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.
Rules, regulations and policies may include:
International Activity Organisation laws
Australian Touch Association Incorporated Code of Conduct
Australian Touch Association Incorporated anti doping policy
Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy.
Basic biomechanical principles may include:
balance
motion
force
momentum
power.
Intermediate skills of Touch may include:
running
passing and catching:
catch and pass
acting half pass
switch pass
positional play:
the wrap
touching
play the ball:
roll ball
effecting a touch.
Drills, activities may include:
those showing a sequential progression to an 'on field' situation or starting with the 'on field' situation and then breaking down skills
games
assessment of opposition
intermediate skill drills
warm-ups and cool-downs
grid work
manual work.
Games and competitions may include:
modified games
practice matches:
inter-club or team games
competition games.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
authority or permission from land owners, local council or Touch clubs.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
conflict resolution
communication protocols
use, care and maintenance of equipment and field
training and scheduling commitments
code of ethics.
Effective communication may include:
calls
hand signals
eye signals
signs.
Conditions and external influences may include:
environmental and weather conditions
other facility users
support staff
spectators
parents
referees and administrators
other coaches.

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 Touch skills, rules, regulations and policies to perform and apply the skills at an intermediate level
determines observable body movements for each stage of intermediate skills and links together and practices these during drills, activities, games and competitions
communicates appropriately with team members, coach, referees and support staff throughout drills, activities, games and competitions, and responds to feedback
reviews own and team's performance to identify strengths and areas requiring improvement or modifications.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure performance of skills relevant to position requirements and conditions on multiple occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

Touch training and competition facilities, with marked out fields
groups or teams of players to play intermediate Touch
a coach to instruct and address players
suitably qualified referees
support staff, such as trainers
technological aids and Touch equipment, such as Touch balls
rules and regulations such as the International Activity Organisation laws and best practice codes of conducts such as Australian Touch Association Incorporated Code of Conduct
current relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures that impact on the conduct of drills, activities, games and competitions.
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 level Touch skills during drills, activities, games and competitions
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant rules, regulations and policies of Touch, and their application to performance
third-party reports from coaches or referees detailing performance.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

SISSTOU202A Perform the intermediate tactics and strategies of Touch.