This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply the skills and knowledge to undertake a role as a coach. Likely functions for someone with this qualification include observing the performance of sports participants to determine the required level of instruction, and planning, conducting and evaluating individualised and team based training programs. Those with this qualification would also supervise practice sessions and provide in competition assistance to participants.
Job Roles
The following is an indicative job role for this qualification:
community coach.
Subjects
15 units must be completed:
9 core units
6 elective units, consisting of:
all the units in one of Groups A to N
the remaining to make up the required 6 elective units from General electives or SIS10, and must be first packaged at AQF level 2, 3 or 4; up to 2 of these may be selected from any current accredited course or other Training Package, and must be first packaged at AQF level 3.
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
HLTAID003
Provide first aid
SISSSCO101
Develop and update knowledge of coaching practices
SISSSCO202
Coach beginner or novice participants to develop fundamental motor skills
SISSSCO303
Plan and deliver coaching programs
SISSSCO304
Customise coaching for athletes with specific needs
SISSSDE201
Communicate effectively with others in a sport environment
SISXFAC207
Maintain sport, fitness and recreation equipment for activities
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Licensing Information
No licensing, legislation, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification of the 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 athletes to determine and interpret their specific requirements; understanding verbal and written information on sport skills; providing clear verbal instructions to players when coaching; effectively using body language and demonstration to reinforce technique instruction; motivating players to enhance performance and provide competition support to athletes.
Initiative and enterprise
Showing initiative and independence in delivering coaching sessions that meet or exceed player expectations; adjusting coaching techniques to differences in players, equipment and facilities; taking correct action and following established procedures on discovery of an actual or potential emergency or safety hazard; reflecting on own performance for improvement.
Learning
Knowing the structure of coaching networks and sources of information within the sport industry; keeping well informed of updates and changes to sport policies, procedures and regulations; analysing new coaching strategies and tactics for applicability to own situation; accessing professional development opportunities to enhance coaching performance.
Planning and organisation
Collecting and recording information to undertake the efficient planning and delivery of coaching activities; time management to schedule tasks to meet deadlines; allocating resources and equipment to enable the desired activities to be undertaken to meet competition or performance targets; following organisational policies and procedures to complete coaching tasks in an efficient manner.
Problem Solving
Identifying and taking action to mitigate hazards and risks that may arise during coaching activities; responding to emergency situations within scope of responsibility; taking responsibility for seeking assistance from colleagues to resolve issues; recognising and adapting appropriately to age and skill differences; dealing with equipment breakdowns and facility availability and to manage contingencies; determining appropriate solutions to technique or skill problems.
Self-management
Understanding and complying with the legal and ethical responsibilities that apply to own role as a sports coach; applying risk management strategies; acknowledging, discussing and acting upon feedback provided by senior coaches, players and sport personnel to improve own coaching performance.
Teamwork
Working as a skilled team member; contributing to positive team dynamics and dealing appropriately with conflict; collaborating with other coaches and sport personnel to achieve agreed goals; recognising factors that may affect team harmony and assisting appropriately to avoid or overcome the identified interpersonal issues.
Technology
Understanding and utilising the operating capability of equipment and software that assists in sport coaching; selecting, using and maintaining sport equipment according to manufacturer specifications and organisational policies and procedures.
