Certificate III in Sport and Recreation

Offered exclusively through Victoria University Polytechnic’s VET in Schools program, (external link) this intermediate course equips you with practical sporting skills and industry knowledge that can be applied to positions including:

sports and recreation officer fitness instructor recreation officer sporting coach.

You will learn how to:

apply first aid and participate in safe work practices use social media for collaboration and engagement plan sport, fitness and recreation sessions instruct fitness programs educate and facilitate user groups develop and update coaching and officiating knowledge conduct basic warm-up and cool-down programs.

This course can be used as a pathway for entry into the Certificate III in Fitness.

Please note:

this qualification is not open for general enrolments.

Secondary schools looking to partner with Victoria University Polytechnic should contact the VET in Schools (external link)  team.

To be awarded the SIS30115 Certificate III in Sport and Recreation, a student must successfully complete a total of fifteen (15) units of competency, comprising of:

• nine (9) core units, and;

• six (6) elective units, of which:
• three (3) units must be selected from units listed within the SIS30115 Certificate III in Sport and Recreation qualification;
• three (3) units may be selected from units listed within the SIS30115 Certificate III in Sport and Recreation qualification, elsewhere in SIS Training Package, or any other current training package or accredited course.

The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification as well as be approved by the Polytechnic.

Course structure and units

CORE UNITS

• BSBWHS303 - Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control
• BSBWOR301 - Organise personal work priorities and development
• HLTAID003 - Provide first aid
• HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety
• ICTWEB201 - Use social media tools for collaboration and engagement
• SISXCAI003 - Conduct non-instructional sport, fitness or recreation sessions
• SISXCAI004 - Plan and conduct programs
• SISXCCS001 - Provide quality service
• SISXEMR001 - Respond to emergency situations

ELECTIVE UNITS

• SISXCAI006 - Facilitate groups
• SISXFAC002 - Maintain sport, fitness and recreation facilities
• SISXRES002 - Educate user groups

Imported

• SISFFIT003 - Instruct fitness programs
• SISSSCO101 - Develop and update knowledge of coaching practices
• SISSSPT303A - Conduct basic warm-up and cool-down programs

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.

Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Pathways from VU courses

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.

This qualification reflects the multi-skilled role of individuals in operational and customer support positions in the sport or community recreation industry. These individuals are competent in a range of activities and functions requiring autonomous work within a defined range of situations and environments.

This qualification forms part of the credit suite specified by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA), for year twelve credits.