How do I qualify as a Bowls South Africa umpire?

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Bowls South Africa certifies technical officials through courses set by its National Standing Committee for Technical Officials (Technical Officials Students Training Manual, revised March 2023):

Course	Main content
Markers	Definitions; marker's duties (law 42); basic measuring theory and practical
Advanced Markers	Advanced marking and measuring; practical marking
Level 1 Umpires	Green specifications (laws 46 to 49); equipment (50 to 54); bowl and jack displacement (37 to 38); results and game decisions (22 to 28); irregularities (29 to 31); starting a game and players' duties; basic first aid; lightning; practical umpire measuring
Level 2 Umpires	Arranging a game (1 to 4); officials' duties and spectators (42 to 45); administration (58 to 60); regulations for play (57); tournament officiating; self-management; presentation skills; advanced measuring; oral interpretation of laws

Candidates who meet each course's requirements are certified by Bowls South Africa. Under law 43.1, an umpire at a game must be appointed by, or on behalf of, the Controlling Body for the competition.