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.
Intermediate tactics may include:
team set-ups
centre bounce
free kicks
kick outs
patterns of play in attack
patterns of play in defence
analysing the match
game plans for team and individuals
weather or ground condition
communication.
Appropriate methods may include:
demonstration
instruction
monitoring and feedback
diagrams and drawings
instructional tools
training exercises.
Psychological methods and techniques may include:
goal setting
visualisation
relaxation techniques
motivation techniques
focusing
creating values
confidence
control
commitment.
Strengths and weaknesses may include:
physical strengths and weaknesses:
height
weight
speed
tactical strengths and weaknesses:
ability to successfully implement team plays
ability to use deception and prediction.
Game plans may include:
individual or team
set plays
targeting opposition players
identifying weaknesses in opposition team
style of play
situational plays.
Role of the coach and support staff may include:
coach:
individual or team preparation
developing and implementing tactics and strategies
performance assessment of team or opposition
support staff:
equipment
transport
treating injuries
strapping.
Rules, regulations and policies may include:
the Australian Football League (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 AFL code 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
the Australian Football League racial vilification policy.
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 football clubs
anti-doping policy
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
code of ethics.
Statistics may include:
penalties
scoring
kicks
contested marks
tackles
free kicks
out of bounds.
Effective communication may include:
verbal signals
visual signals
codes for player's names
codes for different plays.
Review may include:
individual
as a member of the team
with the coach.

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:
utilises knowledge and interpretation of intermediate tactics of Australian football, and relevant rules, regulations and policies to develop and follow game plans, and apply the intermediate tactics applicable to different positions
determines strengths and weaknesses of individual player or players and teams and psychologically prepares to apply tactics and strategies accordingly
communicates appropriately with team mates, coach, umpires and support staff throughout activities and games, and responds to feedback
reviews own and team's football performance to identify strengths and areas requiring improvement and or modifications.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure performance of intermediate tactics relevant to position and conditions at an accuracy rate of at least 70% on sufficient occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
Australian football training and competition facilities, with marked out fields
Groups or teams of intermediate players in the Australian Football League talented program to play with and against
a coach to instruct and address players
suitably qualified field, boundary and goal umpires
support staff, such as runners, trainers, physiotherapists, line markers, scorers and supporters
technological aids and equipment such as Australian footballs, witches hats, goal posts, mouthguard, tackle bags and videos
resources and information outlining the intermediate tactics of Australian football
rules and regulations such as the Australian Football League rule book, Australian Football League code of conduct, Australian Football League policies, such as anti-doping policy, and the Australian Sports Commission Harassment free Sport policy
current legislation and organisational policies and procedures that impact on the conduct of activities and games.
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 of intermediate tactics at an accuracy rate of at least 70% during activities and games
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant rules, regulations and policies of the Australian Football League, and the intermediate tactics of Australian football
third-party reports from coaches or umpires detailing performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISSAFL201A Perform the intermediate skills of Australian Football
SISSAFL203A Participate in conditioning for Australian Football.