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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Develop selection criteria.
  2. Develop selection policies.
  3. Implement selection policies.
  4. Evaluate selection policies.

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to

build rapport with support personnel

convey information and confirm understanding of selection policies and procedures

notify successful candidates and provide constructive feedback

language and literacy skills to develop and document selection criteria and selection policies and procedures

problemsolving skills to

identify and address problems and issues in the implementation of selection policies

evaluate the success of selection policies in meeting selection objectives

make recommendations for adjustments to meet changing requirements in the sport or activity

planning and organising skills to manage the development and implementation of selection policies and procedures effectively within required timeframes

Required knowledge

relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable the selection procedure to be conducted with integrity and rigour

regulations and guidelines such as eligibility requirements that impact on selection of athletes officials or selectors to enable the development of selection criteria

expected skills and performance for the relevant sport or activity

conflict resolution strategies to enable appropriate responses to selection disputes

protocol for developing and implementing policies and procedures to enable the development of concise and clear selection policies and procedures

Evidence Required

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

works with appropriate personnel to develop implement and review selection policies and procedures that comply with organisational and specific sport objectives and requirements and relevant legislation

selects and adopts communication strategies appropriate to the information needs of candidates to convey information clearly and appropriately within relevant timeframes

monitors implementation of selection policies and procedures and applies contingency management techniques to deal with issues that may arise during implementation

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure development implementation and review of selection policy and procedures for a sport or activity specific to the candidates current or intended work role to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

a sportspecific training or competition setting

potential candidates such as athletes officials and selectors sports personnel and resources to implement selection policies and procedures

sources of information about requirements of specific sports and activities in relation to selection criteria

current organisational policies and procedures and relevant legislation that impact on the implementation of selection policies and procedures

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 interaction with appropriate personnel and potential candidates to provide information about selection criteria policies and procedures

observation of participatory consultation with relevant personnel to monitor organisational selection policies and procedures

oral or written questioning on relevant legislation impacting on the development and implementation of selection policies and procedures

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing work performance

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

SISSCGPA Implement selection policies

SISSCGP307A Implement selection policies.


Range Statement

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.

Selection objectives may include:

representation of specific sport at local, state, national and international level

future skills development.

Appropriate personnel may include:

administrators

selectors

club officials

club members.

Selection criteria may include:

citizenship

membership of sport-specific associations

past performances

current and potential future performance

experience

skill

technical ability

personal profile

availability

physical attributes

attitude and behaviour

needs of the team, group or organisation.

Relevant legislation may include:

equal opportunity

privacy

working with children.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

communication channels and protocols

decision making processes.

Selection policies and procedures may include:

policy principles

composition of selection panels

roles and responsibilities for selection

conflict of interest

timeframes to which selection criteria applies

procedures for application of selection criteria

feedback mechanisms and timeframes for successful and non-successful candidates

procedure for notification of selection or non-selection

appeal rights and processes

overriding factors or extenuating circumstances

breaches of conduct

resolution of disputes

record keeping requirements.

Information needs may include:

points of reference

documentation requirements

roles and responsibilities

selection processes

selection data required.

Communication approaches may include:

discussions

information sessions

presentations.

Initiatives may include:

counselling

additional training opportunities.