Course Outline

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual wishing to work in the sport and recreation industry. Likely functions for someone with this qualification can include providing support in the provision of sport and recreation programs, grounds and facilities maintenance,

retail and customer service assistance, administrative assistance in locations such as fitness centres, outdoor sporting grounds or complexes and aquatic centres.

 Students should have a strong interest in the sport and recreation industry if they are choosing to enrol in this course. Students are encouraged to be involved in sporting/recreation areas outside of school. It is also recommended students have a good fitness and skills base developed in lower school Physical Education and a desire to improve in both areas. The focus will be on range of sports including netball, basketball, lawn bowls, golf, tennis, volleyball and many others. This course is delivered over two yearsThis qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual wishing to work in the sport and recreation industry in a generalist capacity. Likely functions for someone with this qualification can include providing support in the provision of sport and recreation programs, grounds and facilities maintenance, routine housekeeping, retail and customer service assistance, administrative assistance or bar and café service in locations such as fitness centre, outdoor sporting grounds or complexes or aquatic centres. All job roles are performed under supervision and 13 units must be completed by students to receive the qualification, comprised of eight core units and five elective units chosen from the list below.

Core Units

BSBWOR202           Organise and complete daily work activities

HLTAID003               Provide first aid

SISXEMR001           Respond to emergency situations

SISXIND002             Maintain sport, fitness and recreation industry knowledge

HLTWHS001            Participate in workplace health and safety

SISXCAI002             Assist with activity sessions

SISXCCS001           Provide quality service

SISXIND001            Work effectively in sport, fitness and recreation environments

Electives

SISXCAI101A           Provide equipment for activities

SISSSOF02             Continuously improve officiating skills and knowledge

SISXFAC001            Maintain equipment for activities

SISSBSB001           Conduct basketball coaching sessions with foundation level participants

SISPAR001              Participate in Sport at intermediate level