SkillsIQ, under the direction of the Sport and Recreation Industry Reference Committee, is undertaking a comprehensive update of Fitness Training Package Products included in the SIS Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package.
Background
The key driver for the current review of Fitness Training Package Products is industry concern that existing Units of Competency and Qualifications do not align well to Fitness and Aquatic Fitness instruction roles in the workplace.
Draft 1 Qualifications, Skill Sets and Units of Competency have been updated to align to contemporary industry job roles; provide sufficient flexibility to support multi-skilled instructors; reflect current industry practice and trends and encourage the learner to complete the qualification. The proposed qualifications include:
- SIS3XX21 Certificate III in Fitness
- SIS4XX21 Certificate IV in Fitness
The Diploma of Fitness is not included and is proposed for deletion.
Project Governance
This project is being overseen by the Sport and Recreation Industry Reference Committee (IRC). The membership of this committee is as follows: :
To inform this review a Fitness and Aquatic Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) was formed to guide the project. The membership of this committee is as follows:
Project Status – Draft 1 Consultation - Closed
Consultation on Draft 1 started on Wednesday, 16 September 2020 and closed at 5.00pm on Friday, 16 October 2020.
The Draft 1 consultation period sought feedback on 2 qualifications, 2 skill sets and 20 Units of Competency.
Consultation Activities and Timelines
Draft 1 material was available for comment on the SkillsIQ Online Feedback Forum. A Consultation Guide summarising the proposed changes is included in the material and can be downloaded at the bottom of the Feedback Forum page.
SkillsIQ also undertook a number of activities to engage industry stakeholders and VET professionals to provide feedback. These activities included a series of general information webinars, subject-focused webinars and stakeholder interviews.
Draft 1 Webinars
Date Time
Webinar 1: Thursday 24 September 11:00am to 1:30pm - closed
Webinar 2: Monday 28 September 10:00am to 12:30pm - closed
Webinar 3: Tuesday 29 September 1:00pm to 3:30pm - closed
Webinar 4: Tuesday 6 October 11:00am to 1:30pm - closed
Webinar 5: Monday 12 October 1:00pm to 3:30pm - closed
Project Stages
Following the close of the Draft 1 consultation period, feedback received will be collated and provided to the TAC and IRC for discussion. It will inform the development of Draft 2 which will be made available for public validation.
Further information
For further information, please contact Liz Horne on phone at 0438 106 161 or by email at liz.horne@skillsiq.com.au