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:

Communication

in a style appropriate to the cricket community with

coach, player interaction

coach, official interaction

coach, broader community interaction

coach, media interaction

in accord with

appropriate use of verbal, non-verbal and written modes

the cricket coaches code of conduct policy

the culture of cricket

Drills, activities and/or games

those described in Cricket Level 1 handbook

type of activities 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

bowling

bowling drill

building an action drills

run up drills

wicket-keeping drills

fielding drills

overarm throwing drills

catching drills

diving in the slips drills

fielding strategies drills

Endorsed standards

the Australian Cricket Board code of conduct policy

the Australian Coaching Council's coaches code of conduct policy

the culture of the sport

Australian Cricket Board policies eg anti doping, blood policy

Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy

Environment

weather conditions

playing surfaces eg, wicket, field

facilities

spectators must behave in a manner which reflects the intention of the spectators code of conduct as prescribed by the Australian Cricket Board

environment is appropriate and safe for competition and/or training

Equipment

all personal equipment in competition conforms to laws of cricket

technical equipment is appropriate and safe for the activities undertaken

personal equipment is appropriate and safe for the activities undertaken at that time

should provide maximum time on task

should be utilised in a safe and effective manner which maximises participation

Intermediate skills

skill level for player at club level competition

batting 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

Readiness

appropriate levels of fitness

cardio respiratory capacity

endurance

strength

motor performance factors

agility

speed

coordination

social, compatibility between players in the match situations

psychological, level of arousal which will enhance performance

emotional, stable and positive approach to enjoyment and performance

Resources

human resources should be sufficient to provide a safe and meaningful experience for participants

equipment

facilities both indoor and outdoor

Rules, regulations and policies

local, national and international rules of cricket

best practice codes of ethics such as

Australian Cricket Board code of ethics

policies of the employer organisation such as

Australian Cricket Board anti doping policy

Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy

age restrictions, as applicable

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 drills, activities and games to teach or develop the intermediate skills of cricket
Assessment of performance should be over a period of time covering all categories of coaching from the Range Statements
Assessment must confirm the ability to apply knowledge and appropriate techniques to
provide a safe teaching environment
consider an individual player in the context of a total lifestyle
analyse an intermediate skill of cricket
identify appropriate teaching methods and coaching styles to develop the intermediate skills of cricket
assess players readiness to acquire and perform the intermediate skill/s of cricket
conduct drills, activities and/or games to teach or develop the intermediate skills of cricket
review and adapt the teaching of an intermediate skill in response to feedback

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)
SRSCKT009A Teach or develop the intermediate tactics and strategies of cricket
For the purpose of integrated assessment, this unit may be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)
SRSCGP001A Operate in accord with accepted coaching practices, styles and legal and ethical responsibilities
SRSCGP002A Include special interest groups or people with special needs
SRSCGP003A Implement the fundamental principles of sports psychology
SRSCGP004A Provide information about the fundamental principles of eating for peak performance
SRSOGP002A Apply rules and regulations to conduct games and competitions
SRSSPT003A Implement sports first aid procedures and apply sports first aid
SRXCAI004B Plan a session or program for participants
SRXCAI005B Conduct a sport and recreation session for participants
SRXCAI006B Organise a sport and recreation program
SRXCAI007B Conduct a sport and recreation program
SRXGRO001A Facilitate a group
SRXGRO002A Deal with conflict

Required knowledge and skills
Required knowledge
Knowledge of the intermediate skills of cricket
Knowledge of drills, activities and games to teach the Intermediate skills of cricket
Knowledge of the rules of cricket in order to teach these to participants
Knowledge of the rules and regulations of cricket in order to teach these to participants
Knowledge of relevant equipment and safety requirements
Knowledge of general coaching principles to teach the intermediate skills of cricket
Required skills
Skills to conduct drills, activities, activities and games to teach the intermediate skills of cricket
Organise effective and appropriate coaching practices
Communication skills in order to ensure instruction and coaching processes are understood
Apply the rules of cricket in order to coach the intermediate skills of cricket
Provide demonstrations eg, self, other athletes as models, videos
Feedback and questioning skills in order to communicate effectively with players
Observation skills in order to successfully observe the individual skill performance and make accurate skill analysis
Organise self directed activities for players

Resource implications
Physical resources - assessment of this competency requires access to
a group of cricket participants at the local or district level
cricket facility
equipment
Human resources - assessment of this competency will require
personnel with competency in coaching at the intermediate 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 coaching effectiveness this unit of competency must be assessed over a periods of time in order to ensure consistency in performance over the Range Statements and contexts applicable to coaching 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 with local or district 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
Use appropriate verbal, nonverbal, and written forms of communication in any given situation (2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Identify and evaluate key intermediate skills (2)

Planning and organising activities
Plan intermediate drills and activities (2)

Working with others and in teams
Develop team play and cooperation among players and support staff (2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Use correct scoring techniques (1)

Solving problems
Observe, identify, analyse and correct fundamental skills and errors (2)

Using technology
Use technical equipment properly (1)