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Recreation and Sport

Recreation and Sport

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AQF VET qualification:

Statement of Attainment towards ONE of the following qualifications:

SIS20412 Certificate II in Sport Career Oriented Participation
SIS20213 Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation
SIS20513 Certificate II in Sport Coaching
SIS20115 Certificate II in Sport and Recreation

Training Packages:

SIS10 Sport, Fitness and Recreation (version 3.1)
SIS Sport, Fitness and Recreation (version 2.1)

BOSTES course name	Pattern of study	BOSTES course number	Schools Online (Administration) entry advice
Recreation and Sport (120 hours)	2 units x 1 year	54626	Enter this course number for either Preliminary (Year 11) or HSC (Year 12)

Eligibility: Nil

Exclusions: Students undertaking both this Recreation and Sport course and another course based on the SIS10/SIS Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package should choose different units of competency to meet the requirements of each HSC course and qualification.

HSC course requirements

Recreation and Sport (120 indicative hours)

the possible qualification is a Statement of Attainment towards ONE of the following: qualifications:

SIS20412 Certificate II in Sport Career Oriented Participation
SIS20213 Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation
SIS20513 Certificate II in Sport Coaching
SIS20115 Certificate II in Sport and Recreation

accredited for a total of 2 units at the Preliminary and/or HSC level
attempt core and/or elective units of competency to a minimum of 120 HSC indicative hours.

The requirements for the completion of an HSC VET course are different to the requirements for AQF VET qualification completion. Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) need to ensure that delivery of courses meets HSC course requirements and complies with Training Package rules.

For a course to count towards the HSC program of study, students must satisfy the course completion criteria as required by the Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards NSW (BOSTES). (Refer to the Assessment Certification Examination (ACE) website.)

There must be sufficient evidence that the student has:

followed the course developed or endorsed by BOSTES
applied themselves with diligence and sustained effort to the set tasks and experiences provided in the course
achieved some or all of the course outcomes
(where applicable) undertaken the mandatory work placement.

Unit credit for the Higher School Certificate

Recreation and Sport HSC VET courses count as Board Endorsed unit credit for the HSC but do not contribute towards an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).

To facilitate flexibility of VET in the HSC, courses may be delivered as Preliminary or as HSC units.

The HSC credit units will be allocated to students’ Preliminary or HSC patterns of study as required.

The pattern of study (BOSTES course number) entered on Schools Online (Administration) should reflect the delivery of the HSC VET course over successive years. For example, delivery of a 240 HSC indicative hour course over two years should be entered as 2 units x 2 years. Students will be credentialled for the HSC credit units entered each calendar year, provided they have satisfactorily completed the course requirements for that calendar year as determined by the school, college or RTO.

