SIS Fitness Training Package Updates: Changes You Shouldn’t Miss

The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) has announced an extended transition period for the SIS20115 Certificate II in Sport and Recreation of the SIS Fitness training package. The approved extended transition period for the SIS20115 qualification will now end on 31 December 2024.

According to the Guidance for Providers – Learner Transition, ASQA considers such requests for an extension only when there is a genuine disadvantage to a group of learners if the standard transition period is not sufficient.

ASQA has the authority to approve longer transition periods under certain circumstances, as outlined in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015. With this SIS training package update, learners will have more time to complete their training and assessments under the qualification. Notably, new enrolments will be accepted after 11 December 2023 (the initial transition end date), with the condition that all students must either finish their course or be transferred to the replacement qualification by the new transition end date.

In the decision-making process, ASQA collaborated with the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) and the Training Accreditation Council Western Australia (TAC WA) to ensure a comprehensive evaluation.

It’s important to note that during the extended transition period, the SIS20115 Certificate II in Sport and Recreation will remain a part of registered training organisations’ scope of registration. This move aims to facilitate a smoother transition for learners and training providers alike.

The update provides a welcomed extension for students pursuing the SIS20115 qualification, offering them more time to complete their training and obtain the necessary certification within the revised timeline.

What You Might Have Missed: SIS Training Package Version 6

The sports, fitness, and recreation industry got a significant boost with the latest SIS training package update – version six, unveiled on training.gov.au on 13 December 2022. This SIS training update brings a range of improvements, featuring new and removed qualifications and units of competency that align with the latest industry standards.

Staying current with these updates is crucial for RTOs as they play a key role in ensuring learners receive the most up-to-date and sought-after skills in the dynamic sports and fitness domain.

Here’s a rundown of the exciting SIS fitness training package updates you might have missed!

SIS Training Package Update: Qualifications

Added Qualifications	Removed/Deleted Qualifications	Equivalency
SIS10122 – Certificate I in Sport and Recreation	SIS10115 – Certificate I in Sport and Recreation	Non-equivalent
SIS20122 – Certificate II in Sport and Recreation	SIS20115 – Certificate II in Sport and Recreation	Non-equivalent
SIS30122 – Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation	SIS30115 – Certificate III in Sport and Recreation   SIS31015 – Certificate III in Aquatics and Community Recreation	Non-equivalent
SIS40122 – Certificate IV in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation	SIS40115 – Certificate IV in Sport and Recreation	Non-equivalent
SIS50122 – Diploma of Sport, Aquatics and Recreation Management	SIS50115 – Diploma of Sport and Recreation Management	Non-equivalent

