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:

Basic biomechanical principles

balance

motion

force

momentum

power

Drills, activities and/or games

show a sequential progression to an on-field situation, or starts with the on-field situation and then breaks down skills

are prescribed by the coach at each training session based on the needs of the players/game/assessment of opposition, stage of the season, objectives of the session

are designed to develop the intermediate skills of cricket

should include

batting technique

concentration drills

back lift drills

set-up drills

balance drills

judging length drills

sweep drill

front foot driving drills

back foot driving drills

back foot leg glance drills

pull shot drills

hook drills

cut shot drills

extra batting drills

wicket-keeping drills

fielding drills

overarm throwing drills

catching drills

diving in the slips drills

fielding strategies drills

Intermediate skills

skill level for player at district or club level competitionbatting technique

concentration

set-up

grip

stance

taking guard

back lift

balance

judging length

batting shots

front foot shots

front foot defence

front foot leg glance

sweep

front foot drive

straight drive

cover drive

moving out to drive

back foot shots

back foot defence

back foot leg glance

back foot drive

pull shot

hook shot

cut shot

evading the short pitched ball

bowling technique

basic grip

side-on action

front-on action

run-up

swing bowling

outswinger

inswinger

seam, cut and variations

off cutter

leg cutter

slower ball

quicker ball

spin bowling

leg break

top spinner

wrong'un

off spinner

arm ball

wicket-keeping

crouch

glove work

positioning

footwork

fielding

ground fielding and throwing

moving to the ball

attacking fielding

defensive fielding

underarm throwing

gripping the ball to throw

crow hop

using the cut-off man

catching

outfield and midfield

slips catching

Review

individual

as a member of the team

Technological aids and equipment

cricket balls

witches hats

tackle bags

bump pads

videos

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 skill acquisition 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
perform the intermediate skills of cricket under match conditions
apply the rules, regulations and policies of cricket
review own and team performance and identify modifications for future training sessions

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)
SRSCKT002A Perform the intermediate tactics and strategies of cricket in a competitive situation
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 skills of cricket
Knowledge of basic human biomechanics related to acquisition of cricket skills
Knowledge of the rules and regulations of cricket
Knowledge of relevant equipment and safety requirements
Required skills
Ability to play cricket
Communication skills appropriate to participate with team members in a game or training session

Resource implications
Physical resources - Assessment of this competency requires access to
cricket facility
equipment
a group of clients participating in a recreation activity
Human resources - Assessment of this competency will require
personnel with coaching competency at 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 activity should be conducted at a cricket facility during a game of district or club level players. 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, appropriate feedback to participant (1)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Identify key intermediate skills (1)

Planning and organising activities
Plan session with appropriate intermediate drills and activities (1)

Working with others and in teams
Interact with all players and support personnel (1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Not applicable (0)

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

Using technology
Not applicable (0)