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: | agecultural factorssituational factorsprevious experiencefitness levelphysical capabilitiesinjuries and illnesses. |
Assess may include: | observationquestioningdiscussion. |
Readiness may include: | levels of cardio respiratory capacity, endurance and strengthmotor performancecompatibility between players in match situations level of arousal which will enhance performance. |
Session's aims and objectives may include: | progressive skill acquisition individual and team skillsfitness targets. |
Plan may include: | session's aims and objectivesperiodisation match fixturescoach and participant ratiosresources and equipmentwarm up and cool down skill based or technical or physical drills and activitiesevaluationsafety requirements. |
Relevant legislation may include: | occupational health and safety permits from land management authorities and or local councilauthority or permission from land owners and or football clubsprivacyworking with childrenharassment-free sports policies. |
Organisational policies and procedures may include: | occupational health and safetyconflict resolutioncommunication protocolsuse and maintenance of equipment and fieldtraining and scheduling commitments risk management proceduresassessment procedurestime and budget constraintsinstructor and participant ratioscode of ethics. |
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 gamebest practice codes of conducts such as AFL code of conduct, AFL player's code of conduct and AFL coaches code of conductpolicies of the employer organisation such as anti-doping policy, Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy Australian Football Coaches AssociationAustralian Coaching Council's coaches code of conduct policytheAustralian FootballLeagueracial vilification policy. |
Communication system may include: | use of runners during matches2 way radios during matcheswhite-board or static presentationcomputer-generated information or reportsvideo or match analysisverbal signalsvisual signals. |
Safety procedures may include: | group management in emergency situationssymptoms, treatment and prevention of common intermediate Australian football injuriesequipment checking and usageclear communication systems. |
Drills, activities may include: | drills:full groundtriangulargridslane workwarm ups and cool downsset play rehearsals. |
Games may include: | modified gamesconditioned gamessimulated match conditionspractice matches:specific skill focusspecific play focus. |
Location may include: | Australian football fieldsopen fieldsindoor facilities. |
Equipment may include: | Australian footballswitches hats tackle bags bump pads goal posts. |
Resources may include: | video equipment sports science testing equipmentcurrent edition of the laws of Australian FootballLeaguespirit of the laws bookletAustralian Football League junior policy document, including the rules of Aussie footyAustralian Football League Level 2 coaching manual. |
Relevant information may include: | skills focusteam selectionplayer positions and match upscommunication systemsobjectivesrules and regulations of Australian footballresponsible and safe behaviour. |
Feedback may include: | peer feedbackcoach feedbackinformation on participant progressimprovements needed. |
Risks may include: | injuriesillnesscollisionshazardous objects on the groundinappropriate behaviour and or fighting. |
Teaching and coaching techniques may include: | Show, Practice, Instruct, Reward methoddemonstration single skills focusprogression and linking skills positive reinforcement and feedbackquestioningmonitoring and observing progress assessmentevaluationallowing time for repetition and practice of skills. |
Participant's performance may include: | use of appropriate communication systemsteam participationperformance and accuracy of intermediate Australian football skillsattitude and behaviour. |
Required knowledge may include: | safetyrules and regulations of intermediate Australian footballpurposes of skills and positionsbasic biomechanical principlesfactors affecting skill acquisitionequipment selection, use and maintenancecommunication systems used in intermediate Australian football. |
Intermediate skills of Australian football may include: | offensive skillschecking skillspositional skills interchange playersspecialist skills body positioning skills for defensive play defensive roles in set playsbody positioning skills for offensive play. |
Coaches and specialists may include: | assistant coaches biomechanics specialists speed coach strength and conditioning specialist. |
Relevant aspects may include: | effectiveness of the teaching and coaching sessionsuitability of teaching and coaching methodsfeedback provided to or by participantsinitial and final assessment of participant's abilities validity and reliability of assessment and evaluation tools. |