Certificate IV in Sport and Recreation

Course Code
SRO40106
Course Type
Accredited Course
Course Level
Skills Building
Department
Sport Recreation and Fitness
Course Location
Morwell
Course Duration
Full Time: 1 year
Course Cost
For an individual quotation of fees payable, please visit your nearest campus of GippsTAFE. Click Here for further information regarding Fees and Charges.
Study Modes
On Campus; Full time
Starting Date
Full Time:
  • February 2012
Times
9.00am to 4.00pm
Enquiries
Phone: (03) 5120 4578
Fax: 1300 094 661
Email: sport@gippstafe.edu.au
Post: PO Box 3279, GMC 3841

Course Overview

This course is apart of the unique Sport Program offered at GippsTAFE, which incorporates the following courses:

1st Year

All students that attend the day classes (Wednesday - Friday) are eligible to graduate with each of the above qualifications upon selecting their desired stream.

This particular course educates students who want to work as a coach, official or administrator in the sporting industry. This is also the ideal program for a student who wants to further his or her own development as an athlete.

In this course, you will learn advanced technical, planning, management and leadership skills relating to the sport of your choice. You will also be guided through team performance, legal compliance and Occupational Health and Safety training.

In this course you will learn about:

  • Management
  • Career planning
  • Coaching, instructing and officiating
  • Communications and client service
  • Event management and project management
  • Health and safety
  • Information technology
  • Law
  • Massage
  • Sport training
  • Strength and conditioning
  • Terms and organisation
  • Workplace training

Qualifications And Recognition

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate IV in Sport and Recreation.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Many GippsTAFE courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.

Employment Prospects

  • Sports administration officer
  • Sport development officer
  • Assistant sporting coach
  • Event management officer
  • Athlete management officer
  • Project management officer
  • Facility officer
  • Recreational officer

Entry Requirements

  • VCE or mature age applicant
  • Interview and past academic performance is compulsory
  • Participants seeking entry into this program must be able to demonstrate competency in the following areas:
    • Communication skills
    • Work team communications
    • Writing skills
    • Numeric skills

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

  • Practical demonstrations in simulated work conditions
  • Practical working experiences
  • Documents/folio
  • Journals and/or diary notes
  • Interviews
  • Case studies
  • Group projects
  • Examinations

Opportunities For Further Study

Upon completion of the Certificate IV Program, automatic entry is granted to the following diploma programs:

Contact the course coordinator for more information

*Denotes the pre-requisite course Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice.

Can prospective students enrol in individual units?

Yes.

Course Structure

Unit Code Unit Name
Core Units
BSBCMN402A Develop work priorities
ICAITU006C Operate computing packages
SRXGCSO06A Address client needs
SRXGCST05A Coordinate client service activities
SRXINU003A Analyse participation patterns in specific markets of the leisure and recreation industry
SRXINU004A Promote compliance with laws and legal principals
SRXOGN001A Conduct projects
SRXOHS002B Implement and monitor the organisation's OH&S policies, procedures and programs
SRXRIK001A Undertake risk analysis of activities

A full list of elective units is available upon enquiry