Version Effective: 22nd of October, 2025
Version Effective: 22nd of October, 2025

SIS20321 - Certificate II in Sport Coaching

Course Details

Course Summary

This qualification develops the foundation skills required for individuals interested in delivering pre-planned coaching sessions to foundation-level participants across a range of sports. It provides a pathway for individuals to take on assistant coaching roles, either as volunteers or employees, within community-based sports clubs and organizations in the Australian sports sector. Those who hold this qualification utilise a limited range of fundamental coaching skills to engage participants in a particular sport, primarily performing routine and repetitive tasks with basic practical skills and foundational knowledge of the sports industry. They work under the guidance of a supervising coach.

The skills developed through this qualification must be applied in compliance with relevant Commonwealth, State, or Territory legislation, Australian standards, and industry codes of practice.

At the time of publication, no occupational licensing, certification, or specific legislative requirements are associated with this qualification.

Requirements - To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

Entry Requirements

To help us understand how best to support you, you’ll need to complete the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy, numeracy and digital literacy assessments to progress your application. Alternatively, completion of an equal or higher level course may exempt you from this testing.

Start TAFE Now students must be in Year 10, Year 11, or Year 12.

Course Details

Course Type Qualification
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
Full Fee $2,128.00 (2026)
Subsidised Full Fee $462.00 (2026)
Subsidised Concession Fee $49.00 (2026)
Fee for service per unit $304.00 (2026)
Subsidised full fee per unit $66.00 (2026)
RPL Fee for service per Unit $228.00 (2026)
For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
How to Apply Please Enquire or Apply Now
Study Area
  • Health
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Skill Area
  • Fitness Sport and Recreation
AQF Level Level 2: Certificate II

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes 		Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes 		Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Completion of CQUniversity’s Certificate II in Sport Coaching prepares individuals to work in assistant coaching roles under the supervision of a qualified coach.

Course Structures

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete 3 core units
  2. Complete 4 elective units

Study Mode Definitions

  • Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
  • On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
  • Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.

*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.

Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.

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This program is typically delivered part-time over a 10 month period. 

Students must be high school students in Year 10, 11 or 12. Students will participate in a combination of online learning activities and practical activities through their school or sporting club.

Enrolments for this program are spread over the study duration to provide the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge. Some units with similar outcomes have been clustered to enhance the learning experience. Students can extend their study duration and access educational support if required.

Your sequence of enrolment will depend on the month you commence your course.
To view your enrolment sequence, visit the course planner for the month and year you intend to start your studies.

For more information about your sequence of units please contact the Fitness team on fitness-team@cqu.edu.au

  • Mixed Mode
Unit Group 1
SIRXWHS001 Work safely More Information Training.gov Details
SISFFIT047 Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise More Information Training.gov Details
SISXEMR003 Respond to emergency situations More Information Training.gov Details
SISSSCO002 Work in a community coaching role More Information Training.gov Details
Unit Group
SISSSPT001 Implement sport injury prevention and management strategies More Information Training.gov Details
SISSSCO001 Conduct sport coaching sessions with foundation level participants More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Sequence Unit
1 SIRXWHS001 - Work safely
1 SISFFIT047 - Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise
1 SISXEMR003 - Respond to emergency situations
1 SISSSCO002 - Work in a community coaching role
2 SISSSPT001 - Implement sport injury prevention and management strategies
2 SISSSCO001 - Conduct sport coaching sessions with foundation level participants
2 HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid


Course Assessment Information

RPL - Students who have previous informal and formal learning need to advise their trainer/assessor prior to enrolment. If the student wishes to apply for an RPL they need to apply to the RPL Centre.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
Assessment Types
Written/Electronic Assessment
Practical Task
Project
RPL
Third Party Verification
Course Learning Outcomes
Where and when can I start?
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Domestic 2026 Availabilities

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Mixed Mode
Mixed Mode includes a combination of online learning activities and compulsory site-specific attendance at residential schools and/or workshops.
February: Part Time
March: Part Time
April: Part Time
May: Part Time
June: Part Time
July: Part Time
August: Part Time
September: Part Time
October: Part Time
November: Part Time
For individual class days and times for each intake please check the TAFE Timetable located here
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