Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Readiness may include:
growth rates
developmental stages
heat tolerance and hydration
physical ability
social characteristics
attention spans.
Constraints may include:
access to industry experts, sporting facilities and equipment
access to practice opportunities
budget and time requirements
numbers and groupings of players.
Risks may include:
inappropriate facilities and or equipment
inadequate equipment or resources
inappropriate coaching methods.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
working with children
duty of care
mandatory reporting
negligence
waivers and exclusion clauses
privacy.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
use and maintenance of equipment and resources
time and budget requirements
behaviour management
code of ethics.
Resources may include:
specific facilities and venues
accessibility and availability of appropriate equipment and technology.
Coaching methods may include:
explanation and demonstration
drills, games and other activities
structured practice opportunities
behaviour management
progressive and regressive skill development activities
guided discovery approaches.
Junior player characteristics may include:
age and maturity
stage of physical and psychological development and ability
preferred learning styles
level of prior experience.
Presentations may include:
active involvement of learners
generate interest and enthusiasm
inclusive instructional practices for learners with different learning needs
appropriate to the learning styles and preferences of individuals and groups
opportunities for participant ownership of the activity.
Communication methods may include:
tone and level of voice
terminology and language
verbal and body language
critical listening and questioning
constructive and supportive feedback.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
selects and delivers learning activities to develop fundamental perceptual motor skills and applies strategies to maintain engagement and enthusiasm of young players
monitors learning progress of players and modifies activities accordingly
assesses constraints and risks associated with the program and structures sessions to provide appropriate skill progression and regression to suit style of learning
delivers safe coaching according to organisational policies and procedures, relevant legislation and codes of conduct.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure design and delivery of fundamental perceptual motor skill development programs relevant to the candidate's current or intended coaching role that are of sufficient breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a facility where the sport-specific range of coaching activities can be conducted
junior players, generally aged 4-6 years
equipment appropriate for the specific sport.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
observation of interacting with junior sports players to foster a positive learning environment
observation of delivering, monitoring and adjusting effective coaching sessions
written or oral questioning to assess knowledge of the characteristics of young learners and fundamental perceptual motor skills of the specific sport
portfolio of program plan and self evaluations.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISSCGP305A Plan coaching programs for junior sports players
SISSCGP201A Apply legal and ethical coaching practices.