Diploma of Sport Coaching

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Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply the skills and knowledge to pursue a career as a coach at a high performance level. Likely functions for someone with this qualification include observing elite athletes to determine the level of instruction required, and planning, conducting and evaluating high performance individualised and team training programs. Those with this qualification would also supervise practice sessions and provide in competition assistance to athletes including supporting their psychological preparation and conducting post competition analysis of both performance and strategy. Outcomes would vary depending on the specialisation chosen.

Job roles

The following is an indicative job role for this qualification.

high performance coach.

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Society and Culture field who were satisfied with the training (Diploma).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates of this course who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay.

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 (Diploma).

Jobs

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

40.6%

Community and Personal Service Workers

24.1%

Professionals

15.1%

Clerical and Administrative Workers

Industries

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

28.5%

Health Care and Social Assistance

19.9%

Education and Training

11.2%

Public Administration and Safety

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

Financial Assistance

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Apprenticeships and Traineeships

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Units & Packaging

23 units must be completed:

15 core units

8 elective units:

all the units in any one of Groups A to E

the remaining to make up the required 8 elective units from General electives; up to 3 of these remaining units may be selected elsewhere in SIS10 or from any current accredited course or other Training Package, and must first packaged at AQF level 4 or 5.

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 units
BSBADM502B	Manage meetings
BSBINN502A	Build and sustain an innovative work environment
SISSSCO304	Customise coaching for athletes with specific needs
SISSSCO305	Implement selection policies
SISSSCO410	Implement a talent identification program
SISSSCO512	Assist athletes to prevent and manage injury and illness
SISSSCO513	Plan and implement high performance training and recovery programs
SISXCAI305A	Conduct individualised long-term training programs
SISXCCS403A	Determine needs of client populations
SISXIND404A	Promote compliance with laws and legal principles
SISXIND406A	Manage projects
SISXIND408	Select and use technology for sport, fitness and recreation
SISXRSK502A	Manage organisational risks
SITXFIN402	Manage finances within a budget
SITXHRM402	Lead and manage people
Electives (8)
Group A – Equestrian
SISOEQO409A	Train and condition horses
SISOEQO516A	Manage the education of horses
SISSEQS301A	Demonstrate basic dressage, show jumping and cross-country riding
SISSEQS405A	Teach the intermediate skills of riding over fences
Group B – Golf
SISSGLF510	Fit and alter golf equipment
SISSGLF512	Manage the structure and facilitation of golf competitions and tournaments
SISSGLF517	Apply advanced skills, tactics and strategies of golf in high performance competition
SISSGLF518	Teach the advanced skills of golf
SISSGLF519	Teach the advanced tactics and strategies of golf
SISSGLF520	Design and implement strategies to increase junior participation in golf
SISSGLF521	Manage on course golf operations
Group C – Martial Arts
SISSMAR503A	Teach the high performance skills of martial arts
Group D – Rugby League
SISSRGL511A	Teach high performance Rugby League game skills
SISSRGL512A	Teach high performance Rugby League tactics and game strategy
Group E – Swimming
SISSSWM303A	Teach the advanced skills of competitive swimming
Group F – 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
SISSTNS410	Coach stroke production for intermediate tennis players
SISSTNS411	Coach tactics for intermediate tennis players
SISSTNS512	Coach stroke production for high performance tennis players
SISSTNS513	Coach tactics for high performance tennis players
General electives units
BSBCMM401	Make a presentation
BSBITB501	Establish and maintain a workgroup computer network
FNSACC503	Manage budgets and forecasts
FNSACC504	Prepare financial reports for a corporate entities
ICITCT308	Use advanced features of computer applications
SISFFIT419A	Apply exercise science principles to planning exercise
SISSGLF314	Perform the advanced skills of golf
SISSGLF315	Apply the advanced tactics and strategies of golf
SISSGLF316	Interpret and apply the rules of golf
SISSSCO101	Develop and update knowledge of coaching practices
SISSSDE502	Design and implement strategies to increase participation
SISSSDE503	Develop volunteer management policies
SISSSOF101	Develop and update officiating knowledge
SISSSOF202	Officiate games or competitions
SISSSOF203	Judge competitive situations
SISSSOF305	Officiate in a high performance environment
SISSSOF306	Apply self-management to enhance high performance officiating
SISSSTC301A	Instruct strength and conditioning techniques
SISSSTC402A	Develop strength and conditioning programs
SISXFAC303A	Implement facility maintenance programs
SISXFAC404A	Coordinate facility and equipment acquisition and maintenance
SISXFAC506A	Manage stock supply and purchase
SISXIND402	Analyse legal knowledge for organisation governance
SISXIND409	Organise a sport, fitness or recreation event
SISXIND410	Coordinate sport, fitness or recreation work teams or groups
SISXIND507A	Manage education initiatives
SISXRES403A	Use resources efficiently
SISXWHS503	Establish and maintain work health and safety systems
TAEDEL404A	Mentor in the workplace

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Course Overview

Student Outcomes

Satisfied with Training

Improved Work Status

Salary

Jobs

40.6%

24.1%

15.1%

Industries

28.5%

19.9%

11.2%

Financial Assistance

Subsidised Training

VET Student Loans

Apprenticeships and Traineeships

Units & Packaging

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