The vocational education and training (VET) sports coaching board endorsed course is accredited for the HSC and provides students with the opportunity to obtain nationally recognised vocational qualifications. This is known as dual accreditation.
SIS20513 Certificate II in Sport Coaching
Core units of competency
- BSBWOR202A - organise and complete daily work activities
- SISSSCO101 - develop and update knowledge of coaching practices
- SISSSCO202 - coach beginner or novice participants to develop fundamental motor skills
- SISSSDE201 - communicate effectively with others in a sport environment
- SISXCAI102A - assist in preparing and conducting sport and recreation sessions
- SISXIND211 - develop and update sport, fitness and recreation industry knowledge
- SISXWHS101 - follow work health and safety policies
- HLTAID003 - provide first aid (to be delivered by external registered training organisations)
Electives
- SISSBSB201A - teach fundamental basketball skills
- SISSSOF202 - officiate games or competitions
- SISSSOF101 - develop and update officiating knowledge
- SISSSPT201A - implement sports injury prevention
- SISSNTB204A - teach foundation netball skills
- SISSRGL204A - teach the skills of rugby league for modified games
- SISSATH201A - teach the fundamental skills of athletics
Students may apply for recognition of prior learning and /or credit transfer provided suitable evidence is submitted.
Pathways to industry
Skills gained in this industry transfer to other occupations. Working in the sports industry involves:
- following occupation and safety policies
- providing first aid
- assistant coaching sport
- application of sports and competition rules
- dealing with client feedback
- organising and completing daily tasks
- teaching basic sports skills.
Examples of occupations in the sports industry are:
- Sports Trainer or Coach
- Sports Official
- Administration Officer
- Athletic Support Worker.
Mandatory course requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 70 hours of work placement. Students who do not meet these requirements will be determined as required by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
Competency-based assessment
Students in this course work to develop the competencies, skills and knowledge described by each unit of competency listed above. To be assessed as competent a student must demonstrate to a qualified assessor that they can effectively carry out tasks to industry standard. Students will be progressively assessed as ‘competent' or ‘not yet competent' in individual units of competency. When a student achieves a unit of competency it is signed off by the assessor.
External assessment
There is no HSC examination for the sports coaching course.