Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Sport Coaching
Diploma of Sport Coaching
SIS50512
J513
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 21/07/2015 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
| 1.00 | 06/03/2013 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply the skills and knowledge to pursue a career as a coach at a high performance level. Likely functions for someone with this qualification include observing elite athletes to determine the level of instruction required, and planning, conducting and evaluating high performance individualised and team training programs. Those with this qualification would also supervise practice sessions and provide in competition assistance to athletes including supporting their psychological preparation and conducting post competition analysis of both performance and strategy. Outcomes would vary depending on the specialisation chosen.
Job roles
The following is an indicative job role for this qualification.
high performance coach.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
ENTRY REQUIREMENTSEntry to SIS50512 Diploma of Sport Coaching is open to those who hold a current first aid and CPR certification, AND National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS) registration in a chosen sport AND the following units:
- SISSSCO306 Provide drugs in sport information
- SISSSCO307 Provide nutrition information to athletes
- SISSSCO308 Support athletes to adopt principles of sport psychology
- SISSSCO409 Work collaboratively with support personnel
- SISSSCO411 Apply self-management to intermediate level coaching
The pre-requisite units attached to any of the elective units must be undertaken and are additional to the number of elective units required for the qualification.
PACKAGING RULES
Twenty three (23) units must be completed:
- fifteen (15) core units
- eight (8) elective units:
- all the units in any one (1) of Groups A to E
- the remaining to make up the required eight (8) elective units from General electives; up to three (3) of these remaining units may be selected elsewhere in SIS10 or from any current accredited course or other Training Package, and must first packaged at AQF level 4 or 5.
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 fifteen (15) units must be completed.
2. Group A - Equestrian
All the units in any one (1) of the Groups A to E must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D6584 | SISSEQS301A | Demonstrate basic dressage, show jumping and cross-country riding | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D6377 | SISOEQO516A | Manage the education of horses | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D6587 | SISSEQS405A | Teach the intermediate skills of riding over fences | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D6370 | SISOEQO409A | Train and condition horses | 20 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B - Golf
All the units in any one (1) of the Groups A to E must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WG010 | SISSGLF517 | Apply advanced skills, tactics and strategies of golf in high performance competition | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WG013 | SISSGLF520 | Design and implement strategies to increase junior participation in golf | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WG008 | SISSGLF510 | Fit and alter golf equipment | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WG014 | SISSGLF521 | Manage on course golf operations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WG009 | SISSGLF512 | Manage the structure and facilitation of golf competitions and tournaments | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WG011 | SISSGLF518 | Teach the advanced skills of golf | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WG012 | SISSGLF519 | Teach the advanced tactics and strategies of golf | 30 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C - Martial Arts
All the units in any one (1) of the Groups A to E must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D9320 | SISSMAR503A | Teach the high performance skills of martial arts | 45 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D - Rugby League
All the units in any one (1) of the Groups A to E must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D6617 | SISSRGL511A | Teach high performance Rugby League game skills | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D6618 | SISSRGL512A | Teach high performance Rugby League tactics and game strategy | 50 | Unit of competency |
6. Group E - Swimming
All the units in any one (1) of the Groups A to E must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D5617 | SISSSWM303A | Teach the advanced skills of competitive swimming | 60 | Unit of competency |
7. Group F - Tennis
All the units in any one (1) of the Groups A to E must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WG042 | SISSTNS309 | Coach green stage tennis players | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WG041 | SISSTNS308 | Coach orange stage tennis players | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WG040 | SISSTNS307 | Coach red stage tennis players | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WG045 | SISSTNS512 | Coach stroke production for high performance tennis players | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WG043 | SISSTNS410 | Coach stroke production for intermediate tennis players | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WG046 | SISSTNS513 | Coach tactics for high performance | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WG044 | SISSTNS411 | Coach tactics for intermediate tennis players | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WG038 | SISSTNS205 | Interpret and apply the rules and regulations of tennis | 10 | Unit of competency |
8. General Elective Units
The remaining units to make up the required eight (8) elective units may be chosen from the general elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D447 | SIS50510 | Diploma of Sport Coaching | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEU3 | SIS50319 | Diploma of Sport | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
Entry Requirements
Entry to SIS50512 Diploma of Sport Coaching is open to those who hold a current first aid and CPR certification, AND National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS) registration in a chosen sport AND the following units:
SISSSCO306
Provide drugs in sport information
SISSSCO307
Provide nutrition information to athletes
SISSSCO308
Support athletes to adopt principles of sport psychology
SISSSCO409
Work collaboratively with support personnel
SISSSCO411
Apply self-management to intermediate level coaching
The pre-requisite units attached to any of the elective units must be undertaken and are additional to the number of elective units required for the qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
