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Certificate IV · national qualification
Certificate IV in Sport Coaching
This qualification is for coaches who want to take on more responsibility in a specific sport, usually at community clubs and organisations.
- How long it takes
- 6 to 24 months
- typical for this level
- Taught by
- 1 provider
- QLD
Is this course right for you?
What the Certificate IV in Sport Coaching asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in helping people improve at a sport
- patience and clear communication with players
- a willingness to keep learning and reviewing your coaching
- a calm approach to disagreements and safety matters
Before you start
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Where this course can take you
No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.
Jobs this course can help with
None of these jobs needs a set qualification.
Professional Golfer
Professional golfers make a living from the game, whether that comes from tournament play, coaching at a club, or a mix of both.
Median pay$70,200 (estimate)
If you study further
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.
Where you can study this course
There's one place you can study this course. No provider pays to be listed here.
- Website for International Horse College (opens in a new tab)
International Horse College
2 campuses, QLD
4.8from 4 Google reviews
What you’ll learn
11 units: 7 that everyone takes and 4 you choose.
- Tailoring coaching to participants
- Providing first aid
- Work health and safety
- Preparing athletes for competition
- Handling interpersonal conflict
- Improving your coaching practice
See all 7 core units
Core units
Everyone completes these. Select a unit to see what it covers.
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Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?