Certificate III in Sport Coaching

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Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply the skills and knowledge to undertake a role as a coach. Likely functions for someone with this qualification include observing the performance of sports participants to determine the required level of instruction, and planning, conducting and evaluating individualised and team based training programs. Those with this qualification would also supervise practice sessions and provide in competition assistance to participants.

Job Roles

The following is an indicative job role for this qualification:

community coach.

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates of this course who were satisfied with the training.

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Society and Culture field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate III).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Society and Culture field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate III).

Jobs

Graduates of the Society and Culture field (Certificate III) are most often employed as:

70.8%

Community and Personal Service Workers

8.3%

Professionals

5.9%

Labourers

Industries

Graduates of the Society and Culture field (Certificate III) are most often employed in:

52.8%

Health care and social assistance

8.7%

Public administration and safety

8.6%

Education and training

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

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Subsidised Training

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Sport, Fitness and Recreation Career Pathway

Certificate III in Sport Coaching is in the Society and Culture Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Sport, Fitness and Recreation.

Stream

Coaching, Officials & Development

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Sport & Recreation

Career Oriented Participation

Outdoor Recreation

Fitness

Community Recreation

Certificate II

Customer Service Assistant (Sport and Recreation)

Community Activities Assistant

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Outdoor Guide or Instructor

Fitness Service Coordinator

Advanced Diploma

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au). Information in this chart may be reproduced with acknowledgement of its source: "The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au/jpc) funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training".

Apprenticeships and Traineeships

Australian Apprenticeships can provide a pathway to a career change for people looking to re-enter the workforce and for people who are currently working. Australian Apprenticeships combine work with training in a national recognised qualification.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship or Traineeship in the state and territories coloured in blue on the map.

Australian Apprenticeships Pathways

Units & Packaging

15 units must be completed:

9 core units

6 elective units, consisting of:

all the units in one of Groups A to N

the remaining to make up the required 6 elective units from General electives or SIS10, and must be first packaged at AQF level 2, 3 or 4; up to 2 of these 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).

