Industry learning and development
Education and training opportunities in the sport and recreation industry to update knowledge or achieve qualifications are increasingly available, however they are not always offered in formats that suit modern lifestyles.
A three-year program for the design and implementation of a co-ordinated, comprehensive and flexible professional development program for the sport and recreation industry commenced in 2007.
The number of training opportunities in sport and recreation are far greater than ever before but this does not necessarily reflect employment opportunities, or the needs of industry.
With that in mind, an Industry Training and Development Team has been established within the Department of Sport and Recreation Services to lead this initiative.
Based on previous research and data collected, the comprehensive three-year plan will support the development of the sport and recreation industy's organisations and personnel. The intent of the program is to be targeted in nature, in order to meet the specific needs of the industry.
The overarching goals of the Department are to provide training and development opportunities to assist both paid and non-paid personnel in associations, clubs and organisations across the State.
The department is improving its market intelligence to determine areas of greatest need. That information will allow it to provide training opportunities through direct contact and for self-directed learning through a number of initiatives including:
- Forums
- Workshops
- Podcasting
- Video Link
- Meetings
- Mentoring and Coaching
The streams targeted for the next three years include:
- Strategic Planning
- Leadership
- Governance
- Information Management
- Administration
Leadership is integral to the success of all organisations and involves both paid and non-paid personnel.
The Department of Sport and Recreation is investing in to build the capacity of potential leaders in the sport and recreation industry with a long term view to increasing the number of contemporary leaders who can grow the industry.
Upcoming courses
The Australian Sports Commission Assessor Training Program is designed to assist assessors improve their skills in planning the assessment process, assessing competence, developing assessment tools and reviewing and validating assessment.
The program covers the interpersonal skills required for mentors and the planning and processes of mentoring.
A course aimed at coaches who have moved beyond the beginner level of coaching and who want to improve their skills and knowledge to improve athlete performance.
This program is aimed at officials who are typically operating at regional or state level competitions. This particular Advanced Officiating Course has been extended to include topics that are relevant to today's officials, with guest speakers in attendance.
The Department of Sport and Recreation in partnership with the Active After-school Communities Program is offering this face-to-face course, which is a recognised training course facilitated by the Australian Sports Commission.
The program covers the interpersonal skills required for mentors and the planning and processes of mentoring.
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Assessor Training Program is designed to assist assessors improve their skills in planning the assessment process, assessing competence, developing assessment tools and reviewing and validating assessment.
DSR Contextualised Training Program.
Contact information
Aaron Morse
Project Officer – People Development
246 Vincent Street, LEEDERVILLE WA 6007
PO Box 329, LEEDERVILLE WA 6903
Telephone (08) 9492 9758
Facsimile (08) 9492 9711
Email Aaron
Lorraine Campbell
Project Officer – People Development
246 Vincent Street, LEEDERVILLE WA 6007
PO Box 329, LEEDERVILLE WA 6903
Telephone (08) 9492 9626
Facsimile (08) 9492 9711
Email Lorraine
Where would you like to go next?- Assessors Course
- Career Pathways Program
- Certificate IV Training and Assessment
- Dealing with Conflict and Difficult People Course
- Dr Heather MacGowan, OAM, Scholarship
- FutureNow – Creative and Leisure Industries Training Council
- Mentor Training Course
- Officiating General Principles
- Presenter/Facilitator Training Program
- Sport and Recreation Business Workshop series
