Certificate IV in Sport (Officiating)Develop your passion for sport into a profession, with a complete range of officiating skills. Discover the knowledge, practical application and experience to officiate in any chosen sport at a regional, state, national and/or professional level. With employment opportunities ranging from sports official, umpire or industry adviser at all levels of government, it’s the perfect course to advance your career.
This course has been developed under the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) and is a nationally recognised course.
On successful completion of the Certificate IV in Sport (Officiating) learners will be able to:
- undertake a significant role in the officiating of a specific sport
- apply a range of general education and work skills to obtain employment and successfully participate in the sport and recreation industry
- apply supervisory skills in specialist areas such as sport administration, events, marketing, facility and resource control, finance
- apply specialist skills from the sport industry (eg, Sport First Aid) and/or other associated industries
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: 12 months Part Time: 24 months
- Classes are normally timetabled between 9.00am and 4.00pm, Monday to Thursday
- Industry placement occurs in the 3rd and 4th 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
Certificate IV in Sport (Officiating)
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 Certificate IV in Sport (Officiating) comprises a minimum of twenty four (24) units of competency from the national qualification. The 24 units are made up of:
- nine (9) core/compulsory units
- seven (7) stream units from the functional area of officiating
- two (2) a selection of specialisation units (Surf life saving is chosen)
- six (6) elective units
The approved nominal reporting hours of delivery for Certificate IV in Sport (Officiating) is 510 Hours.
N.B. If a student is attempting the Certificate IV in Sport (Officiating) without having completed the Certificate III in Sport (Officiating), the student will be required to complete a further 15 pre requisite units.
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CORE UNITS
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BSBCMN402A
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Develop work priorities
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ICAITU006C
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Operate computing packages
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SRXGCSO06A
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Address client needs
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SRXGCST05A
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Coordinate client service activities
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SRXINU003A
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Analyse participation patterns in specific markets of the leisure and recreation industry
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SRXINU004A
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Promote compliance with laws and legal principles
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SRXOGN001A
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Conduct projects
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SRXOHS002B
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Implement and monitor the organisation’s Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and programs
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SRXRIK001A
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Undertake risk analysis of activities
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STREAM 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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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 and implement and evaluate a fitness and recovery program for officials
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SRSOGP010A
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Manage the format and results of competitions
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SRSSPA001A
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Coordinate touring athletes (regional)
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SRSSPT003B
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Implement sports first aid procedures and apply sports first aid
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SPECIALISATION UNITS
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SRSSUR012A
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Interpret and apply the rules of surf life saving at an advanced level
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SRSSUR013A
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Use communication strategies to officiate surf life saving at an advanced level
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ELECTIVE UNITS
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SRSSOC008A
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Perform the advanced skills of soccer
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SRSSOC009A
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Perform the advanced tactics and strategies of soccer in a competitive situation
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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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SRSSPA002A
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Coordinate touring athletes (international)
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