Course Summary
The Certificate III in Sport Coaching reflects the role of individuals who utilise their skills and knowledge to deliver preorganised coaching to intermediate level participants in a specific sport.
This course offers a pathway for individuals to work or volunteer in community coaching roles within sports clubs and organisations across the Australian Sports Industry. Those with this qualification are able to demonstrate a range of well-developed skills, exercising discretion and judgement.
The skills acquired through this qualification must be practised in alignment with relevant Commonwealth, State, or Territory legislation, Australian standards, and industry codes of practice.
Industry-specific accreditation requirements may apply to coaching in certain sports. For accurate information, individuals should consult the relevant National Sporting Organisation (NSO).
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.
Students must be high school students in Year 11 or 12 and be enrolled in or have completed CQUniversity’s Certificate II in Sport Coaching as part of the Sport Coaching dual qualification pathway.
Course Details
| Course Type | Qualification | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student Availability |
|
||||||||||||
| Fees |
|
||||||||||||
| Application Mode |
|
||||||||||||
| How to Apply | Please Enquire | ||||||||||||
| Study Area |
|
||||||||||||
| Skill Area |
|
||||||||||||
| AQF Level | Level 3: Certificate III |
Admission Codes
|
Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
Not Applicable |
|---|---|
|
International Students CRICOS Codes |
Not Applicable |
Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations
Completion of CQUniversity’s Certificate III in Sport Coaching offers a pathway to an intermediate level community coach.
- Complete 6 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.
Students must be high school students. Students will participate in a combination of online and practical learning activities through their school or sporting club. Support with arranging practical activities can be discussed with the Fitness teaching staff.
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.
For more information about your sequence of units please contact the Fitness team on fitness-team@cqu.edu.au
- Mixed Mode
| UNIT GROUP 1 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSBOPS403 | Apply business risk management processes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SISSSCO003 | Meet participant coaching needs | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SISSSCO005 | Continuously improve coaching skills and knowledge | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SISSSCO012 | Coach sport participants up to an intermediate level | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
|
UNIT GROUP 2 These units will be credited for students who have successfully completed these units under the SIS20321 Certificate II in Sport Coaching. |
||||
| SISXEMR003 | Respond to emergency situations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SISSSPT001 | Implement sport injury prevention and management strategies | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SISSSCO002 | Work in a community coaching role | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SISFFIT047 | Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise | 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.
| Sequence | Unit |
|---|---|
| 1 | HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety |
| 1 | SISSSCO003 - Meet participant coaching needs |
| 1 | SISSSCO005 - Continuously improve coaching skills and knowledge |
| 1 | SISSSCO012 - Coach sport participants up to an intermediate level |
| 2 | SISXEMR003 - Respond to emergency situations |
| 2 | SISSSPT001 - Implement sport injury prevention and management strategies |
| 2 | SISSSCO002 - Work in a community coaching role |
| 2 | SISFFIT047 - Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise |
| 2 | HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid |
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| BSBOPS403 | Apply business risk management processes |
RPL only
- Mixed Mode
| UNIT GROUP 1 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSBOPS403 | Apply business risk management processes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SISSSCO003 | Meet participant coaching needs | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SISSSCO005 | Continuously improve coaching skills and knowledge | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SISSSCO012 | Coach sport participants up to an intermediate level | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
|
UNIT GROUP 2 RPL only |
||||
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SISXEMR003 | Respond to emergency situations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SISSSPT001 | Implement sport injury prevention and management strategies | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SISSSCO002 | Work in a community coaching role | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SISFFIT047 | Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
| Sequence | Unit |
|---|---|
| 1 | HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety |
| 1 | SISSSCO003 - Meet participant coaching needs |
| 1 | SISSSCO005 - Continuously improve coaching skills and knowledge |
| 1 | SISSSCO012 - Coach sport participants up to an intermediate level |
| 2 | HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid |
| 2 | SISXEMR003 - Respond to emergency situations |
| 2 | SISSSPT001 - Implement sport injury prevention and management strategies |
| 2 | SISSSCO002 - Work in a community coaching role |
| 2 | SISFFIT047 - Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise |
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| BSBOPS403 | Apply business risk management processes |
Credit only
- Mixed Mode
| UNIT GROUP 1 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSBOPS403 | Apply business risk management processes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SISSSCO005 | Continuously improve coaching skills and knowledge | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SISSSCO012 | Coach sport participants up to an intermediate level | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SISSSCO003 | Meet participant coaching needs | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
|
UNIT GROUP 2 Credit only |
||||
| SISXEMR003 | Respond to emergency situations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SISSSPT001 | Implement sport injury prevention and management strategies | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SISSSCO002 | Work in a community coaching role | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SISFFIT047 | Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise | 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.
| Sequence | Unit |
|---|---|
| 1 | SISSSCO005 - Continuously improve coaching skills and knowledge |
| 1 | HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety |
| 1 | SISSSCO012 - Coach sport participants up to an intermediate level |
| 1 | SISSSCO003 - Meet participant coaching needs |
| 2 | SISXEMR003 - Respond to emergency situations |
| 2 | SISSSPT001 - Implement sport injury prevention and management strategies |
| 2 | SISSSCO002 - Work in a community coaching role |
| 2 | SISFFIT047 - Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise |
| 2 | HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid |
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| BSBOPS403 | Apply business risk management processes |
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.
| Assessment Types |
|---|
| Written/Electronic Assessment |
| Practical Task |
| RPL |