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Nationally Recognised

Sport Coaching
Credentials

Build nationally recognised credentials in leadership, communication, mentoring, and athlete development, applicable across community sport, education, fitness, and youth services. Delivered under the SIS Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package.

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Sport coaching

SIS Training Package

From volunteer coach to professional credentials, formalise the expertise you've built on the field.

Straight answers

The things people actually ask us, answered without the run-around.

How long does it take? These are competency-based qualifications: duration depends on your experience. Years of coaching can shorten it considerably through RPL.

What do you walk away with? A nationally recognised AQF qualification or Statement of Attainment, issued within 30 days of completing assessment.

What it doesn't do. A Certificate III doesn't guarantee a paid coaching role. It makes you eligible, insurable, and credible. The work is still yours to do.

Already coaching? Recognition of Prior Learning is a learner right, not a favour. We assess what you already know and credit it.

What does it cost? Pricing is shown on each course below. RPL credit reduces the units you need, and therefore your total. Fees are confirmed in writing in your enrolment agreement before you commit.

What do you need to start? A Unique Student Identifier (USI), and the language, literacy and numeracy skills for the level. We'll help you check both.

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Certificate II in Sport Coaching

For people new to coaching, supporting a head coach, or formalising volunteer experience. Foundational, assisted practice with supervision.

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Certificate III in Sport Coaching

For working coaches, head coaches, and those ready to charge for sessions or run their own programs. Independent practice with intermediate athletes.

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Certificate II in Sport Coaching

Available

Your formal entry into coaching. Build the foundation skills to assist a head coach, run sessions under supervision, and earn nationally recognised credentials for work you may already be doing.

Who is this for?

Parents coaching junior sport

Coaching your kids' team and want it formalised

Community volunteers

Volunteering at a local club and ready for credentials

School sport assistants

Working in schools or after-school programs

Career starters

Building your way into the sport and recreation industry

Retired/transitioning athletes

Turning playing experience into coaching qualifications

What you'll be able to do

  • Assist with and deliver coaching sessions under supervision
  • Apply to assistant coaching roles at clubs, councils, and schools
  • Meet club, council, and government volunteer qualification requirements
  • Build a foundation to progress to Certificate III and beyond

Course details

Delivery Mode

Face-to-face workshops, online sessions, or one-to-one, built around your schedule

Duration

6 – 12 months (self-paced)

Entry Requirements

Active coaching/volunteer role, USI, satisfactory LLN skills

Fees

$2,450 (7 units × $350); RPL credit reduces your total

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Career pathway

Step 1

Skill Set or Cert II

Foundation

Step 2

Cert III

Independent practice

Future

Higher-level pathways

Not delivered by Apex

Units completed in skill sets and Certificate II count as credit toward higher qualifications. Recognition of Prior Learning available, your existing experience may count toward your qualification.

Training products delivered by Apex Learning and Development (RTO 46324). All fees, training arrangements, and Recognition of Prior Learning options will be provided in a written enrolment agreement prior to commencement, in compliance with the Standards for RTOs 2025.