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.
Athlete may include:
beginner through to high performance level competitors
athletes under 16 years of age who require parent or guardian consent
female or male athletes
athletes with a disability or special needs.
Injury management program may include:
a sequence of events or treatments leading to a desired outcome negotiated between the health care professional and the athlete.
Health care professionals may include:
medical practitioners
physiotherapists
chiropractors
osteopaths
paramedics
massage therapists.
Feedback may include:
achievement of program objectives
information pertinent to technical adjustments.
Minor injuries may include:
cuts
abrasions
minor surface bruising.
Basic principles of biomechanics may include:
major muscle actions
joint mechanics.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
infectious diseases
duty of care
Sports trainer associations guidelines
Industry Code of Ethics or Code of Conduct regulations and guidelines.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
roles and responsibilities of a sports trainer
infection control
reporting
code of conduct.
Universal precautions include:
use of personal protective equipment
presumption that all blood and body fluids are infectious
covering exposed cuts and abrasions with waterproof coverings prior to commencing work
immediate treatment of puncture wounds or abrasions
use of protective clothing when cleaning spillage of body fluids.
Other relevant stakeholders may include:
coach or coaches
health professionals
parents or guardians.

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:
works within own area of responsibility to assist in the ongoing management of sports injuries and interacts with health professionals, athletes and other relevant stakeholders to communicate progress as required
works under the direction of health care professionals to implement and monitor ongoing injury management programs
treats minor injuries and makes judgements within area of responsibility to refer athletes to health professionals to obtain a more detailed assessment of their condition
applies effective contingency management techniques to deal with a range of issues that may affect the responses of athletes.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure treatment of multiple minor injuries relevant to the candidate's current or intended work environment to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a sport training or competition setting or environment relevant to the specific sport or environment in which the candidate operates or intends to operate
athletes participating in sport or physical activity
athletes with real or simulated sporting injuries
health professionals and the athlete's injury management program
relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures impacting on assisting with the management of sport injuries.
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 implementation and monitoring of an injury management program
observation of interaction with healthcare professionals and athletes
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the causes and signs of delayed healing
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISSSPT302A Provide initial management of sports injuries.