Course content

	Status for AQF VET qualification
Unit code and title	HSC indicative hours of credit	SIS20412 Certificate II in Sport Career Oriented Participation	SIS20213 Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation	SIS20513 Certificate II in Sport Coaching	SIS20115 Certificate II in Sport and Recreation
Abseiling
SISOABA201A Demonstrate abseiling skills on artificial surfaces	10	elective	elective – A (2)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISOABN201A Demonstrate abseiling skills on natural surfaces	10	elective	elective – B (2)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISOABN202A Safeguard an abseiler using a single rope belay system	15	elective	elective – A (2) or elective – B (2)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
Aquatics
SISCAQU002 Perform basic water rescues	10	elective	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective – listed
SISCAQU006 Supervise clients in aquatic locations	15	elective	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISCAQU007 Perform advanced water rescues Prerequisite: HLTAID003 SISCAQU002	10	elective	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISCAQU008 Instruct water familiarisation, buoyancy and mobility skills Prerequisite: SISCAQU002	20	elective	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISCAQU009 Instruct water safety and survival skills	15	elective	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISCAQU010 Instruct swimming strokes	20	elective	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
Athletics
SISSATH201A Teach the fundamental skills of athletics	25	elective	elective (max 3)	elective – A (1) or elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
AFL
SISSAFL201A Perform the intermediate skills of Australian Football	20	elective – A (3) or elective	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISSAFL202A Perform the intermediate tactics of Australian Football	15	elective – A (3) or elective	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISSAFL203A Participate in conditioning for Australian Football	15	elective – A (3) or elective	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
Basketball
SISSBSB201A Teach fundamental basketball skills	25	elective	elective (max 3)	elective – B (3) or elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISSBSB202A Teach fundamental basketball tactics and game strategy	20	elective	elective (max 3)	elective – B (3) or elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISSBSB205 Interpret and apply the rules of basketball	15	elective	elective (max 3)	elective – B (3) or elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
Bushwalking
SISOBWG201A Demonstrate bushwalking skills in a controlled environment	15	elective	elective – C (2)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
Canoeing – Flat Water
SISOCNE201A Demonstrate simple canoeing skills	15	elective	elective – D (2)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISOCNE202A Perform deep water rescues	15	elective	elective – D (2) or elective – L (2)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
Canyoning
SISOCAY201A Demonstrate horizontal canyoning skills	15	elective	elective – general	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
Career Oriented Participation
SISSCOP201A Prepare a pre or post event meal	5	core	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISSCOP202A Develop a personal management plan	15	core	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISSCOP203A Develop a travel and accommodation plan	5	elective – general	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISSCOP204A Develop personal media skills	15	core	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISSCOP205A Develop a personal financial plan	10	core	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
Client and Customer Service
SISXCCS001 Provide quality service	20	–	–	–	core
Climbing – Top Rope
SISOCLA201A Demonstrate top rope climbing skills on artificial surfaces	15	elective	elective – F (2)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISOCLN201A Demonstrate top rope climbing skills on natural surfaces	15	elective	elective – G (2)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
Coaching and Instruction
SISXCAI001 Provide equipment for activities	10	–	–	–	elective – listed
SISXCAI002 Assist with activity sessions	15	–	–	–	core
SISXCAI006 Facilitate groups	15	elective	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISXCAI101A Provide equipment for activities	10	elective – general	–	elective - general	–
SISXCAI102A Assist in preparing and conducting sport and recreation sessions	15	–	elective – F (2) or elective – G (2)	core	–
Cricket
SISSCKT201A Perform the intermediate skills of cricket	20	elective – B (2) or elective	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISSCKT202A Perform the intermediate tactics and strategies of cricket	15	elective – B (2) or elective	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISSCKT306A Teach the intermediate skills of cricket	25	elective	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISSCKT307A Teach the intermediate tactics and strategies of cricket	20	elective	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
Cycling
SISOCYT201A Select, set up and maintain a bike	10	elective	elective – H (2)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISOCYT202A Demonstrate basic cycling skills	15	elective	elective – H (2) or elective – N (3)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
Facility Management
SISXFAC001 Maintain equipment for activities	10	–	–	–	elective – listed
SISXFAC002 Maintain sport, fitness and recreation facilities	15	–	–	–	elective – listed
SISXFAC207 Maintain sport, fitness and recreation equipment for activities	10	elective	elective – general	elective (max 2)	–
SISXFAC208 Maintain sport, fitness and recreation facilities	15	elective – general	elective – general	elective – general	–
Field Operations
