Qualification Outline
22/07/2026 6:26 AM AWST
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Certificate IV in Sport Coaching
Certificate IV in Sport Coaching
SIS40319
BEU8
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 11/09/2019 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply the skills and knowledge to coach participants up to an advanced level in a specific sport.
This qualification provides a pathway to work in advanced community coaching roles working or volunteering at community-based sport clubs and organisations in the Australian sport industry. Individuals with this qualification possess a range of highly developed coaching and communication skills with sound industry knowledge. They work with independence, taking responsibility for their own functions and outputs.
Possible job titles depend on the specific sport and may include:
Advanced coach
Head coach
Performance coach
Development coach
Senior coach.
Specific industry accreditation requirements may apply to sport-specific coaching accreditation and information should be obtained from the relevant National Sporting Organisation (NSO).
^ From 1 July 2022 the core unit HLTAID003 must no longer be delivered and will be replaced in the Packaging Rules by the unit HLTAID011 - for more information see: https://asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Eleven (11) units must be completed:- seven (7) core units
- four (4) elective units, consisting of either:
- one (1) unit from Group A or Group B or Group C
- at least two (2) units from the electives listed in Group E
- up to one (1) elective unit which can be selected from elsewhere in the SIS Training Package, or from any other current Training Package or accredited course
OR
- all the units from Group D
- one (1) unit from the electives below or from elsewhere in the SIS Training Package, or from any other current Training Package or accredited course.
Packaging Rules for each specialisation:
- all Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Sport Coaching (Swimming)
- all Group C electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Sport Coaching (Tennis)
- all Group D electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Sport Coaching (Equestrian).
The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification. Electives which appear in italics have prerequisite units of competency
1. Core Units
All seven (7) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBE19 | SISSSCO005 | Continuously improve coaching skills and knowledge | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUI64 | BSBRSK401 | Identify risk and apply risk management processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WG740 | HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBE21 | SISSSCO003 | Meet participant coaching needs | 65 | Unit of competency |
| OBE10 | SISSSCO015 | Prepare participants for sport competition | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WG732 | HLTAID003 | Provide first aid | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBD89 | SISXIND009 | Respond to interpersonal conflict | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Sport-specific Elective Unit
One (1) unit may be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBE13 | SISSSCO013 | Coach sport participants up to an advanced level | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Swimming Elective Unit
Group B elective unit must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Sport Coaching (Swimming).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBE01 | SISSSWM002 | Coach swimmers up to a high performance level | 40 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Tennis Elective Unit
Group C elective unit must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Sport Coaching (Tennis).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBD99 | SISSTNS002 | Coach intermediate players in tennis | 40 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D Equestrian Elective Unit
All Group D electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Sport Coaching (Equestrian).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBE46 | SISSEQS002 | Coach unofficial local competition competitors in equestrian | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BBF47 | SISOEQU001 | Handle horses | 25 | Unit of competency |
| BBE82 | ACMPHR401 | Interpret equine behaviour | 55 | Unit of competency |
6. Group E General Elective Units
At least two (2) units must be chosen from Group E.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J511 | SIS40512 | Certificate IV in Sport Coaching | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHE4 | SIS40321 | Certificate IV in Sport Coaching | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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