Certificate IV in Sport Coaching

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual intending to pursue a career as a coach at a regional or State/Territory level. Likely functions for someone with this qualification include observing the performance of athletes to determine the required level of instruction, and planning, conducting and evaluating individualised and team training programs. Those with this qualification would also supervise practice sessions and provide in competition assistance to athletes which, includes supporting their psychological preparation and conducting post competition analysis of both performance and strategy.

Job roles

The following is an indicative job role for this qualification.

coach

This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway


Subjects

21 units must be completed:

14 core units

7 elective units, consisting of:

all the units in any one of Groups A to J

the remaining to make up the required 7 elective units from General electives; up to 3 of these remaining units may be selected from SIS10, or any current accredited course or other Training Package, and must be first packaged at AQF level 4.

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 (14)

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Develop work priorities

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Apply first aid

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Implement selection policies

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Work with officials

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Provide drugs in sport information

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Develop nutritional strategies

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Support athletes to adopt principles of sports psychology

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Implement recovery programs

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Coordinate client service activities

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Address client needs

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Analyse participation patterns

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Conduct projects

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Implement and monitor occupational health and safety policies

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Undertake risk analysis of activities

Electives (7)

Group A - AFL

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Teach the intermediate skills of Australian Football

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Teach the intermediate tactics of Australian Football

Group B - Canoeing

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Teach the advanced skills and tactics of flatwater canoeing

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Teach the advanced skills and tactics of slalom canoeing

Group C - Cricket

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Teach the advanced skills of cricket

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Teach the advanced tactics and strategies of cricket

Group D - Equestrian

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Prevent and treat equine injury and disease

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Demonstrate basic dressage and show horse skills

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Determine nutritional requirements for horses

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Train and condition horses

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Teach the intermediate skills of riding on the flat

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Teach the intermediate skills of riding over fences

Group D - Equestrian

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Prevent and treat equine injury and disease

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Demonstrate basic dressage and show horse skills

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Determine nutritional requirements for horses

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Train and condition horses

add topic SISSEQS404A

Teach the intermediate skills of riding on the flat

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Teach the intermediate skills of riding over fences

Group E - Martial Arts

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Teach the advanced skills of martial arts

Group F - Netball

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Teach intermediate level netball skills

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Teach intermediate level netball tactics and game strategy

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Develop strength and conditioning programs

Group G - Rugby League

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Teach advanced level Rugby League game skills

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Teach advanced Rugby League tactics and game strategy

Group H - Volleyball

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Teach the advanced skills of volleyball

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Teach the advanced tactics and strategies of volleyball

Group I - Surf Life Saving

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Teach the advanced skills of surf life saving

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Officiate advanced level surf life saving competitions

Group J - Swimming

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Plan a program for a competitive swimmer

Electives

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Operate computing packages

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Prevent and treat equine injury and disease

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Recruit and manage volunteers

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Train and condition horses

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Sail a small boat in moderate and variable conditions

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Teach the intermediate skills of Australian Football

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Teach the intermediate tactics of Australian Football

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Customise coaching for special needs groups

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Implement a talent identification program

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Implement water based training programs

add topic SISSCKT408A

Teach the advanced skills of cricket

add topic SISSCKT409A

Teach the advanced tactics and strategies of cricket

add topic SISSCNO406A

Teach the advanced skills and tactics of flatwater canoeing

add topic SISSCNO407A

Teach the advanced skills and tactics of slalom canoeing

add topic SISSEQS404A

Teach the intermediate skills of riding on the flat

add topic SISSEQS405A

Teach the intermediate skills of riding over fences

add topic SISSMAR402A

Teach the advanced skills of martial arts

add topic SISSNTB407A

Teach intermediate level netball skills

add topic SISSNTB408A

Teach intermediate level netball tactics and game strategy

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Officiate advanced level Rugby Union

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Coordinate regional touring athletes

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Coordinate international touring athletes

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Administer a team or group

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Implement accreditation and registration systems

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Provide initial management of sports injuries

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Conduct basic warm-up and cool-down programs

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Tape ankle, thumb and fingers

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Support sports injury management

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Deal with medical conditions in a sport setting

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Instruct strength and conditioning techniques

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Teach the advanced skills of surf life saving

add topic SISSSWM302A

Plan a program for a competitive swimmer

add topic SISSSWM303A

Teach the advanced skills of competitive swimming

add topic SISSVOL403A

Teach the advanced skills of volleyball

add topic SISSVOL404A

Teach the advanced tactics and strategies of volleyball

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Coordinate emergency responses


Pathways...

    Not Applicable


Entry Requirements

Not Applicable


Licensing Information

Not Applicable


Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

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 packaging options.

Employability Skill

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

Communicating with athletes to determine their specific needs; liaising with volunteers and support staff; preparing accurate training and performance records or reports on competition outcomes; clarifying instructions to athletes related to drugs in sport; documenting individualised and team training programs.

Teamwork

Providing leadership to support personnel; monitoring progress and providing assistance where necessary to athletes to maintain team harmony; collaborating with officials and sport personnel to achieve agreed goals; promoting compliance with legal obligations; supporting athletes to adopt principles of sports psychology; acknowledging accountability to sport management and officials.

Problem-solving

Identifying and mitigating hazards and risks related to sport coaching; post competition analysis of performance and strategy to identify areas for improvement; dealing with athlete injury or illness; planning, strategy and resource allocation to design and deliver training and recovery programs; modifying training programs to accommodate unforeseen situations.

Initiative and enterprise

Identifying and discussing a range of activity or program enhancements to improve performance; engaging colleagues in sharing work-place knowledge; adjusting coaching techniques to differences in each athlete's individual circumstances; reflecting on own coaching practices for improvement; monitoring activities and programs for emerging risks.

Planning and organising

Collecting, analysing and recording information to provide efficient planning for sport coaching; setting work priorities and scheduling training activities to meet competition targets and deadlines; implementing selection policies; developing nutritional strategies to meet athletes needs; implementing and monitoring occupational health and safety policies.

Self-management

Understanding and complying with the legal and ethical responsibilities that apply to own role within sports coaching and operating within limits of authority; critically reviewing own strengths and weaknesses; actively seeking and reflecting on feedback on own performance; building sport coaching networks to regularly update knowledge and skills.

Learning

Identifying and accessing sources of research on sport coaching and performance enhancement; contributing to a learning environment through openly sharing knowledge and experiences; accessing internal and external professional development opportunities; updating knowledge and skills to accommodate changes in sport coaching.

Technology

Understanding and utilising the operating capability of computer systems and software for athlete development; using information technology to assist in communication and support management and planning functions.