ANZSCO 452499: SPORTSPERSONS NEC
Major Group: 4 – Community and Personal Service Workers | Sub-Major Group: 45 – Sports and Personal Service Workers | Minor Group: 452 – Sports and Fitness Workers | Unit Group: 4524 – Sportspersons
Description: This occupation groups covers Sportspersons not elsewhere classified. This occupation group 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 may be 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.
Occupation in NEC category
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Athlete
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Cricketer
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Cyclist
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Racing Driver
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Surfer
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Tennis Player
Not elsewhere classified (nec) categories are used for known, discrete occupations which are not separately identified in ANZSCO Version 1.2 because of their lack of numerical significance in Australia or New Zealand. The occupation titles listed under nec categories are illustrative of the scope and range of occupations included in the nec category.
UNIT GROUP 4524: SPORTSPERSONS
Description: Participate in sporting events for monetary gain either as individuals or as members of a team.
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:
NZ Register 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
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maintaining a high degree of expertise in a particular sport
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attending regular practice sessions and undertaking private training to maintain the required standard of fitness
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deciding on strategies in consultation with coaches
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assessing other competitors and conditions at venues
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competing in sporting events
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adhering to the rules and regulations associated with a specific sport
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promoting water safety awareness and undertaking rescue of persons in difficulty in the water
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undertaking sports promotional activities and television appearances
Other occupations in this Unit Group
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452411 – Footballer
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452412 – Golfer
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452413 – Jockey
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452414 – Lifeguard