Member access is provided by logging in to your MemberPool account and clicking LearningPool.
Member Access Non-member Access
*Non-member can start their training by registering with an Affiliated State Water Polo Body. Click the Non-Member Access button above to get in touch with your State body. To complete all requirements of teh formal accreditation, you need to become a registered member. If you want to read more about our Membership and Registration Policy - click here.
*Note: if you are having trouble accessing the LearningPool after 1 September please contact your State Association/Club to ensure you are registered for the 2020/21 Membership Year
The Water Polo Australia education curriculum outlines the target market, minimum age, prerequisites and course overviews for each accreditation or certificate course as part of WPA’s national education program.
For more details on the WPA Coaching Accreditation courses see the WPA Education Curriculum.
Prior to undertaking any accreditation course there are a number of pre-requisite awards that are necessary to be completed. These awards must be completed and uploaded to your MemberPool profile via your State Association (see below) to validate any accreditation certificate;
| Award | How to Complete | Upload Evidence to MemberPool Profile |
| Working with Children and Vulnerable People Clearance Award | Please refer to your State specific legislation For individuals who receive a State specific exemption; you are still required to complete the submission process but include the rationale for exemption (e.g. under 18 / expiry date is date turns 18) |
Submit to you respective State Association: |
| Sport Australia (ASC) COACHING General Principles Certificate Award | Register and enrol (FREE) on the Sport Australia website HERE |
Submit to you respective State Association. |
| Sport Australia (ASC) OFFICIATING General Principles Certificate Award | Register and enrol (FREE) on the Sport Australia website HERE |
Submit to you respective State Association. |
| SIA: Level 1 Anti-Doping Online Course | Register and enrol (FREE) on the Sport Integrity Australia Website HERE |
Submit to you respective State Association. |
| SIA: Level 2 Online Course | Register and enrol (FREE) on the Sport Integrity Australia Website HERE |
Submit to you respective State Association. |
| First Aid Certificate | Contact a local First Aid course provider in your area |
Submit to you respective State Association. |
For more details on the WPA Coaching and Refereeing Accreditation courses see the WPA Education Curriculum.
As of 1 July 2019, eligible members will be able to apply for Fast Tracking to their desired accreditaion. For details on the Fast Tracking process, eligibility and required evidence - see the Fast Tracking FACT SHEET.
All applications for Fast Tracking must be submitted via the WPA ONLINE FORM (after reviewing the fact sheet information). Applying for Fast Tracking is charged at an additional non-refundable application fee of $60.00, in addition to the full course fee is approved.
From September 2018 to January 2019, WPA facilitated a process to transition individuals with old accreditations and experience into the new framework.
As of February 2019, this opportunity has concluded and is no longer avaliable. Those who were granted recognition had until 30 June 2019 to enrol in a course to capitalise on the offer. For those who did not apply during the application period, or do not complete their enrolment requirements prior to 30 June 2019, you will be required to work through the course requirements from the beginning, regardless of past experience, or may re-apply for Fast Tracking.
For a list of FAQ's relating to education for coaches - click here.
For Education Course Fees explained - click here