Public Schools NSW, Ultimo Registered Training Organisation 90072
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION and TRAINING
2021 SPORT COACHING COURSE DESCRIPTION
This may change due to Training Package and NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) updates.
Notification of variations will be made in due time.
Course: Sport Coaching – Certificate III
4 Preliminary and/or HSC units in total
Board Endorsed Course
Does not contribute to the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)
This course is accredited for the HSC and provides students with the opportunity to obtain nationally recognised vocational training. This is known as dual accreditation.
SIS30519 Certificate III in Sport Coaching
Based on the Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package Version 1.0 (SIS v4)
Units of Competency
Core
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
SISSSCO002 Work in a community coaching role
SISSSCO005 Continuously improve coaching skills and knowledge
SISSSCO003 Meet participant coaching needs
BSBRSK401 Identify risk and apply risk management procedures
HLTAID003 Provide first aid (To be delivered by an external RTO
Electives
SISSCO012 Coach sports participants up to intermediate level
SISXIND006 Conduct sport, fitness and recreation events
SISXCAI009 Instruct strength and conditioning techniques
SISSSOF002 Continuously improve officiating skills and knowledge
Students may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning and /or Credit Transfer provided suitable evidence is submitted.
Recommended Entry Requirements
Students selecting this course should be interested in sport and working in the sport, fitness and recreation industry. They should have a reasonable level of fitness, be able to play and have knowledge of a variety of sports and be able to demonstrate sports skills to junior players. Being an effective communicator, possessing motivation and having effective planning and time management skills are beneficial. There will be out of class homework, research activities and cluster-based assessments for students to complete.
Examples of occupations in the sport, fitness and recreation industry:
Mandatory HSC Course Requirements
Students must complete 240 indicative hours of course work and a minimum of 35 hours of work placement. Students who do not meet these requirements will be `N` determined as required by NESA.
External Assessment There is no Higher School Certificate (HSC) examination for the Sport Coaching course.
Competency-Based Assessment
Students in this course work to develop the competencies, skills and knowledge described by each unit of competency listed above. To be assessed as competent a student must demonstrate to a qualified assessor the competency requirements for performance and knowledge of the units/s of competency.
Appeals and Complaints
Students may lodge a complaint or an appeal about a decision (including assessment decisions) through the VET teacher.
Course Costs: Resources $ Consumables $ Other $
The First Aid certificate is delivered by an external at a cost of $110
Refund Arrangements on a pro-rata basis Please see your VET teacher to enquire about financial assistance
A school-based traineeship is available in this course, for more information: http://www.sbatinnsw.info/
Exclusions - VET course exclusions can be checked on the NESA website at http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/stage-6-learning-areas/vet/course-exclusions