Information and Registration details for NFNL Sports Trainers or First Aid Course.
2025 NFNL Trainer Information & Requirements
The NFNL is aligned with the National Community Football Policy Handbook – Injury Management
Please click here for more information on the Injury Management Guidelines.
Recommended Requirements
– AFL Level 1 or Level 2 Sports Trainer, or Qualified Medical Professional
Minimum Requirements
– AFL First Aider or Qualified Medical Professional
Definitions
(i) AFL First Aider means a person who has:
– (A) 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
– (B) has completed the AFL First Aid and Concussion Management online module within the previous 24 months.
(ii) Level 2 Sports Trainer means a person who has:
(A) completed a Controlling Body (NFNL) approved Level 2 Sports Trainer Course which is current and up to date; and
(B) has completed the AFL First Aid and Concussion Management online module within the previous 24 months.
(iii) Level 1 Sports Trainer means a person who has:
(A) completed a Controlling Body (NFNL) approved Level 1 Sports Trainer Course which is current and up to date; and
(B) has completed the AFL First Aid and Concussion Management online module within the previous 24 months.
(iv) Qualified Medical Professional (QMP) means a person who:
(A) is a qualified and AHPRA registered medical practitioner, paramedic, physiotherapist, or nurse with appropriate first aid competencies (including or equivalent to HLTAID011 (Provide First Aid) and HLTAID009 (Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation); and
(B) has completed the AFL First Aid and Concussion Management online module within the previous 24months.
A sports trainer or First Aid provider must hold a current working with children check (or equivalent) or otherwise meet the working with children requirements in their state or territory.
AFL Online Concussion & Injury Management Module
As outlined above, part of being an AFL First Aider or Sports Trainer includes completing the online concussion and injury management module through the AFL’s learning management system.
AFL First Aider: Concussion & Injury Management in Community Football
Register for an NFNL Sports Trainers or First Aid Course.
Sports Trainer Courses will be divided across two nights.
The first night will take place at Bundoora Park Oval on Wednesday, March 26th from 6:00pm-10:00pm, while the second night will be held at La Trobe Sports Stadium on Thursday, March 27th from 6:00pm-10:00pm.
First Aid & CPR Training for clubs will take place on Tuesday, March 25th at the La Trobe Sports Stadium from 6:00pm-9:00pm.
The link to book a Sports Trainer or First Aid Course can be found by clicking here.
