SIS50321

Diploma of Sport

Launch your career in the sport industry with hands-on training in sport leadership, event management and community sport development.

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STUDY LOCATIONS TAFE Queensland Online

WAYS TO STUDY TAFE at School

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WHAT YOU'LL PAY

TAFE at School Full Fee

$3,600

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Course overview

Turn your passion for sport into a future career while completing your senior studies. The Diploma of Sport is designed for school students who want to develop practical skills and industry knowledge that can be applied across a variety of sport and recreation settings. You'll gain hands-on experience in sport leadership, event coordination, project planning and community sport development while building an understanding of how the Australian sport industry operates.

Throughout the course, you'll develop the confidence to work independently, collaborate with others and take on leadership responsibilities in sporting and community environments. You'll explore how sport programs and events are planned and delivered, and learn skills that can support participation, engagement and development within sporting organisations and clubs.

This qualification provides a pathway to further study and can help prepare you for a range of opportunities across the sport and recreation industry. Whether you're interested in supporting community sport, coordinating events or contributing to sport development programs, you'll graduate with practical skills that can help you take the next step towards your goals.

What can I do?

Sport Development Officer
Sport Manager
Community Sport Program Officer
Club Development Officer

Course outcome:

SIS50321 Diploma of Sport

Join our virtual classroom

A one-of-a-kind online education experience that features highly experienced sporting educators guiding you every step of the way. Wide range of engaging and educational resources at your convenience, virtual delivery has no compromise on quality.
Flexibility to study from anywhere and incredible opportunities for real-time interaction with peer-collaboration that both fortifies and challenges your capabilities.

Industry-relevant teachers

Learn from industry-connected educators who bring real-world experience into the classroom. Their ongoing involvement in the sport sector ensures your training reflects current industry practices, employer expectations and emerging opportunities.

TAFE at School

Choosing to study a TAFE at School course is a great way to get a vocational qualification while you’re still in high school. You also gain valuable credits towards your QCE, an apprenticeship, a diploma or university.
TAFE at School gives you a taste of what higher education is all about, makes you work-ready, and helps you build practical skills in an adult-learning environment. Learn more

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 11 elective units from the list below.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
BSBOPS504

Manage business risk

UNIT CODE :
BSBOPS504

Unit description :
This unit describes skills and knowledge required to manage business risks in a range of contexts across an organisation or for a specific business unit or area in any industry setting.
UNIT NAME
Manage business risk

UNIT CODE
HLTWHS003

Maintain work health and safety

UNIT CODE :
HLTWHS003

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and work practices as part of a small work team.
UNIT NAME
Maintain work health and safety

UNIT CODE
SITXHRM003

Lead and manage people

UNIT CODE :
SITXHRM003

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to lead and manage people including in teams and support and encourage their commitment to the organisation. It requires the ability to lead by example and manage performance through effective leadership. The unit applies to individuals who operate independently and are responsible for leading and motivating people and teams. This includes supervisors, operational and senior managers. The unit applies to all tourism, travel, hospitality and event sectors.
UNIT NAME
Lead and manage people

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
BSBPEF401

Manage personal health and wellbeing

UNIT CODE :
BSBPEF401

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify signs and sources of strain on personal health and wellbeing (both physical and mental) within job roles and according to key performance indicators (KPIs).
UNIT NAME
Manage personal health and wellbeing

UNIT CODE
BSBPEF402

Develop personal work priorities

UNIT CODE :
BSBPEF402

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and prioritise own work tasks. It also addresses the skills and knowledge to monitor and obtain feedback on personal work performance.
UNIT NAME
Develop personal work priorities

UNIT CODE
BSBPEF502

Develop and use emotional intelligence

UNIT CODE :
BSBPEF502

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and use emotional intelligence to increase self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management in the workplace.
UNIT NAME
Develop and use emotional intelligence

UNIT CODE
BSBTWK503

Manage meetings

UNIT CODE :
BSBTWK503

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage a range of meetings including overseeing the meeting preparation processes, chairing meetings, organising the minutes and reporting meeting outcomes.
UNIT NAME
Manage meetings

UNIT CODE
CHCVOL004

Manage volunteer workforce development

UNIT CODE :
CHCVOL004

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and support volunteer programs and volunteer workforce in an organisation or agency. Workers at this level will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing volunteer programs across a range of contexts.
UNIT NAME
Manage volunteer workforce development

