Launch your career in the field of sport and recreation. The Certificate II is offered as a traineeship or as VET in schools (VETiS).

Pathways are available for further studies in Certificate III or IV in Sport and Recreation and other sport programs.

• Location:
  Footscray Park and Industry
• Other locations:

  Campus

• Faculty:
  Faculty of Workforce Development
• School:
  School of Sport & Science
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus, Industry and Traineeship
• Course code:
  SRO20106
• Duration:
  1 year
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

• recreation assistant
• recreation officer

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

This qualification facilitates the development of a range of knowledge and skills in the Sport and Recreation industry.

• Organise and Complete Daily Work Activities

  Unit code

  BSBCMN202A

• Provide First Aid

  Unit code

  SRXFAD001A

• Deal With Client Feedback

  Unit code

  SRXGCSO02A

• Develop Knowledge of the Sport and Recreation Industry

  Unit code

  SRXINU001A

• Follow Defined Occupational Health and Safety Policies and Procedures

  Unit code

  SRXOHS001B

Specialisation units

• Use Business Technology

  Unit code

  BSBCMN205A

• Process and Maintain Workplace Information

  Unit code

  BSBCMN206A

• Prepare and Process Financial / Business Documents

  Unit code

  BSBCMN207A

• Handle Mail

  Unit code

  BSBCMN212A

• Maintain Equipment of Activities

  Unit code

  SRXFAC001B

• Maintain Sport and Recreational Facilities

  Unit code

  SRXFAC002B

• Promote Products and Services to Customers

  Unit code

  THHGCS02B

Elective Units

• Prepare for Work in Business

  Unit code

  BSBCMN101A

• Complete Daily Work Activities

  Unit code

  BSBCMN102A

• Work Effectively in a Business Environment

  Unit code

  BSBCMN201A

• Assist in Preparing Sport and Recreation Sessions for Participants

  Unit code

  SRXCAI001B

• Assist in Conducting Sport and Recreation Sessions for Participants

  Unit code

  SRXCAI002B

• Provide Equipment for Activities

  Unit code

  SRXCAI003B

• Respond to Emergency Situations

  Unit code

  SRXEMR001A

• Work Effectively With Others

  Unit code

  BSBCMN204A

• Conduct Basic Warm-Up, Stretching and Cool-Down Programs

  Unit code

  SRSSPT005A

• Coordinate Client Service Activities

  Unit code

  SRXGCST05A

• Follow Defined Occupational Health and Safety Policies and Procedures

  Unit code

  SRXOHS001B

• Develop and Maintain Volunteer Participation

  Unit code

  SRSSPA008A

• Develop Practices to Conduct Effective Club Management

  Unit code

  SRSSPA009A

• Implement Injury Prevention and Apply Basic Sports First Aid

  Unit code

  SRSSPT001A

• Plan and Instruct a Group Exercise Class

  Unit code

  SRFGEX001A

• Operate a Word Processing Application

  Unit code

  ICAITU129A

• Operate a Spreadsheet Application

  Unit code

  ICAITU130A

• Operate a Database Application

  Unit code

  ICAITU131A

• Process and Monitor Event Registrations

  Unit code

  SITXEVT003A

• Operate a Personal Computer

  Unit code

  ICAU1128B

• Provide on Site Event Management Services

  Unit code

  SITXEVT017A

• Select Event Venues and Sites

  Unit code

  SITXEVT012A

• Plan a Session or Program for Participants

  Unit code

  SRXCAI004B

• Conduct a Sport and Recreation Session for Participants

  Unit code

  SRXCAI005B

• Participate in the Control of Minor Emergencies

  Unit code

  SRXEME002A

• Work Effectively With Young People

  Unit code

  CHCYTH301D

• Coordinate Emergency Response

  Unit code

  SRXEMR002A

• Operate a Presentation Package

  Unit code

  ICAITU132A

• React Safely in an Emergency and Help Prevent Emergencies

  Unit code

  SRXEME001A

• Perform Warm-Up Stretching and Cool-Down Techniques Before and After Participation in an Activity

  Unit code

  SRCCAP005A

• Apply the Principles of Community Development to Community Recreation Work

  Unit code

  SRCCRD002B

• Participate in Snorkelling Activities

  Unit code

  SROSNK001A

• Perform Basic Surfing Manoeuvres in Controlled Conditions

  Unit code

  SROSRF002B

• Perform the Intermediate Skills of Australian Football

  Unit code

  SRSAFL001A

• Perform the Intermediate Tactics of Australian Football

  Unit code

  SRSAFL002A

• Perform the Intermediate Skills of Netball

  Unit code

  SRSNTB001A

• Co-Ordinate Guest / Delegate Registrations at Venue

  Unit code

  SRXEVT001B

Students undertaking the SportWest VCAL course at Harvester Technical College will receive dual qualifications: Intermediate VCAL and Cert II Sport and Recreation. This program is a VU, Western Bulldogs partnership and quality work-based learning will take place in and around the Western Bulldogs Football Club. Applicants can be interested in any sport including rock climbing, body building or netball as well as footy, cricket etc. The skills and knowledge developed in this program are transferable to any sport or recreation environment. Pathways through TAFE to higher education at VU are available. Intermediate VCAL and Cert II in Sport and Recreation leads onto Senior VCAL and Cert III in Sport and Recreation.

To be awarded a Certificate II in Sport and Recreation SRO20106, competency must be achieved in a total of eleven (11) units of competency consisting of: 5 core units, 1 specialisation and 5 elective units.

• TAFE: Secondary School choice
• Year 12: Direct Application
• Mature: Direct Application
• Other: SportWest VCAL- Harvester Technical College Expression of Interest Application Form / Direct Application