Diploma of Sport and Recreation

Course Code
SRO50106
Course Type
Accredited Course
Course Level
Skills Deepening
Department
Sport Recreation and Fitness
Course Location
Morwell
Course Duration
Full Time: 2 years
Course Cost
For an individual quotation of fees payable, please visit your nearest campus of GippsTAFE. Click Here for further information regarding Fees and Charges.
Study Modes
On Campus; Full time
Starting Date
Full Time:
  • February 2012
Times
9.00am to 4.00pm
Enquiries
Scott Douglas
Phone: (03) 5120 4578
Fax: 1300 094 661
Email: scottd@gippstafe.edu.au
Post: PO Box 3279, GMC 3841

Course Overview

This course is apart of the unique Sport Program offered at GippsTAFE, which incorporates the following courses:

2nd Year (entry is required through the 1st year Certificate IV Sport Program)

All students that attend the day classes (Monday - Wednesday) are eligible to graduate with each of the above qualifications upon selecting their desired stream.

This program further builds on the knowledge developed within the Certificate IV Program and provides the student with the tangible tools required to enter the industry for employment.

The Diploma program does require the student to undertake a number of placement roles within the local and metropolitan organisations so a diverse understanding of the industry is gained:

  • Coaching placement
  • Sporting industry placement
  • Small business placement
  • Primary/secondary school placement

Qualifications And Recognition

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Diploma of Sport and Recreation.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Many GippsTAFE courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.

Employment Prospects

  • Sport administration manager
  • Sport development manager
  • High performance coach
  • Event management
  • Athlete manager
  • Project management
  • Facility management
  • Recreational management

Entry Requirements

  • Completion of the Certificate IV Program (1st Year)
  • Interview and past academic performance is compulsory
  • Candidates seeking entry into this course without completing the Certificate IV Program (1st Year) are required to sit a pre-assessment exam to display the required knowledge and skills required at the Diploma level

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

  • Practical experiences
  • Practical demonstrations
  • Practical demonstrations in simulated work conditions
  • Problem solving
  • Documents/folio
  • Oral presentations
  • Presentations to audiences
  • Case studies
  • Projects
  • Group projects
  • Group discussions
  • Examinations

Opportunities For Further Study

This diploma may prepare graduates for university study.

Can prospective students enrol in individual units?

No.