The following are indicative job roles for this qualification:
administration assistant
community activities assistant
recreation assistant
retail assistant
Subjects
11 units must be completed:
5 core units
6 elective units, which may be selected from the elective units listed or from SIS10, and must be first packaged at AQF level 2 or 3; up to 2 of these elective units may be selected from any current accredited course or other Training Package, and must be first packaged at AQF level 2.
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).
Assist in preparing and conducting sport and recreation sessions
SITHFAB101
Clean and tidy bar areas
SITHFAB201
Provide responsible service of alcohol
SITHFAB206
Serve food and beverage
SITHFAB307
Provide table service of food and beverage
SITHGAM201
Provide responsible gambling services
SITHGAM202
Attend gaming machines
SITXEVT302
Process and monitor event registrations
SITXEVT303
Coordinate on-site event registrations
SITXEVT304
Provide event staging support
SITXFSA101
Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITXMPR401
Coordinate production of brochures and marketing materials
Pathways...
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway and for VET in Schools delivery.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of endorsement.
Employability Skills
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by the sport industry for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.
Employability skill
Industry / enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication
Communicating with clients and colleagues to determine and interpret their specific requirements; understanding verbal and written information on sport and recreation products and services; completing maintenance documentation; preparing accurate records of client details; recording telephone messages, interpreting and carrying out verbal instructions from other employees.
Teamwork
Working as a skilled team member, receiving instructions and understanding own role in assisting in the provision of sport and recreation programs; supporting other team members to provide quality sport and recreation experiences for clients; recognising and adapting appropriately to cultural and language differences.
Problem Solving
Identifying hazards and risks in the work environment; responding to emergency situations within scope of responsibility; clarifying the extent of, and resolving problems through negotiating with clients in a sensitive and culturally appropriate manner; dealing with equipment breakdowns; recognising and reporting basic routine problems within work activities; adhering to organisational policies and procedures to guide solutions to problems.
Initiative and enterprise
Adjusting work procedures to differences in equipment and facilities; taking correct action and following established procedures on discovery of an actual or potential emergency, security or safety hazard; reflecting on own performance for improvement.
Planning and organisation
Collecting and recording information to assist colleagues to provide sport and recreation programs; setting work priorities and scheduling own daily work activities to meet deadlines; following organisational policies and procedures to complete facility, equipment or ground maintenance tasks in an efficient manner.
Self-management
Understanding and complying with the legal and ethical responsibilities that apply to own role in the sport and recreation industry; applying basic safety practices and procedures; acknowledging the boundaries of own role; seeking and acting on feedback from colleagues and clients to improve own work performance.
Learning
Knowing the networks and sources of information within the sport and recreation industry; keeping well informed of updates and changes to organisational policies, procedures and regulations; updating skills and knowledge to accommodate changes in equipment and operating procedures; accessing professional development opportunities to strengthen own skill base and sharing information with colleagues
Technology
Understanding the operating capability of computer systems and software that assist in selling, planning and delivering sport and recreation programs; safely using and maintaining sport and recreation equipment according to manufacturer specifications and organisational policies and procedures.
