Refine your skills as a coach or official within the sport and recreation industry. Prepare yourself for a range of coaching, officiating or administrative roles.

Units from this Diploma can be credited to study in the Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Management.

• 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 and Industry
• Course code:
  SRS50506
• Duration:
  2 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
  Click here for the international version of this course

How to apply

• sports coach
• sports official
• sport development officer
• sports administrator

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

This course provides training for coaches and officials who wish to work in the sport industry doing a range of coaching and officiating and/or administrative duties.

• Manage Human Resource Management Information Systems

  Unit code

  BSBHR502A

• Manage Performance Management Systems

  Unit code

  BSBHR503A

• Manage Industrial Relations Policies and Processes

  Unit code

  BSBHR504A

• Manage Remuneration and Employee Benefits

  Unit code

  BSBHR505A

• Manage Recruitment, Selection and Induction Processes

  Unit code

  BSBHR506A

• Manage Separation / Termination

  Unit code

  BSBHR507A

• Manage Work / Life Skills

  Unit code

  BSBHR508A

• Manage Volunteers

  Unit code

  SRXHRM001B

• 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 First Aid

  Unit code

  HLTFA301B

• Implement Sports First Aid Procedures and Apply Sports First Aid

  Unit code

  SRSSPT003A

• Tape Ankle, Thumb and Fingers

  Unit code

  SRSSPT007A

• Create a Client Relationship

  Unit code

  SRXGCSO01A

• Conduct Projects

  Unit code

  SRXOGN001A

• Deal With Client Feedback

  Unit code

  SRXGCSO02A

• Exercise Initiative in a Business Environment

  Unit code

  BSBCMN301A

• Undertake Risk Analysis of Activities

  Unit code

  SRXRIK001A

• Apply Sport and Recreation Law

  Unit code

  SRXINU002A

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

  Unit code

  SRXOHS002B

• Follow Defined Occupational Health and Safety Policy and Procedures Related to the Work Being Undertaken in Order to Ensure Own Safety and That of Others in the Workplace

  Unit code

  SRXOHS001A

• Participate in the Control of Minor Emergencies

  Unit code

  SRXEME002A

• Contribute to the Planning, Monitoring and Control of Resources

  Unit code

  SRXRES003B

• Prepare for Work in Business

  Unit code

  BSBCMN101A

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

  Unit code

  SRSSPT002A

• Provide Initial Management of Sports Injuries

  Unit code

  SRSSPT004A

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

  Unit code

  SRSSPT005A

• Assist With the Ongoing Management of Sport Injuries

  Unit code

  SRSSPT006A

• Coordinate Emergency Response

  Unit code

  SRXEMR002A

• Manage Meetings

  Unit code

  BSBADM502A

• Lead Work Teams

  Unit code

  BSBFLM404A

• Use Advanced Features of Computer Applications

  Unit code

  ICAITU126B

• Determine Needs of Client Populations

  Unit code

  SRXGCSS07A

• Promote Compliance With Laws and Legal Principles

  Unit code

  SRXINU004A

• Manage Culture and Education to Expand Participation in a Leisure and Recreation Service

  Unit code

  SRXINU005A

• Manage Projects

  Unit code

  SRXOGN002A

• Establish, Maintain and Evaluate the Organisation's Occupational Health and Safety System

  Unit code

  SRXOHS003B

• Manage an Organisation's Risk

  Unit code

  SRXRIK002A

• Plan a Session or Program for Participants

  Unit code

  SRXCAI004B

• Organise and Complete Daily Work Activities

  Unit code

  BSBCMN202A

• Follow Defined Occupational Health and Safety Policies and Procedures

  Unit code

  SRXOHS001B

• Assist in Preparing Sport and Recreation Sessions for Participants

  Unit code

  SRXCAI001B

• Complete Daily Work Activities

  Unit code

  BSBCMN102A

• Provide Equipment for Activities

  Unit code

  SRXCAI003B

• Conduct a Sport and Recreation Session for Participants

  Unit code

  SRXCAI005B

• Provide First Aid

  Unit code

  SRXFAD001A

• Respond to Emergency Situations

  Unit code

  SRXEMR001A

• 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

• Provide Information About the Fundamental Principles of Eating for Peak Performance

  Unit code

  SRSCGP004A

• 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

• Evaluate, Analyse and Modify the Conduct and Outcomes of Officiating to Improve Performance

