Modification History
The following additions have been made to General Electives:
- SISSEQS301A Demonstrate basic dressage, show jumping and cross country riding
- SISSSAI402A Teach the advanced tactics and strategies of sailing
- Group D – Equestrian SISSEQS405A Teach the intermediate skills of riding over fences deleted from this group and placed into General Electives
Description
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual intending to pursue a career as a coach at a regional or State/Territory level. Likely functions for someone with this qualification include observing the performance of athletes to determine the required level of instruction, and planning, conducting and evaluating individualised and team training programs. Those with this qualification would also supervise practice sessions and provide in competition assistance to athletes which, includes supporting their psychological preparation and conducting post competition analysis of both performance and strategy.
Job roles
The following is an indicative job role for this qualification.
- coach
Pathways Information
This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of endorsement.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Employability Skills Summary
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EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY |
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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 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 their specific needs; liaising with volunteers and support staff; preparing accurate training and performance records or reports on competition outcomes; clarifying instructions to athletes related to drugs in sport; documenting individualised and team training programs. |
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Teamwork |
Providing leadership to support personnel; monitoring progress and providing assistance where necessary to athletes to maintain team harmony; collaborating with officials and sport personnel to achieve agreed goals; promoting compliance with legal obligations; supporting athletes to adopt principles of sports psychology; acknowledging accountability to sport management and officials. |
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Problem-solving |
Identifying and mitigating hazards and risks related to sport coaching; post competition analysis of performance and strategy to identify areas for improvement; dealing with athlete injury or illness; planning, strategy and resource allocation to design and deliver training and recovery programs; modifying training programs to accommodate unforeseen situations. |
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Initiative and enterprise |
Identifying and discussing a range of activity or program enhancements to improve performance; engaging colleagues in sharing work-place knowledge; adjusting coaching techniques to differences in each athlete's individual circumstances; reflecting on own coaching practices for improvement; monitoring activities and programs for emerging risks. |
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Planning and organising |
Collecting, analysing and recording information to provide efficient planning for sport coaching; setting work priorities and scheduling training activities to meet competition targets and deadlines; implementing selection policies; developing nutritional strategies to meet athletes needs; implementing and monitoring occupational health and safety policies. |
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Self-management |
Understanding and complying with the legal and ethical responsibilities that apply to own role within sports coaching and operating within limits of authority; critically reviewing own strengths and weaknesses; actively seeking and reflecting on feedback on own performance; building sport coaching networks to regularly update knowledge and skills. |
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Learning |
Identifying and accessing sources of research on sport coaching and performance enhancement; contributing to a learning environment through openly sharing knowledge and experiences; accessing internal and external professional development opportunities; updating knowledge and skills to accommodate changes in sport coaching. |
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Technology |
Understanding and utilising the operating capability of computer systems and software for athlete development; using information technology to assist in communication and support management and planning functions. |
Packaging Rules
21 units must be completed:
- 14 core units
- 7 elective units, consisting of:
- all the units in any one of Groups A to J
- the remaining to make up the required 7 elective units from General electives; up to 3 of these remaining units may be selected from SIS10, or any current accredited course or other Training Package, and must be first packaged at AQF level 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 (14 ) |
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BSBWOR404A |
Develop work priorities |
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HLTFA301B |
Apply first aid |
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SISSCGP307A |
Implement selection policies |
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SISSCGP411A |
Work with officials |
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SISSCGP308A |
Provide drugs in sport information |
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SISSCGP309A |
Develop nutritional strategies |
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SISSCGP310A |
Support athletes to adopt principles of sports psychology |
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SISSCGP412A |
Implement recovery programs |
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SISXCCS402A |
Coordinate client service activities |
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SISXCCS404A |
Address client needs |
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SISXIND403A |
Analyse participation patterns |
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SISXIND405A |
Conduct projects |
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SISXOHS402A |
Implement and monitor occupational health and safety policies |
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SISXRSK301A |
Undertake risk analysis of activities |
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Electives (7 ) |
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Group A - AFL |
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SISSAFL406A |
Teach the intermediate skills of Australian Football |
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SISSAFL407A |
Teach the intermediate tactics of Australian Football |
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Group B - Canoeing |
