Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Community Activity Programs
Certificate III in Community Activity Programs
SIS30213
J759
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 14/12/2013 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in a range of activities and functions requiring autonomous work within a defined range of situations and activities. Qualification outcomes will depend on the specialisation chosen and include conducting both general and specific community based recreation programs such as recreational dance, self defence and programs for children and clients with a disability. Work would be undertaken in locations such as community recreation centres and indoor or outdoor recreation facilities with a focus on community development.
Job roles
The following are indicative job roles for this qualification:
community dance instructor
program instructor
recreation officer
self-defence instructor.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Eighteen (18) units must be completed:- eleven (11) core units
- seven (7) elective units, consisting of:
- all the units in any one of Groups A to D
- the remaining to make up the required seven (7) elective units from General Electives; up to three (3) of these remaining units may be selected elsewhere in SIS10 or any current accredited course or other Training Package, and must be first packaged at AQF level 2, 3 or 4.
In all cases, selection of electives must be selected from units not previously completed and relate to the core function or role of the candidate's current or intended work environment, local industry requirements and the characteristics of this qualification (as per the AQF descriptors).
1. Core Units
All eleven (11) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D6171 | SISCCRO302A | Apply legal and ethical instructional skills | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D6166 | SISCCRD301A | Facilitate community development through recreational activities | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D6216 | SISXCAI306A | Facilitate groups | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S8084 | BSBWOR301B | Organise personal work priorities and development | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D6179 | SISXCAI303A | Plan and conduct sport and recreation sessions | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D6182 | SISXCCS201A | Provide customer service | 10 | Unit of competency |
| WG732 | HLTAID003 | Provide first aid | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D6204 | SISXRES301A | Provide public education on the use of resources | 25 | Unit of competency |
| D6186 | SISXEMR201A | Respond to emergency situations | 15 | Unit of competency |
| D6211 | SISXRSK301A | Undertake risk analysis of activities | 15 | Unit of competency |
| D6194 | SISXIND101A | Work effectively in sport and recreation environments | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A - Cross Sector
All the units in any one (1) of Groups A to D must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D6227 | SISFFIT311A | Deliver approved community fitness programs | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D6213 | SISXCAI101A | Provide equipment for activities | 10 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B - Disability
All the units in any one (1) of Groups A to D must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D6168 | SISCCRD303A | Facilitate inclusion for people with a disability | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D6173 | SISCCRO304A | Plan and conduct disability recreation programs | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WC888 | CHCDIS301C | Work effectively with people with a disability | 85 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C - Older Persons
All the units in any one (1) of Groups A to D must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D6172 | SISCCRO303A | Plan and conduct recreation programs for older persons | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D9310 | CHCAC318B | Work effectively with older people | 50 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D - Self-defence
All the units in any one (1) of Groups A to D must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D6177 | SISCSDF301A | Instruct the basic skills of unarmed self-defence | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D6178 | SISCSDF302A | Instruct the intermediate skills of unarmed self-defence | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D6213 | SISXCAI101A | Provide equipment for activities | 10 | Unit of competency |
6. General Elective Units
The remaining units to make up the required seven (7) elective units may be chosen from the general elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D430 | SIS30210 | Certificate III in Community Activity Programs | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWN8 | SIS31015 | Certificate III in Aquatics and Community Recreation | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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