Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Sport Coaching
Certificate III in Sport Coaching
SIS30710
D435
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 likely to undertake 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 based training programs. Those with this qualification would also supervise practice sessions and provide in competition assistance to athletes.
Job Roles
The following is an indicative job role for this qualification:
coach
Schedule
Packaging Rules
15 units must be completed:7 core units
8 elective units, consisting of:
- all the units in one of Groups A to N
- the remaining to make up the required 8 elective units from General electives or SIS10, and must be first packaged at AQF level 2, 3 or 4; up to 2 of these 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 seven (7) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C9253 | HLTFA301B | Apply first aid | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D6545 | SISSCGP201A | Apply legal and ethical coaching practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D6550 | SISSCGP306A | Customise coaching for special needs groups | 100 | Unit of competency |
| D0251 | ICAU2006B | Operate computing packages | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D6180 | SISXCAI304A | Plan and conduct sport and recreation programs | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D6179 | SISXCAI303A | Plan and conduct sport and recreation sessions | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D6211 | SISXRSK301A | Undertake risk analysis of activities | 15 | Unit of competency |
2. Group N Swimming Elective Units
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D5616 | SISSSWM302A | Plan a program for a competitive swimmer | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D5617 | SISSSWM303A | Teach the advanced skills of competitive swimming | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D5615 | SISSSWM301A | Teach the competitive strokes of swimming | 50 | Unit of competency |
3. Elective Units
Five (5) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D6576 | SISSCOP202A | Develop a personal management plan | 15 | Unit of competency |
| D0244 | ICAU1132B | Operate a presentation package | 25 | Unit of competency |
| D0242 | ICAU1130B | Operate a spreadsheet application | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D5597 | SISSSPT302A | Provide initial management of sports injuries | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D6186 | SISXEMR201A | Respond to emergency situations | 15 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D005 | SRS30306 | Certificate III in Sport (Coaching) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J507 | SIS30712 | Certificate III 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 19/3/2012.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
