Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation

About this course

Do you love sports, swimming or working in recreation? This course will help you to build the skills to work in gyms, pools, sporting clubs or community recreation programs. It includes real-world training, hands-on activities and working in industry settings.

You’ll learn how to:

guide teams, run activities and support players
organise sports events
create a safe environment, including water safety and lifesaving.

This course can lead to positions such as:

recreation officer
sports coach
swimming assistant
gym staff member.

This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

This course must be done as a traineeship. You’ll get technical knowledge through coursework and hands-on experience through paid work. On completion you will receive a nationally recognised qualification.

To enrol as a trainee, you’ll need:
1. a job in a relevant workplace in the same field as your course, and
2. an employer willing to sign a Commonwealth Government ‘Training Contract’ and support your learning at work.
To get started:
- contact an Apprentice Connect Australia Provider for information on finding an employer and for ongoing support
- find a course provider that delivers the course as a traineeship.
To get help:
- contact the TAFE and Training Line
- visit our apprenticeships and traineeships page
- visit Apprenticeships Victoria.

Units of study

Core units

Unit title	Unit code
Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control processes	BSBWHS308
Participate in workplace health and safety	HLTWHS001
Provide quality service	SISXCCS004
Respond to emergency situations	SISXEMR003
Maintain activity equipment	SISXFAC006
Maintain sport, fitness and recreation industry knowledge	SISXIND011

Elective units

Unit title	Unit code
Operate basic machinery and equipment	AHCMOM203
Conduct visual inspection of park facilities	AHCPGD212
Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment	BSBCRT311
Organise workplace information	BSBINS302
Maintain business resources	BSBOPS301
Organise personal work priorities	BSBPEF301
Use business software applications	BSBTEC201
Work with diverse people	CHCDIV001
Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation	HLTAID009
Provide First Aid	HLTAID011
Provide Advanced First Aid	HLTAID014
Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy	HLTAID015
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control	HLTINF006
Provide general grounds care	SIFCBGM001
Produce visual merchandise displays	SIRRMER001
Assist with customer difficulties	SIRXCEG002
Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms	SIRXOSM002
Use social media and online tools	SIRXOSM003
Sell to the retail customer	SIRXSLS001
Test pool water quality	SISCAQU015
Operate self-contained breathing apparatus in aquatic facility emergencies	SISCAQU018
Supervise patron safety in aquatic locations	SISCAQU019
Perform water rescues	SISCAQU020
Perform complex water rescues	SISCAQU021
Provide oxygen resuscitation and therapy in an aquatic environment	SISCAQU022
Plan swimming lessons	SISCAQU023
Teach water familiarisation, buoyancy and mobility skills	SISCAQU024
Teach water safety and survival skills	SISCAQU025
Teach swimming strokes	SISCAQU026
Promote development of infants and toddlers in an aquatic environment	SISCAQU027
Assist participants with disability during aquatic activities	SISCAQU028
Perform open water rescues	SISCAQU029
Monitor and maintain inflatable aquatic equipment	SISCAQU030
Minimise environmental impact	SISOFLD002
Book athlete travel and accommodation	SISSPAR004
Participate in conditioning for sport	SISSPAR009
Conduct sport coaching sessions with foundation level participants	SISSSCO001
Continuously improve officiating skills and knowledge	SISSSOF002
Maintain clean facilities	SISXFAC007
Process financial transactions	SISXFAM002
Respond to interpersonal conflict	SISXIND009
Select and use technology for sport, fitness and recreation work	SISXIND012
Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships	SISXMGT002
Deliver recreation sessions	SISXPLD002
Facilitate groups	SISXPLD004
Facilitate inclusion for people with disability	SISXPLD005
Provide event production support	SITEEVT022
Use hygienic practices for food safety	SITXFSA005

Course providers

This course is offered by the following providers. Click on the links to the provider websites for the latest information on course details, fees and how to apply.

Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Melbourne
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit Sportsready Education and Employment for course details, fees and how to apply
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