Sport, fitness and recreation courses at TAFE
18 nationally recognised qualifications, delivered by TAFE and other registered training organisations. Each one lists the careers it leads to.
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Certificate I
Certificate I in Sport and Recreation (SIS10122)
Leads to: General Clerk
Certificate II
Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation (SIS20419)
Leads to: Lifestyle Officer, Outdoor Adventure Leader or Guide, Recreation Officer, Tour Guide
Certificate II in Sport - Developing Athlete (SIS20221)
Leads to: Sports Umpire
Certificate II in Sport and Recreation (SIS20122)
Leads to: General Clerk, Recreation Officer, Sports Development Officer
Certificate II in Sport Coaching (SIS20321)
Leads to: Basketball Coach, Football Coach, Gymnastics Coach or Instructor, Netball Coach, Swimming Instructor or Coach, Tennis Coach
Certificate III
Certificate III in Fitness (SIS30321)
Leads to: Fitness Instructor (General), Pilates Instructor, Swimming Instructor or Coach, Yoga Teacher, Exercise Physiologist, Fitness Centre Manager
Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership (SIS30619)
Leads to: Outdoor Adventure Leader or Guide, Lifestyle Coordinator, Lifestyle Officer, Recreation Officer
Certificate III in Sport - Athlete (SIS30421)
Not linked to a specific career in the data.
Certificate III in Sport Coaching (SIS30521)
Not linked to a specific career in the data.
Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation (SIS30122)
Leads to: Sports Development Officer, Swimming Instructor or Coach, Outdoor Adventure Leader or Guide, Recreation Officer
Certificate IV
Certificate IV in Fitness (SIS40221)
Leads to: Fitness Instructor (General), Yoga Teacher, Exercise and Sports Scientist, Exercise Physiologist, Fitness Centre Manager
Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership (SIS40621)
Leads to: Outdoor Adventure Leader or Guide, Recreation Officer
Certificate IV in Sport Coaching (SIS40321)
Leads to: Basketball Coach, Football Coach, Netball Coach, Swimming Instructor or Coach, Tennis Coach
Certificate IV in Sport Development (SIS40421)
Leads to: Sports Administrator, Sports Centre Manager, Sports Development Officer
Certificate IV in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation (SIS40122)
Leads to: Sports Administrator, Swimming Instructor or Coach, Facilities Manager, Recreation Officer, Sports Centre Manager
Diploma
Diploma of Outdoor Leadership (SIS50421)
Leads to: Outdoor Adventure Leader or Guide, Recreation Officer, Park Ranger, Sports Administrator, Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager
Diploma of Sport (SIS50321)
Leads to: Basketball Coach, Football Coach, Footballer, Gymnastics Coach or Instructor, Netball Coach, Sports Development Officer, Sports Umpire, Tennis Coach, Exercise and Sports Scientist, Sports Administrator, Training and Development Professional, Vocational Education Teacher
Diploma of Sport, Aquatics and Recreation Management (SIS50122)
Leads to: Fitness Centre Manager, Sports Centre Manager, Facilities Administrator, Recreation Officer, Sports Administrator, Equipment Hire Manager, Facilities Manager
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- Building, construction and plumbing
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TAFE and VET qualifications: Jobs and Skills Australia: Training Occupation Pathways (TOP) dataset (1.0 (March 2026)), CC BY 4.0. Grouped by industry by Peernovo.