Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Sport Coaching
Diploma of Sport Coaching
SIS50510
D447
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 intending to pursue a career as a coach at an international level. Likely functions for someone with this qualification include observing high performance 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 which includes 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
coach
Schedule
Packaging Rules
20 units must be completed:13 core units
7 elective units:
- all the units in any one of Groups A to E
- the remaining to make up the required 7 elective units from General electives; up to 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 thirteen (13) units must be completed
2. Group E Swimming Elective Unit
One (1) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D5617 | SISSSWM303A | Teach the advanced skills of competitive swimming | 60 | Unit of competency |
3. General Elective Units
Six (6) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D6191 | SISXFAC404A | Coordinate facility and equipment acquisition and maintenance | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D6550 | SISSCGP306A | Customise coaching for special needs groups | 100 | Unit of competency |
| D6553 | SISSCGP309A | Develop nutritional strategies | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D6551 | SISSCGP307A | Implement selection policies | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D6193 | SISXFAC506A | Manage stock supply and purchase | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D6554 | SISSCGP310A | Support athletes to adopt principles of sports psychology | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D012 | SRS50206 | Diploma of Sport (Coaching) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J513 | SIS50512 | Diploma of 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 26/4/2012.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
