Required skills

research skills to identify interpret and sort relevant information

communication skills to

clarify rules and regulations of basketball

convey breaches of rules

language and literacy skills to

access interpret and apply information about the rules and regulations of basketball

use a basketball rule book

problemsolving skills to

use information about rules interpretations and regulations to make decisions

identify and apply local competition rules

decide how and when to refer decisions

selfmanagement skills to keep up to date with rule changes of basketball

Required knowledge

how and when to use basketball rule and interpretation books

rules and regulations of Basketball Australia

competition policies and procedures and best practice codes

safety requirements and practices for basketball games

reporting requirements and channels to report breaches in rules and regulations

terminology of basketball rules relating to ball handling travelling fouls and penalties

the role of scoring and requirements for ensuring scores are recorded accurately

duties of basketball officials and referees

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 ability to

access and use FIBA Rules of Basketball to find relevant information on basic rules

use a range of resources to develop knowledge of basketball rules interpretations and regulations including

rules and regulations for local competitions

basketball codes of behaviour

interpret and apply basic basketball rules consistently during basketball games

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

application of the basic rules and regulations of basketball

Assessment must also ensure access to

information sources in order to collect sufficient information

a copy of the FIBA rules

a copy of the Basketball Australia rules and interpretations

National Sporting Organisation sport specific rules regulations and code of behaviour

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

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of basic basketball rules

case studies and problemsolving exercises to assess ability to interpret and apply basic basketball rules and regulations

oral or written questioning or interview to test knowledge of sportspecific code of behaviour and basic rules and regulations

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example when used to referee basketball games

SISSSOF Develop and update officiating knowledge

SISSSOF Officiate games or competitions

Basic rules and regulations may include:

Basketball officials may include:

Conditions may include:

Equipment and resources may include:

Best practice principlesmay include:

Player checksmay include:

Codes of behaviourmay include:

Fundamental positioning considerations may include:

Set play situations may include:

General play may include:

Fundamental breachesmay include:

Spirit of the game may include:

Signals may include: