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Certificate II in Sport - Developing Athlete
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SIS20221
You have the dedication of a developing athlete. Your commitment to regional or state-level competition has built a foundation of practical sport industry knowledge and personal discipline. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer formal recognition for your athletic journey, and we invite you to register your interest to be notified when this pathway opens.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply the skills and knowledge to pursue a career as an athlete at a regional, state or territory level in a specific sport in the Australian sport industry. This qualification reflects the role of a developing athlete and provides a pathway to work as an athlete in a specific sport. Individuals with this qualification are involved in mainly routine and repetitive tasks using limited practical skills and basic sport industry knowledge. They work under the guidance of a coach. 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.
Qualification Code
SIS20221
Training Package
SIS — Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate II
Total Units
9 (5 core + 4 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
View on training.gov.au →RPL It Status: Not yet available — Registering interest
Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Developing Athlete | Pursuing a professional career through competitive participation at regional or state levels under professional coaching guidance. |
| Sporting Official | Assisting in the conduct of sporting competitions by applying rules and maintaining fair play in local or regional fixtures. |
| Sporting Facilities Assistant | Supporting the day-to-day maintenance, safety protocols, and equipment hire services within sport and recreation centres. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Records of registration with regional or state sporting bodies
- ✓Membership details for representative teams or clubs
- ✓Competition schedules and participation logs
Athletic Performance
- ✓Training logs and performance reviews from coaches
- ✓Video footage of competitive participation at an intermediate level
- ✓Official scoresheets or ranking data from sporting fixtures
Personal Management
- ✓Evidence of managing training and competition schedules
- ✓Personal budget spreadsheets for travel and equipment
- ✓Documentation of following specialist dietary or conditioning advice
Safety & Professionalism
- ✓Workplace Health and Safety induction records for sporting facilities
- ✓Incident or injury report forms
- ✓Records of travel and accommodation bookings for competitive events
Certifications & Training
- ✓Current First Aid and CPR certificates
- ✓Anti-doping or integrity in sport education certificates
- ✓Attendance records for club-level officiating or coaching workshops
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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Related Qualifications
Other qualifications in the Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package.
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