
Certificate III in Sports Trainer
What is this qualification?
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual likely to undertake a career as a sports trainer at a regional or state or territory level. Likely functions for someone with this qualification include performing pre and post event taping as part of providing injury prevention and treatment for athletes, developing warm up and cool down programs and assisting with the management of sports injuries under the guidance of a health professional. Those with this qualification would also liaise with coaching and other related support staff.
Delivery Schedule
Core Unit Mandatory to complete all 9 Units | ||
HLTAID003 | Provide first aid | |
SISSSPT201A | Implement sports injury prevention | |
SISSSPT302A | Provide initial management of sports injuries | |
SISSSPT303A | Conduct basic warm-up and cool-down programs | |
SISSSPT304A | Tape ankle, thumb and fingers | |
SISSSPT305A | Support sports injury management | |
SISSSPT307A | Conduct advanced taping | |
SISXRSK301A | Undertake risk analysis of activities | |
SISXWHS101 | Follow work health and safety policies | |
YOU ARE TO CHOOSE ONE ELECTIVE STREAMS ONLY | ||
Elective Stream 1 | ||
SISSSCO512 | Assist athletes to prevent and manage injury and illness | |
SISSSCO307 | Provide nutrition information to athletes | |
SISSSCO308 | Support athletes to adopt principles of sports psychology | |
SISSSTC301A | Instruct strength and conditioning techniques | |
SISXEMR201A | Respond to emergency situations | |
Elective Stream 2 | ||
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 | |
SISSSCO306 | Provide drugs in sport information |