SIS30122 – Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics & Recreation (Outdoor)
| Duration: Two Years | Training Location: St Joseph’s College | VCE Contribution: Scored Assessed |
The VCE VET Sport, Aquatics and Recreation course provides students with the skills and knowledge to work in the sport and recreation industries. In Units 1 and 2, students will participate in a range of electives, including sport specific activities, outdoor recreation or fitness programs. Units 3 and 4 offers scored assessment and includes core units such as plan and conduct programs, risk assessment, and conduct coaching with foundation level participants. Employment opportunities reflect roles such as recreation officer, activity operation officer, sport and recreation attendant, community activities officer or leisure services officer.
Outdoor: The focus of weekly practical sessions will be on planning and conducting sessions in differing outdoor environments, both water-based (surfing, ocean kayaking, white water rafting), dry land (rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking) and numerous fitness-based activities (CrossFit, Elite training Centre, Geelong’s Gym etc). As part of the course, students will attend a variety of camps. These currently include a mountain biking camp in the Otway’s, hiking in the Grampians, canoeing on the Murray River and white-water rafting in Gippsland.
Recognition with the VCE and VCE VM
This course contributes towards VCE and VCE VM.
Scored assessment is available for Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation (based on the scored units 3 and 4 sequence). Students wishing to receive an ATAR contribution for the VCE VET Sport, Aquatics and Recreation program Units 3 and 4 sequence must undertake scored assessment for the purpose of achieving a study score. This consists of three coursework tasks, worth 66% of the overall study score, and an end-of-year examination which is worth 34% of the overall study score.
This study score can contribute directly to the ATAR, either as one of the student’s best four studies (the primary four) or as a fifth or sixth study increment.
Where a student elects not to receive a study score no contribution to the ATAR will be available.
Program Content
The Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation consists of 15 units of competency (UOCs) completed over two years.
UOCs may include:
Unit 1 and 2
- Organise personal work priorities and development
- Provide first aid
- Participate in workplace health and safety
- Use social media tools for collaboration and engagement
- Conduct non-instructional sport, fitness or recreation sessions
- Provide quality service
- Respond to emergency situations
- Use business technology
- Provide equipment for activities
- Plan outdoor activity sessions
Unit 3 and 4
- Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control
- Conduct sport coaching sessions with foundation level participants
- Plan and conduct programs
- Facilitate groups
- Educate user groups
Additional Information
Entry Requirements: Students wishing to study a VET course will need to complete the relevant application form (in addition to completing subject selections). To be considered for a VET course, students are expected to have sound skills in the areas of learning, reading, writing, oral communication and literacy. Students also need to demonstrate a mature approach and commitment to their studies and learning.
Fees: Indicatives fees for Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation are $800.00 (per year of study). This covers the cost of any camps or excursions undertaken. *VET fees are subject to change.
Class Delivery: Classes are delivered within the school timetable. Throughout the year, students will undertake a range of excursions and camps which may extend outside of standard school hours.
* VET Courses are subject to minimum and maximum student applications and therefore places and course commencement cannot be guaranteed. Where minimum class numbers are not attained and a course does not commence, students may be able to apply at an alternate training provider offering the course. Training Providers may prioritise positions based on applicant year level.
Students are encouraged to consider and prepare alternate subject or VET preferences.
This program is delivered through an auspice partnership with Registered Training Organisation SAVILE Learning, RTO Code 45452. Auspicing enables school staff to deliver and assess VET programs overseen by the RTO. Through their vocational management system, SAVILE are responsible for accreditation of the VET delivery and awarding of certificates/ statements of attainment. SAVILE provide support throughout the delivery with onsite visits and review of documentation to ensure a quality assured program is provided.