SISOOPS201A Minimise environmental impact	10	elective	core	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISOOPS202A Use and maintain a temporary or overnight site	15	elective	elective – general	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
Finance
SISXFIN002 Process financial transactions	15	–	–	–	elective – listed
Fishing
SISOFSH201A Catch and handle fish	30	elective	elective – I (2) or elective – J (5)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISOFSH202A Select, catch and use bait	10	elective	elective – J (5)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISOFSH203A Select, rig and use terminal tackle	10	elective	elective – J (5)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISOFSH204A Select, use and maintain fishing tackle outfits	10	elective	elective – J (5)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISOFSH205A Construct and work simple fishing lures Prerequisite: SISOFSH201A SISOFSH204A	15	elective	elective – J (5)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISOFSH206A Locate and attract fish	20	elective	elective – I (2)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISOFSH311A Demonstrate freshwater fishing skills	20	elective	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISOFSH312A Demonstrate estuary fishing skills	20	elective	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISOFSH315A Demonstrate beach fishing skills	20	elective	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
Golf
SISSGLF201 Perform the A-Grade skills of golf	20	elective – D (3) or elective	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISSGLF202 Apply the A-Grade tactics and strategies of golf	15	elective – D (3) or elective	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISSGLF316 Interpret and apply the rules of golf	15	elective – D (3) or elective	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
Gymnastics
SISSGYN201A Teach fundamental gymnastic skills	25	elective	elective (max 3)	elective – D (1) or elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
Horse Care and Equestrian
AHCHBR201A Monitor horse health and welfare	20	elective	elective – K (5) or elective – general	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
AHCHBR203A Provide daily care for horses	30	elective	elective – K (5) or elective – general	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
AHCLSK207A Load and unload livestock	10	elective	elective – K (5) or elective – general	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISOEQO201A Handle horses	20	elective – C (3) or elective	elective – K (5)	elective – C (2) or elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISOEQO202A Demonstrate basic horse riding skills	30	elective – C (3) or elective	elective – K (5)	elective – C (2) or elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISOEQO304A Apply first aid for horses	25	elective – C (3) or elective	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
Kayaking
SISOKYK201A Demonstrate simple kayaking skills	15	elective	elective – L (2)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
Mountain Biking
SISOMBK201A Demonstrate basic off-road cycling skills Prerequisite: SISOCYT202A	15	elective	elective – N (3)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
Navigation
SISONAV201A Demonstrate navigation skills in a controlled environment	15	elective	elective – C (2) or elective – N (3)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
Netball
SISSNTB201A Use intermediate level netball skills	20	elective – E (3) or elective	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISSNTB202A Use intermediate level netball tactics and game strategy in netball play	15	elective – E (3) or elective	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISSNTB203A Participate in conditioning for netball	15	elective – E (3) or elective	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISSNTB204A Teach foundation netball skills	25	elective	elective (max 3)	elective – F (1) or elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
Outdoor Recreation
SISOODR201A Assist in conducting outdoor recreation sessions	15	elective	core	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
Risk Management
SISXRSK301A Undertake risk analysis of activities	15	elective	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
Rugby League
SISSRGL201A Use intermediate level Rugby League game skills	20	elective – F (3) or elective	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISSRGL202A Use intermediate level tactics and game strategy in Rugby League play	15	elective – F (3) or elective	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISSRGL203A Participate in conditioning for Rugby League	15	elective – F (3) or elective	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISSRGL204A Teach the skills of Rugby League for modified games	25	elective	elective (max 3)	elective – G (1) or elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
Rugby Union
SISSRGU201A Perform foundation level Rugby Union skills	20	elective – G (2) or elective	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISSRGU202A Perform foundation level Rugby Union tactics and strategies	15	elective – general	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISSRGU203A Participate in conditioning for Rugby Union	15	elective – G (2) or elective	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISSRGU204A Officiate junior level Rugby Union	15	elective	elective (max 3)	elective – general	elective (max 3)
SISSRGU205A Officiate local or district level Rugby Union	15	elective	elective (max 3)	elective – general	elective (max 3)
Skiing
SISOSKT201A Demonstrate basic cross country skiing skills	25	elective	elective – general	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
Soccer
SISSSOC301A Perform advanced level soccer skills	20	elective	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISSSOC302A Perform advanced level soccer tactics and strategies	20	elective	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
Sport Coaching
SISSSCO101 Develop and update knowledge of coaching practices	20	elective – general	–	core	elective (max 3)
