Diploma of Football (Development)This course is for football Development Officers, Operations Managers, Sport Program Managers or Coach Advisors who want to further their career with a football association or in local government or state/territory sport and recreation agencies.
You will acquire advanced technical, planning, management and leadership skills related to football. You will learn about managing occupational health and safety, legal compliance, work team performance, conducting projects, developing proposals and implementing event management systems.
You will participate in the development of strategic initiatives and take personal responsibility and autonomy in performing complex technical and sports operations.
This course has been developed under the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) and is a nationally recognised course.
Entry Requirements
Completion of Year 12 or equivalent or non school-leavers are selected according to eligibility and merit, vocational experience, previous study and personal competencies or Currently employed in the Industry
Program Duration
Full Time: 18 months Part Time: 36 months
- Classes are normally timetabled between 9.00am and 4.00pm, Monday to Thursday
- Industry placement occurs in 2nd and 3rd semester and students are placed in the work place once a week in addition to normal classes
- Hands-on components occur throughout the course.
N.B. Face to face and correspondence courses can be tailored to
an individual or group’s specific needs and requirements. AFC has
options available for this course to be delivered in a shorter time
period without compromising the quality of learning, or the value of
the qualification. Contact AFC now to find out how to enrol in this
course with a delivery and duration option that suits you best.
Applications Close
Course commences in February, April, July and September each year for full time and part time applicants.
Program Articulation
Successful completion of this program may assist students to gain entry into university and/or may contribute towards study credits.
Program Award
Diploma in Football (Development)
Teaching Methods
Teaching methods comprise supervised classroom learning, lectures, supervised practical components, work experience/practical placement and field trips.
Assessment Methods
Students are required to participate in practical activities, complete assignments, presentations, vocational projects, observation, role plays and recognition of prior learning (RPL). Assessment opportunities will be endorsed as a cluster where applicable. If a suitable strategic goal is not identified then a recognised resource will be implemented.
Tuition Language
English or other language (If Required)
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training.
For additional information relating to RPL for this program, please contact AFC office.
Accreditation
Qualifications granted by AFC are accredited by the Queensland Government through the Department of Education, Training and the Arts. This program is nationally recognised under the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF). AFC National Training Provider No. 31717
Course Structure
The course structure of the Diploma of football (Development) comprises the thirty four (34) units of competency from the national qualification. The 34 units are made up of:
- nine (9) core/compulsory units
- sixteen (16) specialisation units from the functional area of development
- nine (9) elective units
The approved nominal reporting hours of delivery for Diploma of Football (Development) is 621 Hours.
N.B. If a student is attempting the Diploma of Football (Development) without having completed the Certificate IV in Sport (Development), the student will be required to complete a further 15 pre requisite units.
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CORE UNITS
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BSBADM502A
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Manage meetings
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BSBFLM404A
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Lead work teams
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ICAITU126B
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Use advanced features of computer applications
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SRXGCSS07A
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Determine needs of client populations
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SRXINU004A
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Promote compliance with laws and legal principles
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SRXINU005A
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Manage culture and education to expand participation in a leisure and recreation service
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SRXOGN002A
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Manage projects
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SRXOHS003B
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Establish, maintain and evaluate the organisation’s Occupational Health and Safety system
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SRXRIK002A
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Manage an organisation’s risk
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SPECIALISATION UNITS
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SRSCGP004A
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Provide information about the fundamental principles of eating for peak performance
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SRSCGP009A
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Work with officials
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SRSCGP010A
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Provide information regarding drugs in sport issues
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SRSCGP011A
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Support athletes to adopt the principles of sports psychology
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SRSCGP012A
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Support athletes to adopt the principles of eating for peak performance
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SRSCGP013A
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Monitor coach welfare
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SRSCGP014A
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Implement recovery programs
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SRSOGP007A
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Evaluate, analyse and modify the conduct and outcomes of officiating to improve performance
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SRSOGP008A
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Manage conflict related to officiating
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SRSOGP009A
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Plan, implement and evaluate a fitness and recovery program for officials
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SRSSPT003B
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Implement sports first aid procedures and apply sports first aid
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SRXCAI008B
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Plan and prepare an individualised long-term training program
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SRXCAI009B
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Conduct, monitor and adjust individualised long-term training programs
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SRXCAI010B
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Evaluate, analyse and modify long-term and/or high performance individualised training programs
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SRXGRO001A
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Facilitate a group
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SRXGRO002A
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Deal with conflict
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ELECTIVE UNITS
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SRSCOP015B
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Prepare a public speaking presentation for informative, motivational and persuasive talks
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SRSCOP018B
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Develop advanced assertive communication skills
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SRSCOP019B
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Prepare a sponsorship proposal
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SRSCOP020B
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Develop a personal financial plan
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SRSCOP021B
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Collect information on contracts
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SRSCOP024B
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Prepare for an overseas sporting event
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BSBADM504A
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Plan or review administrative systems
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BSBADM506A
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Manage business document design and development
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SRSSWM006A
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Plan and prepare a program for a competitive swimmer
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