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.
Participant group may include:
experienced
inexperienced
adults
children.
Characteristics may include:
needs and interests
numbers
age and gender
previous experience
special requirements.
Appropriate personnel may include:
coordinator
supervisor
manager.
Suggestions may include:
type of games
content of games
methods of working with participants
timing and sequencing of games.
Aims of the recreation games may include:
participation
confidence
motivation
self-improvement
fitness
lifestyle adjustment.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
equal opportunity
privacy
working with children.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
communication protocols
roles and responsibilities
duty of care
reporting channels.
Recreation games may include:
competitive
non-competitive
traditional
cultural activities
individual or group.
Game requirements may include:
safety
rules and regulations
resources
scheduling.
Information may include:
game requirements
expected behaviour
clothing and footwear
hydration
instructions
potential hazards.
Allocated tasks may include:
providing access to facilities or recreation areas
providing advance information to participants
organising refreshments.
Problems may include:
aggressive or unacceptable behaviour
inappropriateness of game type or duration
participant injury.

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:
identifies, confirms and carries out assigned duties according to own level of responsibility and refers tasks outside own level to appropriate personnel
carries out allocated tasks responsibly and in a non-discriminatory manner according to instructions of responsible person and reports any difficulties to the appropriate personnel
clarifies and conveys information about essential aspects of the games to assist and encourage participants to fully participate in the recreation games
contributes to the evaluation of the recreation games and suggests how they could be improved and reflects on own work performance.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure participation in the planning and conduct of multiple recreation games or sessions to enable the candidate to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
sport and recreation environments, venues or facilities that reflect local requirements
participants with varying needs
responsible staff or appropriate personnel
information about recreation games
legislation and organisational policies and procedures in relation to the conduct of recreation 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 the candidate interacting with a range of participants, including conveying information for safe participation in recreation games and assisting in delivery, supervision and evaluation of games according to own level of responsibility
observation of candidate dealing with contingencies such as situations arising beyond area or responsibility
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of techniques and skills appropriate to different recreation games
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing appropriate work performed by the candidate.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISXCAI303A Plan and conduct sport and recreation sessions.