becoming a level 1 sports trainer but currently cannot commit to two full days of training. 

Please phone our office and discuss your needs with a staff member. 

The ERC is particularly targeted to junior football clubs that may not have a qualified Level 1 sports trainer able to attend games.

The course is well suited for someone who is considering becoming a level 1 sports trainer but currently cannot commit to two full days of training. 

AFL recognised certificate will be issued

Only basic numeracy and literacy skills are needed to attend this course. Access to a computer with internet, as well as basic computer skills is required for completion of this unit

Participants MUST hold a current HLTAID003/011 Provide First Aid qualification

If you have ANY special needs ( eg, language / literacy / numeracy difficulties, physical disabilities etc ) that you think may impact on your ability to complete this training please let us know prior to enrolling. 

CPR refresher and refresher in this unit is required annually or as specified by your employer. Provide First Aid must remain current. This AFL ERC unit should be refreshed every 3 years

Face to face training is approx. 3.5 hours 

It is strongly suggested you view the videos on CPR found on our website as well as reading the first aid book which is also available on our website

A theory and practical assessment will be conducted during the course