Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Sport Coaching
Certificate IV in Sport Coaching
SIS40510
D441
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 28/11/2011 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual intending to pursue a career as a coach at a regional or State/Territory level. Likely functions for someone with this qualification include observing the performance of athletes to determine the required level of instruction, and planning, conducting and evaluating individualised and team training programs. Those with this qualification would also supervise practice sessions and provide in competition assistance to athletes which, includes supporting their psychological preparation and conducting post competition analysis of both performance and strategy.
Job roles
The following is an indicative job role for this qualification.
coach
Schedule
Packaging Rules
21 units must be completed:14 core units
7 elective units, consisting of:
- all the units in any one of Groups A to J
- the remaining to make up the required 7 elective units from General electives; up to 3 of these remaining units may be selected from SIS10, or any current accredited course or other Training Package, and must be first packaged at AQF level 4.
In all cases selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the characteristics of this qualification (as per the AQF descriptors).
1. Core Units
All fourteen (14) units must be completed
2. Group F Netball
Three (3) units to be completed
The following group outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D5608 | SISSSTC402A | Develop strength and conditioning programs | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D6603 | SISSNTB407A | Teach intermediate level netball skills | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D6604 | SISSNTB408A | Teach intermediate level netball tactics and game strategy | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. Elective Units
Four (4) units to be completed
The following group outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D5598 | SISSSPT303A | Conduct basic warm-up and cool-down programs | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D6550 | SISSCGP306A | Customise coaching for special needs groups | 100 | Unit of competency |
| D5597 | SISSSPT302A | Provide initial management of sports injuries | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D5599 | SISSSPT304A | Tape ankle, thumb and fingers | 35 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D008 | SRS40206 | Certificate IV in Sport (Coaching) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J511 | SIS40512 | Certificate IV in Sport Coaching | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from national register website at Training.gov.au.
3. This qualification was entered on to STARS 22/12/2011.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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