Key Program Facts
Location
AFL Max, Adelaide, South Australia
Qualifications
SIS50319 Diploma of Sport + BSB50215 Diploma of Business
Next Intake
January 2022
Program Overview
The AFL Max High-Performance Program powered by SEDA, offers students a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in a high-performance
AFL-specific learning environment, whilst completing a dual Diploma in sport and business.
The program provides practical, hands-on industry specific training, and tailored development and support from the professional team at SEDA and AFL Max^.
The program focuses on providing students with the skills and attributes they need to improve their personal football performance, increase their understanding of the high-performance football environment, and open pathways for work or further study.
^AFL Max Adelaide Pty Ltd
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Program Delivery
The AFL Max-High Performance Program powered by SEDA is specifically designed for accomplished and aspiring male and female footballers. If you want to:
- Train in an elite environment and access industry leading facilities, training and support
- Complete Diploma-level studies in sport and business
- Improve your performance, and personal athletic development;
- Develop industry-relevant skills and launch your career in sport, business or a related field; and
- Continue your educational journey and receive credit into an undergraduate degree with one of our university partners
Then this may be the program for you.
Eligibility Requirements:
To be eligible for the AFL Max High Performance Program applicants must be able to satisfy the following:
- Successful completion of Year 12 or approved equivalent^
- Be currently playing or have recently played Australian Rules Football at a high level. For example:
- SANFL Men’s U/18s, Reserves or Seniors
- SANFL Women’s League
- State Juniors
- NAB League Girls and Boys
- National and State AFL Academies (Male and Female)
- NGA AFL Academies (Male and Female)
- AFLW
- Dual Diploma program delivered and assessed by SEDA comprising the SIS50319 Diploma of Sport, and the BSB50215 Diploma of Business
- Program includes specialisation in Coaching, in addition to the requirements to satisfy the SISSS00116 High Performance Coach skill set
- Up to four (4) days of face-to-face training and assessment, inclusive of facilitated online delivery for some study areas
- Minimum of 80 hours of practical placement connected to football or the wider industries of business and sport
- High-performance athlete development sessions delivered in conjunction with the team at AFL Max
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities to complete practical sessions
Areas of Study
frameworks.
analysis, identifying potential opportunities for new products and services, and developing marketing plans and strategies for launch.
other organisations in the sport, fitness, and recreation industry, and explore career pathways and acquire transferable skills in real workplace settings.
*Non-accredited areas of study
TERTIARY PATHWAYS
Graduates of the High-Performance Program can gain direct entry* into a range of courses with leading tertiary education providers. In some cases, graduates will also receive credit points towards the number of units or subjects a student is required to complete in a course. The number of credits a SEDA graduate can receive per course will vary between each education provider.
Start your career in a range of different industries. Our course options cater for a range of diverse interests and completing one of the specified courses with SEDA’s tertiary partners can set you up for your dream career.
*subject to meeting eligibility requirements


Fees
SIS50319 Diploma of Sport – $10,688.95
BSB50215 Diploma of Business – $5,016.00
VET Student Loan program is available for the SIS50319 Diploma of Sport & BSB50215 Diploma of Business with SEDA Group. A VET Student Loan will not be approved for students who do not meet eligibility requirements. In 2021, the maximum course fees are: SIS50319 Diploma of Sport = $10,688.95, BSB50215 Diploma of Business = $7,392.00. A VET Student Loan gives rise to a VETSL debt that continues to be debt due to the Commonwealth.
Click here for more information about VET Student Loans.
Admissions
Selection into the Program is based on eligibility criteria and interview process. Please see the applicant criteria below.
- Successful completion of Year 12 or approved equivalent^
- Be currently playing or have recently played Australian Rules Football at a high level. For example:
- SANFL Men’s U/18s, Reserves or Seniors.
- SANFL Women’s League
- State Juniors
- NAB League Girls and Boys
- National and State AFL Academies (Male and Female)
- NGA AFL Academies (Male and Female)
- AFLW
Enrolment Process:
- Attend an interview and provide evidence in support of your application.
- Successfully compete a Pre-Training Review, and Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test issued by SEDA.
- Individuals under the age of 18 must have gained parental/guardian consent to undertake the program.
^Individuals who are unable to meet this requirement due to their individual circumstances will be considered on a case by case basis.
AFL Max provides marketing and promotional services on behalf of SEDA relating to the recruitment of prospective students for this program.
