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.
Advanced tactics and strategies may include:
free kicks
scoring opportunities from free kicks
set plays at corners
set plays from throw-ins
patterns of play in attack
patterns of play in defence
game plans for team and individuals
interpreting influence of weather and ground conditions
statistics and decision making.
Psychological methods and techniques may include:
goal setting
visualisation
relaxation techniques
motivation techniques
focusing
creating values.
Strengths and weaknesses may include:
height
weight
speed
passing
accuracy
ability to successfully implement team plays
ability to use deception and prediction.
Game plans may include:
individual or team
set plays
targeting opposition players
identifying weaknesses in opposition team
style of play
situational plays.
Rules, regulations and policies may include:
International Football Association Board Laws of the Game
Football Federation Australia Code of Conduct
anti-doping policy
Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
permits from land management authorities or local council
authority or permission from land owners or soccer clubs
anti-doping policy
harassment-free sports policies.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
conflict resolution
communication protocols
use, care and maintenance of equipment and field
training and scheduling commitments
code of ethics.
Statistics may include:
yellow or red cards
errors or turnovers
corners for and against
time in possession
crosses for and against
goals for and against
attempts at goal for and against
shots on target for and against
shots off target for and against
offsides for and against
fouls committed for and against
penalties for and against.
Effective communication may include:
calls
hand signals
eye signals
signs
nods
codes for player's names
codes for different plays.

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:
utilises knowledge and interpretation of advanced level tactics and strategies of soccer, and relevant rules, regulations and policies to implement game plans, and apply the advanced tactics and strategies applicable to different positions
determines strengths and weaknesses of individual player or players and teams and psychologically prepares to apply tactics and strategies accordingly
performs tactics and strategies relevant to position and conditions at an accuracy rate of at least 75%
communicates appropriately with team members, coach, referees and support staff throughout activities and games, and responds to feedback
reviews own and team's soccer performance to identify strengths and areas requiring improvement and or modifications.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure performance of tactics and strategies relevant to position and conditions at an accuracy rate of at least 75% on sufficient occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
soccer training and competition facilities, with marked out fields
groups and teams competing at an advanced level of soccer
a coach to instruct and address players
suitably qualified referees
support staff, such as trainers
access to rules and regulations such as the International Football Association Board Laws of the Game, and the Football Federation Australia code of conduct
current relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures that impact on the conduct of activities and games.
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 performance of tactics and strategies at an accuracy rate of at least 75% during activities and games
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant rules, regulations and policies of the Football Federation Australia, and their relevance to the application of tactics and strategies at an advanced level of performance
third-party reports from coaches or referees detailing performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISSSOC301A Perform advanced level soccer skills.