VET – Certificate III Sport, Aquatics and Recreation – Year 1

Year-Long Elective Unit

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this unit. 

Students can enter this subject mid-year and receive VCE unit credit for their studies, but may not receive the full qualification due to late enrolment. A statement of attainment will be issued with the competencies acquired. Students must complete both Year 1 and Year 2 of this study to receive the Certificate III qualification.

Course Description

Through the Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation, students develop the skills and knowledge to deliver sport and recreation services. Students who complete this program develop the ability to work independently in the industry, using their skills to effectively complete work activities.

The VCE/VET Sport and Recreation course (SIS30115) is drawn from a national training package and offers portable qualifications which are recognised throughout Australia. These qualifications provide students with the interpersonal skills, practical skills and knowledge to work in the sport, aquatic and recreation industries. This course is suited to students who have an interest in the sports industry and enjoy practical, applied approaches to learning.

Course objectives

• Develop knowledge of the sport and recreation industry, including safety, communication, and operational procedures
• Gain practical skills in planning and delivering sport and recreation activities
• Learn how to work safely and effectively with diverse groups in a recreational environment
• Understand how to assist in organising sporting events and facility management
• Promote participation and engagement in sport and recreational activities
• Develop industry specific leadership, group management and organisational skills

Students will complete the following competencies as part of this program

SISOFLD001	Assist in conducting recreation sessions
SISSSOF002	Continuously improve officiating skills and knowledge
SISXFAC006	Maintain activity equipment
SISSSOF002	Continuously improve officiating skills and knowledge
SISXIND011	Maintain sport, fitness and recreation industry knowledge
BSBPEF301	Organise personal work priorities
SISSPAR009	Participate in conditioning for sport
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety
SISCAQU020	Perform water rescues
HLTAID011	Provide First Aid
SISXCCS004	Provide quality service
SISXEMR003	Respond to emergency situations

 

Delivery model

• Classroom theory sessions
• Practical activities
• Industry work experience
• Online learning components
• Incursions/Excursions

Assessment

Assessment includes a combination of: 

• Competency-based assessments (practical tasks, projects, portfolios, oral tasks) 
• School-assessed coursework (SACs) 
• Mid-year and end of year Exam

Note: Year 2 of this program is a scored VCE study and includes a VCE VET examination as part of the Unit 3–4 sequence.

Students wishing to receive an ATAR contribution for VCE/VET Sport and Recreation must undertake scored assessment in the Unit 3-4 sequence. This study score can contribute directly to the ATAR, either as one of the student's best four studies (the primary four) or as a fifth or sixth study increment.