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:

Advanced skills

skill level for player at state level competition

batting technique

concentration

set-up

grip

stance

taking guard

back lift

balance

judging length

batting shots

front foot shots

front foot defence

front foot leg glance

sweep

front foot drive

straight drive

cover drive

moving out to drive

back foot shots

back foot defence

back foot leg glance

back foot drive

pull shot

hook shot

cut shot

evading the short pitched bal

bowling technique

basic grip

side-on action

front-on action

run-up

swing bowling

outswinger

inswinger

seam, cut and variations

off cutter

leg cutter

slower ball

quicker ball

spin bowling

leg break

top spinner

wrong'un

off spinner

arm ball

wicket-keeping

crouch

glove work

positioning

footwork

fielding

ground fielding and throwing

moving to the ball

attacking fielding

defensive fielding

underarm throwing

gripping the ball to throw

crow hop

using the cut-off man

catching

outfield

midfield

slips

Communication

in a style appropriate to the cricket community with

coach, player interaction

coach, official interaction

coach, broader community interaction

coach, media interaction

in accord with

appropriate use of verbal, non-verbal and written modes

the cricket coaches code of conduct policy

the culture of the sport

Drills, activities and/or games

that are designed to teach or develop the Advanced skills of cricket

such as those described in Australian Cricket Board

type of activities include

batting technique

concentration drills

back lift drills

set-up drills

balance drills

judging length drills

sweep drill

front foot driving drills

back foot driving drills

back foot leg glance drills

pull shot drills

hook drills

cut shot drills

extra batting drills

bowling

bowling drill

building an action drills

run up drills

wicket-keeping drills

fielding drills

overarm throwing drills

catching drills

diving in the slips drills

fielding strategies drills

Environment

weather conditions

playing surfaces, eg, wicket, field

facilities

spectators must behave in a manner which reflects the intention of the spectators code of conduct as prescribed by the Australian Cricket Board

environment is appropriate and safe for competition and/or training

Equipment

all personal equipment in competition conforms to laws of cricket

technical equipment is appropriate and safe for the activities undertaken

personal equipment is appropriate and safe for the activities undertaken at that time

should provide maximum time on task

should be utilised in a safe and effective manner which maximises participation

Readiness

appropriate levels of fitness

cardio respiratory capacity

endurance

strength

motor performance factors

agility

speed

coordination

social, compatibility between players in the match situations

psychological, level of arousal which will enhance performance

emotional, stable and positive approach to enjoyment and performance

Resources

human resources should be sufficient to provide a safe and meaningful experience for participants

equipment

facilities both indoor and outdoor

Rules, regulations and policies

local, national and international rules of cricket

best practice codes of ethics such as

Australian Cricket Board code of ethics

policies of the employer organisation such as

Australian Cricket Board anti doping policy

Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy

age restrictions, as applicable

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 drills, activities and games to teach or develop the advanced skills of cricket
Assessment of performance should be over a period of time covering all categories of coaching from the Range Statements
Assessment must confirm the ability to apply knowledge and appropriate techniques to
provide a safe teaching environment
consider an individual player in the context of a total lifestyle
analyse an advanced skill of cricket
identify appropriate teaching methods and coaching styles to develop the advanced skills of cricket
assess players readiness to acquire and perform the advanced skills of cricket
conduct drills, activities and/or games to teach or develop the advanced skills of cricket
review and adapt the teaching of an advanced skill in response to feedback

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)
SRSCKT013A Teach or develop the tactics and strategies of cricket at the advanced level
For the purpose of integrated assessment, this unit may be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)
SRSCGP008A Select a team or group
SRSCGP009A Work with officials
SRSCGP010A Provide information regarding drugs in sports issues
SRSCGP011A Support athletes to adopt the principles of sports psychology
SRSCGP012A Support athletes to adopt the principles of eating for peak performance
SRSCGP013A Monitor coach welfare
SRSCGP014A Implement recovery programs
SRXCAI008B Plan and prepare an individualised long-term training program
SRXCAI009B Conduct, monitor and adjust individualised long-term programs
SRXCAI010B Evaluate, analyse and modify long-term and/or high performance individualised training programs
SRXGRO001A Facilitate a group
SRXGRO002A Deal with conflict

Required knowledge and skills
Required knowledge
Knowledge of the advanced skills of cricket to enable coaching of learner
Knowledge of advanced coaching principles to instruct the learner
Knowledge of sport psychology to motivate the learner
Knowledge of the biomechanics of cricket skills in order to analyse batting, bowling and fielding performance
Knowledge of drills, activities and games to teach the advanced skills of cricket
Knowledge of the laws of cricket in order to teach the advanced skills of cricket
Knowledge of relevant equipment and safety requirements
Required skills
Organise effective and appropriate coaching practices
Communication skills in order to ensure instruction of skill technique is understood by the participants
Feedback and questioning skills in order to communicate effectively with participants
Observation skills in order to successfully observe the individual skill performance and make accurate skill analysis
Apply the skill of coaching, eg, movement, voice, use of technical aids, judgement, reporting
Provide demonstrations, ie, self, other athletes as models, videos
Organise self directed activities for players

Resource implications
Physical resources - assessment of this competency requires access to
a group of players participating at the state level of competition
cricket training and game facility
cricket equipment
technical equipment eg video recorder and monitor
indoor teaching facility with whiteboard, overhead projector
sports science laboratory or field testing facilities
Human resources - assessment of this competency will require
personnel to be competent in coaching athletes at the state level of competition or equivalent 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 cricket

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 at a cricket facility with state level players. The environment should be safe, with noise to a level experienced with an 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
Vary instructing styles according to players' readiness (3)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Create biomechanical checklist of advanced skills (3)

Planning and organising activities
Plan space, resources and time accordingly (3)

Working with others and in teams
Develop team play and cooperation among players and support staff (2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Determine suitability of playing field and conditions (2)

Solving problems
Observe and modify advanced skill faults (2)

Using technology
Use appropriate technical equipment (1)