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:
local, national and international rules of cricket
Australian Cricket Board Laws of the Game and notes on the laws
Australian Cricket Board code of conduct
Australian Sports Commission Harassment free Sport policy.
Basic biomechanical principles may include:
balance
motion
force
momentum
power.
Advanced skills of cricket may include:
skill level for players at state level
batting
bowling
fielding: and running
dismissals
slips
wicket keeping.
Drills, activities may include:
sequential progression to an 'on field' situation or starting with the 'on field' situation and then breaking down skills
warm ups and cool downs
batting, bowling, fielding drills
catching, throwing and running drills
concentration drills
grid work.
Games and competitions may include:
modified games
practice matches:
inter- squad games
competition games.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
authority or permission from land owners, local council and or cricket clubs.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety:
conflict resolution
communication protocols
use, care and maintenance of equipment, pitch and field
training and scheduling commitments
code of ethics.
Effective communication may include:
calls
hand signals
signs.
Conditions and external influences may include:
environmental or weather conditions
other facility users
support staff
spectators
parents.

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 skills of and relevant rules, regulations and policies to
determines observable body movements for each stage of advanced skills and links together and practices these during drills, activities, games and competitions
communicates appropriately with team members, coach, umpires and support staff throughout drills, activities, games and competitions, and responds to feedback
reviews own and team's cricket performance to identify strengths and areas requiring improvement and or modifications.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure performance of the advanced skills of cricket applicable to own fielding position or positions and batting order on sufficient occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also include access to:
cricket training and competition facilities, with marked out field and suitable pitch
groups or teams of players to play advanced level cricket
a coach to instruct and address players
suitably qualified umpires
support staff, such as trainers
resources and information detailing the advanced skills of cricket
rules, regulations and policies such as the Australian Cricket Board Laws of the Game and notes on the laws
current 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 advanced skills during drills, activities, games and competitions
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the various advanced skills and rules, regulations and policies of cricket
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:
SISSCKT305A Perform the advanced tactics and strategies of cricket.