Level 1 Sports Trainer

Level 1 Sports Trainer course

This is a 2 day course design for people with a passion for sport who wish to gain the Level 1 Sports Trainer qualification. This course is recognised by most major sporting organisations.

Courses are available throughout Sydney, Newcastle and the Central Coast.

The Level 1 Sports Trainer course includes Nationally Recognised units of competency. These include:

  1. HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
  2. HLTAID009 Provide Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation
  3. PUAEME007 Provide emergency care for suspected spinal injury

Participants of this course will also gain training in the following areas

  1. AFL Emergency Response Course
  2. Sports Trainer in Action
  3. Principles of Injury Management
  4. Anatomy
  5. Warm-up, Cool Down and Stretching
  6. Common Sporting Injuries and Illnesses
  7. Common Medical Conditions Affecting Athletes
  8. Nutrition and Hydration
  9. Moving an Injured Athlete

Course covers:

This course includes several Nationally Recognised units of competency:

  1. HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
  2. HLTAID009 Provide Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation
  3. PUAEME007 Provide emergency care for suspected spinal injury

Recognition of Prior Learning

RPL is available for the units contained in this course however fees will be involved with assessment of the RPL

How do I enrol??

Generally this course is run for a group of people or a club. Please contact our office if you wish to discuss further

Target Audience

This unit is designed for those who wish to gain a good understanding of first aid and those that are, or wish to become a designated first aider / sports trainer Level 1 at their sporting club.

It is suitable for most sports. Before attempting any Sports Trainer course with any organisation you should check with your specific sporting code – not all sporting codes recognise all Sports Trainer courses. However they will recognised all the Nationally Recognised units of competence that are embedded in the Sports Trainer courses.

Award Issued

Level 1 Sports Trainer certificate
 
Nationally Recognised unit/s of Competence
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
PUAEME007 Provide emergency care for suspected spinal injury
 
 

Course Requirements

Numeracy and literacy skills are needed to attend this course, a self assessment for LLN is available on our website or please feel free to contact us directly if you have any concerns. Basic computer skills eg ability to open files, web browsers etc, using ideally the latest version of CHROME as your web browser. . Completion of this unit does require the student to be able to get onto the floor to perform CPR – this is a licensing requirement of the unit.

If you have ANY special needs ( eg, language / literacy / numeracy difficulties, physical disabilities etc ) that you think may impact on your ability to complete this training please let us know prior to enrolling.

Completion of online assessments during the class using a smart device is required 

Pre-course study

It is strongly suggested you view the videos on CPR found on our website as well as reading the first aid book which is also available on our website

Assessment requirements

There are some theory and practical assessment to ensure that the participant has gained the required knowledge and confidence in the skills covered in the unit. You will be required, as per the Training Package, to complete 2 mins of CPR on a CPR manikin. Participants will also be required to demonstrate various practical skills including application of slings etc

Recertification requirements

CPR refresher is recommended annually and Provide First Aid at least every 3 years. We suggest that the taping is refreshed at least annually unless it is being practised regularly.

Course Duration

2 full days face to face training 

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Level 1 Sports Trainer

Award Issued

Level 1 Sports Trainer certificate
 
Nationally Recognised unit/s of Competence
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

HLTAID009 Provide Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation

PUAEME007 Provide emergency care for suspected spinal injury

Course Duration

2 full days face to face training 

Full Unit Documents

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

HLTAID009 Provide Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation

PUAEME004 Provide emergency care for suspected spinal injury

Registered Training Organisation 90531

First Aid Training with Professional Paramedical Trainers