  Unit code

  SRSOGP007A

• Manage Conflict Related to Officiating

  Unit code

  SRSOGP008A

• Plan, Implement and Evaluate a Fitness and Recovery Program for Officials

  Unit code

  SRSOGP009A

• Implement Sports First Aid Procedures and Apply Sports First Aid

  Unit code

  SRSSPT003A

• 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

• Provide Basic Emergency Life Support

  Unit code

  HLTFA201A

• Perform CPR

  Unit code

  HLTCPR201A

• Implement Injury Prevention and Apply Basic Sports First Aid

  Unit code

  SRSSPT001A

• Tape and / or Brace Elbow, Achilles and Ac Joint

  Unit code

  SRSSPT010A

• Organise Personal Work Priorities and Development

  Unit code

  BSBCMN302A

• Contribute to Effective Workplace Relationships

  Unit code

  BSBFLM303A

• Meet Client Needs and Expectations

  Unit code

  SRXGCSO04A

• Process Client Complaints

  Unit code

  SRXGCST03A

• Provide Orientation to Clients Prior to Undertaking a Fitness Program

  Unit code

  SRFFIT001B

• Utilise an Understanding of Motivational Psychology With Fitness Clients

  Unit code

  SRFFIT012B

• Provide Information and Exercise Related to Nutrition and Body Composition

  Unit code

  SRFFIT013B

• Plan and Deliver Personal Training

  Unit code

  SRFPTI001B

• Plan and Delivery Exercise for Children and Young Adolescents

  Unit code

  SRFCHA001A

• Plan and Deliver Exercise for Older Adults

  Unit code

  SRFOLD001B

• Coordinate Facility and Equipment Acquisition and Maintenance

  Unit code

  SRXFAC005B

• Manage and Control Stock Supply and Purchase

  Unit code

  SRXFAC006B

• Manage Personal Work Priorities and Professional Development

  Unit code

  BSBFLM501B

• Develop Conference Programs

  Unit code

  THTPPD09B

• Achieve an Efficient Use of Resources

  Unit code

  SRXRES005B

• Undertake Client Induction and Screening

  Unit code

  SRFFIT003B

• Develop and Apply an Awareness of Specific Populations to Exercise Delivery

  Unit code

  SRFSPP002A

• Design an Athlete's Diet

  Unit code

  SRSCOP023B

• Ensure a Safe Workplace

  Unit code

  BSBMGT505A

• Manage Knowledge and Information

  Unit code

  BSBMGT607A

• Provide Leadership in the Workplace

  Unit code

  BSBFLM502A

• Contribute to Organisation Design

  Unit code

  BSBHR605A

Pre-requisite Units of Study SRXGCSO01A, SRXOGN001A, SRXGCSO02A, BSBCMN301A, SRXRIK001A, SRXINU002A, SRXOHS002B, SRXOHS001A

Core Units of Study BSBADM502A, BSBFLM404A, ICAITU126B, SRXGCSS07A, SRXINU004A, SRXINU005A, SRXOGN002A, SRXOHS003B, SRXRIK002A

Pre-requisite Units of Study for stream units SRXCAI004B, BSBCMN202A, SRXOHS001B, SRXCAI001B, BSBCMN102A, SRXCAI003B, SRXCAI005B, SRXFAD001A, SRXEMR001A, SRXCAI002B, SRXCAI003B, SRXCAI004B, SRXCAI005B

Stream Units of Study All of the following stream units of study. SRSCGP004A, SRSCGP009A, SRSCGP010A, SRSCGP011A, SRSCGP012A, SRSCGP013A, SRSCGP014A, SRSOGP007A, SRSOGP008A, SRSOGP009A, SRSSPT003A, SRXCAI008B, SRXCAI009B, SRXCAI010B, SRXGRO001A, SRXGRO002A

Elective Units of Study A minimum of nine Diploma units, selected by the student with the approval of the Head of School, from those specified in the SRS03 (version 2.00) Training Package from Sport & Recreation, having regard to relevant units listed in any Training Package endorsed by the Australian National Training Authority. This course is offered on a full-time basis over two years with the Certificate IV in Sport (Development) forming the first year.

• Year 12: VCE or equivalent
• International: IELTS 5.5
• Mature: VTAC, Profile form