Modification History
The version details of this endorsed qualification are the table below. The latest information is at the top.
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Release |
Comments |
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Replaces and is equivalent to SIS30612 Certificate III in Sport Career Oriented Participation. Intent of the qualification remains unchanged. HLTFA301C Apply first aid replaced with HLTAID003 Provide first aid in the core. |
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 territory level which may enable match-payments, prize money, grants or endorsements to form the primary source of their income.
Those undertaking this qualification should hold a scholarship with an Institute of Sport, be a member of a state, territory or national team, squad or development program; a state, territory or national talent development program or a member of a second tier national competition. Likely functions for someone with this qualification include training for events, assessing competitors and conditions at venues, consulting with coaches to determine appropriate strategies, competing and undertaking promotional duties.
Job Roles
The following is an indicative job role for this qualification:
- professional athlete.
Pathways Information
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislation, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification of the endorsement.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Employability Skills Summary
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by the sport industry for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.
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Employability skill |
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
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Communication |
Consulting with coaches to determine and interpret own specific training strategies; analysing verbal and written information on professional sport; presentation skills to interact effectively with media personnel and undertake promotional duties; clearly articulating own requirements to coaches, other players and support personnel. |
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Initiative and enterprise |
Showing initiative and independence in adjusting to new situations and adapting to new competition strategies, reflecting on own performance and identifying and discussing a range of modifications to improve own or team achievement and identifying new promotional opportunities. |
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Learning |
Knowing the structure of sport institutes and sources of information within the sport industry; actively using feedback from coaches and support personnel to improve performance; keeping well informed of updates and changes to athlete’s diets; sourcing information on new techniques to improve performance. |
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Planning and organisation |
Collecting, analysing and recording information to prepare sponsorship proposals and design an athlete’s diet; assessing conditions at competition venues; recognising team priorities and scheduling own training and promotional activities to meet deadlines and achieve goals and targets; following policies and procedures to meet scholarship or talent development program responsibilities in an efficient manner. |
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Problem Solving |
Identifying and taking action to mitigate hazards and risks that may arise during sporting training and competition; responding to setbacks; assessing competitors capabilities, strengths and weaknesses; consulting with coaches to determine appropriate competition strategies and solutions to technique or skill problems. |
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Self-management |
Understanding and complying with the legal and ethical responsibilities that apply to own role as a professional athlete; applying safety practices and procedures; seeking and assessing feedback from team members, coaches and support personnel to improve own performance and identifying and seeking out appropriate development and promotional opportunities. |
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Teamwork |
Understanding one’s relationship and accountability to sport organisation and institute staff, collaborating with other team members, coaches and support personnel to assist in planning and implementing training plans; contributing to positive team dynamics and working autonomously in the interest of shared team goals and objectives. |
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Technology |
Understanding the operating capability of equipment and software that assists in performance enhancement; using information technology to assist in planning an athlete’s diet; safely using and maintaining sport equipment according to manufacturer specifications and organisational policies and procedures. |
Packaging Rules
15 units must be completed:
- 10 core units
- 5 elective units, consisting of:
- all the units in any one of Groups A to G
- the remaining to make up the required 5 elective units from General electives; up to 2 of these remaining units may be selected elsewhere in SIS10 or any current accredited course or other Training Package, and must be first packaged at AQF level 3 or 4.
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).
