Commissioner's Information Bulletin 511
Sport and Recreation - Traineeships
Sport and Recreation
Date of effect: 21 October 2011
Updated 23 April 2013
This Commissioner's Information Bulletin updates the traineeship vocation of fitness by including a school based traineeship pathway for SIS30310 Certificate III in Fitness. Included also is additional information on approval requirements to support the establishment of a school based traineeship in this vocation.
All other Vocational Training Orders (VTOs) remain unchanged.
Vocational Training Orders
- Sport, Fitness and Recreation - Community Recreation
- Sport, Fitness and Recreation - Fitness
- Sport, Fitness and Recreation - Outdoor Recreation
- Sport, Fitness and Recreation - Sport
- Sport, Fitness and Recreation - Sport and Recreation
Qualifications, structure and packaging
The SIS10 Training Package includes 26 qualifications, 19 of which support traineeship pathways. Their details are below:
- SIS20110 Certificate II in Community Activities
- SIS20210 Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation
- SIS20310 Certificate II in Sport and Recreation
- SIS20410 Certificate II in Sport Career Oriented Participation
- SIS20510 Certificate II in Sport Coaching
- SIS30110 Certificate III in Aquatics
- SIS30210 Certificate III in Community Activity Programs
- SIS30310 Certificate III in Fitness
- SIS30410 Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation
- SIS30510 Certificate III in Sport and Recreation
- SIS30610 Certificate III in Sport Career Oriented Participation
- SIS30710 Certificate III in Sport Coaching
- SIS30810 Certificate III in Sports Trainer
- SIS40110 Certificate IV in Community Recreation
- SIS40210 Certificate IV in Fitness
- SIS40310 Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation
- SIS40410 Certificate IV in Sport and Recreation
- SIS40510 Certificate IV in Sport Coaching
- SIS40610 Certificate IV in Sport Development.
Transition arrangements
Transition arrangements allow the delivery of the old and new qualifications for six months after the date of effect of the new Vocational Training Orders - see here.
Registered training organisations should refer to the Australian Skills Quality Authority's general direction on transition from superseded Training Packages.
Job descriptions
Go to Job Descriptions for details of the jobs supported by the traineeship qualifications.
Industrial arrangements
Applications under the Apprenticeship and Traineeship Act 2001 to establish traineeships whether full-time, part-time or school based will not be approved unless the Commissioner for Vocational Training is satisfied that appropriate industrial arrangements are in place.
All private sector employers and employees in New South Wales are covered by the national industrial relations system administered by Fair Work Australia. The industrial instrument that applies will be a national (modern) award or a current enterprise agreement registered with Fair Work Australia. Further information is available from the Fair Work Ombudsman by telephoning 13 13 94.
Service Skills Australia has advised that trainees may be employed under the following awards:
- Amusement, Events and Recreation Award 2010
- Fitness Industry Award 2010
- Local Government Industry Award 2010
School based traineeships (SBT)
Service Skills Australia has advised that the following qualifications are suitable for delivery in schools:
- SIS20110 Certificate II in Community Activities
- SIS20210 Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation
- SIS20310 Certificate II in Sport and Recreation
- SIS20410 Certificate II in Sport Career Oriented Participation
- SIS20510 Certificate II in Sport Coaching
- SIS30310 Certificate III in Fitness**
For qualifications available for delivery in schools, click here.
For information about the delivery of training for school based part-time traineeships, refer to Training Arrangements.
**Certificate III in Fitness - Approval Requirements for SBTs
Additional approval requirements are required to establish a school-based traineeship in SIS30310 Certificate III in Fitness. As well as adhering to School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships in NSW Guidelines and completing a Training Plan, applications must be accompanied by a business case developed by the employer and Registered Training Organisation (RTO). Applications will be assessed on a case by case basis to determine whether the establishment of the traineeship is appropriate in each case. The business case must:
- Outline on-the-job training model including job tasks/activities and opportunities for practice.
- Provide information on the integration of on and off the job training including the duties and responsibilities of the trainee and specific goals to be achieved.
- Provide information about supervisory arrangements appropriate to trainee’s knowledge, skill and experience.
