Certificate III in Sport Career-oriented participation (Football)Develop your passion for Football to a professional level, with a comprehensive course providing all-round skills in improving athletic aptitude and knowledge on and off the field.
Obtain the advanced technical skills and knowledge required to deal with coaches and competitors, and increase your success in off the field situations such as undertaking promotional and media duties and managing financial sponsorships and contracts. For those athletes who are competing at high level competition, it’s the perfect course to ensure your career achieves great results.
This course has been developed under the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) and is a nationally recognised course.
Entry Requirements
There are no minimum education requirements for this course although it is expected that the student be employed or actively engaged in their chosen sport. As a minimum, students should be
- an Australian Institute of Sport scholarship holder; or
- a State/Territory Institute/Academy of Sport scholarship holder; or
- a Regional Institute/Academy of Sport scholarship holder; or
- a member of a National team, squad or development program; or
- a member of a National or State/Territory Sporting Organisation Intensive Training Centre program or similar talent development program; or
- a member of a national league/competition team, squad or development program; or
- a member of a team in a second-tier national competition.
Program Duration
Full Time: 12 months Part Time: 24 months
- Classes are normally timetabled between 9.00am and 4.00pm, Monday to Thursday
- 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 III in Sports Career Orientated Participation (Football)
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 III in Sport Career Orientated Participation (Football) comprises a minimum of twenty nine (29) units of competency from the national qualification. These units are made up of:
- nine (9) core units
- eleven (11) stream units
- two (2) Football specialist units
- seven (7) elective units
The Seven (7) elective units of competency from any Training Package within the Sport and Recreation Industry (Community Recreation, Fitness, Outdoor Recreation, Sport) or from any other endorsed Training Package from any other industry.
For more information about Certificate III in Sports Career Orientated Participation (Football), please contact AFC on 1300 656 693 or email: admin@afc.edu.au
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CORE UNITS
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BSBCMN302A
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Organise personal work priorities and development
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BSBFLM303A
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Contribute to effective workplace relationships
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ICAITU006C
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Operate computing packages
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SRXFAD002A
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Provide advanced first aid response
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SRXGCSO04A
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Meet client needs and expectations
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SRXGCST03A
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Process client complaints
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SRXINU002A
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Apply sport and recreation law
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SRXOHS001B
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Follow defined Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures
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SRXRIK001A
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Undertake risk analysis of activities
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STREAM 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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SRSCOP017B
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Develop self awareness skills
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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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SRSCOP022B
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Collect information on elite athletes
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SRSCOP023B
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Design an athlete’s diet
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SRSCOP024B
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Prepare for an overseas sporting event
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SRSCOP025B
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Prepare to participate in competition
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SRSCOP026B
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Implement and evaluate a time management plan
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SPECIALIST 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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ELECTIVE UNITS
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SRXEMR001A
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Respond to emergency situations
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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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BSBCMN304A
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Contribute to personal skill development and learning
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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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BSBSBM301A
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Research business opportunities
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SRSSPA009A
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Develop practices to conduct effective club management
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What We Do
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