Course overview
The Diploma of Football (Development, Management and Performance) prepares students with the skills, knowledge and understanding to prepare them for a range of future career paths in the football industry.
Students explore a range of football codes (eg, soccer, rugby league, rugby union, AFL, rugby 7s, wheelchair rugby, futsal, touch football) to learn how these global sports deliver exemplary practice in contexts such as coaching, officiating, community and participation, inclusion, management skills, and player development and wellbeing.
Designed in collaboration with the football industry, classes are taught by industry experts and revolve around real-life case studies of football professionals, clubs, and organisations. Work-integrated learning placements are a key aspect of this course and students will experience a minimum of 45 hours of placements in football environments.
The course is designed to be flexible and can be studied through a combination of on-campus, online, and blended delivery. One of the units in this course includes a mandatory 2-day visit to the campus.
Students are assessed through real-world activities and through a combination of practical and theory-based tasks.
Upon completion of this diploma, students can consider articulation to the Associate Degree of Football or Bachelor of Football.
Course record
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
Game development managers, referee coordinator, participation officer, football coach, community program leaders.
Majors
Areas of study
Sport development, sports coaching, sports management, sports performance.
Other Information
Practical experience
45 hours of work integrated learning.
Fees and charges
Refer to ACPE latest fee information.
Advanced Standing
Applicants may request recognition of prior learning (RPL). Applications for RPL will be assessed on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the college's Recognition of Prior Learning Policy and Procedure.
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- Applicants with recent secondary education Assumed Knowledge: 2 units of English Other applicants Refer to the ACPE general admission information English language requirements: All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements for their chosen course of study. Computer literacy: All applicants for entry to any course must meet minimum computer literacy standards as determined by the college, have a personal email account and unrestricted access to the internet. Working with Children Check: For courses that involve work integrated learning where students may deal with children (ie under 18 years of age) a valid Working with Children Check must be supplied to the college prior to the student undertaking coursework. Applicants who anticipate failing a Working with Children Check should not apply for course entry. Applicants who may not meet the educational requirements but who can demonstrate some educational disadvantage in schooling will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Post-school applicants (21 years or over) who have not completed Year 12 and who have relevant work or life experience that indicates they would be able to manage the level of coursework required will be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis.
Student profile
Campuses & intake dates
- SydneyNSW