Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work in aquatic facilities or environments and recreation facilities. These individuals are competent in a range of activities and functions requiring autonomous work within a defined range of situations and activities.
Completion of the Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation qualification provides career pathways to work as a Swimming Instructor, Pool Lifeguard or Recreation Leader. Attainment of this qualification offers a maximum of 50 SACE points.
The Certificate III in Aquatics and Community Recreation SIS30122 incorporates the following Units of Competence:
Incorporating the Units of Competence:
- SISXFAC006 Maintain Activity Equipment
- SISXCCS004 Provide Quality Service
- SISXEMR003 Respond to Emergency Situations
- SISXIND011 Maintain Sport, Fitness and Recreation Industry Knowledge
- BSBWHS308 Participate in WHS Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Control Processes
- HLTWHS001 Participate in Workplace Health and Safety
Elective Units
Swimming and Water Safety Instructor
- SISCAQU020 Perform Water Rescues
- SISCAQU023 Plan Swimming Lessons
- SISCAQU024 Teach Water Familiarisation, Buoyancy and Mobility Skills
- SISCAQU025 Teach Water Safety and Survival Skills
- SISCAQU026 Teach Swimming Strokes
- HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Pool Lifeguard
- SISCAQU019 Supervise Patron Safety in Aquatic Locations
- SISCAQU020 Perform Water Rescues
- SISCAQU021 Perform Complex Water Rescues
- SISCAQU022 Provide Oxygen Resuscitation and Therapy in an Aquatic Environment
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
Please refer to our Refund Policy
The Certificate III in Aquatics and Community Recreation must be completed within 12-18 months.
An additional 6 month extension is available for a set fee.
Students must obtain a Unique Student Identifier (USI) prior to enrolling in this course. Please visit https://www.usi.gov.au/ for more information.
This course is nationally recognised and meets all AQTF requirements.
Students can complete the course at 16 years of age.
Basic swimming skills
Students will be required to complete 3 courses - Swimming and Water Safety Instructor, Pool Lifeguard and Provide First Aid. Information on each of these courses will be provided on enrolment.
In addition, students will be required to complete field experience practical hours (which will need to be sign off by a Workplace Supervisor who holds current qualifications in the relevant courses) and complete workbooks containing theory assessments.