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SISSCNO406A |
Teach the advanced skills and tactics of flatwater canoeing |
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SISSCNO407A |
Teach the advanced skills and tactics of slalom canoeing |
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Group C - Cricket |
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SISSCKT408A |
Teach the advanced skills of cricket |
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SISSCKT409A |
Teach the advanced tactics and strategies of cricket |
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Group D - Equestrian |
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RTE3144A |
Prevent and treat equine injury and disease |
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SISSEQS302A |
Demonstrate basic dressage and show horse skills |
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SISOEQO408A |
Determine nutritional requirements for horses |
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SISOEQO409A |
Train and condition horses |
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SISSEQS404A |
Teach the intermediate skills of riding on the flat |
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Group E - Martial Arts |
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SISSMAR402A |
Teach the advanced skills of martial arts |
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Group F - Netball |
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SISSNTB407A |
Teach intermediate level netball skills |
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SISSNTB408A |
Teach intermediate level netball tactics and game strategy |
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SISSSTC402A |
Develop strength and conditioning programs |
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Group G - Rugby League |
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SISSRGL409A |
Teach advanced level Rugby League game skills |
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SISSRGL410A |
Teach advanced Rugby League tactics and game strategy |
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Group H - Volleyball |
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SISSVOL403A |
Teach the advanced skills of volleyball |
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SISSVOL404A |
Teach the advanced tactics and strategies of volleyball |
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Group I - Surf Life Saving |
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SISSSUR405A |
Teach the advanced skills of surf life saving |
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SISSSUR406A |
Officiate advanced level surf life saving competitions |
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Group J - Swimming |
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SISSSWM302A |
Plan a program for a competitive swimmer |
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General electives |
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ICAU2006B |
Operate computing packages |
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RTE3144A |
Prevent and treat equine injury and disease |
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SISSCCRD302A |
Recruit and manage volunteers |
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SISOEQO409A |
Train and condition horses |
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SISOYSB403A |
Sail a small boat in moderate and variable conditions |
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SISSAFL406A |
Teach the intermediate skills of Australian Football |
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SISSAFL407A |
Teach the intermediate tactics of Australian Football |
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SISSCGP306A |
Customise coaching for special needs groups |
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SISSCGP413A |
Implement a talent identification program |
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SISSCGP414A |
Implement water based training programs |
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SISSCKT408A |
Teach the advanced skills of cricket |
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SISSCKT409A |
Teach the advanced tactics and strategies of cricket |
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SISSCNO406A |
Teach the advanced skills and tactics of flatwater canoeing |
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SISSCNO407A |
Teach the advanced skills and tactics of slalom canoeing |
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SISSEQS301A |
Demonstrate basic dressage, show jumping and cross country riding |
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SISSEQS404A |
Teach the intermediate skills of riding on the flat |
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SISSEQS405A |
Teach the intermediate skills of riding over fences |
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SISSMAR402A |
Teach the advanced skills of martial arts |
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SISSNTB407A |
Teach intermediate level netball skills |
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SISSNTB408A |
Teach intermediate level netball tactics and game strategy |
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SISSRGU410A |
Officiate advanced level Rugby Union |
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SISSSAI402A |
Teach the advanced tactics and strategies of sailing |
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SISSSPA301A |
Coordinate regional touring athletes |
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SISSSPA402A |
Coordinate international touring athletes |
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SISSSPA403A |
Administer a team or group |
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SISSSPA404A |
Implement accreditation and registration systems |
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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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SISSSPT306A |
Deal with medical conditions in a sport setting |
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SISSSTC301A |
Instruct strength and conditioning techniques |
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SISSSUR405A |
Teach the advanced skills of surf life saving |
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SISSSWM302A |
Plan a program for a competitive swimmer |
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SISSSWM303A |
Teach the advanced skills of competitive swimming |
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SISSVOL403A |
Teach the advanced skills of volleyball |
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SISSVOL404A |
Teach the advanced tactics and strategies of volleyball |
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SISXEMR402A |
Coordinate emergency responses |
