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:
the Australian Football League (AFL) laws of the game and notes on the laws
Australian Football League (AFL rules) of the game
best practice codes of conducts such as AFL code of conduct, AFL Player's code of conduct and AFL coaches code of conduct
policies of the employer organisation such as anti-doping policy, Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy
the Australian Football League racial vilification policy.
Basic biomechanical principles may include:
balance
motion
force
momentum
power.
Intermediate skills of Australian football may include:
offensive skills:
kicking
handball
marking
pick up
hand dribbling
ball handling
running and bouncing the ball
sidestep
checking skills:
tacking
bumping
blocking and shepherding
smothering
spoiling
standing on the mark
positional skills
interchange players
specialist skills
body positioning skills for defensive play
defensive roles in set plays
body positioning skills for offensive play.
Technological aids and equipment may include:
DVDs or videos
footballs
witches hats
tackle bags
bump pads
goal posts.
Drills, activities may include:
intermediate skill drills
warm-ups and cool-downs
grid work
manual work.
Games and competitions may include:
modified games
practice matches
inter-club or team games
competition games.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
conflict resolution
communication protocols
use and maintenance of equipment and field
training and scheduling commitments
code of ethics.
Effective communication may include:
calls
hand signals
eye signals
signs
codes for player's names
codes for different plays.
Review may include:
individually
as a member of the team
with the coach.
Conditions and external influences may include:
environmental or weather conditions
support staff
spectators
parents
referees and administrators.

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 intermediate skills of Australian football, and relevant rules, regulations and policies to perform the intermediate skills applicable to different positions
determines observable body movements for each stage of intermediate skills and links together and practices these during drills, activities, games and competitions
communicates appropriately with team mates, coach, umpires and support staff throughout drills, activities, games and competitions, and responds to feedback
reviews own and team's football performance to identify strengths and areas requiring improvement and or modifications.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure performance of intermediate skills relevant to position requirements and conditions at an accuracy rate of 60-70% on sufficient occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
Australian football training and competition facilities, with marked out fields
groups or teams of intermediate players in the Australian Football League talented program to play with and against
a coach to instruct and address players
suitably qualified field, boundary and goal umpires
support staff, such as runners, trainers, physiotherapists, line markers, scorers and supporters
technological aids and equipment such as Australian footballs, witches hats, goal posts, mouthguard, tackle bags and videos
resources and information outlining the intermediate skills of Australian football
rules and regulations such as the Australian Football League rule book, Australian Football League code of conduct, Australian Football League policies, such as anti-doping policy, and the Australian Sports Commission harassment free Sport policy
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 intermediate skills at an accuracy rate of 60-70% during drills, activities, games and competitions
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant rules, regulations and policies of the Australian Football League, and the various intermediate skills of Australian football
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:
SISSAFL202A Perform the intermediate tactics of Australian Football.