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Core |
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BSBWOR301B |
Organise personal work priorities and development |
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HLTAID003 |
Provide first aid |
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SISSCOP202A |
Develop a personal management plan |
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SISSCOP204A |
Develop personal media skills |
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SISSCOP205A |
Develop a personal financial plan |
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SISSCOP306A |
Prepare a sponsorship proposal |
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SISSCOP308A |
Model the responsibilities of an elite athlete |
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SISSCOP309A |
Design an athlete’s diet |
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SISXRSK301A |
Undertake risk analysis of activities |
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SISXWHS101 |
Follow work health and safety policies |
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Electives |
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Group A – Australian Football |
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SISSAFL201A |
Perform the intermediate skills of Australian Football |
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SISSAFL202A |
Perform the intermediate tactics of Australian Football |
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SISSAFL304A |
Perform the advanced skills of Australian Football |
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SISSAFL305A |
Perform the advanced tactics of Australian Football |
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Group B – Cricket |
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SISSCKT303A |
Participate in conditioning for cricket |
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SISSCKT304A |
Perform the advanced skills of cricket |
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SISSCKT305A |
Perform the advanced tactics and strategies of cricket |
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Group C – Equestrian |
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RGRPSH401A |
Relate anatomical and physiological features to the care and treatment of horses |
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SISOEQO202A |
Demonstrate basic horse riding skills |
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Group D – Golf |
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SISSGLF307 |
Participate in conditioning for golf |
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SISSGLF314 |
Perform the advanced skills of golf |
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SISSGLF315 |
Apply the advanced tactics and strategies of golf |
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SISSGLF316 |
Interpret and apply the rules of golf |
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Group E – Netball |
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SISSNTB201A |
Use intermediate level netball skills |
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SISSNTB202A |
Use intermediate level tactics and game strategy in netball play |
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SISSNTB305A |
Use advanced level tactics and game strategy in netball play |
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SISSNTB306A |
Use advanced level netball skills |
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Group F – Rugby League |
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SISSRGL201A |
Use intermediate level Rugby League game skills |
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SISSRGL202A |
Use intermediate level tactics and game strategy in Rugby League play |
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SISSRGL305A |
Use advanced level Rugby League game skills |
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SISSRGL308A |
Use advanced level tactics and game strategy in Rugby League play |
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Group G – Soccer |
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SISSSOC301A |
Perform advanced level soccer skills |
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SISSSOC302A |
Perform advanced level soccer tactics and strategies |
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General electives |
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BSBCMM401A |
Make a presentation |
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BSBSMB301A |
Investigate micro business opportunities |
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ICAICT102A |
Operate word-processing applications |
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ICAICT105A |
Operate spreadsheet applications |
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ICAICT106A |
Operate presentation packages |
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ICAICT203A |
Operate application software packages |
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ICAICT210A |
Operate database applications |
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ICAICT308A |
Use advanced features of computer applications |
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ICPMM263C |
Access and use the Internet |
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SISSAFL202A |
Perform the intermediate tactics of Australian Football |
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SISSAFL305A |
Perform the advanced tactics of Australian Football |
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SISSCKT303A |
Participate in conditioning for cricket |
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SISSCKT304A |
Perform the advanced skills of cricket |
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SISSCKT305A |
Perform the advanced tactics and strategies of cricket |
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SISSCOP307A |
Manage personal finances |
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SISSGLF316 |
Interpret and apply the rules of golf |
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SISSNTB306A |
Use advanced level netball skills |
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SISSRGL305A |
Use advanced level Rugby League game skills |
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SISSRGL308A |
Use advanced level tactics and game strategy in Rugby League play |
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SISSRGU201A |
Perform foundation level Rugby Union skills |
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SISSRGU202A |
Perform foundation level Rugby Union tactics and strategies |
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SISSRGU306A |
Perform advanced level Rugby Union skills |
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SISSRGU307A |
Perform advanced level Rugby Union tactics and strategies |
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SISSSOC301A |
Perform advanced level soccer skills |
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SISSSOC302A |
Perform advanced level soccer tactics and strategies |
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SISSSOF101 |
Develop and update officiating knowledge |
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SISSSOF202 |
Officiate games or competitions |
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SISSSOF203 |
Judge competitive situations |
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SISSSPT201A |
Implement sports injury prevention |
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SISXCAI101A |
Provide equipment for activities |
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SISXEMR201A |
Respond to emergency situations |
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SISXFAC207 |
Maintain sport, fitness and recreation equipment for activities |
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SISXIND403A |
Analyse participation patterns |
