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 coordinate operational logistics for recreation services. It applies to senior technical and operational staff who work independently or with limited guidance from others. They take responsibility for their own work functions and outputs, and supervise the work of others.
Specialisations are available in customer service, aquatic technical operations, recreation programs and swim school coordination but are not mandatory to achieve this qualification.
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.
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Financial help
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Government funding is not available for this course.
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Cost
Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.
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VET Student Loans are not available
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You may need to pay for equipment or materials.
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On-the-job training
- Completing this course through a traineeship can help you to learn the skills you need.
This traineeship is available:
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Entry requirements
This course has entry requirements. See more information at the National Training Register
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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:
2 years - Qualification only:
6 months – 2 years
- Through traineeship:
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Delivery options
You may be able to access this training in these ways:
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 |
|---|---|
| Analyse participation patterns | Core |
| Coordinate emergency responses | Core |
| Coordinate work teams | Core |
| Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships | Core |
| Develop and review budgets for activities or projects | Core |
| Develop personal work priorities | Core |
| Identify hazards, assess and control risks for sport, fitness and recreation activities | Core |
| Maintain work health and safety | Core |
| Assist with customer difficulties | Elective |
| Communicate effectively as a workplace leader | Elective |
| Coordinate facility maintenance | Elective |
| Coordinate sport, fitness or recreation events | Elective |
| Design and produce business documents | Elective |
| Develop and deliver community projects | Elective |
| Develop and deliver long-term training programs | Elective |
| Develop and support community resources | Elective |
| Enhance customer service experiences | Elective |
| Facilitate community recreation initiatives | Elective |
| Facilitate groups | Elective |
| Facilitate inclusion for people with disability | Elective |
| Implement and monitor infection prevention and control standards, policies and procedures | Elective |
| Implement continuous improvement | Elective |
| Lead team effectiveness | Elective |
| Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms | Elective |
| Maintain financial records | Elective |
| Maintain sport, fitness and recreation industry knowledge | Elective |
| Manage contracts | Elective |
| Manage disrespectful, aggressive or abusive customers | Elective |
| Manage legal compliance in sport and recreation | Elective |
| Manage pool water quality | Elective |
| Manage stock supply and purchase | Elective |
| Monitor and evaluate customer service | Elective |
| Monitor and maintain aquatic facility plant and equipment | Elective |
| Monitor and maintain facility plant and equipment | Elective |
| Operate self-contained breathing apparatus in aquatic facility emergencies | Elective |
| Organise and supervise participant travel | Elective |
| Organise business meetings | Elective |
| Participate in organisational governance | Elective |
| Perform complex water rescues | Elective |
| Plan for minimal environmental impact | Elective |
| Plan recreation programs | Elective |
| Promote safe and effective use of facilities | Elective |
| Protect children and young people | Elective |
| Provide Advanced First Aid | Elective |
| Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy | Elective |
| Provide First Aid | Elective |
| Provide oxygen resuscitation and therapy in an aquatic environment | Elective |
| Recruit, induct and manage volunteers | Elective |
| Schedule sport, fitness, aquatic and recreation activities | Elective |
| Select and use technology for sport, fitness and recreation work | Elective |
| Support youth programs | Elective |
| Test pool water quality | Elective |
| Undertake project work | Elective |
| Use social media and online tools | Elective |
| Work with diverse people | Elective |
Job prospects
The Certificate IV in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.
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Sports Administrator
ANZSCO 139915
Manage and promote sport and recreational activities for a sporting club or academy.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Sports Centre Manager
ANZSCO 149113
Sports Centre Managers manage sports centres.
Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree -
Conference and Event Organiser
ANZSCO 149311
Plan, organise and run conferences, events and functions.
Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree -
Liaison Officer
ANZSCO 224912
Liaison Officers establish and facilitate communication between different community groups, organisations and governments.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Recreation Officer
ANZSCO 272612
Recreation Officers plan, organise and coordinate recreation facilities and programs through organisations such as local governments, schools, church bodies and youth organisations.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Community Worker
ANZSCO 411711
Develop and implement plans to improve life in the local community.
Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree -
Beauty Therapist
ANZSCO 451111
Provide skincare and beauty treatments for the face, body, hands and feet.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Driving Instructor
ANZSCO 451211
Driving Instructors instruct individuals and groups in the theory and application of driving motor vehicles.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Funeral Director
ANZSCO 451311
Funeral Directors plan and coordinate arrangements for funerals according to the wishes of the deceased or their relatives.
Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree -
Funeral Worker (Other)
ANZSCO 451399
Funeral Workers (Other) includes jobs like Embalmer, and Funeral Director's Assistant.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Gallery and Museum Guide
ANZSCO 451411
Gallery or Museum Guides answer inquiries and direct and guide visitors in galleries or museums.
Recommended education level:
Certificate II or III -
Tour Guide
ANZSCO 451412
Tour Guides escort visitors on sightseeing, educational and other tours, and describe and explain points of interest.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Natural Remedy Consultant
ANZSCO 451511
Natural Remedy Consultants use natural techniques and diagnostic methods for treatment, relaxation and health purposes.
Recommended education level:
Certificate II or III -
Weight Loss Consultant
ANZSCO 451512
Weight Loss Consultants assist clients with advice and practical solutions for losing weight or body fat.
Recommended education level:
Certificate II or III -
Herbalist (Western)
ANZSCO 451513
Herbalists (Western) utilise plants and plant based material to create medicines to help prevent or treat various illnesses.
Recommended education level:
Certificate II or III -
Tourist Information Officer
ANZSCO 451611
Tourist Information Officers provide travel and accommodation information to tourists. They may work in call centres.
Recommended education level:
Certificate II or III -
Travel Consultant
ANZSCO 451612
Travel Consultants plan travel, accommodation and associated arrangements for clients, and make travel bookings. They may work in call centres.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Flight Attendant
ANZSCO 451711
Flight Attendants provide services for the safety and comfort of aircraft passengers.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Other Travel Attendant
ANZSCO 451799
Other Travel Attendants includes jobs like Marine Steward.
Recommended education level:
Certificate II or III -
Civil Celebrant
ANZSCO 451811
Civil Celebrants conduct civil marriage ceremonies, funerals, commitment ceremonies, namings and other ceremonies, and maintains appropriate records.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Hair and Beauty Salon Assistant
ANZSCO 451812
Hair or Beauty Salon Assistants assist Hairdressers or Beauty Therapists by performing routine tasks in hairdressing or beauty salons.
Recommended education level:
Certificate I or secondary education -
Body Artist
ANZSCO 451814
Body Artists decorate, adorn or modify the human body by using a range of techniques such as tattooing, piercing, cutting, branding, manipulating, stretching, and scarring the skin.
Recommended education level:
Certificate II or III -
First Aid Trainer
ANZSCO 451815
First Aid Trainers conduct first aid training courses in a variety of settings to a range of clients, including corporate clients, school students, community groups and other members of the public.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Religious Assistant
ANZSCO 451816
Religious Assistants support Ministers of Religion or religious communities in performing a variety of religious functions associated with the practise of a religion, including worship, spiritual guidance, and pastoral care and teaching.
Recommended education level:
Certificate II or III -
Fitness Instructor
ANZSCO 452111
Work with clients to improve their physical fitness and wellbeing.
Recommended education level:
Certificate II or III -
Bungy Jump Master
ANZSCO 452211
Bungy Jump Masters direct, supervise and control bungy jumping activities for individuals.
Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree -
Fishing Guide
ANZSCO 452212
Fishing Guides plan, organise and provide guided fishing trips for individuals or groups.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Hunting Guide
ANZSCO 452213
Hunting Guides plan, organise and provide guided hunting trips for individuals or groups.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Mountain and Glacier Guide
ANZSCO 452214
Mountain or Glacier Guides plan, organise and provide guided trips for individuals or groups on mountains or glaciers.
Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree -
Outdoor Adventure Instructor
ANZSCO 452215
Outdoor Adventure Instructors provide adventure-based experiential education in outdoor adventure and bushcraft.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Trekking Guide
ANZSCO 452216
Trekking Guides plan, organise and provide guided bushwalking and trekking trips for individuals or groups.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Whitewater Rafting Guide
ANZSCO 452217
Whitewater Rafting Guides plan, organise and provide guided rafting and kayaking trips for individuals or groups on whitewater rivers.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Other Outdoor Adventure Guide
ANZSCO 452299
Other Outdoor Adventure Guides includes jobs like Caving Guide, Cycle Touring Guide, Horse Trekking Guide, Sea Kayaking Guide, and Skydiving Instructor.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Scuba, Snorkelling and Dive instructor
ANZSCO 452311
Scuba, Snorkelling and Dive instructors train and instruct recreational or commercial open water divers in diving techniques, safety and the correct use of diving equipment.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Gymnastics Coach and Instructor
ANZSCO 452312
Gymnastics Coaches or Instructors coach gymnastics.