- Identify any regulatory requirements to be complied with e.g. workplace health and safety
- Identify constraints or risks such as resources, legal or physical environment
The business case must be signed off by a senior manager in the employer organisation.
Career pathways
Service Skills Australia’s publication The Job I Love offers a guide to careers in the service industries, including sport and industry.
The Pathways to Participation initiative is aimed at aligning nationally recognised qualifications for coaches and officials with industry accreditation standards. The project will help foster and facilitate career pathways and employment outcomes initially in five sports – rowing, yachting, hockey, squash and equestrian.
Working with Children
Where the nature of any employer’s activities is child related and the employer is taking on a trainee, the employer must comply with the NSW Commission for Children and Young People’s Working with Children Program.
Responsible Service of Alcohol
All those serving alcohol must undertake Responsible Service of Alcohol training (addressed in the Training Package but subject to Licensing Authority restrictions on trainers and assessors). Employees must be at least 18 years of age to serve alcohol.
For further information see the NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing.
Responsible Conduct of Gambling
The Casino Liquor and Gaming Control Authority requires occupational licensing for dealers who operate table games in licensed casinos. Trainees are required to have a licence which they can obtain following completion of Responsible Conduct of Gaming training (addressed in the Training Package but subject to the Casino, Liquor and Gaming Control Authority restrictions on trainers and assessors). Employees must be at least 18 years of age to participate in gaming.
For further information see the NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing.
Learning resources and assessment materials
Service Skills Australia is currently undertaking development of various resource materials aligned with the SIS10 Training Package.
Human Kinetics publishes a wide range of industry supported publications that may be used or adapted to the SIS10 Training Package units of competency.
Pearson Australia has a variety of learning materials available for purchase which aligns with the SIS10 Training Package.
Registered training organisations
For registered training providers which can deliver the qualifications go to Training.gov.au.
A list of registered training organisations which are in contract with the NSW Department of Education and Communities to be paid for the delivery of the training is here.
When developing training training plans, registered training organisations should ensure that the training program satisfies the qualification packaging requirements and, at the same time, reflects the nature of the business. Training plans should be customised so that the workplace activities support and align with the qualification units of competency.
Funding arrangements
Under the Apprenticeship and Traineeship Training Program, funding for Certificate II traineeship training is restricted to people aged 15-24 years, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities.
Inspecting Vocational Training Orders
Copies of the Vocational Training Orders are available for inspection on this internet site below or at any State Training Services Regional Office of the NSW Department of Education and Communities.
Enquiries
For any enquiries regarding this Commissioners Information Bulletin, please contact the Vocational Training Tribunal Unit on telephone (02) 9244 5785.
Approved by Phillip Moore
Commissioner for Vocational Training.
Job descriptions
Sport, Fitness and Recreation - Community Recreation
Community recreation qualifications cover activities of aquatics (swimming and pool-related activities), community recreation development and operations, self defence and dance.
Certificate II in Community Activities trainees will learn to assist with the conduct of recreation activities and maintenance of and operations in, community recreation centres, indoor recreation facilities and leisure and aquatic centres.
Certificate III in Aquatics trainees may work under supervision or semi autonomously in venues such as aquatic facilities and indoor recreation facilities. They will learn to perform a range of activities and functions that may include teaching swimming, pool lifeguarding and pool technical operations.
Certificate III in Community Activity Programs trainees will learn to implement general and specific community based recreation programs such as recreational dance and self defence and programs for children and clients with a disability.
Trainees may work in community centres and indoor and outdoor recreation facilities. All activities will have a focus on community development.
Certificate IV in Community Recreation trainees will learn to independently manage a range of activities and functions within the community recreation sector for different groups of people and at different workplaces, including leisure centres and swimming pools.
Trainees will also gain skills in:
- planning, conducting and evaluating the activities of others
- dealing with unpredictable and non-routine situations
- providing leadership and guidance to staff.
Sport, Fitness and Recreation - Fitness
Fitness qualifications cover activities including health screening and health promotion, fitness programs, client health assessment, gym programs, group exercise sessions, water based fitness programs, exercise programs for children, adolescents and the elderly, personal training sessions and health promotion activities.