SISSSCO202 Coach beginner or novice participants to develop fundamental motor skills Prerequisite: SISSSCO101	20	elective – general	elective (max 3)	core	elective (max 3)
SISSSCO306 Provide drugs in sport information	15	elective	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
Sport Development
SISSSDE201 Communicate effectively with others in a sport environment	15	elective – general	elective (max 3)	core	elective (max 3)
Sport Officiating
SISSSOF101 Develop and update officiating knowledge	10	elective – general	elective (max 3)	elective – general	elective (max 3)
SISSSOF202 Officiate games or competitions Prerequisite: SISSSOF101	20	elective – general	elective (max 3)	elective – general	elective (max 3)
SISSSOF203 Judge competitive situations Prerequisite: SISSSOF101	20	elective – general	elective (max 3)	elective – general	elective (max 3)
Sports Trainer
SISSSPT201A Implement sports injury prevention	15	elective – general	elective (max 3)	elective – general	elective (max 3)
SISSSPT302A Provide initial management of sports injuries	30	elective	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISSSPT303A Conduct basic warm-up and cool-down programs	15	elective	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
Surfing
SISOSRF201A Demonstrate surf survival and self rescue skills	15	elective	elective – R (2)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISOSRF202A Demonstrate basic surfing manoeuvres in controlled conditions	20	elective	elective – R (2)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
Surf Life Saving
SISSSUR201A Teach the basic skills of surf life saving	25	elective	elective (max 3)	elective – I (2) or elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISSSUR202A Officiate beginner level surf life saving competitions	15	elective	elective (max 3)	elective – I (2) or elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
Tennis
SISSTNS204 Conduct red stage tennis activities	10	elective	elective (max 3)	elective – J (3) or elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISSTNS205 Interpret and apply the rules and regulations of tennis	10	elective	elective (max 3)	elective – J (3) or elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISSTNS206 Develop and update knowledge of tennis development programs	5	elective	elective (max 3)	elective – J (3) or elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
Touch
SISSTOU201A Perform the intermediate skills of Touch	20	elective – H (2) or elective	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SISSTOU202A Perform the intermediate tactics and strategies of Touch	15	elective – H (2) or elective	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
White Water Rescue
SISOWWR201A Demonstrate self rescue skills in white water	15	elective	elective – general	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
Work Health and Safety
SISXEMR001 Respond to emergency situations	10	elective	–	elective (max 2)	core
SISXEMR201A Respond to emergency situations	10	elective	elective – general	elective (max 2)	–
SISXOHS101A Follow occupational health and safety policies	10	–	core	–	–
SISXWHS101 Follow work health and safety policies	15	core	–	core	–
Working in Industry
SISXIND001 Work effectively in sport, fitness and recreation environments	15	–	–	–	core
SISXIND002 Maintain sport, fitness and recreation industry knowledge	15	–	–	–	core
SISXIND101A Work effectively in sport and recreation environments	15	–	core	–	–
SISXIND211 Develop and update sport, fitness and recreation industry knowledge	20	core	–	core	–
Imported
BSBCMM401 Make a presentation	20	elective – general	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
BSBIND201 Work effectively in a business environment	10	–	–	–	elective (max 3)
BSBINM201 Process and maintain workplace information	20	elective	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices	15	–	–	–	elective – listed
BSBWOR201 Manage personal stress in the workplace	15	elective	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective – listed
BSBWOR202 Organise and complete daily work activities	15	–	elective (max 3)	–	core
BSBWOR202A Organise and complete daily work activities	15	core	elective (max 3)	core	–
CHCCOM001 Provide first point of contact	15	elective	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective – listed
CHCDIS301C Work effectively with people with a disability	40	elective	elective – general	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
FSKDIG03 Use digital technology for routine workplace tasks	10	elective	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective – listed
FSKLRG09 Use strategies to respond to routine workplace problems	10	elective	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective – listed
FSKLRG11 Use routine strategies for work-related learning	10	elective	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective – listed
HLTAID003 Provide first aid	20	elective – general	core	core	core
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety	15	–	–	–	core
ICPDMT263 Access and use the internet	10	elective – general	elective (max 3)	elective – general	elective (max 3)
ICTICT203 Operate application software packages	20	elective – general	elective – general	elective – general	elective – listed
ICTICT210 Operate database applications	20	elective – general	elective (max 3)	elective – general	elective (max 3)
ICTICT308 Use advanced features of computer applications	30	elective – general	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SFICOMP205B Communicate effectively in cross-cultural environments	10	elective	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)
SIRXMER201 Merchandise products	20	elective	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective – listed
SIRXSLS002A Advise on products and services	20	elective	elective (max 3)	elective (max 2)	elective – listed
SITTGDE306 Research and share general information on Australian Indigenous cultures	25	elective	elective – general	elective (max 2)	elective (max 3)

