Further your career in the sports and recreation industry learning the skills of a sport administrator and event co-ordinator. Acquire knowledge in risk analysis, event management and developing basic fitness programs.

After finishing this course you can enter the Diploma of Sport and Recreation.

• Location:
  Footscray Park and Industry
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Workforce Development
• School:
  School of Sport & Science
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus, Industry and Working in the Workplace
• Course code:
  SRO40106
• Duration:
  1 year
• This information is for Australian residents.
  Click here to search for courses available to non-residents

How to apply

• sport administrator
• event co-ordinator
• sport centre supervisor

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

This course provides training for persons working as administrative officers in the sport and recreation industry.

• Create a Client Relationship

  Unit code

  SRXGCSO01A

• Deal With Client Feedback

  Unit code

  SRXGCSO02A

• Apply Sport and Recreation Law

  Unit code

  SRXINU002A

• Follow Defined Occupational Health and Safety Policies and Procedures

  Unit code

  SRXOHS001B

• Exercise Initiative in a Business Environment

  Unit code

  BSBCMN301A

• Develop Work Priorities

  Unit code

  BSBCMN402A

• Operate Computing Packages

  Unit code

  ICAITUO06C

• Address Client Needs

  Unit code

  SRXGCSO06A

• Coordinate Client Service Activities

  Unit code

  SRXGCST05A

• Analyse Participation Patterns in Specific Markets of the Leisure and Recreation Industry

  Unit code

  SRXINU003A

• Promote Compliance With Laws and Legal Principles

  Unit code

  SRXINU004A

• Conduct Projects

  Unit code

  SRXOGN001A

• Implement and Monitor the Organisation's Occupational Health and Safety Policies, Procedures and Programs

  Unit code

  SRXOHS002B

• Undertake Risk Analysis of Activities

  Unit code

  SRXRIK001A

• Organise Meeting / Event and Provide on-Site Meeting / Event Management Services

  Unit code

  SRXEVT002B

• Plan and Provide Sport and Recreational Services

  Unit code

  SRXFAC004B

• Contribute to the Planning, Monitoring and Control of Resources

  Unit code

  SRXRES003B

• Minimise Waste and Pollution and Their Environmental Impact

  Unit code

  SRXRES004B

• Organise in-House Functions

  Unit code

  THHGCS05B

• Develop and Update Knowledge of Protocol

  Unit code

  THTFME09A

• Co-Ordinate Guest / Delegate Registrations at Venue

  Unit code

  SRXEVT001B

• Work Effectively With Young People

  Unit code

  CHCYTH1C

• Operate in Accord With Accepted Coaching Practices,Styles and Legal and Ethical Responsibilities

  Unit code

  SRSCGP001A

• Operate in Accord With Accepted Officiating Practices, Styles, Legal and Ethical Responsibilities to Manage Risk

  Unit code

  SRSOGP001A

• Develop and Maintain Volunteer Participation

  Unit code

  SRSSPA008A

• Develop Practices to Conduct Effective Club Management

  Unit code

  SRSSPA009A

• Customise Coaching to Include Athletes With a Disability

  Unit code

  SRSCGP007A

• Operate in Accord With Accepted Coaching Practices,Styles and Legal and Ethical Responsibilities

  Unit code

  SRSCGP001A

• Customise Coaching to Include Children

  Unit code

  SRSCGP005A

• Develop Basic Fitness Programs

  Unit code

  SRFFIT004B

• Apply Basic Exercise Science to Exercise Instruction

  Unit code

  SRFFIT005B

• Use and Maintain Core Fitness Industry Equipment

  Unit code

  SRFFIT006B

• Instruct Fitness Activity Skills to a Client Using Fitness Equipment

  Unit code

  SRFGYM001B

• Provide Nutrition Advice to Clients in Accordance With Recommended Guidelines

  Unit code

  SRFFIT015A

• Implement Injury Prevention and Apply Basic Sports First Aid

  Unit code

  SRSSPT001A

• Operate in Accord With the Accepted Roles and Responsibilities of a Sports Trainer

