Diploma of Sport

About this course

Do you want to turn your love for sport into a career? This course gives you the skills and knowledge to work in a range of roles in the sport and fitness industry.

You’ll get hands-on experience through real-world activities and placements.

You’ll learn how to:

plan and lead training sessions
motivate and support athletes
understand how the body works in sport
manage teams, events, and facilities
promote health, fitness, and wellbeing.

This course can lead to positions such as:

high performance coach
sport development manager
talent manager.

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

This course can 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
Manage business risk	BSBOPS504
Maintain work health and safety	HLTWHS003
Lead and manage people	SITXHRM003

Elective units

Unit title	Unit code
Manage horses to meet performance horse sport requirements	ACMPHR402
Evaluate equine training methodologies	ACMPHR403
Evaluate performance horse conformation	ACMPHR503
Manage fitness in performance horses	ACMPHR505
Manage recruitment and onboarding	BSBHRM525
Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities	BSBMKG541
Manage business operational plans	BSBOPS502
Manage organisational customer service	BSBOPS505
Develop and use emotional intelligence	BSBPEF502
Manage meetings	BSBTWK503
Manage volunteer workforce development	CHCVOL004
Provide First Aid	HLTAID011
Manage media relationships	PSPGEN085
Assess horses for sport or recreational performance	SISOEQU012
Condition horses for sport or recreational performance	SISOEQU013
Determine nutritional requirements for sport or recreational horses	SISOEQU014
Acquire and educate horses for sport or recreational programs	SISOEQU015
Coach official national competition participants in equestrian	SISSEQS003
Coach advanced level golfers	SISSGLF001
Fit and alter golf equipment	SISSGLF004
Manage the structure and facilitation of golf competitions and tournaments	SISSGLF005
Participate in high performance golf tournaments	SISSGLF006
Manage on-course golf operations	SISSGLF007
Meet participant coaching needs	SISSSCO003
Plan, conduct and review coaching programs	SISSSCO004
Apply sport psychology principles	SISSSCO007
Apply anti-doping policies	SISSSCO008
Implement sport talent identification programs	SISSSCO010
Manage integrity in sport	SISSSCO011
Develop sport coaches	SISSSCO014
Coach participants in sport competition	SISSSCO016
Coach swimmers up to an elite level	SISSSWM003
Conduct individualised long-term training programs	SISXCAI005
Plan, conduct and review training and recovery programs	SISXCAI008
Coordinate facility and equipment acquisition and maintenance	SISXFAC004
Organise and supervise participant travel	SISXFAM001
Develop and review budgets for activities or projects	SISXFIN001
Conduct sport, fitness or recreation events	SISXIND006
Develop and implement participation strategies	SISXIND007
Manage legal compliance in sport and recreation	SISXIND008
Protect children and young people	SISXIND010
Select and use technology for sport, fitness and recreation work	SISXIND012
Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships	SISXMGT001
Manage projects	SITXMGT006

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: Elgar (Box Hill)
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit Box Hill Institute for course details, fees and how to apply
- Check our FAQs on choosing a course and provider
Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Berwick
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit Chisholm Institute for course details, fees and how to apply
- Check our FAQs on choosing a course and provider
Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Moorabbin
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit Holmesglen Institute for course details, fees and how to apply
- Check our FAQs on choosing a course and provider
Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Online
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit Swinburne University of Technology for course details, fees and how to apply
- Check our FAQs on choosing a course and provider