GOTAFE
Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)With a focus on officiating competitions and games, sporting activities, and the sports industry, this course is for individuals who are enthusiastic about sports and recreation.
This qualification will equip students with well-developed skills and knowledge required to deliver recreational services. Using discretion and judgement, graduates will be suited to work with some independence and under limited supervision using clearly defined plans, policies, and procedures to guide work activities.
Specialisations are available for customer service officers, recreation officers, pool lifeguards, and swim teachers but are not mandatory to achieve this qualification.
This information relates to 2025 course delivery. If required, students will be notified of 2024 course information and fees during the onboarding process.
Delivery mode
GOTAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Traineeship
Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB)an online test to ensure the required literacy & numeracy levels for the course are met.
- Undertake a Pre-training review interview to ensure the course suits their needs and aspirations, and that they are likely to complete the course successfully.
- [Pool Lifeguard Specialisation] is available to prospective students who are currently completing or have successfully completed First Aid and a Pool Lifeguard certificate, which contain the following units of competency SISCAQU019, SISCAQU020, SISCAQU021, SISCAQU022, HLTAID011, HLTAID009. Students will be required to provide a copy of the certificate/transcript or confirmation of enrolment into a Pool Lifeguard course, which contains the units of competency above.
- [Swim Teacher Specialisation] is available to prospective students who are currently completing or have successfully completed First Aid and a Pool Lifeguard certificate, which contain the following units of competency, SISCAQU023, SISCAQU024, SISCAQU025, SISCAQU026, HLTAID011, HLTAID009. Students will be required to provide a copy of the certificate/transcript or confirmation of enrolment into a Swim teacher course, which contains the units of competency above.
- Prospective Traineeship or Apprenticeship students are required to apply through an Apprenticeship Network Provider with their employer to organise their apprenticeship contract before applying for this course.
Course fees
$5,026
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$5,026
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Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation will prepare you for the following roles.
Sport and Recreation Officer
A Sport and Recreation Officer coordinates activities, events and programs within the community. You might organise events for the general public o...
Pool Lifeguard
A Pool Lifeguard ensure public safety at a swimming pool facility. You’ll conduct patrols around the pool area and monitor the water for people exp...
Sports Coach
A Sports Coach provides training to athletes or teams of all abilities. You might be working with professional athletes or children who are learnin...
About GOTAFE
GOTAFE is the largest vocational education provider in regional Victoria. Offering over 130 courses across eight campuses, GOTAFE services 11 local government areas with an estimated resident population of over 240,000 people. We service more than 9,000 students per year on average, employ over 500 staff, and we are an intrinsic part of the communities that we serve.
