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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2 |
Imported elective units updated from the following training packages:
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Replaces and is equivalent to SIS30812 Certificate III in Sports Trainer. 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 a sports trainer at a regional, state or territory level. Likely functions for someone with this qualification include performing pre and post event taping as part of providing injury prevention and treatment for athletes, developing warm up and cool down programs and assisting with the management of sports injuries under the guidance of a health professional. Those with this qualification would also liaise with coaching and other related support staff.
Job roles
The following is an indicative job role for this qualification:
- sports trainer.
Pathways Information
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway, however is not suitable for School Based Traineeships/Apprenticeships.
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 |
Communicating with athletes to determine and interpret their specific taping requirements; understanding verbal and written information on injury prevention; providing clear verbal instructions to players on injury prevention and treatment; terminology to interpret information and instructions from sports medicine personnel. |
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Initiative and enterprise |
Showing initiative and independence in assisting with management of sport injuries; adjusting taping techniques to meet players’ needs; taking correct action and following established procedures on discovery of an actual or potential emergency or safety hazard; reflecting on own performance for improvement. |
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Learning |
Knowing the structure of sports medicine networks and sources of information within the sport industry; keeping well informed of updates and changes to sports medicine techniques, policies, procedures and regulations; analysing new injury prevention strategies for applicability to own situation; accessing professional development opportunities to enhance sports trainer performance. |
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Planning and organisation |
Collecting and recording information to undertake the efficient planning and delivery of injury prevention, warm up and cool down programs; time management to schedule player taping to meet training or competition deadlines; allocating resources and equipment to enable the desired activities to be undertaken to meet competition timelines; following organisational policies and procedures to complete sports trainer tasks in an efficient manner. |
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Problem Solving |
Identifying and taking action to mitigate hazards and risks that may arise during sports training activities; responding to emergency situations within scope of responsibility; recognising individual differences and adapting injury prevention and treatment strategies accordingly; determining appropriate solutions to injury prevention and management problems. |
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Self-management |
Understanding and complying with the legal and ethical responsibilities that apply to own role as a sports trainer; understanding the boundaries of own role and correctly determining when referral to colleagues or medical or allied health professionals is required; acknowledging, discussing and acting upon feedback provided by coaches, players and other sports medicine personnel to improve own performance. |
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Teamwork |
Working as a skilled team member; contributing to positive team dynamics and dealing appropriately with conflict; collaborating with athletes, coaches and sports medicine personnel to determine injury prevention strategies. |
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Technology |
Understanding and utilising the operating capability of equipment and software that assists in injury prevention and treatment; selecting, using and maintaining protective sports equipment according to manufacturer specifications and organisational policies and procedures. |
Packaging Rules
14 units must be completed:
- 9 core units
- 5 elective units, which may be selected from the electives in this qualification or from units first packaged at AQF level 2, 3 or 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 first packaged at AQF level 3.
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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HLTAID003 |
Provide first aid |
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SISSSPT201A |
Implement sports injury prevention |
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SISSSPT302A |
Provide initial management of sports injuries |
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SISSSPT303A |
Conduct basic warm-up and cool-down programs |
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SISSSPT304A |
Tape ankle, thumb and fingers |
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SISSSPT305A |
Support sports injury management |
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SISSSPT307A |
Conduct advanced taping |
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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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BSBADM307 |
Organise schedules |
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BSBWOR301 |
Organise personal work priorities and development |
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HLTAID006 |
Provide advanced first aid |
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ICPDMT263 |
Access and use the Internet |
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ICTICT102 |
Operate word-processing applications |
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ICTICT105 |
Operate spreadsheet applications |
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ICTICT106 |
Operate presentation packages |
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ICTICT203 |
Operate application software packages |
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ICTICT210 |
Operate database applications |
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SISSSCO101 |
Develop and update knowledge of coaching practices |
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SISSSCO303 |
Plan and deliver coaching programs |
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SISSSCO304 |
Customise coaching for athletes with specific needs |
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SISSSCO305 |
Implement selection policies |
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SISSSCO306 |
Provide drugs in sport information |
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SISSSCO307 |
Provide nutrition information to athletes |
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SISSSCO308 |
Support athletes to adopt principles of sports psychology |
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SISSSDE201 |
Communicate effectively with others in a sport environment |
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SISSSPA301A |
Coordinate regional touring athletes |
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SISSSPT306A |
Deal with medical conditions in a sport setting |
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SISSSTC301A |
Instruct strength and conditioning techniques |
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SISXEMR201A |
Respond to emergency situations |
