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 level

participants playing state level competition or equivalent

participants with Level 2 umpiring experience in cricket

players at state competition level or equivalent

players with appropriate levels of fitness

cardio-respiratory

strength

endurance

flexibility

participants with motor performance factors

agility

coordination

participants with compatibility between players/club officials and umpires

participants with stable and positive emotional approach to performance enhancement and enjoyment

participants may have special needs

gender

social disadvantage

minority ethnic and cultural groups

athletes with a disability

medical condition

Game plans

individual/team

targeting opposition players

style of play

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

Strategies

goal setting

visualisation

relaxation techniques

motivation techniques

focusing

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

physical strengths and weaknesses, eg, 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 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

Work environment

organisational health and safety requirements, safe and appropriate dress and equipment include

safety requirements as listed in the Australian Cricket Board laws of the game and notes on the laws

other recommended safety guidelines are

helmets and protective equipment

training aids should be inspected before use

sun safety guidelines should be followed

hydration guidelines should be followed

access to first aid facilities/equipment

conditions and external influences include

environmental/weather conditions

other facility users

spectators

parents

umpires and administrators

other coaches

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 tactics and strategies of cricket to perform at an advanced level in a competitive situation
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
identifying appropriate methods of using tactics and strategies in an advanced 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)
SRSCKT004A Participate in conditioning for cricket
SRSCKT005A Perform the advanced skills of cricket
SRSCKT006A Interpret and apply the laws of cricket in a competition game at the advanced level
For the purpose of integrated assessment, this unit may be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)
SRSCOP015B Prepare a public speaking presentation for informative, motivational and persuasive talks
SRSCOP017B Develop self awareness skills
SRSCOP018B Develop advanced assertive communication skills
SRSCOP019B Prepare a sponsorship proposal
SRSCOP020B Develop a personal financial plan
SRSCOP021B Collect information on contracts
SRSCOP022B Collect information on elite athletes
SRSCOP023B Design an athlete's diet
SRSCOP024B Prepare for an overseas sporting event
SRSCOP025B Prepare to participate in competition
SRSCOP026B Implement and evaluate a time management plan

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 at the advanced level
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 and strength of opposition 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 played at a cricket facility with participants at the advanced 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 directions on how to perform tactics (2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Select appropriate advanced strategies and tactics (2)

Planning and organising activities
Plan team tactics (1)

Working with others and in teams
Coordinate roles of support staff (2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Not applicable (0)

Solving problems
Develop counter-strategies (1)

Using technology
Not applicable (0)