Certificate II in Sport and Recreation

SIS20122

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who assist with the delivery of sport and recreation activities and who complete a range of fundamental customer contact and maintenance duties. They work under direct supervision to complete mainly routine tasks.

This qualification provides a pathway to work for any type of sport, aquatic or recreation organisation including commercial, not-for-profit, community and government organisations.

The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

  • Financial help

    • Government funding is available for this course. Check your eligibility for:

      • Career Start (general)
      Check your eligibility

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    • VET Student Loans are not available
    • You may need to pay for equipment or materials.

    To see how government funding could help to reduce the cost of your course, check your eligibility for funding.

  • On-the-job training

    • Completing this course through a traineeship can help you to learn the skills you need.

    This traineeship is available:

    • Sport and Recreation Assistant

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Through traineeship:
      1 year
    • Qualification only:
      6 months – 1 year

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Workplace-based
    • Some classroom learning
    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Practical learning

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Assist in conducting recreation sessions Core
Maintain activity equipment Core
Maintain sport, fitness and recreation industry knowledge Core
Participate in workplace health and safety Core
Provide quality service Core
Respond to emergency situations Core
Advise on products and services Elective
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control Elective
Conduct visual inspection of park facilities Elective
Maintain clean facilities Elective
Minimise environmental impact Elective
Operate basic machinery and equipment Elective
Organise personal work priorities Elective
Participate in sustainable work practices Elective
Perform water rescues Elective
Process financial transactions Elective
Provide First Aid Elective
Provide general grounds care Elective
Provide hire equipment for activities Elective
Sell to the retail customer Elective
Use business software applications Elective

Job prospects

The Certificate II in Sport and Recreation sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Greenkeeper

    ANZSCO 362311

    Greenkeepers establish and maintain fine turf, grassed areas and synthetic surfaces used for sporting events.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate III or IV

  • General Clerk

    ANZSCO 531111

    General Clerks perform a range of clerical and administrative tasks.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Information Officer

    ANZSCO 541211

    Talk to customers about an organisation and its products and services; handle feedback and inquiries.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

Training providers delivering Certificate II in Sport and Recreation

It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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