Recommended education level:
Certificate II or III -
Horse Riding Coach and Instructor
ANZSCO 452313
Horse Riding Coaches or Instructors coach horse riding.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Snowsport Instructor
ANZSCO 452314
Snowsport Instructors coach snow skiing, snowboarding or other snowsports.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Swimming Coach and Instructor
ANZSCO 452315
Swimming Coaches or Instructors coach, train and instruct participants in swimming by analysing their performances and developing their abilities.
Recommended education level:
Certificate II or III -
Tennis Coach
ANZSCO 452316
Tennis Coaches coach, train and instruct participants in tennis by analysing their performances and developing their abilities.
Recommended education level:
Certificate II or III -
Other Sports Coach and Instructor
ANZSCO 452317
Other Sports Coaches or Instructors coach, train and instruct sportspeople by analysing their performances and developing their abilities. Specialisations include basketball coach, cricket coach, football coach, sports trainer, and windsurfing instructor.
Recommended education level:
Certificate II or III -
Dog and Horse Racing Official
ANZSCO 452318
Dog or Horse Racing Officials coordinate and direct horse or dog racing activities, and liaise with other officials to interpret and enforce racing rules and regulations.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Sports Development Officer
ANZSCO 452321
Sports Development Officers promote sports and skills development, and oversee the participation of young people and other special groups in sport.
Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree -
Sports Umpire
ANZSCO 452322
Sports Umpires officiate at sporting events, such as netball, hockey, football, basketball, cricket, boxing and wrestling matches, by interpreting and enforcing match rules.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Other Sports Official
ANZSCO 452323
Other Sports Officials coordinate and direct sporting activities, and liaise with other officials to interpret and enforce sporting rules and regulations.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Footballer (Soccer, Rugby and AFL)
ANZSCO 452411
Footballers (Soccer, Rugby and AFL) play football professionally in competitions.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Golfer
ANZSCO 452412
Golfers play golf professionally in tournaments, or as a resident professional, and organise golf-related activities.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Jockey
ANZSCO 452413
Jockeys ride horses in competitive races, race trials, and for exercise.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Lifeguard
ANZSCO 452414
Lifeguards look after the safety of people at beaches or swimming pools, through accident prevention and rescue, and educating the public on water safety.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Other Sportsperson
ANZSCO 452499
Other Sportspersons includes jobs like Athlete, Cricketer, Cyclist, Racing Driver, Surfer, and Tennis Player.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV
Training providers delivering Certificate IV in Sport, Aquatics 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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AQUATIC SAFETY TRAINING ACADEMY (RTO code 90666)
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College of Sports & Fitness (RTO code 91345)
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Klepper Training Academy (RTO code 45075)
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SOUTHERN EDUCATION PTY. LTD. (RTO code 41402)
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TAE Plus (RTO code 22394)
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THE ROYAL LIFE SAVING SOCIETY WESTERN AUSTRALIA INC (RTO code 0854)
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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.
How do apprenticeships and traineeships work?
Apprenticeships and traineeships let you combine hands-on work experience with training. You’ll gain job-ready skills and earn an income while you complete a qualification.
As an apprentice or a trainee, you work with an employer while completing your training. Most of your time is spent learning on the job, with some classroom or online training to support the skills you're developing in the workplace.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Find out more about apprenticeships and traineeships.
See more information about the apprenticeship or traineeship you’re interested in pursuing on the Queensland Training Information Service.
How long will this course take?
This course is competency-based training, which means you progress as you demonstrate your skills and knowledge, rather than in a set amount of time.
The duration shown here is an estimate for full-time study based on how long most people take to complete the course. You may finish earlier than other people, or it may take you a bit longer.
If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get credits or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the time needed for training.
Duration for apprenticeships and traineeships
Apprenticeships and traineeships take longer than doing the qualification on its own, but you learn valuable hands-on skills.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
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Some courses, like those delivered through apprenticeships and traineeships, are mostly based in the workplace but with some classroom or online study.
If a certain type of delivery is important to you, talk to your provider before you enrol to make sure they offer that delivery option.
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There are lots of ways you can reduce the cost of your course.
- The government could partly or fully cover the cost of your course. See information about financial help and government funding on this page.
- The government also offers funding for some costs related to your course.
- If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get a cost credit or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the cost.
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The main cost of training is usually the course fees, which vary depending on things like which course and training provider you choose.
You may be able to get your training for free or at a reduced cost, or you could get help with paying for training-related costs. You can also pay for some courses with a VET Student Loan.
Find out more about getting help paying for your training or check if you're eligible.
What are entry requirements?
Some courses have conditions you need to meet before you can enrol in the course. They help make sure you have the right background or skills for the training.
Entry requirements might include a certain education level, skills or knowledge, work status, or experience.