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    Certificate III in Sport Coaching

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    Certificate III in Sport Coaching
    Overview

    About this course

    Train and coach athletes for local sporting games and competitions. Help them build skills, work as a team and stay active. Gain the skills to become a community sports coach, instructor or official.

    Outcomes

    What you'll gain

    Learning outcomes

    Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

    • coach athletes at an intermediate level

    • motivate and communicate with athletes

    • build your coaching skills

    • identify and manage risks in sport

    • maintain equipment

    • provide first aid.

    Course outcomes

    Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.

    • A nationally recognised qualification at Certificate III level.

    • The ability to develop and deliver coaching plans for a community sports team.

    • Strong pathways to continue your studies and enhance your career opportunities.

    Suitability

    Is this course right for you?

    Entry requirements

    This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.

    Non-traineeship

    • There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol now.

    Traineeship

    • You must be employed as a trainee in the industry.

    • Your Apprenticeship Connect Australia Provider (ACAP) must submit your Training Proposal Plan (TPP).

    • Visit our apprenticeships and traineeships page for more information.

    Entry recommendations

    To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

    • an interest in sport and coaching

    • experience playing or coaching a sport

    • a passion for helping people

    • good communication skills

    • confidence speaking to groups

    • leadership skills

    • patience and a positive attitude.

    The following foundation skills

    • You can follow a routine and ask for help if you need it.

    • You can read everyday tasks and find important information.

    • You can write short sentences and paragraphs that others can understand.

    • You can do everyday maths like working out prices or reading a timetable.

    • You can speak clearly and explain your thoughts in front of a group.

    • You can use digital tools to do everyday tasks like writing or finding information.

    We tailor our courses to meet local community needs, so some campuses may have extra entry requirements. Check your preferred location for details. Need help preparing? Contact us for support.

    Find Your Fit

    This simple tool guides you to a suitable course level based on your foundation skills and confidence.

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    Pathways

    Future career and study options

    Career pathways

    Our graduates go onto roles like:

    Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials

    Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials coach, train and instruct participants in sports, and officiate at sporting events.

    • Full-time share Full-time workers usually work 35 hours or more a week (in all their jobs combined).

      20%

    • Employment size Employment size is the number of workers who do this as their main job.

      8,500 workers

    • Average age This is the average age of all workers in this job.

      30 years

    • Weekly pay Median earnings are shown for full-time, non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate, before tax or any amounts that are salary sacrificed. These figures are a guide to earnings only and should not be used to determine a wage rate.

      $1,290

    • Average full-time The average full-time hours that people in this role work each week.

      45 hours

    • Skill level rating Skill level ratings are based on the range and complexity of job roles. In general, the higher the skill level, the more formal education and training, previous experience or on-the-job training needed to be good at the job.

      Lower to high

    • Gender share

      49% female

    • Future growth The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business estimates the likely change in number of workers in this role, or industry, over the next 5 years. Future growth is the likely percentage change compared to all other job roles.

      Very Strong Growth

    Other jobs include: community sports coach and coach for a sporting organisation (up to intermediate level).

    Licensing

    Some employers require a Working with Children Check (WWCC) or National Police Check (NPC).
    Some sports may also require coaching accreditation from their governing body. Contact the National Sporting Organisation (NSO) for your sport for more information.

    Study pathways

    Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

    Previous study0 Courses

    Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.

    The Certificate III in Sport Coaching does not have any pre-requisite courses.

    Further study3 Courses

    Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

    Related study1 Course

    Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.

    Your experience counts

    At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.

    Units

    Units taught in this course

    Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Sport Coaching qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 10 units of competency, including 6 core and 4 speciality units.

    Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.

    Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

    • Apply business risk management processesBSBOPS403

    • Provide First AidHLTAID011

    • Participate in workplace health and safetyHLTWHS001

    • Work in a community coaching roleSISSSCO002

    TAFE NSW services

    Facilities and support

    TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

    • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

    • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

    • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

    • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

    • TAFE NSW Libraries

    • Scholarship programs - be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

    • Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home

    • LinkedIn Learning - an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

    • Student associations - get social with our student community

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