Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre

Diploma of Information Technology/Diploma of Sport (Coaching)
555262
Information technology, Health and Recreation
This combined qualification is designed for aspiring professionals who want to combine technical IT expertise with high-performance coaching skills in the rapidly growing Esports industry. Students will gain hands-on experience in […]
Course Fee
Sub
TAFE Queensland - South Bank
Start Date
Jan 2026
Jul 2026
Duration

11/2 years On campus with some online

Offer Rounds
Course outline

This combined qualification is designed for aspiring professionals who want to combine technical IT expertise with high-performance coaching skills in the rapidly growing Esports industry. Students will gain hands-on experience in network design, game testing, digital media production, and coaching principles tailored to competitive gaming environments.

This dual diploma empowers students to shape the future of esports. Students will master the technical foundations of IT while developing coaching strategies that inspire performance and resilience. From building secure gaming networks to managing high-energy tournaments, students will gain the confidence to lead in both digital and sporting arenas.

As the esports industry continues to expand across Australia and globally, this program equips students with the skills to thrive in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment. Whether supporting grassroots initiatives or contributing to elite-level teams, students graduate with the confidence to lead, innovate, and make an impact in both digital and sporting communities.

TAFE Queensland

Note

Applicants offered a place in this course who are not eligible for a subsidised enrolment will pay full fee. VET Student Loans and payment plans may be available to eligible applicants, refer to tafeqld.edu.au/study-with-us/what-it-costs/index.html for more information.

Fee notes

For information regarding TAFE Queensland course fees, VET Student Loans, FEE-HELP or HECS-HELP visit tafeqld.edu.au/study-with-us/what-it-costs/index.html or telephone 1300 308 233. For combined TAFE Queensland/university courses, refer to entry under university for higher education component.

Prerequisites

Completion of Year 12 or attained Year 12 leaving age

Additional entry requirements

Skills Check

Students will be invited to complete a Skills Check after receiving an offer, before enrolling into studies. This helps students ensure the course is right for them and allows TAFE Queensland to understand students’ current abilities in English, Maths, as well as using digital technology.

The recommended benchmark levels for this course are 4 in English, 4 in Maths and 4 in Digital Technology.

If you are applying for a VET Student Loan the required levels to meet academic eligibility, as outlined by Commonwealth guidelines, is Level 4 English and Maths.

Access and instructions on how to complete the Skills Check will be emailed to you once you have submitted your application.

Read the Skills Check FAQ here.

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

Notes

Contact the institution for information.

Career opportunities

– Esports Coach;

– Team Manager;

– General Application Support Officer;

– IT Manager.

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