ANZSCO code 452411
Footballer
Description
Plays football professionally in competitions. This occupation requires high levels of physical fitness, sporting ability and personal commitment as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level 3
Occupations at Skill Level 3 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following: – NZ Register Level 4 qualification – AQF Certificate IV or – AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training. At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Assessing Authority
- Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS)
vetassess@vetassess.com.au
Specialisations
- Australian Rules Footballer
- Rugby League Footballer
- Rugby Union Footballer
- Soccer Player
Specialisation titles are any commonly used titles which refer to a subset of jobs belonging to the occupation designated in the principal title. These jobs involve the performance of specialised tasks rather than the broader range of tasks usually performed in the occupation.
Unit Group 4524: Sportspersons
Description
Participate in sporting events for monetary gain either as individuals or as members of a team.
Indicative Skill Level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. In Australia: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) In New Zealand: NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Some occupations may require high levels of physical fitness, sporting ability and personal commitment as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience. Registration or licensing may be required.
Tasks
- Maintaining a high degree of expertise in a particular sport
- Attending regular practice sessions and undertaking private training to maintain the required standard of fitness
- Deciding on strategies in consultation with coaches
- Assessing other competitors and conditions at venues
- Competing in sporting events
- Adhering to the rules and regulations associated with a specific sport
- Promoting water safety awareness and undertaking rescue of persons in difficulty in the water
- Undertaking sports promotional activities and television appearances
Other occupations in this Unit Group
- 452412: Golfer
- 452413: Jockey
- 452414: Lifeguard
- 452499: Sportspersons nec