Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range Statements provide advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competence, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. The Range Statements relate to the unit as a whole and helps facilitate holistic assessment. In addition, the following variables may be present for this particular unit of competency:

Basic biomechanical principles

balance

motion

force

momentum

power

Drills, activities and/or games

show a sequential progression to an 'on field' situation, or starts with the 'on field' situation and then breaks down skills

are prescribed by the coach at each training session based on the needs of the players/game/assessment of opposition, stage of the season, objectives of the session

are designed to develop the intermediate skills of Australian football

should include

intermediate skill drills

grid work

relevant modified games

manual

Intermediate skills

skill level for the relevant position, or skill of the game, under competition conditions is between 60% - 70% effectiveness/accuracy

achieve 60% - 70% effectiveness on approved national skills test

Intermediate skills of Australian football players (as applicable to each position/player) and their purpose

offensive skills of Australian football

kicking

drop punt

torpedo punt

banana kick

handball

marking

arm or chest

hand mark

overhead mark

general skills

pick up

hand dribbling

ball handling

running bouncing the ball

sidestep

blind turn

dummy/baulk

crumbing the ball off the pack

goal kicking

checking skills of Australian football

tacking

bumping

blocking and shepherding

smothering

spoiling

standing on the mark

positional skills

full back line

half back line

the centre line

half forward line

full forward line

ruckman

ruck rover and rover

interchange players

specialist skills

body positioning skills for defensive play

defensive tactical skills

defensive roles in set plays (kick out, boundary throw ins)

body positioning skills for offensive play

offensive tactical skills

offensive skills under competition conditions, eg, goal kicking

offensive and checking skill proficiency demonstrated on both sides of the body, where appropriate

Review

individual

as a member of the team

Rules, regulations and policies

the Australian Football League laws of the game and notes on the laws

best practice codes of conducts such as Australian Football League code of conduct

policies of the employer organisation such as, eg, Anti doping policy, Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy

the Australian Football League racial vilification policy

Technological aids and equipment

Australian footballs

witches hats

tackle bags

bump pads

videos

goal posts

Work environment

organisational health and safety requirements and equipment include

safety requirements as listed in the Australian Football League rules of the game and notes on the laws

other recommended safety guidelines are

mouthguards/protection to be worn

no jewellery to be worn

training aids should be inspected before use

sun safety guidelines should be followed

hydration guidelines should be followed

access to first aid facilities/equipment

blood borne infectious disease policy

hygiene policy

conditions and external influences include

environmental/weather conditions

other facility users

spectators

parents

referees and administrators

other coaches

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competence and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statements.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
Assessment must confirm sufficient knowledge and execution of the intermediate skills of Australian football
Assessment of performance should be over a period of time covering all categories of skill acquisition from the Range Statements
Assessment must confirm the ability to apply knowledge and appropriate techniques to
perform the intermediate skills of Australian football as applicable to each position/player
perform the intermediate skills of Australian football under competition conditions
apply the rules, regulations and policies of the Australian Football League
review own and team performance and identify modifications for future training sessions

Interdependent assessment of units
This unit must be assessed after attainment of competency in the following unit(s)
Nil
This unit must be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)
SRSAFL002A Develop the intermediate tactics of Australian football
SRSAFL003A Participate in conditioning for Australian football
For the purpose of integrated assessment, this unit may be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)
SRSCOP001B Prepare for public speaking
SRSCOP002B Plan for and participate in a media interview
SRSCOP003B Demonstrate personal image and presentation skills
SRSCOP004B Develop negotiation skills
SRSCOP005B Demonstrate basic assertive communication skills
SRSCOP006B Complete a tax return
SRSCOP007B Develop a financial goal setting plan
SRSCOP008B Prepare a pre- or post-event meal
SRSCOP009B Collect information on drugs in sport
SRSCOP010B Collect information on stress management
SRSCOP011B Develop an integrated time management plan
SRSCOP012B Develop a travel and accommodation plan
SRSCOP013B Develop a career goal setting plan
SRSCOP014B Prepare to study

Required knowledge and skills
Required knowledge
Knowledge of the basic skills of Australian football
Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Australian Football League
Knowledge of relevant equipment and safety requirements
Knowledge of the basic tactics and strategies of Australian football
Required skills
Ability to play Australian football at beginner level
Communication skills in order to understand coaching instructions relating to demonstrations, drills, activities and games
Ability to apply the rules and regulations while playing Australian football
Ability to participate in conditioning and training activities

Resource implications
Physical resources - assessment of this competency requires access to
Australian football facility
a group of players in the Australian Football League talented program
equipment
Australian Football League rule book
Australian Football League code of conduct
Australian Football League policies such as anti doping policy
Australian Sports Commission harassment free sport policy
Human resources - assessment of this competency will require
personnel with competency in coaching Australian Rules Football at intermediate level or above
personnel to be current in their knowledge and understanding of the industry through provision of evidence of professional activity in the relevant area
personnel to have attained the National Competency Standards for Assessment BSZ401A, BSZ402A and BSZ403A

Consistency in performance
Due to the issues such as variable playing conditions this unit of competency must be assessed over a period of time at least five (5) times, and in a number of locations, at least three (3), in order to ensure consistency in performance over the Range Statements and contexts applicable to playing Australian football

Context for assessment
This unit of competency must be assessed in the context of a sporting activity with a range of real clients. For valid and reliable assessment the activity should be conducted during a game of Australian football with players from Australian Football League talented program. The environment should be safe, with noise to a level experienced with an activity in full operation and support serviced provided for optimum performance
This unit of competency should be assessed through the observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes
Where performance is not directly observed and/or is required to be demonstrated over a 'period of time' and/or in a 'number of locations', any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues, supervisors, clients or other appropriate persons

Communicating ideas and information
Talk to other players during activities and games (1)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Identify key intermediate skills (1)

Planning and organising activities
Plan training session (1)

Working with others and in teams
Work with other players and coaches (1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Use proper scoring techniques (1)

Solving problems
Identify performance modifications (1)

Using technology
Not applicable (0)