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's needs and characteristics may include:
age
cultural factors
situational factors
previous experience
fitness level
physical capabilities
injuries and illnesses.
Assess may include:
observation
questioning
discussion.
Readiness may include:
levels of cardio respiratory capacity, endurance and strength
motor performance
compatibility between players in match situations
level of arousal which will enhance performance.
Session's aims and objectives may include:
progressive skill acquisition
individual and team skills
fitness targets.
Plan may include:
session's aims and objectives
periodisation
match fixtures
coach and participant ratios
resources and equipment
warm up and cool down
skill based or technical or physical drills and activities
evaluation
safety requirements.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
permits from land management authorities and or local council
authority or permission from land owners and or football clubs
privacy
working with children
harassment-free sports policies.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
conflict resolution
communication protocols
use and maintenance of equipment and field
training and scheduling commitments
risk management procedures
assessment procedures
time and budget constraints
instructor and participant ratios
code of ethics.
Rules, regulations and policies may include:
the Australian Football League (AFL) laws of the game and notes on the laws
Australian Football League (AFL) rules of the game
best practice codes of conducts such as AFL code of conduct, AFL player's code of conduct and AFL coaches code of conduct
policies of the employer organisation such as anti-doping policy, Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy
Australian Football Coaches Association
Australian Coaching Council's coaches code of conduct policy
theAustralian FootballLeagueracial vilification policy.
Communication system may include:
use of runners during matches
2 way radios during matches
white-board or static presentation
computer-generated information or reports
video or match analysis
verbal signals
visual signals.
Safety procedures may include:
group management in emergency situations
symptoms, treatment and prevention of common intermediate Australian football injuries
equipment checking and usage
clear communication systems.
Drills, activities may include:
drills:
full ground
triangular
grids
lane work
warm ups and cool downs
set play rehearsals.
Games may include:
modified games
conditioned games
simulated match conditions
practice matches:
specific skill focus
specific play focus.
Location may include:
Australian football fields
open fields
indoor facilities.
Equipment may include:
Australian footballs
witches hats
tackle bags
bump pads
goal posts.
Resources may include:
video equipment
sports science testing equipment
current edition of the laws of Australian FootballLeaguespirit of the laws booklet
Australian Football League junior policy document, including the rules of Aussie footy
Australian Football League Level 2 coaching manual.
Relevant information may include:
skills focus
team selection
player positions and match ups
communication systems
objectives
rules and regulations of Australian football
responsible and safe behaviour.
Feedback may include:
peer feedback
coach feedback
information on participant progress
improvements needed.
Risks may include:
injuries
illness
collisions
hazardous objects on the ground
inappropriate behaviour and or fighting.
Teaching and coaching techniques may include:
Show, Practice, Instruct, Reward method
demonstration
single skills focus
progression and linking skills
positive reinforcement and feedback
questioning
monitoring and observing progress
assessment
evaluation
allowing time for repetition and practice of skills.
Participant's performance may include:
use of appropriate communication systems
team participation
performance and accuracy of intermediate Australian football skills
attitude and behaviour.
Required knowledge may include:
safety
rules and regulations of intermediate Australian football
purposes of skills and positions
basic biomechanical principles
factors affecting skill acquisition
equipment selection, use and maintenance
communication systems used in intermediate Australian football.
Intermediate skills of Australian football may include:
offensive skills
checking skills
positional skills
interchange players
specialist skills
body positioning skills for defensive play
defensive roles in set plays
body positioning skills for offensive play.
Coaches and specialists may include:
assistant coaches
biomechanics specialists
speed coach
strength and conditioning specialist.
Relevant aspects may include:
effectiveness of the teaching and coaching session
suitability of teaching and coaching methods
feedback provided to or by participants
initial and final assessment of participant's abilities
validity and reliability of assessment and evaluation tools.

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:
plans and delivers precise relevant information, explanations and demonstrations for intermediate Australian football session or sessions to ensure activities are conducted safely according to participant's needs and characteristics
observes and monitors the progress of participants and provides constructive feedback and intervention to improve and develop the intermediate skills of Australian football
uses and modifies teaching and coaching techniques and or drills, activities and games to cater for a range of individual learning styles
evaluates and reflects on own coaching performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure the conduct of safe drills, activities and games that reflect the needs and characteristics of a range of participants and are of sufficient duration and breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance
Assessment must also ensure access to:
resources and information regarding participants and location to accurately plan, coach and document intermediate sessions
rules and regulations such as the Australian Football League rule book, Australian Football League code of conduct, Australian Football League policies
current legislation and organisational policies and procedures that impact on the conduct of drills, activities and games
teaching and coaching tools such as videos, DVDs, televisions, whiteboards and statistics
a suitable location, field or facility to conduct intermediate Australian football sessions
a group of participants to take part in intermediate Australian football season-long fixture in a registered competition
teams of intermediate Australian football players to compete in a season-long fixture in a registered competition
suitably qualified umpires
support staff, such as runners and trainers
equipment such as Australian footballs, witches hats and tackle bags.
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:
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures, and rules and regulations of intermediate Australian football to enable safe conduct of all drills, activities and games during the sessions
observation of applying effective methods to implement, monitor and adjust coaching drills and activities according to participant's needs, characteristics and responses
portfolio of session plans and self evaluations
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.
Industry has determined that this unit must be assessed with the following unit:
SISSAFL407A Teach the intermediate tactics of Australian Football.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.