Modification History
Not applicable.
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply the skills and knowledge to coach participants up to an advanced level in a specific sport.
This qualification provides a pathway to work in advanced community coaching roles working or volunteering at community-based sport clubs and organisations in the Australian sport industry. Individuals with this qualification possess a range of highly developed coaching and communication skills with sound industry knowledge. They work with independence, taking responsibility for their own functions and outputs.
Possible job titles depend on the specific sport and may include:
- Advanced coach
- Head coach
- Performance coach
- Development coach
- Senior coach.
Specific industry accreditation requirements may apply to sport-specific coaching accreditation and information should be obtained from the relevant National Sporting Organisation (NSO).
^ From 1 July 2022 the core unit HLTAID003 must no longer be delivered and will be replaced in the Packaging Rules by the unit HLTAID011 - for more information see: https://asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
11 units must be completed:
- 7 core units
- 4 elective units, consisting of either:
- 1 unit from Group A or Group B or Group C
- at least 2 units from the electives listed in Group E
- up to 1 elective unit which can be selected from elsewhere in the SIS Training Package, or from any other current Training Package or accredited course
or
- all the units from Group D
- 1 unit from the electives below or from elsewhere in the SIS Training Package, or from any other current Training Package or accredited course.
Packaging Rules for each specialisation:
- all Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Sport Coaching (Swimming)
- all Group C electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Sport Coaching (Tennis)
- all Group D electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Sport Coaching (Equestrian).
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 which appear in italics have prerequisite units of competency
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Core units |
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BSBRSK401 |
Identify risk and apply risk management processes |
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HLTAID003 ^ HLTAID011 |
Provide first aid Provide First Aid (must be delivered from 1 July 2022) |
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HLTWHS003 |
Maintain work health and safety |
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SISSSCO003 |
Meet participant coaching needs |
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SISSSCO005 |
Continuously improve coaching skills and knowledge |
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SISSSCO015 |
Prepare participants for sport competition |
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SISXIND009 |
Respond to interpersonal conflict |
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Elective units |
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Group A: Sport-specific electives |
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SISSSCO013 |
Coach sport participants up to an advanced level |
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Group B: Swimming |
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SISSSWM002 |
Coach swimmers up to a high-performance level |
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Group C: Tennis |
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SISSTNS002 |
Coach intermediate players in tennis |
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Group D: Equestrian |
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ACMPHR401 |
Interpret equine behaviour |
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SISOEQU001 |
Handle horses |
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SISSEQS002 |
Coach unofficial local competition participants in equestrian |
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Group E: General electives |
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ACMEQU202 |
Handle horses safely |
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ACMEQU205 |
Apply knowledge of horse behaviour |
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ACMEQU210 |
Lunge educated horses |
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ACMEQU301 |
Introduce horses to lunge exercise |
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BSBADM405 |
Organise meetings |
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CHCVOL003 |
Recruit, induct and support volunteers |
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CHCYTH001 |
Engage respectfully with young people |
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SISOEQU012 |
Assess horses for sport or recreational performance |
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SISOEQU013 |
Condition horses for sport or recreational performance |
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SISOEQU014 |
Determine nutritional requirements for sport or recreational horses |
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SISOEQU015 |
Acquire and educate horses for sport or recreational programs |
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SISSSCO006 |
Implement sport selection policies and procedures |
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SISSSCO009 |
Work collaboratively with others in a sport environment |
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SISSSCO010 |
Implement sport talent identification programs |
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SISSSCO016 |
Coach participants in sport competition |
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SISSSPT001 |
Implement sport injury prevention and management strategies |
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SISXADM001 |
Organise and supervise participant travel |
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SISXCAI010 |
Develop strength and conditioning programs |
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SISXDIS001 |
Facilitate inclusion for people with a disability |
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SISXEMR002 |
Coordinate emergency responses |
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SISXFAC003 |
Implement facility maintenance programs |
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SISXICT001 |
Select and use technology for sport, fitness and recreation work |
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SISXIND005 |
Coordinate work teams or groups |
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SISXIND006 |
Conduct sport, fitness or recreation events |
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SISXIND010 |
Protect children and young people |
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SISXMGT001 |
Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships |
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TAEDEL404 |
Mentor in the workplace |
Qualification Mapping Information
No equivalent qualification
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guides - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1ca50016-24d2-4161-a044-d3faa200268b
