Overview About this course

Combine your love of sport with your skills in administration and management. Learn from industry professionals in realistic working simulations as your broaden your knowledge and develop new skills in management.

This course is superseded. You can still enrol in this course, and you will be contacted if you need to transition into the next version when it is available.

Outcomes What you'll gain

Learning outcomes

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

Undertake project work
Manage finances
Develop and review business plans
Coordinate client services

Course outcomes

Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

Skills to develop a team
The ability to create a business or strategic plan
Pathways to managerial positions in sport and recreation

Suitability Is this course right for you?

Entry requirements

Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol

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

Entry recommendations

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

A high degree of autonomy
Strong organisational skills
Time management skills
Interest in fitness or sport

TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.

Pathways Future career and study options

Career pathways

Our graduates go onto roles like: Competition manager, Executive officer, Facility or centre manager, Program manager, Volunteer coordinator, Sports program officer and Operations officer

Study pathways

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

Previous study 0 Courses

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

The Diploma of Sport and Recreation Management does not have any pre-requisite courses.

Further study 0 Courses

Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

The Diploma of Sport and Recreation Management does not have any post-graduate courses.

Related study 0 Courses

Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.

The Diploma of Sport and Recreation Management does not have any related courses.

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 Diploma of Sport and Recreation Management qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 20 Units of competency, including 13 core and 7 speciality units.

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.

Manage finances BSBFIM601
Develop and implement participation strategies SISXIND007
Design and develop an integrated marketing communication plan BSBMKG523
Manage work health and safety HLTWHS004
Manage risk BSBRSK501
Coordinate client service activities SISXCCS002
Undertake project work BSBPMG522
Manage operational plan BSBMGT517
Support the recruitment, selection and induction of staff BSBHRM405
Lead and manage effective workplace relationships BSBLDR502
Maintain legal knowledge for organisation governance SISXIND003
Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships SISXMGT001
Develop and review a business plan AHCBUS506A-UNGRADED

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TAFE NSW offers packaged specialty units

Specialty units are packaged by TAFE NSW to customise your qualification and ensure you are ready to meet the demands of industry.

Implement facility maintenance programs SISXFAC003
Develop event concepts SITXEVT602-UNGRADED
Manage meetings BSBADM502
Establish and maintain accounting information systems FNSACC505
Continuously improve coaching skills and knowledge SISSSCO005
Control inventory SIRXINV005A
Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability BSBSUS501
Conduct sustainable work practices in open spaces SISXRES001
Meet participant coaching needs SISSSCO003
Plan and implement administrative systems BSBADM504
Manage payroll BSBFIM502
Manage store presentation and pricing SIRXMER405
Implement board member responsibilities BSBGOV401
Manage programs that promote personal effectiveness BSBLED502
Sell to the retail customer SIRXSLS001
Implement and monitor marketing activities BSBMKG514
Manage recruitment selection and induction processes BSBHRM506
Develop, implement and review quality framework CHCMGT001
Manage partnership agreements with service providers CHCMGT002
Manage rehabilitation or return to work programs BSBHRM509
Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities BSBMKG501
Develop and manage performance management processes BSBHRM512
Plan and manage conferences BSBADM503
Manage business document design and development BSBADM506
Select and use technology for sport, fitness and recreation work SISXICT001
Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes CHCMGT005
Manage people performance BSBMGT502
Implement and maintain internal control procedures FNSACC506
Manage service response to young people in crisis CHCYTH012-UNGRADED
Develop and implement community programs CHCCDE002
Develop and implement policy CHCPOL002
Manage and monitor business or records systems BSBRKG502
Recruit and manage volunteers SISXHRM001
Plan and implement sponsorship and event marketing BSBMKG521
Manage physical assets SITXFIN601-UNGRADED
Reflect on and improve own professional practice CHCPRP003
Manage human resource services BSBHRM501
Manage budgets and financial plans BSBFIM501
Manage human resource management information systems BSBHRM502
Manage remuneration and employee benefits BSBHRM505
Manage separation or termination BSBHRM507
Use advanced features of computer applications ICTICT308
Provide First Aid HLTAID011
Manage volunteer workforce development CHCVOL004
Manage retail merchandise SIRXINV404
Manage sales and service delivery SIRXSLS406
Coordinate team or group management SISSSPA505A
Plan and implement high performance training and recovery programs SISSSCO513
Provide Advanced First Aid HLTAID014
Establish and adjust the marketing mix BSBMKG502
Support youth programs CHCYTH009-UNGRADED
Market new business ventures BSBESB404
Secure and manage funding CHCMGT004
Manage and promote diversity CHCDIV003
Achieve sales results SIRXSLS003
Monitor and administer a database ICTDBS409
Conduct sport, fitness or recreation events SISXIND006
Manage employee relations BSBWRK510
Provide community focused health promotion and prevention strategies CHCEDU001
Develop and provide person-centred service responses CHCDIS005
Coordinate facility and equipment acquisition and maintenance SISXFAC004
Manage stock supply and purchase SISXFAC005
Manage contracts PSPPROC414A
Coordinate work teams or groups SISXIND005
Develop volunteer management policies SISSSDE503
Prepare tax documentation for individuals FNSACC502
Prepare financial reports for corporate entities FNSACC504
Investigate business opportunities BSBESB301
Evaluate policy for an outdoor organisation SISOODR506A-UNGRADED
Determine event feasibility SITXEVT603-UNGRADED
Coorindate team or group administration SISSSPA506A
Manage on-site event operations SITXEVT505-UNGRADED
Manage personal work priorities and professional development BSBWOR501
Plan, develop and evaluate health promotion and community development programs HLTAHW023

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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
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Info sessions Want to know more?

There are a total of 1 information sessions planned for this course. They'll take place at different locations across the state.

You can select a delivery option below to see the sessions available. Or you can view all sessions related to Sport and Recreation

Overview About this course

Outcomes What you'll gain

Learning outcomes

Course outcomes

Suitability Is this course right for you?

Entry requirements

Completion requirements

Entry recommendations

Pathways Future career and study options

Career pathways

Study pathways

Your experience counts

Units Units taught in this course

Manage finances BSBFIM601

Develop and implement participation strategies SISXIND007

Design and develop an integrated marketing communication plan BSBMKG523

Manage work health and safety HLTWHS004

Manage risk BSBRSK501

Coordinate client service activities SISXCCS002

Undertake project work BSBPMG522

Manage operational plan BSBMGT517

Support the recruitment, selection and induction of staff BSBHRM405

Lead and manage effective workplace relationships BSBLDR502

Maintain legal knowledge for organisation governance SISXIND003

Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships SISXMGT001

Develop and review a business plan AHCBUS506A-UNGRADED

TAFE NSW offers packaged specialty units

Implement facility maintenance programs SISXFAC003

Develop event concepts SITXEVT602-UNGRADED

Manage meetings BSBADM502

Establish and maintain accounting information systems FNSACC505

Continuously improve coaching skills and knowledge SISSSCO005

Control inventory SIRXINV005A

Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability BSBSUS501

Conduct sustainable work practices in open spaces SISXRES001

Meet participant coaching needs SISSSCO003

Plan and implement administrative systems BSBADM504

Manage payroll BSBFIM502

Manage store presentation and pricing SIRXMER405

Implement board member responsibilities BSBGOV401

Manage programs that promote personal effectiveness BSBLED502

Sell to the retail customer SIRXSLS001

Implement and monitor marketing activities BSBMKG514

Manage recruitment selection and induction processes BSBHRM506

Develop, implement and review quality framework CHCMGT001

Manage partnership agreements with service providers CHCMGT002

Manage rehabilitation or return to work programs BSBHRM509

Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities BSBMKG501

Develop and manage performance management processes BSBHRM512

Plan and manage conferences BSBADM503

Manage business document design and development BSBADM506

Select and use technology for sport, fitness and recreation work SISXICT001

Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes CHCMGT005

Manage people performance BSBMGT502

Implement and maintain internal control procedures FNSACC506

Manage service response to young people in crisis CHCYTH012-UNGRADED

Develop and implement community programs CHCCDE002

Develop and implement policy CHCPOL002

Manage and monitor business or records systems BSBRKG502

Recruit and manage volunteers SISXHRM001

Plan and implement sponsorship and event marketing BSBMKG521

Manage physical assets SITXFIN601-UNGRADED

Reflect on and improve own professional practice CHCPRP003

Manage human resource services BSBHRM501

Manage budgets and financial plans BSBFIM501

Manage human resource management information systems BSBHRM502

Manage remuneration and employee benefits BSBHRM505

Manage separation or termination BSBHRM507

Use advanced features of computer applications ICTICT308

Provide First Aid HLTAID011

Manage volunteer workforce development CHCVOL004

Manage retail merchandise SIRXINV404

Manage sales and service delivery SIRXSLS406

Coordinate team or group management SISSSPA505A

Plan and implement high performance training and recovery programs SISSSCO513

Provide Advanced First Aid HLTAID014

Establish and adjust the marketing mix BSBMKG502

Support youth programs CHCYTH009-UNGRADED

Market new business ventures BSBESB404

Secure and manage funding CHCMGT004