Certificate III level trainees will learn to autonomously manage a range of activities and functions within locations including gyms, fitness facilities, pools, community facilities and outdoor environments. They will learn to provide group exercise instruction and to design gym and water exercise programs.
Certificate IV level trainees will broaden their lower level skills and on a one-to-one basis, learn to:
- train individual clients, including older clients and children
- plan, conduct and evaluate exercise training
- provide leadership and guidance to clients and other staff
- manage unpredictable situations
- operate businesses efficiently and profitably
Sport, Fitness and Recreation - Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor recreation qualifications cover activities including abseiling, archery, bushwalking, canoeing, caving, cycling, equestrian, fishing, mountain biking, rafting, scuba, skiing, surfing, trail bike riding and yachting.
Certificate II level trainees will learn to perform core activities in outdoor recreation environments and to assist with the conduct of a range of outdoor activities. They will learn to use a wide variety of equipment in work locations such as such as water-based, dry land and mountainous terrains.
Certificate III level trainees will become competent in guiding outdoor recreation activities through learning to apply outdoor recreation technical expertise to guiding individuals on how to participate safely in the outdoor activity.
They will learn to work autonomously or in a team under supervision on or off site. In a variety of controlled environments such as camps, recreation centres or facilities or fields on various public lands, they will further their abilities to use different types of equipment.
Certificate IV level trainees will gain the technical skills and knowledge to work as outdoor recreation guides in uncontrolled environments or as instructors teaching clients in how to independently undertake outdoor activities. They would usually have prior outdoor recreation industry experience.
For both roles, trainees will develop leadership, guidance and supervision skills to enable them to autonomously manage routine and unexpected situations. They will also learn to use a wide range of equipment in different work environments including water, dry land and mountainous areas.
Sport, Fitness and Recreation - Sport
Sport qualifications cover activities including football, athletics, sports administration, basketball, cricket, coaching, golf, gymnastics, martial arts, netball, rugby league and union, soccer, squash, life saving, swimming, bowling, tennis and volleyball.
Certificate II level trainees in Sport Career Oriented Participation will gain the skills and knowledge to pursue careers as athletes at a regional and state or territory level. They will build on their chosen sport knowledge and skills to develop sport-specific competencies from a sporting association.
Trainees should hold a scholarship with an Institute of Sport, be a member of a state, territory or national team, squad or development program, a national or state or territory talent development program or a member of a second tier national competition.
Certificate II level trainees in Sport Coaching will work as assistant or junior coaches, learning to assist senior coaches in the planning and implementation of instruction for a range of sports.
Working as part of a team and under supervision, trainees should be current or past participants in the respective sport specialisation chosen as part of this a qualification.
Certificate III level trainees in Sport Career Oriented Participation will be working towards a career as a professional athlete at a regional, state or territory level which may enable match-payments, prize money, grants or endorsements to form the primary source of their income.
Trainees will learn to:
- train for events
- assess competitors and conditions at venues
- consult with coaches about appropriate strategies
- compete professionally
- undertake promotional duties.
Trainees should hold a scholarship with an Institute of Sport, a member of a state or territory or national team, squad or development program, a national or state or territory talent development program or a member of a second tier national competition.
Certificate III level trainees in Sport Coaching will gain skills to become a career coach at a regional or state or territory level.
Trainees will learn to:
- observe the performance of athletes to determine the required level of instruction
- plan, conduct and evaluate individualised and team based training programs
- supervise practice sessions and provide in competition assistance to athletes.
Certificate III level trainees in Sports Trainer will acquire the skills and knowledge to undertake a career as a sports trainer at a regional or state or territory level.
Trainees will learn to:
- perform pre and post event taping as part of providing injury prevention and treatment for athletes
- develop warm up and cool down programs
- assist with the management of sports injuries under the guidance of a health professional
- liaise with coaching and other related support staff.
Certificate IV level trainees in Sport Coaching will gain further skills towards becoming a career coach at a regional or state or territory level.
Trainees will learn to:
- observe the performance of athletes to determine the required level of instruction
- plan, conduct and evaluate individualised and team training programs
- supervise practice sessions
- provide in competition assistance to athletes through supporting their psychological preparation and conducting post competition analysis of both performance and strategy.
