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Certificate IV in Recreation (Streams)
Certificate IV in Recreation (Streams)
3626
7008
Draft
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Description
This course aims to provide an accredited training program for people wishing
to pursue a career in the recreation industry. This program aims to provide
training and skill development in coaching operations. In addition to
incorporating generic Key Competencies, this course includes studies in
communications, instructional techniques, movement efficiency, sports training,
sports psychology, nutrition education, anatomy and physiology and coaching
teams.
Schedule
1. CORE
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69028 | ITF304 | Advanced Operations - Word Processing | 20 | Module |
| 65003 | NCS011 | Client Interaction | 17 | Module |
| 65012 | NCS005 | Dealing With Conflict | 17 | Module |
| 49546 | ABH006 | Introduction to Computers | 40 | Module |
| 49547 | ABH008 | Job Seeking Skills and Career Planning | 20 | Module |
| 49542 | ABH003 | Law and the Recreation Industry | 30 | Module |
| 49541 | ABH002 | Patterns of Participation | 10 | Module |
| 49548 | ABH009 | Personal Management | 30 | Module |
| 49540 | ABH001 | Recreation Industry in Australia | 30 | Module |
| 49545 | ABH005 | Working With Volunteers | 20 | Module |
| 49543 | ABH004 | Workplace Health and Safety | 40 | Module |
| 49549 | ABH012 | Workplace Trainer 1 | 20 | Module |
2. CORE
SPORTS COACHING STREAM CORE MODULES
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49558 | ABH020 | Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 45 | Module |
| 49555 | ABH025 | Australian Coaching Council Coaching Qualification - Intro | 10 | Module |
| 49552 | ABH015 | Basic Physical Activity - Instructional Skills | 40 | Module |
| 49563 | ABH024 | Coaching Teams | 20 | Module |
| 49550 | ABH013 | Introduction to Participation | 20 | Module |
| 62542 | SRT521 | Level 1 Sports Trainer Course | 24 | Module |
| 49554 | ABH016 | Movement Efficiency | 20 | Module |
| 49559 | ABH021 | Nutrition for Sport | 20 | Module |
| 49551 | ABH014 | Physical Development and Performance Factors | 15 | Module |
| 49557 | ABH019 | Planning | 40 | Module |
| 49556 | ABH018 | Role of the Coach | 25 | Module |
| 49560 | ABH022 | Sports Psychology 1 | 25 | Module |
| 49561 | ABH023 | Technology in Training | 20 | Module |
3. ELECTIVES
SPORTS COACHING STREAM Students are to complete a minimum of 100 nominal hours of electives from the following:
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15576 | Accounting for Non-accountants | 68 | Module | |
| 69029 | ITF305 | Advanced Operations - Spreadsheets | 20 | Module |
| 49570 | ABH042 | Coaching Athletes With Disabilities | 20 | Module |
| 49572 | ABH043 | Coaching Children | 20 | Module |
| 49573 | Coaching Older Adults | 40 | Module | |
| 49569 | ABH041 | Gender Issues in Coaching | 20 | Module |
| 15015 | NGMS110 | Managing Grievances and Disputes | 17 | Module |
| 49566 | ABH036 | Managing Recreation Events | 25 | Module |
| 65002 | NCS012 | Meetings | 17 | Module |
| 49568 | ABH040 | Office Administration | 35 | Module |
| 49565 | ABH035 | Physical Resource and Facility Management | 25 | Module |
| 65006 | NCS007 | Presenting Information | 16 | Module |
| 69015 | ITF308 | Retrieving Data Base Information | 20 | Module |
| 49567 | ABH039 | Small Business Management | 40 | Module |
| 65015 | NCS014 | Speaking in Public | 17 | Module |
| 65013 | NCS006 | Writing Workplace Documents | 17 | Module |
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VET Info Notes
1 In order to qualify for the Certificate IV in Recreation (Sports
Coaching), all participants are required to negotiate and establish a learning
contract in module ABH025 Australian Coaching Council Coaching Qualifications -
Introduction. Through this learning contract, which is to be undertaken
outside the structure of the campus delivery component, learners are to
undertake any combination of at least two Level 1 or one Level 2 Australian
Coaching Qualifications that meet their needs or the needs of their employer,
if applicable.
2 Module 49564 ABH025 ACCCQ - Level 1 Strength and Conditioning was
included in this course for the “Pilot” delivery phase in Semester 2, 1996
and Semester 1, 1997 in order to establish a procedure for completing the
coaching qualification component.
3 For delivery beyond the “Pilot” phase, the Australian Coaching
Council Coaching Qualifications component of this course is to be undertaken
outside the structure of the off-the-job delivery for this course. The
successful completion of the required Australian Coaching Council Coaching
Qualifications will form a requirement to qualify for the Certificate IV award.