SIS Training Package Update: Units of Competency

Added Units of Competency	Superseded Units of Competency	Equivalency
SISCAQU015 – Test pool water quality	SISCAQU001 – Test pool water quality	Non-equivalent
SISCAQU016 – Manage pool water quality	SISCAQU004 – Develop and implement pool water maintenance procedures	Non-equivalent
SISCAQU017 – Monitor and maintain aquatic facility plant and equipment	SISCAQU003 – Maintain aquatic facility plant and equipment	Non-equivalent
SISCAQU018 – Operate self-contained breathing apparatus in aquatic facility emergencies	SISCAQU014 – Operate self-contained breathing apparatus in an aquatic facility	Non-equivalent
SISCAQU019 – Supervise patron safety in aquatic locations	SISCAQU006 – Supervise clients in aquatic locations	Non-equivalent
SISCAQU020 – Perform water rescues	SISCAQU002 – Perform basic water rescues	Non-equivalent
SISCAQU021 – Perform complex water rescues	SISCAQU007 – Perform advanced water rescues	Non-equivalent
SISCAQU022 – Provide oxygen resuscitation and therapy in an aquatic environment		Release 1
SISCAQU023 – Plan swimming lessons		Release 1
SISCAQU024 – Teach water familiarisation, buoyancy, and mobility skills	SISCAQU008 – Instruct water familiarisation, buoyancy, and mobility skills	Non-equivalent
SISCAQU025 – Teach water safety and survival skills	SISCAQU009 – Instruct water safety and survival skills	Non-equivalent
SISCAQU026 – Teach swimming strokes	SISCAQU010 – Instruct swimming strokes	Non-equivalent
SISCAQU027 – Promote development of infants and toddlers in an aquatic environment	SISCAQU011 – Promote development of infants and toddlers in an aquatic environment	Non-equivalent
SISCAQU028 – Assist participants with disability during aquatic activities	SISCAQU012 – Assist participants with a disability during aquatic activities	Non-equivalent
SISCAQU029 – Perform open water rescues		Release 1
SISCAQU030 – Monitor and maintain inflatable aquatic equipment		Release 1
SISXCAI011 – Develop and deliver long-term training programs	SISXCAI005 – Conduct individualised long-term training programs	Non-equivalent
SISXCCS004 – Provide quality service	SISXCCS001 – Provide quality service	Equivalent
SISXCCS005 – Monitor and evaluate customer service	SISXCCS002 – Coordinate client service activities	Non-equivalent
SISXEMR003 – Respond to emergency situations	SISXEMR001 – Respond to emergency situations	Non-equivalent
SISXEMR004 – Coordinate emergency responses	SISXEMR002 – Coordinate emergency responses	Non-equivalent
SISXFAC006 – Maintain activity equipment	SISXFAC001 – Maintain equipment for activities	Equivalent
SISXFAC007 – Maintain clean facilities	SISXFAC002 – Maintain sport, fitness and recreation facilities	Non-equivalent
SISXFAC008 – Monitor and maintain facility plant and equipment	SISXFAC003 – Implement facility maintenance programs	Non-equivalent
SISXFAC009 – Coordinate facility maintenance	SISCAQU005 – Develop and implement aquatic facility maintenance procedures	Non-equivalent
SISXFAC010 – Develop maintenance and equipment acquisition plans	SISXFAC004 – Coordinate facility and equipment acquisition and maintenance	Non-equivalent
SISXFAC011 – Manage stock supply and purchase	SISXFAC005 – Manage stock supply and purchase	Equivalent
SISXFAC012 – Promote safe and effective use of facilities	SISXRES002 – Educate user groups	Non-equivalent
SISXFAM001 – Organise and supervise participant travel	SISXADM001 – Organise and supervise participant travel	Equivalent
SISXFAM002 – Process financial transactions	SISXFIN002 – Process financial transactions	Non-equivalent
SISXFAM003 – Develop and review budgets for activities or projects	SISXFIN001 – Develop and review budgets for activities or projects	Non-equivalent
SISXFAM004 – Analyse participation patterns	SISXIND004 – Analyse participation patterns	Non-equivalent
SISXFAM005 – Develop and implement participation	SISXIND007 – Develop and implement participation strategies	Non-equivalent
SISXFAM006 – Coordinate sport, fitness or recreation events	SISXIND006 – Conduct sport, fitness or recreation events	Non-equivalent
SISXIND011 – Maintain sport, fitness and recreation industry knowledge	SISXIND001 – Work effectively in sport, fitness and recreation environments   SISXIND002 – Maintain sport, fitness and recreation industry knowledge	Non-equivalent
SISXIND012 – Select and use technology for sport, fitness and recreation work	SISXICT001 – Select and use technology for sport, fitness and recreation work	Equivalent
SISXMGT002 – Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships	SISXMGT001 – Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships	Equivalent