Certificate IV level trainees in Sport Development will gain the skills and knowledge for a career in sports development. Job roles may include competition coordinator, program coordinator, sports development officer and talent development coordinator.
Trainees will learn to:
- liaise with stakeholder groups to increase the profile of sport
- implement and administer junior sports programs or clinics within clubs and schools
- train coaches and teachers
- recruit young people, parents and volunteers to sports
- schedule competitions.
Sport, Fitness and Recreation - Sport and Recreation
Sport and recreation qualifications provide skills in the provision of sport and recreation programs, grounds and facilities maintenance, operation of sporting centres and grounds and the operation of community recreation centres.
Certificate II level trainees will work in an assistant capacity in the sport and recreation industry. Work locations may include fitness centres, outdoor sporting grounds or complexes and aquatic centres
Under supervision, they will learn to provide support for:
- sporting and recreation programs
- grounds and facilities maintenance
- routine housekeeping
- retail and customer service assistance
- administrative duties
- bar and café services.
Certificate III level trainees will multi task and combine a range of activities required to support the operation of facilities such as fitness centres, outdoor sporting grounds or complexes, aquatic centres and community recreation centres.
Working under supervision with some degree of autonomy, trainees will learn to:
- maintain grounds and playing surfaces
- provide customer service, housekeeping and administrative assistance.
Certificate IV level trainees will work in the sport and recreation industry in an administrative or organisational capacity in settings such as fitness centres, outdoor sporting grounds or complexes, aquatic centres and sporting organisations and associations.
Trainees will learn to support the management of ancillary functions required to ensure the effective provisions of specific services and programs. The role could include coordinating facilities, administration and grounds.
Sport, Fitness and Recreation - Community Recreation - Traineeship
Vocational Training Order
Vocational Training Order
| Date of effect | 21 October 2011 |
| Course of study | |
| Terms of training |
Full time:
Part-time: |
| School based |
SIS20110 Certificate II in Community Activities School based part-time trainees will undertake a minimum of 100 days on-the-job training across a 24 month period within which trainees shall be required to demonstrate competencies relevant to the Vocational Training Order |
| Probationary periods |
Where the nominal term is:
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Sport, Fitness and Recreation - Fitness - Traineeship
Vocational Training Order
Vocational Training Order
| Date of effect | 21 October 2011 |
| Updated | 23 April 2013 |
| Courses of study | |
| Terms of training |
Full time:
Part-time: |
| School based | School based part-time trainees will undertake a minimum of 100 days on-the-job training across a 24 month period within which trainees shall be required to demonstrate competencies relevant to the Vocational Training Order. |
| Probationary periods |
Where the nominal term is:
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Sport, Fitness and Recreation - Outdoor Recreation - Traineeship
Vocational Training Order
Vocational Training Order
| Date of effect | 21 October 2011 |
| Courses of study | |
| Terms of training |
Full time:
Part-time: |
| School based |
SIS20210 Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation School based part-time trainees will undertake a minimum of 100 days on-the-job training across a 24 month period within which trainees shall be required to demonstrate competencies relevant to the Vocational Training Order |
| Probationary periods |
Where the nominal term is:
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Sport, Fitness and Recreation - Sport - Traineeship
Vocational Training Order
Vocational Training Order
| Date of effect | 21 October 2011 |
| Coursess of study |
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| Terms of training |
Full time:
Part-time: |
| School based |
School based part-time trainees will undertake a minimum of 100 days on-the-job training across a 24 month period within which trainees shall be required to demonstrate competencies relevant to the Vocational Training Order |
| Probationary periods |
Where the nominal term is:
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Sport, Fitness and Recreation - Sport and Recreation - Traineeship
Vocational Training Order
Vocational Training Order
| Date of effect | 21 October 2011 |
| Coursess of study | |
| Terms of training |
Full time:
Part-time: |
| School based |
SIS20310 Certificate II in Sport and Recreation School based part-time trainees will undertake a minimum of 100 days on-the-job training across a 24 month period within which trainees shall be required to demonstrate competencies relevant to the Vocational Training Order |
| Probationary periods |
Where the nominal term is:
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