According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook Service, there is very strong future growth predicted for people working as sports coaches, instructors and officials. They predict there will be around 28,000 job openings in this large occupation over the next five years.
In this course you'll cover coaching fundamentals including how to plan and deliver coaching programs for high-performing athletes. You'll also be introduced to the area of sports development and discover how to design, deliver and manage a range of community sport and recreation activities for the general public. You'll also develop essential industry skills including managing risk, leading and managing people, and maintaining workplace health and safety.
Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work as a coach or sports development manager across a diverse range of settings.
Units
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 9 elective units from the list below.
Sports Academy Programs - Electives
You will also be required to undertake 120 hours of vocational placement in an approved setting.
Focus on Coaching - Electives
You will also be required to undertake 60 hours of vocational placement in an approved setting.
Focus on Fitness - Electives
You will also be required to undertake 80 hours of vocational placement in an approved setting.
Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
11 July 2022
TAFE Queensland
South Bank Campus,
66 Ernest Street,
SOUTH BRISBANE,
Queensland,
4101, BRISBANE, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
11 July 2022
Mooloolaba Campus
34 Lady Musgrave Drive,
MOUNTAIN CREEK,
Queensland,
4557, SUNSHINE COAST, Australia
Academic Requirements: Completion of Year 12 (or equivalent). Non school-leavers must have relevant work experience or qualification that indicates likely success of course completion.
Students should be a minimum of 18 years of age. Student visa applicants under the age of 18 will be accepted where they demonstrate that they will be accompanied by a parent, legal custodian or a suitable relative who is aged 21 or over. This arrangement requires the approval of the Department of Home Affairs.
Academic IELTS 5.5 (no individual band less than 5.0) or ISLPR 2+ on all skills or other; TOEFL: PBT score of 506; iBT score of 46 with 4 in Reading /Learning and 14 in writing /speaking; PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) overall score of 42 with Reading /Learning /writing /speaking score of 42; Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) score of 162.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Nearly 86% of TAFE Queensland’s graduates find suitable employment or move on to further study after graduation.
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