  Unit code

  SRSSPT002A

• Teach and / or Develop the Fundamental Skills of Athletics

  Unit code

  SRSATH001A

• Manage an Athletics Competition / Event at a Beginner Level

  Unit code

  SRSATH002A

• Prepare for Work in Business

  Unit code

  BSBCMN101A

• Complete Daily Work Activities

  Unit code

  BSBCMN102A

• Organise and Complete Daily Work Activities

  Unit code

  BSBCMN202A

• 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

• Plan a Session or Program for Participants

  Unit code

  SRXCAI004B

• Conduct a Sport and Recreation Session for Participants

  Unit code

  SRXCAI005B

• Prepare for an Overseas Sporting Event

  Unit code

  SRSCOP024B

• Develop Advanced Assertive Communication Skill

  Unit code

  SRSCOP018B

• Implement the Fundamental Principles of Sports Psychology

  Unit code

  SRSCGP003A

• Perform the Intermediate Skills of Australian Football

  Unit code

  SRSAFL001A

• Perform the Intermediate Tactics of Australian Football

  Unit code

  SRSAFL002A

• Participate in Conditioning for Australian Football

  Unit code

  SRSAFL003A

• Interpret and Apply the Fundamental Rules of Australian Football at a Junior or Beginner Level

  Unit code

  SRSAFL004A

• Use Basic Communication Strategies to Umpire Australian Football at a Junior or Beginner Level

  Unit code

  SRSAFL005A

• Provide Reports and Receive Feedback Relevant to Umpiring Australian Football at a Junior or Beginner Level

  Unit code

  SRSAFL006A

• Demonstrate Fundamental Positioning Skills Relevant to Umpiring Australian Football at a Junior or Beginner Level

  Unit code

  SRSAFL007A

• Interpret and Apply the Rules of Australian Football at a Local or District Level

  Unit code

  SRSAFL010A

• Use Communication Strategies to Umpire Australian Football at a Local or District Level

  Unit code

  SRSAFL011A

• Teach or Develop the Intermediate Skills of Australian Football

  Unit code

  SRSAFL013B

• Perform the Intermediate Skills of Cricket

  Unit code

  SRSCKT001A

• Interpret and Apply the Laws of Cricket in a Competition Game at a Local or District Level

  Unit code

  SRSCKT003A

• Participate in Conditioning for Cricket

  Unit code

  SRSCKT004A

• Perform the Advanced Skills of Cricket

  Unit code

  SRSCKT005A

• Teach or Develop the Intermediate Skills of Cricket

  Unit code

  SRSCKT008A

• Teach or Develop the Advanced Skills of Cricket

  Unit code

  SRSCKT012A

• Interpret and Apply the Laws of Cricket in a Competition Game at the Advanced Level

  Unit code

  SRSCKT006A

• Teach or Develop the Intermediate Tactics and Strategies of Cricket

  Unit code

  SRSCKT009A

• Teach or Develop Tactics and Strategies of Cricket at the Advanced Level

  Unit code

  SRSCKT013A

• Interpret and Apply the Fundamental Laws of Soccer at a Junior or Beginner Level

  Unit code

  SRSSOC001B

• Use Basic Communication Strategies to Referee Soccer at a Junior or Beginner Level

  Unit code

  SRSSOC002B

• Provide Reports and Receive Feedback Relevant to Refereeing Soccer at Junior or Beginner Level

  Unit code

  SRSSOC003B

• Demonstrate Fundamental Positioning Skills Relevant to Refereeing Soccer at Junior or Beginner Level

  Unit code

  SRSSOC004B

• Interpret and Apply the Fundamental Laws of Soccer at a Local or District Level

  Unit code

  SRSSOC005B

• Use Communication Strategies to Referee Soccer at a Local or District Level

  Unit code

  SRSSOC006B

• Demonstrate Positioning Skills Relevant to Refereeing Soccer at a Local or District Level

