The Sports Trainer Level 2 course builds on the foundational skills of SISSS00118 Sports Trainer Level 1. This program is designed to deepen your knowledge and capabilities, enabling you to play a more significant role in ensuring the safety and well-being of athletes and sporting events.

The Level 2 course is tailored to provide a higher level of understanding and skill development in areas such as advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy, emergency care for suspected spinal injuries, and pain management, teaching crucial skills for safety during sports activities. Participants are expected to assimilate this higher level of knowledge seamlessly into their role as a Sports Trainer, contributing to safer sporting environments and organisations. It is ideal for those involved in sports-related roles, including club volunteers and sports enthusiasts.

Units Delivered

The following units will be included in your certificate:

HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
HLTAID015 - Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy
PUAEME008 - Provide pain management
PUAEME007 - Provide emergency care for suspected spinal injury

Course Delivery

This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.

Course Durations

Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.

Face-to-Face face-to-face contact time of at least 16 Hours
Online with face-to-face assessment face-to-face contact time of at least 3 Hours

An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

  • An official form of photo identification (e.g., driver’s licence, passport, or student ID).
  • Physical capacity to perform the practical demonstrations, such as 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on the floor and performing rescue breathing techniques on manikins*, conducting spinal manual in-line stabilisation (MILS) techniques, kneeling on the floor to perform a log roll as part of a team, assisting a conscious casualty to supine position and using equipment to immobilise a casualty’s spine to transport them away from a hazard
  • It is recommended that students have completed the SISSS00118 Sports Trainer Level 1 Skill Set or the following units: SISSSC0015 Prepare participants for sport competition and SISSSPT001 Implement sport injury prevention and management strategies
  • To successfully complete this course, students will need to demonstrate the following language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) skills during training and assessment:
    • Learning: Take in new information, follow emergency steps, and practise skills to respond in serious situations.
    • Reading: Read and understand emergency instructions, equipment labels, and basic medical information.
    • Writing: Write short reports or fill in forms that describe what happened and what care was given.
    • Oral communication: Speak clearly and listen carefully when giving or receiving urgent information during a medical emergency.
    • Numeracy: Use numbers to monitor time, oxygen flow, or treatment steps in the correct order.
    • Digital Literacy: Able to use a mobile phone or basic device to read messages, follow online instructions, complete online forms or access learning resources

This course has a pre-requisite of HLTAID011 Provide First Aid which much be completed prior to undertaking this unit of competency.

PLEASE NOTE: HLTAID003 Provide first aid is not equivalent to HLTAID011 Provide First Aid and can therefore not be used as a substitute for the pre-requisite requirement.

*Important note: In order to issue an accredited certificate, CPR must be performed on the floor with no exemptions.

Online learningStudents must have basic digital literacy skills to navigate online platforms, complete assessments, and access course materials. Before enrolment, students should assess their ability to engage in online learning. Support is available where required. The online learning program can be found in the student portal. Students must have access to a computer, smart phone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online studies and associated assessment tasks.

Delivery mode: Online with face-to-face - The online pre-course learning and theory assessment is expected to take approximately 10 hours to complete. These timeframes are estimates. Individuals with prior experience in similar training may complete the online component in less time, while those new to the subject may need more time to complete all the learning content and theory questions.

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

The units have the following recommended renewal periods:
Unit Period
HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation 12 months
HLTAID015 - Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy 12 months
PUAEME008 - Provide pain management Not applicable
PUAEME007 - Provide emergency care for suspected spinal injury Not applicable

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

Performance tasks and practical scenarios:

  • Perform CPR on an adult (incl. the use of bag-valve-masks, oxygen equipment, an AED and placing the casualty into the recovery position)
  • Perform CPR on an infant
  • Manage a casualty with a life-threatening bleed and provide oxygen
  • Maintain resuscitation equipment
  • Assist a conscious casualty with suspected spinal injury into supine position
  • Manage an unconscious breathing casualty with suspected spinal injury
  • Manage an unconscious non-breathing casualty with suspected spinal injury
  • Two (2) pain management and handover to paramedics scenarios (Options include: Aspirin, Paracetamol, Ibuprofen, Methoxyflurane or Entonox)

Documentation: 

  • First aid incident report forms
  • Drug register log

Theory assessment  A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice and short answer questions. The student must complete all assessment questions.

Students are required to complete a self evaluation against the following core skills as part of the enrolment process. This will allow your trainer to understand any additional support that may be required during the course delivery and assessment.
Learning I can take in new information, follow emergency steps, and practise skills to respond in serious situations.
Reading I can read and understand emergency instructions, equipment labels, and basic medical information.
Writing I can write short reports or fill in forms that describe what happened and what care was given.
Oral Communication I can speak clearly and listen carefully when giving or receiving urgent information during a medical emergency.
Numeracy I can use numbers to monitor time, oxygen flow, or treatment steps in the correct order.
This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909