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:

Game plans

individual/team

set plays

targeting opposition players

style of play

situational plays

Intermediate tactics

team set-ups

centre bounce

free kicks

kick outs

patterns of play in attack

patterns of play in defence

analysing the match

game plans for team and individuals

weather/ground condition

communication

the level of tactics and strategies relevant to the player's position is a minimum of 70% effectiveness/accuracy

Psychological methods

goal setting

visualisation

relaxation techniques

motivation techniques

focusing

Role of the coach

individual/team preparation

identify strengths and weaknesses

develop strategies to improve weaknesses/strengths

developing and implementing tactics and strategies

performance assessment of team/opposition

administer

Statistics

50m penalty

ball up bounce

behind

block

centre bounce

clanger handball

clanger kick

clanger kick in

contested mark

dispossessed

handball

earned mark

rushed behind

short kick

short kick in

tackle

free kick - advantage

free kick against

free kick for

gather

goal

ground kick

ineffective kick

ineffective kick in

inside 50m

kick in to self

knock on

long kick

long kick in

no pressure error

out of bounds

rebound 50m

running bounce

uncontested mark

Strengths and weaknesses of own player/s and opposition player/s

physical strengths and weaknesses (height, weight, speed, passing accuracy)

tactical strengths and weaknesses (ability to successfully implement team plays, ability to use deception)

Support staff

operations/manager

equipment

gear

buses

meals

accommodation

coordinate time/training schedules

physical well being

physiotherapist/strappers

prevention of injuries

treatment of injuries

sports trainer

on field assessment of injuries

initiate first aid (where appropriate)

strapping

doctor

skills coach

fitness advisor

statistician

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 intermediate level tactics and strategies of Australian football
Assessment of performance should be over a period of time covering all categories of player participation from the Range Statements
Assessment must confirm the ability to apply knowledge and appropriate techniques to:
participate in the process of identifying appropriate methods of implementing tactics for the game
psychologically prepare for the game
use strategies to counter strengths and weaknesses of opposition player/s
follow the game plan during the actual game
participate in post match analysis and follow-up

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)
SRSAFL001A Perform the intermediate skills of Australian football
SRSAFL003A Participate in conditioning for Australian football
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 intermediate tactics and strategies of Australian football
Knowledge of drills, activities and games
Knowledge of the rules and regulations of Australian football
Knowledge of relevant equipment and safety requirements
Required skills
Ability to play Australian football at intermediate level
Application of the tactics of Australian football at intermediate level

Resource implications
Physical resources - assessment of this competency requires access to
Australian football facility
equipment
participants from Australian Football League talented players program
Australian Football League rule book
Australian Football League code of conduct
Australian Football League policies such as anti doping policy
Australian Sports Commission harassment free sport policy
Human resources - assessment of this competency requires
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 the issues such as player effectiveness this unit of competency must be assessed over a two games 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 a game of Australian football with players from Australian Football League talented program. 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
Give clear directions on how to perform tactics (2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Select appropriate advanced strategies and tactics (2)

Planning and organising activities
Plan team tactics (1)

Working with others and in teams
Coordinate roles of support staff (2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Not applicable (0)

Solving problems
Develop counter strategies (1)

Using technology
Not applicable (0)