Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Sports Trainer
Certificate III in Sports Trainer
SIS30813
J765
Deleted
Transition (Deleted)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 21/07/2015 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 14/12/2013 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply the skills and knowledge to undertake a career as a sports trainer at a regional, state or territory level. Likely functions for someone with this qualification include performing pre and post event taping as part of providing injury prevention and treatment for athletes, developing warm up and cool down programs and assisting with the management of sports injuries under the guidance of a health professional. Those with this qualification would also liaise with coaching and other related support staff.
Job roles
The following is an indicative job role for this qualification:
sports trainer.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Fourteen (14) units must be completed:- nine (9) core units
- ive (5) elective units, which may be selected from the electives in this qualification or from units first packaged at AQF level 2, 3 or 4 within SIS10; up to two (2) of these elective units may be selected from any current accredited course or other Training Package, and must be first packaged at AQF level 3.
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 nine (9) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D5602 | SISSSPT307A | Conduct advanced taping | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D5598 | SISSSPT303A | Conduct basic warm-up and cool-down programs | 10 | Unit of competency |
| WG056 | SISXWHS101 | Follow work health and safety policies | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D5596 | SISSSPT201A | Implement sports injury prevention | 10 | Unit of competency |
| WG732 | HLTAID003 | Provide first aid | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D5597 | SISSSPT302A | Provide initial management of sports injuries | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D5600 | SISSSPT305A | Support sports injury management | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D5599 | SISSSPT304A | Tape ankle, thumb and fingers | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D6211 | SISXRSK301A | Undertake risk analysis of activities | 15 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Five (5) units may be chosen from the elective units.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J508 | SIS30812 | Certificate III in Sports Trainer | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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