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:

Accident/emergency situations

is not limited to

accidents occurring during self-defence session through error calculations of clients in direction or amount of force used during practice

incidents requiring the application of first aid treatment

accidents/emergencies occurring from inappropriate use of training equipment

Changes in student requirements/needs

physical inability of student to complete specific exercises during an intermediate exercise training session

student inability to perform prerequisite criteria underpinning a specific intermediate exercise training skill

others as they arise

Equipment for self-defence

training equipment may include

jigsaw mats, and other mats used for rolling, break falls, throwing and other forms of floor work

hand held punching bags, kicking bags, focus mitts and similar types of apparatus

free standing or structural types of striking or kicking equipment

plastic training knives or other simulation equipment

body guards, face guards and other forms of face and body protection equipment

hand, shin, instep, forearm, groin, chest, elbow and knee guards and similar forms of equipment

Instructor's personal performance requirements

instructor qualifications/certification for a specific self-defence system

particular instructor competencies determined as essential pertaining to a specific self-defence system

ability to demonstrate the intermediate skills of self-defence

Intermediate exercises

appropriate for an intermediate self-defence session including

warm-up exercises

cool-down exercises

exercises that increase the range of movement of the joints

exercise that encourage smooth body movement and/or transference of body weight

floor exercises, not including partner assisted exercises

exercises that stretch main muscle groups

Intermediate self-defence principles and strategies

direct attack

intangible distractions

manifest distractions

psychological distractions

indirect attack

latent distractions

timing

counter attack

mobile defence

Intermediate self-defence skills

the complete set of manoeuvres, techniques and methods that make up the fundamental skills of the self-defence system

the grouping of simple fundamental skills that a client is required to have reasonable familiarity with before proceeding to intermediate and advanced skills

Intermediate skills of unarmed self-defence

basic skills of self-defence/self protection against multiple or armed attackers including

hand movements

straight punch

hook punch

uppercut punch

elbow strike

leg movements

front kick

side kick

round kick

knee strike

movement principles

step and slide forward step

reverse tracking

side stepping

circling right

circling left

defensive technique

cover techniques

evasion, ie, duck, bob, weave

locking, throwing

four basic throws

four counters to chokes

two brake falls

forward roll

side roll

six basic locks

six movement lock flow

verbal and non verbal safety signals used in locking and throwing practise

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 the ability integrated demonstration of all elements of competency and their performance criteria, in particular the ability to
understand the requirements of the intermediate skills of the specific self-defence system including opponent application
maintain an acceptable personal performance standard in the intermediate skills of the specific self-defence system
observe clients and recognise when and how intervention should take place to improve individual skill performance
effectively instruct the intermediate skills of the specific self-defence system to enable clients to perform the intermediate skills of the self-defence system fluently, confidently and without prompting
modify instructional methods and activities on an individualised and/or group basis to improve skill performance
demonstrate the ability to direct assistants during a intermediate skills session of the self-defence system
understand and instruct intermediate self-defence principles and strategies
observe safety procedures and practices according to accepted best practices of the self-defence industry
respond appropriately to accidents and emergencies that occur within an intermediate self-defence session

Interdependent assessment of units
This unit must be assessed after attainment of competency in the following unit(s)
SRCSDF002B Instruct the application of basic unarmed self-defence skills against an opponent
This unit must be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)
Nil
For the purpose of integrated assessment, this unit may be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)
Nil

Required knowledge and skills
Required knowledge
Legal responsibilities pertaining to the use of intermediate self-defence skills and equipment
Biomechanics associated with the intermediate unarmed self-defence skills pertaining to the particular self-defence system
Legal responsibilities and duty of care pertaining to the instruction of self-defence methods/skills
Physiology and psychology of pain and danger
Intermediate self-defence skills
Drills, activities and exercises to develop intermediate self-defence skills
Selection of self-defence equipment
Safety procedures for use of self-defence equipment
Safety procedures for the instruction of intermediate self-defence skills
Knowledge of support groups/organisations relevant to self-defence, eg, rape crisis
Knowledge of first aid treatment and procedures
Required skills
Communication skills to establish client needs and abilities and provide feedback to clients
Coordination skills to perform intermediate self-defence exercises and skills
Ability to give directions to clients and assistants
Skills used to instruct self-defence, eg, movement, voice, use of technical aids, etc
Ability to provide explanations and demonstrations, ie, self, other participants as models, videos, etc
Ability to follow safety procedures for the use of self-defence equipment to minimise risk to clients and assistant/s
Monitoring/observation skills to identify potential hazards and risks to clients
Ability to analyse self-defence technique to provide instructions for clients to improve skills
Ability to facilitate a group to maintain the safety and enjoyment of clients
Ability to determine client's readiness to acquire intermediate self-defence skills
Ability to apply first aid treatment procedures to deal with self-defence accidents/emergencies

Resource implications
Physical resources - assessment of this competency requires access to
a training environment where the instruction of intermediate skills of self-defence occurs
Human resources - assessment of this competency will require human resources consistent with those outlined in the Assessment Guidelines. That is, assessors (or persons within the assessment team) should
be competent in this unit
be current in their knowledge and understanding of the industry through provision of evidence of professional activity in the relevant area
have attained the National Competency Standards for Assessment: BSZ401A, BSZ402A and BSZ403A

Consistency in performance
Competence in this unit must be assessed over a period of time in order to ensure consistency of performance over the Range Statements and contexts applicable to the work environment

Context for assessment
This unit of competency must be assessed in the context of community recreation in Australia. For valid and reliable assessment the community recreation activity should closely replicate the work environment. The environment should be safe, with the hazards, circumstances and equipment likely to be encountered in a real workplace
This unit of competence should be assessed through the observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning on required 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

These levels do not relate to the Australian Qualifications Framework. They relate to the seven areas of generic competency that underpin effective workplace practices.
Communicating ideas and information
(2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(2)

Planning and organising activities
(2)

Working with others and in teams
(2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(0)

Solving problems
(2)

Using technology
(0)