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 individual, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Target groupsmay include:
those who have never played the sport
novices or beginners
gender specific
those with a disability
age specific
culture specific.
Needs and aimsmay include:
to provide pathways for emerging talent
to develop skills
to increase participation
to introduce participants to club facilities
to introduce participants to competitive environments
to promote and facilitate national skills or national development programs.
Stakeholdersmay include:
State, territory or National Sporting Associations
clubs
schools
community organisations
parents
participants
representatives from host facilities.
Relevant informationmay include:
participant profiles
available facilities and equipment
level of demand
modified activities and games
rules and regulations of a specific sport.
Targetsmay include:
participation numbers in specific activities or programs
media interest
financial return
progression to higher performance levels
progression to organised competition
new members or registrations.
Type of activitiesmay include:
ongoing skills development programs
one-off events
promotional activities
individual coaching
group coaching
schools based
club based
NSO clinics.
Requirements may include:
age
experience
physical capability
equipment
facilities
personnel
schools based participation or skills program
club based participation or skills program
age-specific development programs.
Organisation policies and proceduresmay include:
equal opportunity
privacy
working with children
Work Health and Safety
budgeting constraints
marketing
advertising
risk management.
Requirements of host facilitiesmay include:
local rules
space, access and time restrictions
safety and insurance requirements
parent approval and participant disclaimers
working with children checks
supervision requirements.
Local groupsmay include:
schools
community groups
local government authorities
regional associations or bodies
clubs.
Resourcesmay include:
modified equipment
sports facilities
coaching and supervisory staff
support personnel
first aid equipment
merchandise or promotional material
funding and financial requirements.
Modificationsmay include:
ability level of group
ability level of individuals
facility constraints
weather conditions
group size
competition format
equipment
duration
skills requirements.
Relevant componentsmay include:
facility
format
activities
promotion and marketing
timing
costs
modifications
inclusion, participation and enjoyment
financial outcomes.

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 ability to:
utilise knowledge of stakeholder needs and objectives to develop and implement strategies for different participant groups and playing abilities to increase participation and player pathways through sport
build and maintains links and networks with stakeholder organisations and use these to collect information about needs in relation to participation and development of skills and to convey information about available programs and activities
review strategies and respond to feedback to action alterations to improve future programs or activities
evaluate and reflect on own work performance to identify ways in which sport participation activities and programs can be better managed.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
development and implementation of participation and development activities and programs for a range of target participant groups to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
sport specific facilities
potential participants
networks such as schools and clubs
appropriate equipment and resources to develop and manage participation programs and activities
the rules and regulations of the sport
local rules and regulations of host facilities and organisations
information about alternative program formats and structures
information about current NSO specific programs and promotions.
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 performance in developing and implementing participation activities and programs
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant rules and regulations impacting on the development of participation activities and programs
third-party reports from stakeholders detailing performance
portfolios containing evidence of strategies to increase participation and pathways, promotional material, coaching program outlines, feedback from stakeholders and modifications to program and activities.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended:
SISXIND405A Conduct projects.