Core
HLTAID003	Provide first aid
SISSSCO101	Develop and update knowledge of coaching practices
SISSSCO202	Coach beginner or novice participants to develop fundamental motor skills
SISSSCO303	Plan and deliver coaching programs
SISSSCO304	Customise coaching for athletes with specific needs
SISSSDE201	Communicate effectively with others in a sport environment
SISXFAC207	Maintain sport, fitness and recreation equipment for activities
SISXRSK301A	Undertake risk analysis of activities
SITXCOM401	Manage conflict
Electives
Group A – Basketball
SISSBSB303A	Teach intermediate level basketball skills
SISSBSB304A	Teach intermediate level basketball tactics and game strategy
Group B – Competitive Canoeing
SISSCNO302A	Teach the intermediate skills and tactics of flatwater canoeing
SISSCNO303A	Teach the intermediate skills and tactics of whitewater canoeing
SISSCNO304A	Teach the intermediate skills and tactics of canoe polo
Group C – Cricket
SISSCKT306A	Teach the intermediate skills of cricket
SISSCKT307A	Teach the intermediate tactics and strategies of cricket
Group D – Equestrian
AHCHBR201A	Monitor horse health and welfare
AHCHBR203A	Provide daily care for horses
RGRPSH401A	Relate anatomical and physiological features to the care and treatment of horses
SISOEQO304A	Apply first aid for horses
SISSEQS303A	Teach the fundamental skills of riding
Group E - Gymnastics
CHCYTH301E	Work effectively with young people
SISSGYN302A	Teach fundamental gymnastics skills for infants
Group F – Rugby League
SISSRGL307A	Teach intermediate level Rugby League tactics and game strategy
SISSRGL308A	Use advanced level tactics and game strategy in Rugby League play
Group G – Rugby Union
SISSRGU202A	Perform foundation level Rugby Union tactics and strategies
SISSRGU308A	Teach Rugby Union tactics and strategies at a foundation level
SISSRGU309A	Teach Rugby Union skills at a foundation level
Group H – Squash
SISSSQU303A	Teach the intermediate skills of squash
SISSSQU304A	Teach the intermediate tactics and strategies of squash
Group I – Surf Life Saving
SISSSUR303A	Teach the intermediate skills of surf life saving
SISSSUR304A	Officiate intermediate level surf life saving competitions
Group J – Surfing
SISOSRF202A	Demonstrate basic surfing manoeuvres in controlled conditions
SISOSRF303A	Perform intermediate level surfing manoeuvres
SISOSRF409A	Instruct basic to intermediate surfing skills
Group K – Swimming
SISSSWM301A	Teach the competitive strokes of swimming
SISSSWM302A	Plan a program for a competitive swimmer
SISSSWM303A	Teach the advanced skills of competitive swimming
Group L – Tennis
SISSTNS205	Interpret and apply the rules and regulations of tennis
SISSTNS307	Coach red stage tennis players
SISSTNS308	Coach orange stage tennis players
SISSTNS309	Coach green stage tennis players
Group M – Touch Football
SISSTOU303A	Teach the intermediate skills of Touch
SISSTOU304A	Teach the intermediate tactics and strategies of Touch
Group N – Volleyball
SISSVOL301A	Teach the intermediate skills of volleyball
SISSVOL302A	Teach the intermediate tactics and strategies of volleyball
General electives
AHCHBR201A	Monitor horse health and welfare
AHCHBR203A	Provide daily care for horses
CHCYTH301E	Work effectively with young people
ICPDMT263	Access and use the Internet
ICTICT105	Operate spreadsheet applications
ICTICT106	Operate presentation packages
ICTICT203	Operate application software packages
ICTICT210	Operate database applications
RGRPSH401A	Relate anatomical and physiological features to the care and treatment of horses
SISOEQO304A	Apply first aid for horses
SISOYSB201A	Demonstrate basic skills to sail a small boat in controlled conditions
SISOYSB302A	Sail a small boat in light to moderate conditions
SISSBSB304A	Teach intermediate level basketball tactics and game strategy
SISSCKT306A	Teach the intermediate skills of cricket
SISSCKT307A	Teach the intermediate tactics and strategies of cricket
SISSCOP202A	Develop a personal management plan
SISSEQS301A	Demonstrate basic dressage, show jumping and cross-country riding
SISSEQS302A	Demonstrate basic dressage and show horse skills
SISSEQS303A	Teach the fundamental skills of riding
SISSGYN302A	Teach fundamental gymnastics skills for infants
SISSMAR201A	Teach the intermediate skills of martial arts
SISSRGL306A	Teach intermediate level Rugby League game skills
SISSRGL307A	Teach intermediate level Rugby League tactics and game strategy
SISSRGL308A	Use advanced level tactics and game strategy in Rugby League play
SISSRGU308A	Teach Rugby Union tactics and strategies at a foundation level
SISSRGU309A	Teach Rugby Union skills at a foundation level
SISSSAI301A	Teach the basic tactics and strategies of sailing
SISSSCO305	Implement selection policies
SISSSOF101	Develop and update officiating knowledge
SISSSOF202	Officiate games or competitions
SISSSOF203	Judge competitive situations
SISSSOF304	Roster officials
SISSSPA301A	Coordinate regional touring athletes
SISSSPT302A	Provide initial management of sports injuries
SISSSQU303A	Teach the intermediate skills of squash
SISSSQU304A	Teach the intermediate tactics and strategies of squash
SISSSWM301A	Teach the competitive strokes of swimming
SISSTOU303A	Teach the intermediate skills of Touch
SISSTOU304A	Teach the intermediate tactics and strategies of Touch
SISSVOL301A	Teach the intermediate skills of volleyball
SISSVOL302A	Teach the intermediate tactics and strategies of volleyball
SISXCAI303A	Plan and conduct sport and recreation sessions
SISXCAI304A	Plan and conduct sport and recreation programs
SISXEMR201A	Respond to emergency situations
SISXIND409	Organise a sport, fitness or recreation event
SISXWHS101	Follow work health and safety policies

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Course Overview

Student Outcomes

Satisfied with Training

Improved Work Status

Salary

Jobs

70.8%

8.3%

5.9%

Industries

52.8%

8.7%

8.6%

Financial Assistance

Subsidised Training

VET Student Loans

Career Information

Sport, Fitness and Recreation Career Pathway

Stream

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Apprenticeships and Traineeships

Units & Packaging

Training Providers

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USI

Labour Market