QC Foundation
QC Foundation

Queensland Cricket Institute of Sport and Business

Kick‑start your career in sport with Queensland Cricket’s Institute of Sport and Business, through a fully integrated education and high‑performance program delivered in partnership with TAFE Queensland (RTO 0275).

This year‑long dual qualification Diploma of Sport and Diploma of Leadership and Management (SIS50321 / BSB50420) is delivered on‑site at Allan Border Field utilising the world class facilities of Queensland Cricket, giving students the opportunity to build practical, real‑world skills in a professional sporting environment.

Students will engage in a unique blend of classroom learning and immersive, hands‑on experiences, including 100 hours of experience across Queensland Cricket departments. You’ll also gain exclusive access to Queensland Cricket staff, coaches, and athletes, with guest lecturers sharing valuable insights from their careers and experiences in elite and community sport.

Across your studies, you will learn core coaching principles such as planning and delivering coaching programs for high‑performance athletes, applying sports psychology, and coordinating athlete wellbeing and development. You’ll also develop critical sport‑industry capabilities including managing risk, leading teams, communication, and workplace health and safety.

Throughout the program, you will be supported by Queensland Cricket and TAFE Queensland’s highly experienced educators and industry specialists, ensuring you have the guidance needed to succeed both academically and professionally.

Graduates of the Diploma of Sport / Diploma of Leadership and Management (SIS50321 / BSB50420) m

ay also be eligible for up to one year of university credit toward selected undergraduate degrees.

 

Diploma of Leadership and Management (BSB50420)

CORE UNITS ELECTIVE UNITS
  • BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence
  • BSBCRT511 Develop critical thinking in others
  • BSBLDR523 Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
  • BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
  • BSBCMM511 Communicate with influence
  • BSBOPS502 Manage business operational plans
  • SITXHRM009 Lead and manage people
  • BSBHRM531 Coordinate health and wellness programs
  • BSBOPS504 Manage business risk
  • SITXMGT006 Manage projects
  • SIRXOSM007 Manage risk to organisational reputation in an online setting
  • BSBFIN501 Manage budgets and financial plans

 

Diploma of Sport (SIS50321)

CORE UNITS ELECTIVE UNITS
  • BSBOPS504 Manage business risk
  • HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety
  • SITXHRM003 Lead and manage people
  • BSBCRT511 Develop critical thinking in others
  • BSBHRM531 Coordinate health and wellness programs
  • BSBOPS502 Manage business operational plans
  • BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence
  • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
  • SISSSCO011 Manage integrity in sport
  • SITXMGT003 Manage projects
  • CHCVOL004 Manage volunteer workforce development
  • SISSSCO003 Meet participant coaching needs
  • SISSSCO004 Plan, conduct and review coaching programs
  • SISSSCO007 Apply sport psychology principles

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  • Experience

    100 hours of work-integrated learning across the Queensland Cricket organisation and wider cricket industry.

  • Interact

    Engage with staff, players and coaches at Allan Border Field.

  • Learn

    Industry aligned, hands on learning ensures you graduate job ready.

  • Opportunity

    Dual-diploma qualification can provide up to a year of credit towards select undergraduate degrees.

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We acknowledge and pay respect to our First Nations people and Traditional Custodians of the land and waters where we are privileged to live, work and play. We recognise and celebrate their spiritual and ongoing connection to culture and country. We respectfully acknowledge all elders past, present and emerging as we continue to cherish shared wisdom and grow with their guidance as we walk together toward a connected country.

Queensland Cricket's indigenous artwork was collaboratively designed by Queensland Fire player and proud Kunja woman Mikayla Hinkley and Brisbane Indigenous artist, Delores McDonald (“Aunty Delly”).

The centre circle represents the Gabba, alongside other water holes which used to be near the ground. 87 black strokes on red earth represent the wickets taken by Aboriginal great, Eddie Gilbert who played 23 games for Queensland.