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.
Information sources may include:
sporting bodies
sports literature
sporting personnel
drugs monitoring bodies.
Relevant information may include:
roles and responsibilities of elite athletes
codes of conduct.
Issues may include:
drugs
alcohol
behaviour on and off the field
role model expectations
discrimination.
Elite athletes may include:
beginner through to high performance level competitors
athletes under 16 years of age who require parent or guardian consent prior to being included in a training program
female or male athletes
athletes with a disability or special needs
athletes from minority ethnic and cultural groups.
Potential barriers may include:
managing injury
other commitments
interpersonal conflict
managing media
non-selection.
Legal responsibilities may include:
anti-discrimination legislation
anti-doping codes
duty of care
occupational health and safety
contract clauses regarding behaviour
sporting tribunal decisions.
Ethical responsibilities may include:
contributing to a safe environment for other athletes that is free of discrimination, harassment and abuse
treating all athletes fairly, with respect and dignity
promoting fair play, teamwork and modelling appropriate sporting behaviour
behaving with integrity and honour on and off the field
respecting fellow athletes and competitors
maintaining the sport's standards, rules, regulations, codes and policies.
Industry codes of practice may include:
sport codes and regulations
anti-doping codes
codes of conduct.
Principles of sport must include:
fairness
respect
responsibility
safety.
Ethical rights may include:
competing and training in an environment free from discrimination and harassment
competing and training in an environment free of drugs
being treated fairly, equally and with respect by coaches, officials, fellow athletes and supporters
having access to codes, policies rules and regulations required to compete in the sport
fair application of the principles of natural justice in relation to complaints or allegations faced by the athlete.
Relevant information may include:
professional advice available on drugs in sport
classification of major drugs in relation to their legal status
short term and long term effects of drugs on the human body
possible harmful effects of drug use
classification of drugs as either banned or permitted in sport
physical and psychological effects of banned and restricted drugs.
Responsibilities of an elite athlete must include:
being available for sample collection
taking responsibility for what is ingested and used
informing medical personnel of obligations not to use prohibited substances
ensuring any medical treatment does not violate anti-doping policies
providing accurate and up-to-date information on whereabouts.
Anti-doping policies and codes include:
the world anti-doping code (WADA)
national anti-doping codes
sport-specific requirements.
Drug testing procedures include:
availability of athlete
provision of samples
representation rights
right of appeal.
Support personnel may include:
administrators
other coach or coaches
sports scientists
sports medicine providers
agents
parents or guardians.
Stakeholders may include:
sporting bodies
sponsors
coaches
government bodies.
Obligations may include:
media activities
commercial activities
educational activities
community activities.
Professional situations may include:
interviews
training and competition
promotional functions
after competition activities
sports clinics for schools and community organisations
official dinners
meetings
photo shoots
charity events.
Social situations may include:
supporters and fans
colleagues, competitors or officials
sponsors.
Contract may include:
player
sponsorship
employment
performance
formation.
Potential consequences may include:
loss of contract
suspension
fines
disciplinary action
legal implications
decrease in desired profile.

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:
demonstrates professional practice on and off the playing arena and in relationships with other athletes and sporting personnel
applies relevant international, national and sport specific standards, rules, regulations, codes and policies to practice
evaluates and reflects on strategies that may enhance professional and personal performance
communicates in a way that engenders respect between all parties.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure assessment of the candidate's professional practice on and off the sporting arena over a period of time to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
other elite athletes and relevant support staff
documentation such as contracts and regulations, codes and policies 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 interaction with a range of sporting personnel, including fellow athletes, coaches and support staff
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of policies and codes for relevant sport such as anti-doping codes and testing procedures, codes of behaviour and sources of information regarding the responsibilities of elite athletes
third-party reports from coaches or other support staff detailing examples of appropriate behaviour and understanding of expected responsibilities of an elite athlete.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.