How do I start as a rowing official, and what are the accreditation levels?

Q: How do I start as a rowing official, and what are the accreditation levels?

According to Rowing Australia's officiating page: Experience: prior rowing experience is beneficial but not a requirement, and training is provided. Roles: volunteers can work on the water, run the starter box, help with regatta administration, or work at the finish line and race control. Code of Ethics: officials must sign the Official's Code of Ethics agreement. Level 1: complete the Officiating Course, available through Rowing Australia's learning portal (https://education.rowingaustralia.com.au/). Level 2: Official Accreditation, managed by State Associations. Level 3: Rowing Australia manages these umpires in consultation with State Associations. World Rowing umpires: nominations are handled by the Rowing Australia Umpires Commission. Source: https://rowingaustralia.com.au/officiating

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According to Rowing Australia's officiating page:

Experience: prior rowing experience is beneficial but not a requirement, and training is provided.
Roles: volunteers can work on the water, run the starter box, help with regatta administration, or work at the finish line and race control.
Code of Ethics: officials must sign the Official's Code of Ethics agreement.
Level 1: complete the Officiating Course, available through Rowing Australia's learning portal (https://education.rowingaustralia.com.au/).
Level 2: Official Accreditation, managed by State Associations.
Level 3: Rowing Australia manages these umpires in consultation with State Associations.
World Rowing umpires: nominations are handled by the Rowing Australia Umpires Commission.

Source: https://rowingaustralia.com.au/officiating