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.
Assess may include:
observation
questioning
discussion.
Readiness may include:
appropriate levels of fitness
motor performance factors
compatibility between players in match situations
psychological level of arousal which will enhance performance
stable and positive approach to enjoyment and performance.
Intermediate Australian football tactics and strategies may include:
attacking tactics and strategies
defensive tactics and strategies
stage of the game
counteracting actions to opposition set-plays
reading the play.
Aims and objectives may include:
practice of single or multiple tactical skills
practice of group tactics and strategies
practice of individual tactics and strategies.
Plan may include:
session's aims and objectives
match fixtures
coach and participant ratios
resources and equipment
drills, activities and games
participant information
safety requirements.
Needs and characteristics may include:
age
cultural factors
situational factors
previous experience
fitness level
physical capabilities
injuries and illnesses.
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 Australian football clubs
working with children
harassment-free sports policies.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
conflict resolution
communication protocols
use, care and maintenance of equipment
training and scheduling commitments
risk management procedures
assessment procedures
time and budget constraints
instructor and participant ratios
code of ethics.
Endorsed standards promoted by Australian Football may include:
the standards endorsed by Australian football as they relate to coaches
the Australian Football League (AFL) coaches code of conduct
AFL policies
Australian Football Coaches Association
Australian Sports Commission harassment-free sport policy
Australian Football League skills manuals and videos.
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
clear explanations of all requirements.
Drills, activities may include:
intermediate drills
warm ups and cool downs
small group practices
team practices
attacking and defensive situations
grid work.
Games may include:
simulated game conditions
coordinated positional plays
modified games
tactic focused practice matches.
Location may include:
Australian football fields
ovals
gymnasiums.
Equipment may include:
Australian footballs
protective equipment
witches hats
tackle bags
bump pads
goal posts.
Resources may include:
video equipment
stop watch
sports science testing equipment
current booklets, documents and manuals on laws of Australian football, team play and tactics, game sense, and modified games and training drills
computer statistics systems.
Relevant information may include:
tactic and strategy focus
equipment and resource requirements, selection and use
team selection
player positions and match ups
safety procedures
communication systems
strengths and weaknesses of opposition
psychological preparation methods
objectives
patterns of team play
rules and regulations of intermediate Australian football
responsible and safe behaviour.
Feedback may include:
information on participant progress
improvements needed.
Risks may include:
injuries
illness
collisions
hazardous objects on the ground
inappropriate behaviour or fighting.
Rules and regulations may include:
current edition of the laws of Australian football booklet
the Australian FootballLeague (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 AFLcode 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:
styles that promote teamwork and are appropriate to the Australian football community
verbal, non-verbal and written modes
using terminology and language appropriate to different age groups.
Game plans may include:
individual or team
set plays
style and patterns of play
match ups
situational plays.
Psychologically may include:
goal setting
visualisation
relaxation techniques
focusing
creating values
confidence
control
commitment.
Teaching and coaching techniques may include:
Show, Practice, Instruct, Reward method
demonstrating intermediate Australian football tactics and strategies to a high level of technical correctness
discussing tactics and strategies
giving clear and concise relevant instructions
focusing on single and or multiple tactics and strategies
breaking down complex tactics and strategies
individual, pair, small group and large group work
positive reinforcement and feedback
questioning
monitoring, observing and adjusting coaching methods according to progress
allowing time for repetition and practice of tactics and strategies.
Participant's performance may include:
use of appropriate communication systems
team participation
performance and accuracy of intermediate Australian football tactics and strategies
attitude and behaviour.
Required knowledge may include:
rules and regulations of intermediate Australian football
purposes of skills and positions
required rules for each individual team
factors affecting tactic and strategy acquisition
intermediate Australian football tactics and strategies
counteractive strategies encountered during competition
safety and risk management
team rules.
In-game analysis may include:
game monitoring to develop and modify appropriate tactics to suit the game situation
using game statistics to make relevant adjustments
analysing game performances to develop coaching strategies
psychological and motivational wellbeing of players
strengths and weaknesses of own and opposition players
tactical strengths and weaknesses.
Relevant aspects may include:
effectiveness of the teaching and coaching session
suitability of teaching and coaching methods
feedback provided to and 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 to ensure all 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 intermediate attacking and defensive tactics and strategies of Australian football
uses and modifies coaching techniques, drills, activities and or 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 evaluate intermediate Australian football drills, activities and games for a variety of participants
resources and information outlining the intermediate tactics and strategies of Australian football
documentation such as the Australian Football League rule book, Australian Football League code of conduct and the Australian Sports Commission harassment- free sport policy
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
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 and witches hats.
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
observation of conducting, monitoring and adjusting safe intermediate Australian football coaching sessions
portfolio of plans, self and or player evaluations
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.
Industry has determined that this unit must be assessed with the following unit:
SISSAFL406A Teach the intermediate skills of Australian Football.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.