SIS50612 Diploma of Sport Development

Release 2

SIS50612 Diploma of Sport Development

Modification History

The version details of this endorsed qualification are the table below. The latest information is at the top.

Release	Comments
2	Imported elective units updated from the following training packages: BSB Business Services CUA Live Performance and Entertainment FNS Financial Services
1	Replaces and is equivalent to SIS50610 Diploma of Sport Development New unit SISXWHS402 Implement and monitor work health and safety policies has been added to the core, and the unit SISXOHS402A Implement and monitor occupational health and safety policies has been deleted. The following units have been re-coded in the core due to renaming of Coaching General Principles (CGP) to Sport Coaching (SCO): SISSSCO306 Provide drugs in sport information SISSSCO307 Provide nutrition information to athletes SISSSCO308 Support athletes to adopt principles of sports psychology New and updated units added to General electives.

Description

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual intending to pursue a career in sport development. Occupational outcomes for this qualification can vary from managing competitions, sports venues and facilities and identifying and developing athletes. Work at this level would be undertaken with a high degree of autonomy.

Job roles

The following are indicative job roles for this qualification:

competition manager

program developer

talent development manager

sport development manager.

Pathways Information

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway, however is not suitable for School Based Traineeships/Apprenticeships.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

No licensing, legislation, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification of the endorsement.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Employability Skills Summary

The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by the sport industry for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.

Employability skill	Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication	Communicating with stakeholder groups to identify specific needs; liaising with volunteers, program and competition staff; preparing accurate records or reports on competitions or program outcomes; clarifying instructions to participants and other staff in clinics, competitions or talent development programs; effectively using body language and demonstration to reinforce technique instruction to athletes.
Teamwork	Providing leadership to a group of volunteers; monitoring performance and providing assistance where necessary; providing guidance to officials, facility and sport personnel to achieve agreed goals; promoting compliance with legal obligations; recognising factors that may cause interpersonal relationship problems and assisting appropriately to avoid or overcome the identified problems; acknowledging accountability to sport management and other sport or facility stakeholders.
Problem Solving	Managing organisational risks; clarifying the extent of, and resolving problems through negotiating with stakeholders in a sensitive and culturally appropriate manner; dealing with equipment breakdowns, lack of officials, weather issues or facility unavailability; planning, strategy and resource allocation to design and deliver sport development or talent identification programs and competitions.
Initiative and enterprise	Responding to change and demonstrating leadership in change management; identifying clear priorities for action; actively engaging with sport stakeholders to build relationships; seeking and acting on feedback from colleagues and clients to improve service delivery; monitoring activities and programs for emerging risks.
Planning and organisation	Collecting, recording and analysing information to provide efficient planning for sport development programs and competitions; managing multiple tasks and resources simultaneously to coordinate staff and volunteer work activities to meet deadlines; setting of priorities for preparing fixtures and scheduling competitions; leading processes which contribute to the establishment of key directions for the organisation; implementing selection policies; developing and monitoring occupational health and safety policies.
Self-management	Understanding and complying with the legal and ethical responsibilities that apply to own role within sports development and operating autonomously within limits of authority; critically reviewing own strengths and weaknesses; assessing feedback on own performance and determining strategies for improvement; building sport networks to regularly update knowledge and skills.
Learning	Identifying and accessing sources of research on sport development; contributing to a learning environment through openly sharing knowledge and experiences; identifying and accessing internal and external professional development opportunities; updating knowledge and skills to accommodate changes in sport development and competition management.
Technology	Understanding and utilising the operating capability of computer systems and software for sport programming and competition management; assessing new technologies for suitability for own situation; using information technology to assist in communication and support management and planning functions.

Packaging Rules

20 units must be completed:

11 core units

9 elective units, which may be selected from the electives in this qualification or from units which are first packaged at AQF level 4, or 5 within SIS10; up to 4 elective units may be selected from any current accredited course or other Training Package, and must be units which are first packaged at AQF level 5.

In all cases selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the characteristics of this qualification (as per the AQF descriptors).

Core units
BSBADM502B	Manage meetings
ICAICT308A	Use advanced features of computer applications
SISSSCO306	Provide drugs in sport information
SISSSCO307	Provide nutrition information to athletes
SISSSCO308	Support athletes to adopt principles of sports psychology
SISXCAI306A	Facilitate groups
SISXCCS403A	Determine needs of client populations
SISXIND404A	Promote compliance with laws and legal principles
SISXIND406A	Manage projects
SISXRSK502A	Manage organisational risks
SISXWHS402	Implement and monitor work health and safety policies
General elective units
AHCHBR306A	Prevent and treat equine injury and disease
BSBFIM501	Manage budgets and financial plans
BSBMGT517	Manage operational plan
BSBMKG501	Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities
BSBMKG502	Establish and adjust the marketing mix
BSBMKG514	Implement and monitor marketing activities
BSBSUS501	Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
CUAWHS501	Maintain a high level of fitness for performance
FNSACC502	Prepare tax documentation for individuals
FNSACC503	Manage budgets and forecasts
FNSACC504	Prepare financial reports for corporate entities
FNSACC505	Establish and maintain accounting information systems
FNSACC506	Implement and maintain internal control procedures
SISOEQO408A	Determine nutritional requirements for horses
SISOEQO515A	Manage stable maintenance
SISSAFL406A	Teach the intermediate skills of Australian Football
SISSAFL407A	Teach the intermediate tactics of Australian Football
SISSCNO407A	Teach the advanced skills and tactics of slalom canoeing
SISSSCO101	Develop and update knowledge of coaching practices
SISSSCO303	Plan and deliver coaching programs
SISSSCO304	Customise coaching for athletes with specific needs
SISSSCO305	Implement selection policies
SISSSCO409	Work collaboratively with support personnel
SISSSCO410	Implement a talent identification program
SISSSCO411	Apply self-management to intermediate level coaching
SISSSCO512	Assist athletes to prevent and manage injury and illness
SISSSCO513	Plan and implement high performance training and recovery programs
SISSSDE502	Design and implement strategies to increase participation
SISSSDE503	Develop volunteer management policies
SISSSOF101	Develop and update officiating knowledge
SISSSOF304	Roster officials
SISSSOF305	Officiate in a high performance environment
SISSSOF306	Apply self-management to enhance high performance officiating
SISSSOF307	Coach officials
SISSSPA505A	Coordinate team or group management
SISSSPA506A	Coordinate team or group administration
SISXFAC404A	Coordinate facility and equipment acquisition and maintenance
SISXFAC506A	Manage stock supply and purchase
SISXIND402	Analyse legal knowledge for organisation governance
SISXIND507A	Manage education initiatives
SISXRES403A	Use resources efficiently
SITXEVT505	Manage on-site event operations
SITXEVT602	Develop event concepts
SITXEVT603	Determine event feasibility
SITXGLC501	Research and comply with regulatory requirements
SITXHRM402	Lead and manage people
SITXMGT501	Establish and conduct business relationships
SITXMPR501	Obtain and manage sponsorship