Qualification details

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY 

The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by the sport and recreation industry for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on packaging options.

Employability Skill 

Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include :

Communication

Communicating with clients and colleagues to determine and interpret their specific requirements; understanding verbal and written information on sport and recreation products and services; preparing accurate records of client details; completing maintenance records; empathising and negotiating acceptable solutions to client requests and complaints.

Teamwork

Working as a skilled team member; understanding own role in supporting the operation of sport and recreation facilities and servicing client needs; acknowledging accountability to other team members and working collaboratively with other sport and recreation personnel.

Problem-solving

Identifying hazards and risks related to sport and recreation activities and facilities; clarifying the extent of, and resolving problems through negotiating with clients in a sensitive and culturally appropriate manner; taking responsibility for seeking assistance from colleagues to resolve issues; addressing equipment breakdowns that may occur in the course of use and adhering to organisation policies and procedures to guide solutions to problems.

Initiative and enterprise

Adjusting work procedures to differences in equipment and facilities and changes in work environment; implementing correct action and following established procedures on discovery of an actual or potential emergency, security or safety hazard; identifying and discussing a range of ideas to improve own and colleagues work practices.

Planning and organising

Collecting, analysing and recording information to provide efficient support for sport and recreation programs and facilities; setting work priorities and scheduling own daily work activities to meet deadlines; following organisation policies and procedures to guide own work; Interpreting program schedules and timetables to determine priority and sequence of own tasks.

Self-management

Understanding and complying with the legal and ethical responsibilities that apply to own role in the sport and recreation industry; seeking and reflecting on feedback on own performance; acting on feedback from colleagues and supervisors on areas for improvement.

Learning

Knowing the sources of new information on the sport and recreation industry; accessing professional development opportunities to regularly update own knowledge and skills; sharing information with colleagues; updating knowledge and skills to accommodate changes in equipment and operating procedures.

Technology

Understanding the operating capability of computer systems and software that assist in selling, planning and delivering sport and recreation products and services; safely using and maintaining sport and recreation equipment according to manufacturer's specifications and organisation policies and procedures.

• 7 core units
• 7 elective units, which may be selected from the electives in this qualification or from units first packaged at AQF levels 2, 3 and 4 within SIS10; up to 2 of these elective units may be selected from any current accredited course or other Training Package, and must be units which are first packaged at AQF level 3.
• In all cases selection of electives must relate to the core function or role of the candidate's current or intended work environment, local industry requirements and the characteristics of this qualification (as per the AQF descriptors).

Core  (7 )

BSBWOR301A

Organise personal work priorities and development

HLTFA301B

Apply first aid

ICAU2006B

Operate computing packages

SISXCCS201A

Provide customer service

SISXEMR201A

Respond to emergency situations

SISXOHS101A

Follow occupational health and safety policies

SISXRSK301A

Undertake risk analysis of activities

Electives  (7 )

BSBADM307B

Organise schedules

BSBADM311A

Maintain business resources

BSBFIA301A

Maintain financial records

BSBFIA302A

Process payroll

BSBFIA303A

Process accounts payable and receivable

BSBFIA304A

Maintain a general ledger

BSBINM301A

Organise workplace information

CHCDIS301A

Work effectively with people with a disability

CHCDIS302A

Maintain an environment to empower people with disabilities

HLTFA402B

Apply advanced first aid

RTC2306A

Operate vehicles

RTC2307A

Operate machinery and equipment

RTC2309A

Operate tractors

RTC3310A

Operate specialised machinery and equipment

RTC3311A

Perform specialised machinery maintenance

RTC3401A

Control weeds

RTC3404A

Control plant pests, diseases and disorders

RTC3704A

Prepare and apply chemicals

RTC3705A

Transport, handle and store chemicals

RTF3001A

Construct turf playing surfaces

RTF3023A

Monitor turf health

RTF3027A

Renovate sports turf

SIRRRPK012A

Recommend business and leisure products and services

SIRXINV002A

Maintain and order stock

SIRXMER002A

Coordinate merchandise presentation

SIRXSLS003A

Coordinate sales performance

SISCCRD304A

Work with key stakeholders

SISCCRO306A

Organise participant travel

SISSSPT303A

Conduct basic warm-up and cool-down programs

SISXCAI303A

Plan and conduct sport and recreation sessions

SISXCAI304A

Plan and conduct sport and recreation programs

SISXCAI306A

Facilitate groups

SISXFAC201A

Maintain sport and recreation equipment for activities

SISXFAC303A

Implement facility maintenance programs

SISXRES301A

Provide public education on the use of resources

SISXRES402A

Support implementation of environmental management practices

SITHFAB005A

Provide table service of alcoholic beverages

SITHFAB006A

Operate cellar systems

SITHGAM004A

Analyse and report on gaming machine data

SITHGAM006A

Provide responsible gambling services

SITXHRM003A

Roster staff

SITXOHS002A

Follow workplace hygiene procedures