This certificate provides an entry-level qualification for students interested in developing the practical skills and knowledge required for careers in the sport, fitness and recreation industry. Students focus on assisting with the delivery of sport and recreation activities while developing customer service, teamwork and workplace safety skills relevant to recreation organisations and sporting environments.
Students will build hands-on skills in recreation session delivery, maintaining equipment, responding to emergency situations, conditioning for sport and providing quality customer service. Students will also complete a nationally recognised First Aid Certificate as part of the course.
Students will develop a broad range of knowledge and practical skills including recreation session delivery, coaching, client services and sport conditioning.
Students will gain foundation knowledge and practical skills that may support pathways into further study and higher qualifications, including:
These are potential careers you can pursue through further study at university or TAFE, or by entering the workforce directly. Apprenticeships and traineeships are also available in selected vocational industries.
This program is not a scored study. Students wishing to receive an ATAR contribution must complete the Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics & Recreation for the VCE VET program Unit 3 & 4 sequence and must undertake scored assessment for the purpose of achieving a study score. Students who successfully complete the program may receive credit towards further VCE or VET studies in accordance with VCAA guidelines.
VCE VET is based on applied learning, combining theory with practical experience relevant to real workplaces. Students develop industry-specific skills that prepare them to be job-ready from day one.
