Overview About this course

Cross the goal line to become a manager in a sport, aquatics or recreation facility. Lead and manage teams and liaise with facility managers and local councils. Boost program participation, plan and run a series of sports coaching sessions.

Outcomes What you'll gain

Learning outcomes

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

Lead teams at work, encourage team participation in planning and team activities and resolve team member's problems or concerns
Create, oversee and evaluate work health and safety policies, procedures and programs
Analyse an organisation’s participation patterns for sport, fitness, aquatic or recreation programs and create strategies to improve diversity in participation
Effectively communicate with stakeholders by developing engagement strategies, overcoming communication challenges and seeking feedback
Plan and deliver a series of sports coaching sessions and one major sport recreation event in a team

Course outcomes

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

A nationally accredited Diploma
The skills and ability to plan and implement a wide variety of sport and recreation projects
Exposure to industry professionals and access to a network of peers
A strong pathway to complete further study 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:

An interest in sport and recreation

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: program manager, sports administration manager, duty manager for an aquatic centre, facilities manager, development officer, sports development officer and recreation officer.

Study pathways

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

Previous study 5 Courses

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

Further study 0 Courses

Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

The Diploma of Sport, Aquatics 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, Aquatics 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, Aquatics and Recreation Management qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 17 units of competency, including 7 core and 10 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.

Manage business risk BSBOPS504
Manage team effectiveness BSBTWK502
Develop and manage a budget FNSORG501
Manage work health and safety HLTWHS004
Analyse participation patterns SISXFAM004
Manage legal compliance in sport and recreation SISXIND008
Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships SISXMGT002

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.

Make presentations BSBCMM411
Investigate business opportunities BSBESB301
Market new business ventures BSBESB404
Sell to the retail customer SIRXSLS001
Meet participant coaching needs SISSSCO003
Continuously improve coaching skills and knowledge SISSSCO005
Manage business resources BSBOPS501
Plan for minimal environmental impact SISOPLN006
Coordinate facility maintenance SISXFAC009
Develop maintenance and equipment acquisition plans SISXFAC010
Manage stock supply and purchase SISXFAC011
Select and use technology for sport, fitness and recreation work SISXIND012
Manage contracts PSPPCM007
Create a customer-centric culture SIRXCEG004
Manage workplace responses to disrespectful aggressive or abusive customer behaviour. SIRXCEG009
Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms SIRXOSM002
Develop and manage social media and online strategies SIRXOSM006
Monitor and evaluate customer service SISXCCS005
Promote safe and effective use of facilities SISXFAC012
Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities BSBMKG541
Secure and manage funding CHCMGT004
Develop and implement participation strategies SISXFAM005
Coordinate sport, fitness or recreation events SISXFAM006
Facilitate community recreation initiatives SISXMGT005
Plan recreation programs SISXPLD003
Schedule sport, fitness, aquatic and recreation activities SISXPLD007
Manage on-site event operations SITEEVT028
Develop and review a business plan AHCBUS516
Facilitate performance development processes BSBHRM521
Manage recruitment and onboarding BSBHRM525
Coordinate health and wellness programs BSBHRM531
Participate in organisational governance BSBOPS406
Manage business operational plans BSBOPS502
Develop organisational policy BSBSTR503
Manage meetings BSBTWK503
Manage and promote diversity CHCDIV003
Provide community focused health promotion and prevention strategies CHCEDU001
Manage partnership agreements with service providers CHCMGT002
Work effectively with the Board of an organisation CHCMGT007
Reflect on and improve own professional practice CHCPRP003
Identify and report children and young people at risk CHCPRT025
Support youth programs CHCYTH021
Provide Advanced First Aid HLTAID014
Implement and monitor infection prevention and control standards, policies and procedures HLTINF007
Analyse performance of social media and online business tools SIRXOSM004
Manage risk to organisational reputation in an online setting SIRXOSM007
Protect children and young people SISXIND010
Recruit, induct and manage volunteers SISXMGT003
Coordinate work teams SISXMGT004

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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 business risk BSBOPS504

Manage team effectiveness BSBTWK502

Develop and manage a budget FNSORG501

Manage work health and safety HLTWHS004

Analyse participation patterns SISXFAM004

Manage legal compliance in sport and recreation SISXIND008

Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships SISXMGT002

TAFE NSW offers packaged specialty units

Make presentations BSBCMM411

Investigate business opportunities BSBESB301

Market new business ventures BSBESB404

Sell to the retail customer SIRXSLS001

Meet participant coaching needs SISSSCO003

Continuously improve coaching skills and knowledge SISSSCO005

Manage business resources BSBOPS501

Plan for minimal environmental impact SISOPLN006

Coordinate facility maintenance SISXFAC009

Develop maintenance and equipment acquisition plans SISXFAC010

Manage stock supply and purchase SISXFAC011

Select and use technology for sport, fitness and recreation work SISXIND012

Manage contracts PSPPCM007

Create a customer-centric culture SIRXCEG004

Manage workplace responses to disrespectful aggressive or abusive customer behaviour. SIRXCEG009

Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms SIRXOSM002

Develop and manage social media and online strategies SIRXOSM006

Monitor and evaluate customer service SISXCCS005

Promote safe and effective use of facilities SISXFAC012

Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities BSBMKG541

Secure and manage funding CHCMGT004

Develop and implement participation strategies SISXFAM005

Coordinate sport, fitness or recreation events SISXFAM006

Facilitate community recreation initiatives SISXMGT005

Plan recreation programs SISXPLD003

Schedule sport, fitness, aquatic and recreation activities SISXPLD007

Manage on-site event operations SITEEVT028

Develop and review a business plan AHCBUS516

Facilitate performance development processes BSBHRM521

Manage recruitment and onboarding BSBHRM525

Coordinate health and wellness programs BSBHRM531

Participate in organisational governance BSBOPS406

Manage business operational plans BSBOPS502

Develop organisational policy BSBSTR503

Manage meetings BSBTWK503

Manage and promote diversity CHCDIV003

Provide community focused health promotion and prevention strategies CHCEDU001

Manage partnership agreements with service providers CHCMGT002

Work effectively with the Board of an organisation CHCMGT007

Reflect on and improve own professional practice CHCPRP003

Identify and report children and young people at risk CHCPRT025

Support youth programs CHCYTH021

Provide Advanced First Aid HLTAID014

Implement and monitor infection prevention and control standards, policies and procedures HLTINF007

Analyse performance of social media and online business tools SIRXOSM004

Manage risk to organisational reputation in an online setting SIRXOSM007

Protect children and young people SISXIND010

Recruit, induct and manage volunteers SISXMGT003

Coordinate work teams SISXMGT004

TAFE NSW services Facilities and support

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