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:

Biomechanical principles

balance

motion

force

momentum

power

Drills, activities and 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 touch

should include

advanced skill drills

grid work

relevant modified games

relevant techniques practices

Intermediate skills

running

passing and catching

catch and pass

acting half pass

switch pass

positional play

the wrap

tackling

play the ball

roll ball

effecting a touch

Review

individual

as a member of the team

Laws, policies and regulations

International Activity Organisation laws

best practice codes of conducts such as Australian Touch Association Incorporated Code of Conduct

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

Technological aids and equipment

notational analysis

video analysis

CD-ROM

training aids and equipment

statistics

Work environment

organisation's Occupational Health and Safety requirements and equipment

safety requirements as listed in the Australian Touch Association Incorporated safety guidelines

other recommended safety guidelines are

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

goal post protectors

conditions and external influences include

environmental/weather conditions

other facility users

spectators

parents

referees and administrators

other coaches

other players

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 of the intermediate skills of touch as applied in match conditions
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
analyse the intermediate skills of touch
perform the intermediate skills of touch under match conditions
perform the intermediate skills of touch during training sessions in opposed scenarios with high demands of time and space restrictions
apply the laws, regulations and policies of touch
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)
SRSTOU007A Perform the intermediate tactics and strategies of touch in a competitive situation
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 laws and regulations of touch in order to perform in the skills of touch under match conditions
Knowledge of relevant equipment and safety requirements to ensure all possible risks associated with a training session have been identified and appropriate action taken to ensure safe participation
Knowledge of biomechanical principles as applies to the game of touch
Required skills
Ability to play touch in order to understand the process of progression of skill acquisition to an advanced level
Ability to communicate effectively in order to ensure aspects of a training program are understood
Coaching skills in order to relate to players skills learnt, thereby internalising and articulating own knowledge
Officiating skills in order to understand officiating decisions

Resource implications
Physical resources - assessment of this competency requires access to
a group of athletes participating at intermediate level
touch facilities
touch equipment
indoor teaching facility with whiteboard, overhead projector
Human Resources - assessment of this competency will require
personnel with coaching competencies in touch at the 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 issues such as coaching effectiveness this unit of competency must be assessed over a period of time in order to ensure consistency in performance over the Range Statements and contexts applicable to coaching touch

Context for assessment
This unit of competency must be assessed in the context of a touch activity with a range of real clients. For valid and reliable assessment the activity should be conducted in a game of touch at a touch facility with intermediate players. The environment should be safe, with noise to a level experienced with and activity in full operation and support services 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
Explain instructions clearly (1)

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

Planning and organising activities
Plan training session (1)

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

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Not applicable (0)

Solving problems
Identify necessary performance modifications (1)

Using technology
Not applicable (0)