Further your knowledge and enhance your coaching skills to become a more effective, efficient sports coach. Those wishing to start this course should be an established coach and/or participant in the sport you're seeking qualification in.

This course is a pathway to the Diploma of Sport (Coaching) which currently has a taekwondo focus only.

• Location:
  Footscray Park and Industry
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Workforce Development
• School:
  School of Sport & Science
• Study mode:
  Full Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus, On-line Flexible and Industry
• Course code:
  SRS40206
• Duration:
  1 year
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

• sport coach at various levels from local, state to national level

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

This qualification is part of the Sport Industry Training Package. It is suitable for established coaches and people already working in the sports industry who want to further their career as a sports coach. It facilitates the development of a range of knowledge and skills at the national level such as: observing athlete's performances to determine the level of instruction required; teaching techniques for athletes to acquire additional skills or improve existing skills; supervising practice sessions; planning, conducting, evaluating and modifying individualised long term, high performance raining programs; implementing sports first aid procedures and applying sports first aid.

Pre-requisite Units

• Provide First Aid

  Unit code

  SRXFAD001A

• Coordinate Emergency Response

  Unit code

  SRXEMR002A

• Respond to Emergency Situations

  Unit code

  SRXEMR001A

• Prepare for Work in Business

  Unit code

  BSBCMN101A

• Complete Daily Work Activities

  Unit code

  BSBCMN102A

• Organise and Complete Daily Work Activities

  Unit code

  BSBCMN202A

• Conduct a Sport and Recreation Session for Participants

  Unit code

  SRXCAI005B

• Plan a Session or Program for Participants

  Unit code

  SRXCAI004B

• Provide Equipment for Activities

  Unit code

  SRXCAI003B

• Assist in Conducting Sport and Recreation Sessions for Participants

  Unit code

  SRXCAI002B

• Assist in Preparing Sport and Recreation Sessions for Participants

  Unit code

  SRXCAI001B

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

  Unit code

  SRSCGP001A

• Create a Client Relationship

  Unit code

  SRXGCSO01A

• Deal With Client Feedback

  Unit code

  SRXGCSO02A

• Follow Defined Occupational Health and Safety Policies and Procedures

  Unit code

  SRXOHS001B

• Exercise Initiative in a Business Environment

  Unit code

  BSBCMN301A

Core Units of Study

• Develop Work Priorities

  Unit code

  BSBCMN402A

• Operate Computing Packages

  Unit code

  ICAITU006C

• Address Client Needs

  Unit code

  SRXGCS006A

• 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

Stream Units of Study

• Select a Team or Group

  Unit code

  SRSCGP008A

• Work With Officials

  Unit code

  SRSCGP009A

• Provide Information Regarding Drugs in Sport Issues

  Unit code

  SRSCGP010A

• Support Athletes to Adopt the Principles of Sports Psychology

  Unit code

  SRSCGP011A

• Support Athletes to Adopt the Principles of Eating for Peak Performance

  Unit code

  SRSCGP012A

• Monitor Coach Welfare

  Unit code

  SRSCGP013A

• Implement Recovery Programs

  Unit code

  SRSCGP014A

• Plan and Prepare an Individualised Long-Term Training Program

  Unit code

  SRXCAI008B

• Conduct, Monitor and Adjust Individualised Long-Term Training Programs

  Unit code

  SRXCAI009B

• Evaluate, Analyse and Modify Long-Term and / or High Performance Individualised Training Programs

  Unit code

  SRXCAI010B

• Facilitate a Group

  Unit code

  SRXGRO001A

• Deal With Conflict

  Unit code

  SRXGRO002A

Specialisation
Martial Arts

• Teach or Develop the Advanced Skills of Martial Arts.

  Unit code

  SRSMAR012A

Elective Units of Study

• Develop Knowledge of the Martial Arts Industry

  Unit code

  SRSMAR001A

• Collect Fundamental Information on the Philosophy and Structure of the Martial Arts Industry.

  Unit code

  SRSMAR002A

• Collect Information on the Philosophy and Foundations of the Martial Arts Industry

  Unit code

  SRSMAR003A

• Teach or Develop the Basic Skills of Martial Arts.

  Unit code

  SRSMAR004A

• Teach or Develop the Intermediate Skills of Martial Arts.

  Unit code

  SRSMAR005A

• Teach or Develop the Intermediate Skills of Taekwondo.

  Unit code

  SRSMAR008A

• Participate in the Control of Minor Emergencies

  Unit code

  SRXEME002A

• Coordinate and Implement First Aid Training

  Unit code

  SRXFAD004A

• Provide Leadership in the Workplace

  Unit code

  BSBFLM502A

• Manage Effective Workplace Relationships

  Unit code

  BSBFLM503A

• Facilitate Work Teams

  Unit code

  BSBFLM504A

• Evaluate Marketing Opportunities

  Unit code

  BSBMKG501A

• Establish and Adjust the Marketing Mix

  Unit code

  BSBMKG502A

• Develop a Marketing Communications Plan

  Unit code

  BSBMKG503A

• Implement a Marketing Solution

  Unit code

  BSBMKG504A

• Review Marketing Performance

  Unit code

  BSBMKG505A

• Apply Sport and Recreation Law

  Unit code

  SRXINU002A

• Work Effectively in a Business Environment

  Unit code

  BSBCMN201A

• Prepare a Public Speaking Presentation for Informative, Motivational and Persuasive Talks

  Unit code

  SRSCOP015B

• 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

• Implement Sports First Aid Procedures and Apply Sports First Aid

  Unit code

  SRSSPT003A

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

  Unit code

  SRSSOC001B

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

  Unit code

  SRSSOC004B

• 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

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

  Unit code

  SRSAFL007A

• Teach or Develop the Intermediate Skills of Australian Football

  Unit code

  SRSAFL013B

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

  Unit code

  SRSAFL014A

• 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

• 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

RPL Units

To qualify for the Certificate IV in Sport (Coaching) participants must successfully complete a total of between 32 to 35 units of study, comprising of 9 core units, 12 stream units, all units from 1 specialisation stream and 10 elective units in accordance with the packaging rules specified in SRS03 Sport Training Package.

For any pre-requisite units required they have been built into the Certificate IV Qualification.

• Year 12: VCE or equivalent. Applicants must be a holder of a current black belt status. Applicants must supply a certified copy of their black belt certificate.
• International: IELTS 5.5 Applicants must be a holder of a current black belt status. Applicants must supply a certified copy of their black belt certificate.
• Mature: Relevant industry experience Applicants must be a holder of a current black belt status. Applicants must supply a certified copy of their black belt certificate.