  Unit code

  SRSSOC007B

• Teach and Develop the Basic Skills of Surf Life Saving

  Unit code

  SRSSUR001A

• Interpret and Apply the Fundamental Rules of Surf Life Saving at a Beginner Level

  Unit code

  SRSSUR002A

• Assist in the Prevention of Emergencies in Surf Life Saving Competitions

  Unit code

  SRSSUR004A

• Teach and Develop the Intermediate Skills of Surf Life Saving

  Unit code

  SRSSUR006A

• Interpret and Apply the Rules of Surf Life Saving at an Intermediate Level

  Unit code

  SRSSUR007A

• Apply the Principles of Movement in Water

  Unit code

  SRSSWM001A

• Operate in Accord With Accepted Aquatics Industry Health and Safety Practices

  Unit code

  SRSSWM002A

• Operate in Accord With the Legal Responsibilities and Risk Management Principles of the Aquatics Industry

  Unit code

  SRSSWM003A

• Teach or Develop the Competitive Strokes of Swimming

  Unit code

  SRSSWM005A

• Plan and Prepare a Program for a Competitive Swimmer

  Unit code

  SRSSWM006A

• Perform the Intermediate Skills of Netball

  Unit code

  SRSNTB001A

• Participate in Conditioning for Netball

  Unit code

  SRSNTB003A

• Use Basic Communication Strategies to Umpire Netball at the Beginner Level

  Unit code

  SRSNTB006A

• Demonstrate Fundamental Positioning Skills Relevant to Umpiring Netball at the Beginner Level

  Unit code

  SRSNTB007A

• Teach and Develop the Fundamental Skills of Netball

  Unit code

  SRSNTB004A

• Interpret and Apply the Fundamental Rules of Netball at the Beginner Level

  Unit code

  SRSNTB005A

• Teach or Develop the Intermediate Skills of Netball

  Unit code

  SRSNTB010A

• Apply the Intermediate Tactics and Strategies of Netball in a Competitive Situation

  Unit code

  SRSNTB011A

• Develop Conditioning Programs for Netball

  Unit code

  SRSNTB012A

• Assist in Conducting Safe Tennis Activities for Beginner Players

  Unit code

  SRSTNS001A

VETiS

• Organise Personal Work Priorities and Development

  Unit code

  BSBCMN302A

• Contribute to Effective Workplace Relationships

  Unit code

  BSBFLM303A

• Provide First Aid

  Unit code

  SRXFAD001A

• Respond to Emergency Situations

  Unit code

  SRXEMR001A

• Coordinate Emergency Response

  Unit code

  SRXEMR002A

• Implement and Monitor the Organisation's Occupational Health and Safety Policies, Procedures and Programs and Maintain Occupational Health and Safety Standards

  Unit code

  SRXOHS002A

• Develop Basic Fitness Programs

  Unit code

  SRFFIT004A

• Develop Teams and Individuals

  Unit code

  BSBCMN404A

• Promote the Business

  Unit code

  BSBSBM403A

• Manage a Small Team

  Unit code

  BSBSMB407A

• Analyse and Present Research Information

  Unit code

  BSBCMN405A

The course is over one year full-time or part-time equivalent.

To achieve a Certificate IV in Sport and Recreation a total of eighteen to twenty-two units must be achieved. This consists of 9 core units, 1 specialisation field and 5 elective units. Elective units may be chosen from any Training Package withing the Sport and Recreation Industry (Community Recreation, Fitness, Outdoor Recreation, Sport) or from any other endorsed Training Package relevant to the occupational outcome sought to be appropriate and approved by the Head of School.

• TAFE: Not Applicable
• Year 12: VTAC with successful completion completed year VCE or equivalent
• International: Not Applicable
• Mature: VTAC
• Other: SEDA Program for Traineeship and Apprenticeships.