Course Summary
This qualification develops the foundation skills required for individuals interested in delivering pre-planned coaching sessions to foundation-level participants across a range of sports. It provides a pathway for individuals to take on assistant coaching roles, either as volunteers or employees, within community-based sports clubs and organizations in the Australian sports sector. Those who hold this qualification utilise a limited range of fundamental coaching skills to engage participants in a particular sport, primarily performing routine and repetitive tasks with basic practical skills and foundational knowledge of the sports industry. They work under the guidance of a supervising coach.
The skills developed through this qualification must be applied in compliance with relevant Commonwealth, State, or Territory legislation, Australian standards, and industry codes of practice.
At the time of publication, no occupational licensing, certification, or specific legislative requirements are associated with this qualification.
Requirements - To Be Eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Entry RequirementsTo help us understand how best to support you, you’ll need to complete the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy, numeracy and digital literacy assessments to progress your application. Alternatively, completion of an equal or higher level course may exempt you from this testing.
Start TAFE Now students must be in Year 10, Year 11, or Year 12.
Course Details
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| AQF Level | Level 2: Certificate II |
Admission Codes
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Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations
Completion of CQUniversity’s Certificate II in Sport Coaching prepares individuals to work in assistant coaching roles under the supervision of a qualified coach.
- Complete 3 core units
- Complete 4 elective units
Study Mode Definitions
- Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
- On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
- Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.
This program is typically delivered part-time over a 10 month period.
Students must be high school students in Year 10, 11 or 12. Students will participate in a combination of online learning activities and practical activities through their school or sporting club.
Enrolments for this program are spread over the study duration to provide the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge. Some units with similar outcomes have been clustered to enhance the learning experience. Students can extend their study duration and access educational support if required.
Your sequence of enrolment will depend on the month you commence your course.
To view your enrolment sequence, visit the course planner for the month and year you intend to start your studies.
For more information about your sequence of units please contact the Fitness team on fitness-team@cqu.edu.au
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| SIRXWHS001 | Work safely | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SISFFIT047 | Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SISXEMR003 | Respond to emergency situations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SISSSCO002 | Work in a community coaching role | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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| SISSSPT001 | Implement sport injury prevention and management strategies | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SISSSCO001 | Conduct sport coaching sessions with foundation level participants | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
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| 1 | SIRXWHS001 - Work safely |
| 1 | SISFFIT047 - Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise |
| 1 | SISXEMR003 - Respond to emergency situations |
| 1 | SISSSCO002 - Work in a community coaching role |
| 2 | SISSSPT001 - Implement sport injury prevention and management strategies |
| 2 | SISSSCO001 - Conduct sport coaching sessions with foundation level participants |
| 2 | HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid |
Course Assessment Information
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
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| Written/Electronic Assessment |
| Practical Task |
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| RPL |
| Third Party Verification |