Certificate III in Sport – Athlete (R1)
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply the skills and knowledge to undertake a career as an athlete at a regional, state or national level in a specific sport in the Australian sport industry. Athletes at this level may have access to match payments, prize money, grants or endorsements as the primary source of their income.
This qualification provides a pathway to work as an athlete. Individuals with this qualification train for events, work with coaches and support staff, compete in sport at a regional, state or territory level and undertake promotional duties. They possess a range of well-developed skills where discretion and judgement are required. They are responsible for their own outputs under the guidance of a coach.
The specific packaging rules can be found at training.gov.au.
Core Units (6)
| BSBWOR301 | Organise personal work priorities and development |
| FNSFLT301 | Be MoneySmart |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
| SISSPAR005 | Develop athlete personal brand |
| SISSPAR007 | Work as an athlete |
| SISSPAR008 | Maintain personal wellbeing as an athlete |
Elective Units
| Group A – Cricket | |
| SISSCKT002 | Participate in cricket at an advanced level |
| Group B – Golf | |
| SISSGLF003 | Participate in golf at an advanced level |
| Group C – Sport-specific electives | |
| SISSAFL002 | Participate in Australian Football at an advanced level |
| SISSPAR002 | Participate in sport at an advanced level |
| General electives | |
| BSBCMM401 | Make a presentation |
| BSBRSK401 | Identify risk and apply risk management processes |
| HLTAID003 | Provide first aid |
| ICTICT103 | Use, communicate and search securely on the internet |
| ICTICT203 | Operate application software packages |
| SISSPAR003 | Follow specialist dietary advice |
| SISSPAR004 | Book athlete travel and accommodation |
| SISSPAR006 | Prepare and present athlete sponsorship proposals |
| SISSPAR009 | Participate in conditioning for sport |
| SISSSOF001 | Work as an official in sport |
| SISSSOF002 | Continuously improve officiating skills and knowledge |
| SISSSOF003 | Officiate sport competitions |
| SISXCAI001 | Provide equipment for activities |
| SISXEMR001 | Respond to emergency situations |
| SISXFAC001 | Maintain equipment for activities |
