Based at multiple locations in SEQ, TAFE Queensland have launched a range of basketball specific TAFE at School Programs, equipping senior high school basketball players with the right tools to pursue success in and outside the basketball arena, while providing a clear pathway to employment in the sports industry.

Students in year 10, 11 or 12 attend the program 1-day a week during the school year at a basketball facility while completing a tailored sport coaching or athlete development program, depending on their location, delivered by specialised educators from TAFE Queensland (RTO 0275).

The program is fully contextualised around the sport of basketball and the class regularly transitions between the classroom, court and gym to create an active and engaging learning environment. Upon completion, depending on their qualification, students can earn up to 8QCE credit points, contribute to their ATAR, qualify to work or volunteer in assistant coaching roles at basketball clubs or sports organisations and pathway into higher study.

TAFE Queensland Academy of Sport Manager, Jesse O’Hara said “In a first of its kind in Australia, we have created a fully contextualised industry-based basketball coach education program for students in their final years of high school, providing a quality education experience to support their QCE or ATAR, while learning in a highly engaging and active environment.”

These programs are ideal for players who want to incorporate their passion for basketball and the sports industry into their final years of high school.

The program will be available at these locations in 2025:

• Brendale (Certificate II & III in Sport Coaching SIS20321/SIS30521)
• Ipswich (Certificate II Sport Coaching SIS20321 only)
• Gold Coast (Certificate II & III in Sport Coaching SIS20321/SIS30521)
• Logan (Certificate II & III in Sport Coaching SIS20321/SIS30521)
• South Bank / Bullets (Certificate II in Sport Coaching & Certificate III in Sport - Athlete SIS20321/SIS30421)
  

If you are interested in learning more about a program and how to join, follow these steps:

(1) Talk to your school about enrolling into an Academy of Sport TAFE at School Program

(2) If you had any more questions about the program, lodge an EOI via the TAFE Queensland Academy of Sport website‍

(3) If your school and parent/guardian are supportive, you can apply via the steps below:

To Apply

1. The application portal will be open from Monday 15 July 2024
2. Use the application code TQB2501 at www.tafeapply.com
3. Follow the prompts and select your preferred basketball TAFE at School program and location