Modification History
Not applicable.
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals with well-developed skills and knowledge required to deliver recreational services. Using discretion and judgement, they work with some independence and under limited supervision using clearly defined plans, policies and procedures to guide work activities.
Specialisations are available for customer service officers, recreation officers, pool lifeguards and swim teachers but are not mandatory to achieve this qualification.
This qualification provides a pathway to work for any type of sport, aquatic or recreation organisation including commercial, not-for-profit, community and government organisations.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
15 units must be completed:
- 6 core units
- 9 elective units, consisting of:
- 7 units from the list below
- 2 units from the list below, elsewhere in SIS Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course.
Packaging Rules to achieve a specialisation:
5 units from Group A must be selected for award of Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation (Customer Service Officer)
All 5 units from Group B must be selected for award of Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation (Pool Lifeguard)
All 5 units from Group C must be selected for award of Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation (Recreation Officer)
All 6 units from Group D must be selected for award of Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation (Swim Teacher).
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 shown in italics have prerequisite units of competency, which are also listed within their appropriate group.
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CORE UNITS |
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BSBWHS308 |
Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control processes |
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HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
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SISXCCS004 |
Provide quality service |
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SISXEMR003 |
Respond to emergency situations |
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SISXFAC006 |
Maintain activity equipment |
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SISXIND011 |
Maintain sport, fitness and recreation industry knowledge |
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ELECTIVE UNITS |
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Group A – Customer Service Officer |
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BSBINS302 |
Organise workplace information |
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BSBOPS301 |
Maintain business resources |
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BSBTEC201 |
Use business software applications |
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HLTAID011 |
Provide First Aid |
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SIRRMER001 |
Produce visual merchandise displays |
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SIRXOSM002 |
Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms |
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SIRXOSM003 |
Use social media and online tools |
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SIRXSLS001 |
Sell to the retail customer |
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SISXFAM002 |
Process financial transactions |
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Group B – Pool Lifeguard |
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HLTAID011 |
Provide First Aid |
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SISCAQU019 |
Supervise patron safety in aquatic locations |
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SISCAQU020 |
Perform water rescues |
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SISCAQU021 |
Perform complex water rescues |
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SISCAQU022 |
Provide oxygen resuscitation and therapy in an aquatic environment |
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Group C – Recreation Officer |
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HLTAID011 |
Provide First Aid |
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SISXIND012 |
Select and use technology for sport, fitness and recreation work |
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SISXPLD002 |
Deliver recreation sessions |
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SISXPLD004 |
Facilitate groups |
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SISXPLD005 |
Facilitate inclusion for people with disability |
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Group D – Swim Teacher |
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HLTAID009 |
Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
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SISCAQU020 |
Perform water rescues |
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SISCAQU023 |
Plan swimming lessons |
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SISCAQU024 |
Teach water familiarisation, buoyancy and mobility skills |
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SISCAQU025 |
Teach water safety and survival skills |
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SISCAQU026 |
Teach swimming strokes |
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Group E – General Electives |
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AHCMOM203 |
Operate basic machinery and equipment |
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AHCPGD212 |
Conduct visual inspection of park facilities |
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BSBCRT311 |
Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment |
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BSBPEF301 |
Organise personal work priorities |
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CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
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HLTAID014 |
Provide Advanced First Aid |
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HLTAID015 |
Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy |
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HLTINF006 |
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
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SIFCBGM001 |
Provide general grounds care |
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SIRXCEG002 |
Assist with customer difficulties |
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SISCAQU015 |
Test pool water quality |
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SISCAQU018 |
Operate self-contained breathing apparatus in aquatic facility emergencies |
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SISCAQU027 |
Promote development of infants and toddlers in an aquatic environment |
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SISCAQU028 |
Assist participants with a disability during aquatic activities |
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SISCAQU029 |
Perform open water rescues |
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SISCAQU030 |
Monitor and maintain inflatable aquatic equipment |
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SISOFLD002 |
Minimise environmental impact |
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SISSPAR004 |
Book athlete travel and accommodation |
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SISSPAR009 |
Participate in conditioning for sport |
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SISSSCO001 |
Conduct sport coaching sessions with foundation level participants |
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SISSSOF002 |
Continuously improve officiating skills and knowledge |
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SISXFAC007 |
Maintain clean facilities |
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SISXIND009 |
Respond to interpersonal conflict |
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SISXMGT002 |
Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships |
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SITEEVT022 |
Provide event production support |
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SITXFSA005 |
Use hygienic practices for food safety |
Qualification Mapping Information
Supersedes and is not equivalent to merged qualifications SIS30115 Certificate III in Sport and Recreation and SIS31015 Certificate III in Aquatics and Community Recreation.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1ca50016-24d2-4161-a044-d3faa200268b
