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 skills

skill level for the relevant position, or skill of the game, under match conditions is a minimum of 70% effectiveness/accuracy

Advanced skills of Australian football

offensive skills of Australian football

checking skills of Australian football

positional skills

specialist skills

offensive and checking skill proficiency demonstrated on both sides of the body, where appropriate

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 advanced skills of Australian football

should include

advanced skill drills

grid work

relevant modified games

there are many good manuals that describe these activities

Review

individual

as a member of the team

Rules, regulations and policies

the Australian Football League rules of the game and notes on the laws

best practice codes of conducts such as Australian Football League code of conduct

policies of the employer organisation such as, eg, Anti doping policy, Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy

the Australian Football League racial vilification policy

Technological aids and equipment

Australian footballs

witches hats

tackle bags

bump pads

videos

goal posts

Work Environment

organisational health and safety requirements and equipment include

safety requirements as listed in the Australian Football League rules of the game and notes on the laws

other recommended safety guidelines are

mouthguards/protection to be worn

no jewellery to be worn

training aids should be inspected before use

sun safety guidelines should be followed

hydration guidelines should be followed

access to first aid facilities/equipment

blood borne infectious disease policy

hygiene policy

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 and execution of the advanced skills of Australian football
Assessment of performance should be over a period of time covering all categories of skill acquisition for Australian football from the Range Statements
Assessment must confirm the ability to apply knowledge and appropriate techniques to
perform the advanced skills of Australian football as applicable to selected position/player
perform the advanced skills of Australian football under match conditions
apply the rules, regulations and policies of Australian Football League
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)
SRSAFL009A Perform the advanced tactics of Australian football
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 intermediate skills of Australian football
Sound knowledge of the rules and regulations of Australian football
Knowledge of relevant equipment and safety requirements
Knowledge of safety issues when undergoing physical training
Required skills
Ability to play Australian football at the intermediate level
Motor and physical skills to participate in physical training
Ability to perform the tactics of Australian football at intermediate level

Resource implications
Physical resources - assessment of this competency requires access to
Australian football facility
equipment
participants competing at an advanced level of competition at a registered fixture
Human resources - assessment of this competency will require
personnel with competency in umpiring at advanced 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 the issues such as variation in judgement and observation this unit of competency must be assessed over five (5) matches and three (3) different ground locations in order to ensure consistency in performance over the Range Statements and contexts applicable to playing Australian football

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 during training session or game of Australian football with players participating at the advanced level. The environment should be safe, with noise to a level experienced with an activity in full operation and support serviced 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
Explain instructions clearly (1)

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

Planning and organising activities
Plan training session (1)

Working with others and in teams
Work with players and other coaches (1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Not applicable (0)

Solving problems
Identify necessary performance modifications (1)

Using technology
Not applicable (0)