Football

FORMAL ACADEMIC AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT QUALIFICATIONS FOR ASPIRING ATHLETES

Our Approach:

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Performance sport demands
that you “give it your all”.

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Our Curriculum: BE INQUISITIVE

Australian College of Sport qualifications advance your talent in the technical, physical, tactical and elite mind components of advanced football. Practical elements of the course are coordinated with inspirational curriculum in elite mind preparation, sport science, sport technology , coaching and the business of community football.

Since 2015, graduates of our Football Programs have gone on to achieve their football goals including A-League and NPL Club contracts, playing professionally overseas, coaching professionally and progressing their studies at University.

Secondary Schools Programs (SA Schools Only)

SIS30421 Certificate III in Sport – Athlete

Football

These nationally accredited VET qualifications are eligible to contribute to the calculation of an ATAR, with SATAC recognising both qualifications as a subject in their own right for Stage 2 results. Training categories include: Skill and Game Development, Physical Considerations, Personal Management and Professional Athlete Traits. Students currently completing Year 10, 11 or Year 12 studies are encouraged to apply.

SACE STAGE 2 credits are available to students for successful completion of this qualification and allows eligibility to contribute to the calculation of an ATAR in the flexible option section up to the maximum allowed for recognised studies (20 credit ‘subject’ equivalent).

SATAC recognise the qualification as a subject (for SATAC purposes), calculated for a student’s ATAR contribution based on the average over the remaining 70 credits available for SACE Stage 2.

Program Structure

Unit of Competency

BSBPEF301 Organise personal work priorities
FNSFLT311 Develop and apply knowledge of personal finances
HLTWHS001 Participate in Workplace Health and Safety
SISSPAR005 Develop athlete personal brand
SISSPAR007 Work as an athlete
SISSPAR008 Maintain personal wellbeing as an athlete
SISSPAR002 Participate in sport at an advanced level
BSBCMM411 Make presentations
SISSSC0012 Coach sport participants up to an intermediate level
SISSPAR006 Prepare and present athlete sponsorship proposals
SISSSCO002 Work in a community coaching role

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Program Duration: 25 weeks

Program Location: T.K. Shutter Reserve, Klemzig SA

Tuition Fee: 2023 Applications (February Intake) will open in September 2022.

Incidental & Ancilliary Training Fee(s): Student Athlete Apparel & Training Kit*

*Anticipated incidental & ancilliary training fee(s) $375.00

Secondary Schools Programs (SA Schools Only)

SIS30521 Certificate III in Sport Coaching

Football

This Program is specifically designed for delivery in Secondary Schools and is delivered during School hours. Additionally, an approved list of Elective Unit choices are made available to the School’s leadership to nominate preferred learning outcomes. The Program combines both theory and applied training across: Coaching Development, Athlete Considerations, Elite Mind and Sport Science. Students currently completing Year 10, 11 or Year 12 studies are encouraged to apply (Participating Schools Only).

A maximum of 75 SACE STAGE 2 credits are available for successful completion of this qualification and eligible to contribute to the calculation of an ATAR in the flexible option section up to the maximum allowed for recognised studies (20 credit ‘subject’ equivalent).

SATAC recognises this qualification as a subject (for SATAC purposes), calculated for a student’s ATAR contribution based on the average over the remaining 70 credits available for SACE Stage 2.

*SIS30521 Certificate III in Sport Coaching is for participating schools only.
Please contact admin@collegeofsport.edu.au for advice on eligibility.

Program Structure

Unit of Competency

BSBOPS403 Apply business risk management processes
HLTAID011 Provide first aid
HLTWHS001 Participate in Workplace Health and Safety
SISSSCO002 Work in a community coaching role
SISSSCO003 Meet participant coaching needs
SISSSCO005 Continuously improve coaching skills and knowledge
SISSSCO001 Conduct sport coaching sessions with foundation level participants
SISSSCO012 Coach sport participants up to an intermediate level
SISSSCO004 Plan, conduct and review coaching programs
SISSSCO016 Coach participants in sport competition

Program Duration: 30 weeks*

Program Location: At selected SA Secondary Schools*

Tuition Fee: 2023 Applications (February Intake) will open in September 2022.

Incidental & Ancilliary Training Fee(s): Nil*

*Subject to negotiated delivery at selected Schools.

