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.
Participant's needs and characteristics may include:
age
cultural factors
previous experience
fitness level and physical capabilities
injuries and illnesses.
Readiness may include:
fitness levels
motor performance factors
psychological factors.
Martial art or discipline may include:
Aikido
Arnis
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Hapkido
Jujitsu and Do systems
Karate
Kendo
Kobudo
Kung Fu
Judo
Muay Thai
Ninjutsu
Qigong
Taekwondo
Tai chi
Takemusu Aiki
Yong Chun Pai
Wing Chun.
Session aims and objectives may include:
self-improvement
fitness targets
motivation.
Plan may include:
session aims and objectives
date, time and duration
location and facilities
coach and participant ratios
equipment and resources
drills, activities and games
safety requirements.
Relevant legislation may include:

occupational health and safety
licensing to possess martial arts weapons
permission from local council or martial arts clubs
duty of care
working with children
privacy.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
conflict resolution
communication protocols
use, care and maintenance of equipment
training and scheduling commitments
code of ethics.
Endorsed standards may include:
Martial Arts Industry Association Code of Practice for martial arts centres and martial arts instructors
Martial Arts Industry Association Instructors Code of Ethics
Australian Coaching Council's Coaches Code of Conduct policy
the culture of the martial art or discipline
Martial Arts Industry Association Anti-doping policy
Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy.
Best practice principles promoted by martial arts may include:
preventative practice to minimise risks
coaches and or instructors code of conduct policies
national activity organisation regulations and guidelines.
Safety procedures may include:
group management in emergency situations
symptoms, treatment and prevention of common martial arts injuries
safe handling of martial arts weapons
communication systems.
Drills, activities and games may include:
those described in relevant martial art or discipline handbook
sequential progression of advanced skills and core movements
warm-ups and cool-downs
modified games and activities
individual or group competitions.
Equipment may include:
mats
weapons
protective equipment.
Resources may include:
teaching and coaching tools
video equipment
first aid kit.
Advanced skills may include:
complex movements and techniques
snapping type movements
round or circular movements
thrusting type movements
stance and manoeuvring.
Elements may include:
physical and mental energies
relaxed state of 'no mindedness'
fighting and striving spirit
continuous improvement.
Qualities may include:
low centre of gravity and balance
speed and power
rhythm and timing.
Core movements may include:
falling techniques
body movements
blocking
punching
kicking.
Relevant information may include:
skills focus and objectives
equipment and resource requirements
safety procedures and risk management
communication systems
breath control techniques
rules, regulations and policies
responsible and safe behaviour.
Risks may include:

injuries
exhaustion
inappropriate behaviour.
Rules, regulations and policies may include:
international rules of chosen martial art ordiscipline.
Teaching and coaching techniques may include:
demonstration
explanation
focusing on a single skill
breaking down skills into components
progressing through and linking skills
monitoring and observing progress
assessment and evaluation.
Participant's performance may include:
attitude and behaviour
performance and accuracy of advanced core movements.
Relevant aspects may include:
effectiveness of the teaching and coaching session
suitability of teaching and coaching methods
feedback provided to or by participants
initial and final assessment of participant's abilities.

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:
plans and delivers information, explanations and demonstrations throughout the sessions to ensure activities are conducted safely according to participant's needs and characteristics
observes and monitors the progress of participants and provides constructive feedback and intervention to improve and develop the advanced skills and core movements of the chosen martial art or discipline
uses and modifies teaching and coaching techniques, drills, activities and games to cater for a range of individual learning styles
evaluates and reflects on own coaching performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure conduct of safe drills, activities and games that reflect the needs and characteristics of a range of participants and are of sufficient duration and breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a training facility suitable for the safe conduct of the martial art or discipline
a group of participants to take part in chosen advanced level martial art or discipline sessions
equipment for the chosen martial art or discipline such as mats, martial arts weapons and protection
teaching resources and information regarding participants and facility to plan, coach and document advanced sessions
current relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures, endorsed standards, best practice principles, and rules, regulations and policies of chosen martial art or discipline that impact on the conduct of advanced drills, activities and games.
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 planning processes, such as consulting with participants to determine their needs and characteristics
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures, endorsed standards, best practice principles, and rules, regulations and policies of a chosen martial art or discipline to enable safe conduct of all drills, activities and games during the sessions
observation of safe coaching of the advanced skills of a chosen martial art or discipline and monitoring and adjusting instructional techniques according to participant's needs, characteristics and responses
portfolio of session plans and self-evaluations
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.