AQF VET qualification

Qualification packaging rules are contained in the SIS10 Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package or the SIS Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package at http://training.gov.au.

In summary, to attain the full:

SIS20412 Sport Career Oriented Participation students will need to achieve 11 units of competency including:

a) 7 core units of competency

b) 4 elective units of competency:

all the units in any one of Groups A to H
the remaining units to make up the required 4 elective units from General electives or from units first packaged at AQF level 2 or 3 from SIS10; up to 2 of these units may be chosen elsewhere in SIS10 or any current accredited course or other Training Package, and must be first packaged at AQF level 2.

SIS20213 Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation students will need to achieve 15 units of competency including:

a) 5 core units of competency

b) 10 elective units of competency:

all the units in any one of Groups A to S
the remaining to make up the required 10 elective units from General electives, or any of the groups above; up to 3 of these units may be selected from elsewhere in SIS10, or any current accredited course or other Training Package, and must first be packaged at AQF level 2 or 3.

SIS20513 Certificate II in Sport Coaching students will need to achieve 13 units of competency including:

a) 8 core units of competency

b) 5 elective units of competency:

all the units in any one of Groups A to K
the remaining units to make up the required 5 elective units from General electives; up to 2 of these remaining units may be selected elsewhere in SIS10 or any current accredited course or other Training Package, and must be first packaged at AQF level 2 or 3.

SIS20115 Certificate II in Sport and Recreation students will need to achieve 13 units of competency including:

a) 8 core units of competency

b) 5 elective units of competency:

2 units from the electives listed
3 units from the electives listed, elsewhere in the SIS Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course.

Other information

Criteria for the endorsement of Board Endorsed VET courses (VET BECs)

The criteria for endorsement of VET BECs are outlined in the Guidelines for Stages 5 and 6 Board Endorsed VET Courses available on the BOSTES website at www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/voc_ed/board-endorsed-courses.html.

HSC VET course delivery

HSC VET courses can only be delivered by an RTO with the relevant qualification and units of competency on their scope of registration. Scope of registration can be checked at http://training.gov.au.

RTOs offering training programs for the delivery and assessment of Recreation and Sport HSC VET courses must meet the requirements of the VET Quality Framework, the SIS10 Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package or the SIS Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package and the HSC course.

Information about the delivery of HSC VET courses by RTOs other than school system RTOs or TAFE NSW institutes is contained on the BOSTES Assessment Certification Examination (ACE) website.

Non-government schools outsourcing delivery of HSC VET courses to external providers also need to refer to the Registered and Accredited Individual Non-government Schools (NSW) Manual or Registration Systems and Member Non-government Schools (NSW) Manual which are available on the BOSTES website at http://rego.bostes.nsw.edu.au.

Allocation of HSC indicative hours of credit

Units of competency drawn from Training Packages are not defined in terms of duration. The amount of time required by individual students to achieve competency will vary according to their aptitude and experience. Where a training program is designed for delivery by an RTO, the RTO will specify the length of the training program according to the delivery strategies and/or curriculum resources chosen.

However, for the purposes of the HSC, VET courses must be described in terms of their indicative hours. For this reason, indicative hours for unit credit towards the HSC have been assigned to each unit of competency. It is emphasised that the assignment of indicative hours does not imply that all students will fulfil all requirements of a unit of competency within these hours. RTOs may determine that additional or fewer hours are required for the achievement of particular competencies. However, this does not alter the HSC indicative hours allocated, only the delivery hours.

Students may need to spend additional time practising skills in a work environment and completing projects and assignments, in order to fulfil Training Package assessment requirements.

Exclusions

Where there is significant overlap between an HSC VET course and other HSC VET or general education courses, BOSTES has an exclusion between the courses. Exclusions are generally applied at a course level rather than at the unit of competency level.

Schools should check all course exclusions when determining an appropriate pattern of study for their students.

Course exclusions for Recreation and Sport are detailed on the first page of this course description.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfer within VET courses

Students who have current knowledge, skills or experience relevant to a VET course may be granted credit towards the course requirements.

Arrangements for RPL and credit transfer within VET courses, including processes, application form and examples of possible scenarios, are detailed on the BOSTES website at www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/voc_ed/rpl.html.

School-based apprentices and trainees

Information regarding provision for school-based apprentices and trainees within the HSC is available on the BOSTES website at www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/voc_ed/apprenticeships-traineeships.html.

Information on requirements and arrangements for NSW school-based apprenticeships and traineeships is available at www.training.nsw.gov.au/individuals/apprenticeships_traineeships/school_based/index.html.

Students with special education needs

Students with special education needs may access a VET course in one of two ways:

by undertaking the course under regular course arrangements, or
by undertaking selected units of competency within the course that have been identified through the collaborative curriculum planning process.

For more information, see the VET Courses and Students with Special Education Needs fact sheet, as well as Collaborative Curriculum Planning advice, on the BOSTES website.

Students in Years 9 and 10 (Stage 5)

In certain circumstances students in Years 9 and 10 (Stage 5) may access Stage 6 VET courses. Further information is available on the BOSTES website at www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/voc_ed/stage-5.html.