Program Overview

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Certificate II in Sport Coaching / Certificate III in Sport - Athlete

Course Overview

Get a head start on your sports career with this entry-level qualification. Gain the practical skills you need to work in community-based sports clubs and organisations or as an athlete.

What Can I Do?

• Assistant Coach
• Sportsperson
• Professional Athlete

Course Outcome

• SIS20321 Certificate II in Sport Coaching
• SIS30421 Certificate III in Sport - Athlete

Job-Ready Training

We put theory into practice, which is why we believe in on-the-job training. Our courses are delivered by passionate industry experts with years of experience in sport coaching. And our strong industry partnerships mean you'll graduate with confidence, knowing you have all the skills you need to get right to work.

Academy of Sport

Kick start your career in sport with TAFE Queensland’s Academy of Sport. Opportunities exist in a number of specialised fields including leadership and management, sport coaching and sport development. Undertake code specific training in an industry setting with real-life integrated learning. Learn more

What You Will Study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete units as per the list below.

SIS20321 Certificate II in Sport Coaching

• To achieve this qualification you will need to complete 7 units:
  • Core Competencies: 3
  • Elective Competencies: 4

SIS30421 Certificate III in Sport - Athlete

• To achieve this qualification you will need to complete 10 units:
  • Core Competencies: 6
  • Elective Competencies: 4

Core Units

• UNIT CODE: HLTAID011
  • UNIT NAME: Provide First Aid
  • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies. The unit applies to all persons who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.
• UNIT CODE: SIRXWHS001
  • UNIT NAME: Work safely
  • Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to follow organisational policies and procedures for safe work practice.
• UNIT CODE: SISSSCO002
  • UNIT NAME: Work in a community coaching role
  • Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to meet Australian sport industry expectations of a community coach. It includes meeting legal, ethical and job responsibilities and working with others.
• UNIT CODE: BSBPEF301
  • UNIT NAME: Organise personal work priorities
  • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to organise personal work schedules, to monitor and obtain feedback on work performance and to maintain required levels of competence.
• UNIT CODE: FNSFLT311
  • UNIT NAME: Develop and apply knowledge of personal finances
  • Unit description: This unit describes the skills required to develop, maintain and apply knowledge of personal finances, including taxation, superannuation and insurance.
• UNIT CODE: HLTWHS001
  • UNIT NAME: Participate in workplace health and safety
  • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for workers to participate in safe work practices to ensure their own health and safety, and that of others. The unit applies to all workers who require knowledge of workplace health and safety (WHS) to carry out their own work, either under direct supervision or with some individual responsibility.
• UNIT CODE: SISSPAR005
  • UNIT NAME: Develop athlete personal brand
  • Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to build an athlete's personal brand. It includes managing the personal brand, using social media, cyber security and leveraging the personal brand.
• UNIT CODE: SISSPAR007
  • UNIT NAME: Work as an athlete
  • Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to meet Australian sport industry expectations of an athlete.
• UNIT CODE: SISSPAR008
  • UNIT NAME: Maintain personal wellbeing as an athlete
  • Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge an athlete requires to maintain their own wellbeing. It focusses on an athlete's self reliance in relation to resilience, recovery, travel, sleep, diet and mental health.

Elective Units

• UNIT CODE: SISSPAR008
  • UNIT NAME: Maintain personal wellbeing as an athlete
  • Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge an athlete requires to maintain their own wellbeing. It focusses on an athlete's self reliance in relation to resilience, recovery, travel, sleep, diet and mental health.
• UNIT CODE: SISSPAR009
  • UNIT NAME: Participate in conditioning for sport
  • Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to participate in strength and conditioning to physically prepare for competition in a specific sport.
• UNIT CODE: SISSSCO001
  • UNIT NAME: Conduct sport coaching sessions with foundation level participants
  • Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare for and conduct sport coaching sessions with foundation level participants in a specific sport.
• UNIT CODE: SISXCAI001
  • UNIT NAME: Provide equipment for activities
  • Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare, demonstrate, use and store equipment for activities.

Ways to Study

• TAFE at School

Study Locations

• Greater Brisbane
• Gold Coast

Campus

• Brisbane Bullets Basketball - South Bank Campus
• Gold Coast Suns - Gold Coast Sport and Leisure Centre

Payment Options

• TAFE at School Subsidised Fee: $3,080
• TAFE at School Full Fee: $5,100

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Resources Required

You are responsible for meeting the minimum standard of dress. This includes having access to and wearing appropriate general sports attire and enclosed shoes.

You will be provided with a branded uniform at the start of your course to wear during the delivery of the course. In class assessments will require access to the student management system and it is highly desirable if you came with a laptop. You will not be disadvantaged if you are not in a position to have this resourced.

We suggest you also bring:

• a towel
• water bottle
• change of clothes
• deodorant

Resources may vary depending on your study location.

Assessment Methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

University Pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

Learn more about University Pathways

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfers

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course. Learn more

Related Courses

• Certificate II in Sport Coaching / Certificate III in Sport Coaching
• Certificate II in Sport Coaching
• Certificate II in Sport Coaching / Certificate III in Fitness