UNIT CODE
SISXFIN001

Develop and review budgets for activities or projects

UNIT CODE :
SISXFIN001

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to collect and prepare data to develop budgets for activities, events and programs.
UNIT NAME
Develop and review budgets for activities or projects

UNIT CODE
SISXIND006

Conduct sport, fitness or recreation events

UNIT CODE :
SISXIND006

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to organise and conduct a sport, fitness or recreation event. It requires the ability to plan, setup and conduct an event, supervise the event team, and monitor and evaluate the event outcomes. Event team members may be paid employees or volunteers. It applies to event organisation and coordination requirements at a single site or venue.
UNIT NAME
Conduct sport, fitness or recreation events

UNIT CODE
SISXIND007

Develop and implement participation strategies

UNIT CODE :
SISXIND007

Unit description :
UNIT NAME
Develop and implement participation strategies

UNIT CODE
SISXIND012

Select and use technology for sport, fitness and recreation work

UNIT CODE :
SISXIND012

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to select and use industry relevant technologies suited to the task. It covers skills to evaluate the use of current technology, and to identify and evaluate emerging technologies which will enhance service delivery.
UNIT NAME
Select and use technology for sport, fitness and recreation work

UNIT CODE
SISXMGT001

Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships

UNIT CODE :
SISXMGT001

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop and maintain an effective relationship with key stakeholders who contribute to and influence the delivery of services.
UNIT NAME
Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships

UNIT CODE
SITXMGT006

Manage projects

UNIT CODE :
SITXMGT006

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop project plans, implement project activities, monitor progress to ensure objectives are achieved, and evaluate all aspects of projects.
UNIT NAME
Manage projects

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

Ways to study

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CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Online	Online virtual classroom	01 Feb 2027	6 terms	1 day per week	TAFE at School Full Fee: $3,600 This is the total course fee for High School students also studying at TAFE. More Apply
Online Online virtual classroom Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 100% On Campus Time 0% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 01 Feb 2027 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 6 terms The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. 1 day per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY TAFE at School Full Fee: $3,600 This is the total course fee for High School students also studying at TAFE. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). Yes Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

You must be a Year 11 or 12 student enrolled at a participating high school, in some instances Year 10 students may be considered. In addition, the duration of your TAFE at School course cannot be longer than your remaining high school studies. Speak to your high school guidance counsellor or careers advisor for more information.

Course placements are subject to availability.

QCE points: up to 8 points

Information is current at time of publishing, to confirm the QCE points for your course please speak to your high school guidance counsellor or careers advisor, or visit the Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) website.

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Diploma of Sport (SIS50321)

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Diploma of Sport

COURSE CODE: SIS50321

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help.

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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VET Student Loan - $19,290 cap

The VET Student Loans program assists eligible students enrolled in approved courses to pay their tuition fees. The Australian Government charges full fee-paying (non-subsidised) students a 20 per cent loan fee in addition to their tuition fees. A VET Student Loan is a debt that must be repaid.

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Entry requirements

Skills check

You will be invited to complete a Skills Check following your application submission, before enrolling to your studies. This helps you to decide if your course is right for you and allows us to understand your current abilities in English, Maths, as well as using Digital technology.

The recommended benchmark levels for this course are 4 in English, 4 in Maths and 4 in Digital Technology.

If you are applying for a VET Student Loan the required levels to meet academic eligibility, as outlined by Commonwealth guidelines, is Level 4 English and Maths.

Access and instructions on how to complete the Skills Check will be emailed to you once you have submitted your application.

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Selection criteria

TAFE at School only
You must be associated with a High School and apply through the local TAFE at Schools Team for your region.

Resources required

It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.

Assessment methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

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How to apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online.

Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees, available subsidies, and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.

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Diploma of Sport

Course overview

What can I do?

Course outcome:

Join our virtual classroom

Industry-relevant teachers

TAFE at School

Core units

Elective units

Online

Download Brochure

Ask a question

Diploma of Sport

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

Payment plan

Upfront payment

VET Student Loan - $19,290 cap

Entry requirements

Skills check

Selection criteria

Resources required

Assessment methods

Pathways

University pathways

How to apply

Direct application

Course disclaimer

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers