You can attend the TALS program in Hobart or Launceston from 2026.

Visit the TasTAFE website to find out more information about the fees and payment options.

Tasmania Academy of Leadership and Sport | TasTAFE

Students will be required to attend 2-days a week face-to-face. Pre-reading and assessment completion requires approximately 8 hours of homework per week.

The program runs over four academic terms, following the Tasmanian Public school calendar.

A regular contact day will begin at 9AM and conclude at 4PM.

The diploma level course is an AQF level 5 qualification, which will qualify students to apply integrated technical and theoretical concepts in a broad range of contexts to undertake advanced skilled or paraprofessional work.

To ensure students are set up for success from the beginning, you will need to demonstrate the appropriate literacy and numeracy skills to undertake an AQF level 5 qualification.

TasTAFE will invite you to undertake the Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB). This is an approved online review tool which will give you a level for your English (literacy) and Maths (numeracy) levels, and can also help to identify any skill gaps or areas that you might need additional support in.

The BKSB review takes between 30 and 60 minutes per review (1 for English and 1 for maths) and will give you a rating that is aligned to the Australian Core Skills Framework

No. The work integrated learning program is voluntary and not linked to your completion of academic coursework.

The work integrated learning component is your exclusive inside access to the State’s leading sports brands. Use this opportunity to bring your coursework to life with hands-on experience, and build valuable relationships and networks within the industry. Graduates will receive a record of obtainment for participating in work integrated learning for their resume.

Absolutely! You will be required to select a sport specialisation as part of joining the program, however, students will have opportunities to volunteer for work placements with other industry partners.

Students will obtain a high-level understanding of the sports industry, gaining valuable knowledge and experience in a wide range of areas from game development, coaching, administration, membership, events, media, community engagement and much more across the wide range of partnerships within the Academy.

Employment pathways from completing the course include (either in a sports or other businesses):

• Game Development Officer

• Sports Administrator

• Membership Officer

• Ticketing Officer

• Competitions Coordinator

• Sport Development Manager 

• Development Coach 

• Sports Coordinator

• Workforce Coordinator 

• Community Development Officer  

• Administration Specialist

• Project Administrator/Coordinator

• Operations Coordinator 

• 100 hours of work-based placement with your preferred sport partner

• Regular coaching and athlete development sessions for students

• Guest presentations from representatives from the State’s sports sector

• Access to exclusive events and networking opportunities

Contact us by submitting an expression of interest and keep an eye on our website for upcoming information sessions.