how to apply for a safeguarding course
Using browser (laptop/PC/mobile)
To apply for a FAI Safeguarding course you must use the FAI MyComet system
A guide to logging into MyComet or creating an account can be found HERE
Upon logging into MyComet, select Events on the left menu, then use the search box and type in “Safeguarding”. This will unfortunately show many results if using a browser including other coaching courses, scroll until you see a Safeguarding 1, Safeguarding 2 or Safeguarding 3 course. You must complete Safeguarding 1 before applying for other Safeguarding courses
- Once you find the relevant Safeguarding course in the avaiable courses, click Start, this will bring you to the course details.
- Relevant prerequsities will be listed (for Safeguarding this will be Garda Vetting)
- Click APPLY HERE -> APPLY within the course description
Using COMET Football App
- Initially download COMET Football app from Play/App Store
- Select FAI on the app and log in with your details
- Click the COURSES icon (middle icon at bottom)
- Search for "Safeguarding 1" using the search box
- Select the relevant course, click APPLY, complete details and pay the fee using the shopping cart icon
Other non-FAI Safeguarding 1 courses are also acceptable, such as those run by Active South Dublin , DLR Sports Partnership etc.. Should you complete one of these non-FAI courses, please provide the club with this information.