Modification History
Supersedes and is equivalent to SIS30419 Certificate III in Sport – Athlete.
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply the skills and knowledge to undertake a career as an athlete at a regional, state or national level in a specific sport in the Australian sport industry. Athletes at this level may have access to match-payments, prize money, grants or endorsements as the primary source of their income.
This qualification provides a pathway to work as an athlete. Individuals with this qualification train for events, work with coaches and support staff, compete in sport at a regional, state or territory level and undertake promotional duties. They possess a range of well-developed skills where discretion and judgement are required. They are responsible for their own outputs under the guidance of a coach.
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
10 units must be completed:
- 6 core units
- 4 elective units, consisting of:
- 1 unit from Group A, Group B or Group C
- at least 2 units from the electives listed in Group D
- up to 1 elective unit can be selected from elsewhere in the SIS Training Package, or from any other current Training Package or accredited course.
Packaging Rules for each specialisation:
- Group A elective must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Sport - Athlete (Cricket)
- Group B elective must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Sport - Athlete (Golf).
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.
Core units
BSBPEF301 |
Organise personal work priorities |
FNSFLT311 |
Develop and apply knowledge of personal finances |
HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
SISSPAR005 |
Develop athlete personal brand |
SISSPAR007 |
Work as an athlete |
SISSPAR008 |
Maintain personal wellbeing as an athlete |
Elective units
Group A: Cricket
SISSCKT002 |
Participate in cricket at an advanced level |
Group B: Golf
SISSGLF003 |
Participate in golf at an advanced level |
Group C: Sport-specific electives
SISSAFL002 |
Participate in Australian Football at an advanced level |
SISSPAR002 |
Participate in sport at an advanced level |
Group D: General electives
BSBCMM411 |
Make presentations |
BSBOPS403 |
Apply business risk management processes |
HLTAID011 |
Provide First Aid |
ICTICT214 |
Operate application software packages |
SISSPAR003 |
Follow specialist dietary advice |
SISSPAR004 |
Book athlete travel and accommodation |
SISSPAR006 |
Prepare and present athlete sponsorship proposals |
SISSPAR009 |
Participate in conditioning for sport |
SISSSOF001 |
Work as an official in sport |
SISSSOF002 |
Continuously improve officiating skills and knowledge |
SISSSOF003 |
Officiate sport competitions |
SISXCAI001 |
Provide equipment for activities |
SISXEMR001 |
Respond to emergency situations |
SISXFAC001 |
Maintain equipment for activities |
Qualification Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to SIS30419 Certificate III in Sport – Athlete.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1ca50016-24d2-4161-a044-d3faa200268b