Qualification Outline
22/07/2026 5:13 AM AWST
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Certificate III in Sport Coaching
Certificate III in Sport Coaching
SIS30519
BEV0
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 intermediate level in a specific sport.
This qualification provides a pathway to work in 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 well-developed skills where discretion and judgement are required. They are responsible for their own outputs.
Possible job titles depend on the specific sport and may include community 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Packaging Rules by the unit HLTAID011 - for more information see: https://asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units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
Ten (10) units must be completed:- six (6) core units
- four (4) elective units, consisting of either:
- one (1) unit from Group A or Group B or Group C
- at least one (1) unit from the electives listed in Group E
- up to two (2) elective units 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 in Group D.
Packaging Rules for each specialisation:
- the Group B elective must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Sport Coaching (Swimming)
- the Group C elective must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Sport Coaching (Tennis)
- the Group D electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III 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 six (6) 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 |
| OBE21 | SISSSCO003 | Meet participant coaching needs | 65 | Unit of competency |
| WG738 | HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WG732 | HLTAID003 | Provide first aid | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBE22 | SISSSCO002 | Work in a community coaching role | 25 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Sport-specific Elective Units
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBE50 | SISSBSB002 | Coach basketball participants up to an intermediate level | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OBE12 | SISSSCO012 | Coach sport participants up to an intermediate level | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OBD95 | SISSVOL001 | Coach volleyball participants up to an intermediate level | 55 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Swimming Elective Unit
The Group B elective must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Sport Coaching (Swimming).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBE02 | SISSSWM001 | Coach swimmers up to a competitive level | 55 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Tennis Elective Unit
The Group C elective must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Sport Coaching (Tennis).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBD98 | SISSTNS001 | Coach junior players in tennis | 55 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D Equestrian Elective Units
All four (4) Group D electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Sport Coaching (Equestrian).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBE58 | ACMEQU205 | Apply knowledge of horse behaviour | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OBE47 | SISSEQS001 | Coach individual participants in the introduction of equestrian activities | 55 | Unit of competency |
| BBE65 | ACMEQU202 | Handle horses safely | 90 | Unit of competency |
| BBE92 | ACMEQU210 | Lunge educated horses | 45 | Unit of competency |
6. Group E General Elective Units
At least one (1) unit 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| J764 | SIS30713 | Certificate III in Sport Coaching | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHD9 | SIS30521 | Certificate III in Sport Coaching | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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