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:

Game plans

individual/team

targeting opposition players

style of play

Intermediate tactics and strategies

the level of tactics and strategies relevant to the player's experience and skills

Psychological strategies

goal setting

visualisation

relaxation techniques

motivation techniques

focusing

Role of the coach

individual/team preparation

identify strengths and weaknesses

develop strategies to improve weaknesses/strengths

developing and implementing tactics and strategies

performance assessment of team/opposition

administer

Statistics

cricket game statistics

Strengths and weaknesses of own player/s and opposition player/s

physical strengths and weaknesses (preferred batting shots)

tactical strengths and weaknesses

Support staff

operations/manager

equipment

gear

busses

meals

accommodation

coordinate time/training schedules

physical well being

physiotherapist

prevention of injuries

treatment of injuries

sports trainer

on field assessment of injuries

initiate first aid (where appropriate)

strapping

doctor

skills coach

strength and conditioning coach

statistician

Tactics and/or strategies

batting strategies

running between the wickets

fielding strategies

fielding positions

captaincy

the toss

off field leadership

captaincy in the field

captaincy of the batting side

game preparation

pre-game rituals

within game rituals

individual and team competition goal-setting

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 techniques to perform the intermediate skills of cricket
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
participate in the process of identifying appropriate methods of implementing tactics and strategies for a game of cricket
psychologically prepare for the game
use strategies to counter strengths and weaknesses of opposition player/s
understand the role of the coach and support staff
develop future strategies for identified areas of improvement

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)
SRSCKT001A Perform the intermediate skills of cricket
SRSCKT003A Interpret and apply the laws of cricket in a competition game at a local or district level
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 tactics and strategies of cricket
Knowledge of drills, activities and games relative to developing tactics and strategies of cricket
Knowledge of the rules and regulations of cricket
Knowledge of relevant equipment and safety requirements
Required skills
Play cricket at intermediate level
Communication skills to enable others to understand tactics and strategies

Resource implications
Physical resources - Assessment of this competency requires access to
a group of players participating in a game of cricket
cricket playing facility
cricket equipment
Human resources - Assessment of this competency will require
personnel with competency in coaching cricket 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 variable playing conditions 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 playing 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 recreation activity should be conducted at a cricket facility with players at a local or district level. 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
Give clear directions on how to perform tactics (2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Develop intermediate tactics and strategies for competition (2)

Planning and organising activities
Plan training session to develop practice strategies (1)

Working with others and in teams
Create cohesive environment for team play (2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Not applicable (0)

Solving problems
Observe, identify, analyse and correct strategic errors (1)

Using technology
Not applicable (0)