SISXMGT003 – Recruit, induct and manage volunteers	SISXHRM001 – Recruit and manage volunteers	Non-equivalent
SISXMGT004 – Coordinate work teams	SISXIND005 – Coordinate work teams or groups	Non-equivalent
SISXMGT005 – Facilitate community recreation initiatives	SISCCRD001 – Facilitate community recreation initiatives	Non-equivalent
SISXPLD001 – Provide hire equipment for activities	SISXCAI001 – Provide equipment for activities	Equivalent
SISXPLD002 – Deliver recreation sessions	SISCCRO001 – Plan and conduct recreation programs for older persons   SISXCAI003 – Conduct non-instructional sport, fitness or recreation sessions   SISXCAI004 – Plan and conduct programs   SISXCCS003 – Address client needs   SISXCAI002 – Assist with activity sessions	Non-equivalent
SISXPLD003 – Plan recreation programs	SISCCRO001 – Plan and conduct recreation programs for older persons   SISXCAI003 – Conduct non-instructional sport, fitness or recreation sessions   SISXCAI004 – Plan and conduct programs   SISXCCS003 – Address client needs   SISXCAI002 – Assist with activity sessions	Non-equivalent
SISXPLD004 – Facilitate groups	SISXCAI006 – Facilitate groups	Equivalent
SISXPLD005 – Facilitate inclusion for people with disability	SISXDIS001 – Facilitate inclusion for people with a disability	Non-equivalent
SISXPLD006 – Identify hazards, assess and control risks for sport, fitness and recreation activities		Release 1
SISXPLD007 – Schedule sport, fitness, aquatic and recreation activities		Release 1
	SISFFIT001 – Provide health screening and fitness orientation
	SISFFIT003 – Instruct fitness programs
	SISFFIT004 – Incorporate anatomy and physiology
	principles into fitness programming
	SISFFIT005 – Provide healthy eating information
	SISFFIT006 – Conduct fitness appraisals
	SISFFIT007 – Instruct group exercise sessions
	SISFFIT008 – Instruct water-based fitness activities
	SISFFIT009 – Deliver pre-choreographed or prescribed community fitness
	SISFFIT010 – Deliver pre-choreographed or prescribed group exercise to music
	SISFFIT011 – Instruct approved community fitness programs
	SISFFIT012 – Instruct movement programs to children aged 5 to 12 years
	SISFFIT013 – Instruct exercise to young people aged 13 to 17 years
	SISFFIT014 – Instruct exercise to older clients
	SISFFIT015 – Collaborate with medical and allied health professionals in a fitness context
	SISFFIT016 – Provide motivation to positively influence exercise behaviour
	SISFFIT018 – Promote functional movement capacity
	SISFFIT019 – Incorporate exercise science principles into fitness programming
	SISFFIT020 – Instruct exercise programs for body composition goals
	SISFFIT021 – Instruct personal training programs
	SISFFIT022 – Instruct aquatic sessions for specific population groups
	SISFFIT023 – Instruct group personal training programs
	SISFFIT025 – Recognise the dangers of providing nutrition advice to clients
	SISFFIT026 – Support healthy eating through the Eat for Health Program
	SISFFIT028 – Apply evidence-based practice to exercise programs

*There are superseded units without their new counterparts, as they weren’t in the comparison tool.

Adapting to the SIS Fitness Training Package Updates

With the recent updates and the new transition deadlines to the SIS fitness training package, Australian RTOs must take proactive steps to meet the evolving requirements.

Here are essential steps for RTOs to navigate the changes:

• Review the Latest SIS Training Package

Review the latest SIS fitness training package update. Familiarise yourself with the changes so you can have a clear understanding of the necessary adjustments required in your training programs.

• Update Your Scope of Registration (If Needed)

If the update introduces new qualifications or units not currently in your scope of registration, you may need to apply for an extension to include them. If the new update is equivalent to the superseded version, ASQA automatically updates your scope.

• Inform Your Students

Keep your learners well-informed about the changes and how they may be affected. Provide clear guidance on any necessary transitions or available options during the extended period.

• Prepare Your Transition Plan

Assist your students in successfully completing their ongoing courses within the extended transition period. In case some learners are unable to finish within the designated timeframe, facilitate a smooth transfer to the updated program. By doing so, you ensure that all students can continue their learning journey without disruption, maximising their chances of success.