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Diploma of Sport

7 CRICOS providers offer this course to international students in 8 Australian cities. Typical tuition for the whole course is AUD $12,200 - $19,800, and it usually takes about 1 year.

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Typical tuition, whole course
AUD $12,200 - $19,800
Course length
13 mo - 1 yr
Providers
7 providers
Cities
8 cities

Typical = the middle 80% of CRICOS tuition fees across providers. Full range AUD $12,200 - $25,000. Fees change, so confirm with the provider.

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📍Gold Coast · Brisbane +6
CRICOS 2026

SIS50321 · Sports Coaching, Officiating and Instruction

About the course

What it prepares you for

The Diploma of Sport prepares you for roles such as Sports Coach or Team Manager.

You complete 3 core units.

From the national register

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply the skills and knowledge to pursue a range of roles within the Australian sport industry.

They work or volunteer at community-based sport clubs and organisations in the Australian sport industry.

Individuals with this qualification are involved in the self-directed application of knowledge and skills, and the provision of leadership and support to colleagues. They work autonomously and coordinate and supervise others.

Possible job titles include:

Full qualification on training.gov.au
Course content

What you study

3 core units every student completes. Unit names as listed in the official qualification.

  1. BSBOPS504Manage business risk
  2. HLTWHS003Maintain work health and safety
  3. SITXHRM003Lead and manage people
Career outcomes

Where it can take you

Typical jobs for this qualification, as listed on training.gov.au.

  • Sports Coach

    Sports Coaches teach individuals and teams how to improve the way they play their sport by analysing their performances, instructing players in relevant skills and enhancing players' performances. Coaches plan team training and design individualised training programs. Advanced training prepares Coaches for work with State, National or International teams. Sports Coaches usually specialise in a particular sport.

  • Team Manager

    Team Managers ensure a sports organisation or team operates efficiently and effectively. They may manage a sporting facility, a sporting team, or the marketing of a particular sport, facility, team or club. They coordinate team competitions, attend sports events and identify potential talent, and plan and direct the sales and marketing activities of a sports organisation.

Where to study

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Your pathway

Levels in the same field

Many students start lower and move up: a Certificate IV or Diploma can lead into a Bachelor degree, often with credit for what you have already studied.

  1. 01Certificate IICertificate II in Sport Coaching
  2. 02Certificate IIICertificate III in Fitness
  3. 03Certificate IVCertificate IV in Fitness
  4. 04Diploma · This courseDiploma of Sport
  5. 05Bachelor DegreeBachelor of Sport Coaching
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