Secondary Schools Programs (SA Schools Only)

CHC22015 – Certificate II in Community Services (Community Sport Program)

Football

This qualification may be used as a pathway for workforce entry into community services roles centred around individualised programming, or the implementation of specific community- based programs (Community Sport). Participants will learn and apply fundamental skills in planning, communication, leadership, safety, wellness and inclusion, as well as supporting general work activities across a range of community services organisations that consider their contribution within diverse community groups, using community sport for context.

As an elective option, this pathway is also designed to progress participants in chosen sports where learning outcomes are combined for advancing player skills, knowledge and performance for promoting personal health and personal leadership(Community Role Model). Other elective options for this qualification offer a pathway to work in roles as a Community Sports Coach (Service Provider), either working or volunteering at community-based sport clubs, after-school sports programs and organisations in the Australian sport industry generally.

Required work placement is to be delivered at the participating School, where Working with Children (WWC) checks are in place, or by direct application.

*CHC22015 Certificate II in Community Services (Community Sport Program) is for participating Schools, or by direct application.
Please contact admin@collegeofsport.edu.au for advice on eligibility.

Program Structure

Unit of Competency

CHCCOM001 Provide first point of contact
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
BSBWOR202 Organise and complete daily work activities
FSKDIG03 Use digital technology for routine workplace tasks
BSBWOR201 Manage personal stress in the workplace
SISSPAR001 Participate in sport at an intermediate level
SISSSCO003 Meet participant coaching needs
SISSSCO004 Plan, conduct and review coaching programs

Program Duration: 6 months*

Program Location: At selected SA Secondary Schools. This Program is a SA Government approved VSS Non-Training Contract Program. Please contact admin@collegeofsport.edu.au

Tuition Fee: 2023 Applications (February Intake) will open in September 2022.

Upfront Course Fee(s): $145 (per participant)

*Subject to elective choices at selected Schools.

Eligibility Criteria

Secondary Schools Programs (SA Schools Only)

CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services (Community Sports Program)

Football

This qualification may be used as a pathway for workforce entry into community services roles centred around individualised programming, or the implementation of specific community- based programs (Community Sport). Participants will learn and apply fundamental skills in planning, communication, leadership, safety, wellness and inclusion, as well as supporting general work activities across a range of community services organisations that consider their contribution within diverse community groups, using community sport for context.

As an elective option, this pathway is also designed to progress participants in chosen sports where learning outcomes are combined for advancing player skills, knowledge and performance for promoting personal health and personal leadership(Community Role Model). Other elective options for this qualification offer a pathway to work in roles as a Community Sports Coach (Service Provider), either working or volunteering at community-based sport clubs, after-school sports programs and organisations in the Australian sport industry generally.

Required work placement is to be delivered at the participating School, where Working with Children (WWC) checks are in place, or by direct application.

*CHC22015 Certificate III in Community Services (Community Sport Program) is for participating Schools, or by direct application.
Please contact admin@collegeofsport.edu.au for advice on eligibility.

Program Structure

Unit of Competency

CHCCCS016 Respond to client needs
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment
CHCCCS009 Facilitate responsible behaviour
CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support
CHCCDE004 Implement participation and engagement strategies
CHCYTH001 Engage respectfully with young people
CHCYTH003 Support young people to create opportunities in their lives

Program Duration: 6 months*

Program Location: At selected SA Secondary Schools. This Program is a SA Government approved VSS Non-Training Contract Program. Please contact admin@collegeofsport.edu.au

Tuition Fee: 2023 Applications (February Intake) will open in September 2022.

Upfront Course Fee(s): $375 (per participant)

*Subject to elective choices at selected Schools.

Eligibility Criteria

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Qualifications

This qualification is available to both Australian and international applicants.

As an Australian College of Sport graduate, you will qualify with an internationally recognised qualification that will prepare you for a range of industry opportunities globally, as well as the pathway to pursue high level competition or continue education through our industry and university partners.

At ACS, we teach you to trust in your training

Timothy Knight – ACS High Performance Coach Head of Physical Performance, Central Coast Mariners (former) Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science (Honours)
Consultant in Sport Science, Australian National Teams

Humility is an attitude that is vital for success. Never think that you are good enough just to train, you must always focus on improving from every training session.

Michael Matricciani – ACS High Performance Coach
FFSA 2018 Coach of the Year

Humility is an attitude that is vital for success. Never think that you are good enough just to train, you must always focus on improving from every training session.

Michael Matricciani – ACS High Performance Coach
FFSA 2018 Coach of the Year