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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for cricket drills, activities, games and competitions.
  2. Participate in cricket drills, activities, games and competitions.
  3. Review intermediate skills performance.

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills on and off the cricket field to

determine other players intentions and movements

communicate with coaches and clarify positions rules and play setups

seek feedback and instructions from team members coaches support staff and umpires

teamwork skills to

encourage and support other team members

respect other players decisions

participate effectively in training activities

language and literacy skills to access interpret and apply information about the rules regulations and policies of cricket games and competitions

problemsolving skills to

respond appropriately to changing conditions during intermediate training and game situations

apply strategies to resolve disputes related to the conduct or outcome of a game

selfmanagement skills to

review and reflect on own performance

organise time and priorities effectively

set short medium and long term goals

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe participation in all activities

rules regulations and policies of the Australian Cricket Board including laws of the game and best practice codes to participate appropriately

cricket positions and players roles and responsibilities on the field and the biomechanics related to skill acquisition

basic biomechanical principles to enable safe and effective performance of the intermediate skills of cricket

relevant equipment and technological aids used in cricket drills activities games and competitions to enhance intermediate skills

selfreflection principles to enable effective selfevaluation for future improvement

communication systems used between players coaches support staff and umpires during cricket drills activities games and competitions

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

utilises knowledge and interpretation of skills and relevant rules regulations and policies to perform the intermediate skills of cricket applicable to own fielding positions and batting order

identifies 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 members coach umpires and support staff throughout drills activities games and competitions and responds to feedback

reviews own and teams cricket performance to identify strengths and areas requiring improvement and or modifications

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure performance of the intermediate skills of cricket applicable to own fielding positions and batting order on sufficient occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

cricket training and competition facilities with marked out field and suitable pitch

groups or teams of players to play cricket at an intermediate level

a coach to instruct and address players

suitably qualified umpires

cricket equipment

resources and information detailing the intermediate skills of cricket

rules regulations and policies such as the Australian Cricket Board Laws of the Game and notes on the laws

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 during drills activities games and competitions

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the rules regulations and policies of cricket

thirdparty 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

SISSCKTA Perform the intermediate tactics and strategies of cricket

SISSCKT202A Perform the intermediate tactics and strategies of cricket.

Guidance information for assessment


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.

Rules, regulations and policies may include:

local, national and international rules of cricket

the Australian Cricket Board Laws of the Game and notes on the laws

Australian Cricket Board Code of Conduct

Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy.

Basic biomechanical principles may include:

balance

motion

force

momentum

power.

Intermediate skills of cricket may include:

front and back foot batting shots

bowling

fielding

running

dismissals

wicket keeping.

Drills, activities may include:

warm-ups and cool-downs

batting, bowling and fielding drills

catching, throwing and running drills

concentration drills

grid work.

Games and competitions may include:

modified games

practice matches

inter-club or team games

competition games.

Relevant legislation may include:

occupational health and safety (OHS)

authority or permission from land owners, local council or cricket clubs.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

OHS

conflict resolution

communication protocols

use, care and maintenance of equipment, pitch and field

training and scheduling commitments

code of ethics.

Effective communication may include:

calls

hand signals

eye signals

signs.

Conditions and external influences may include:

environmental and weather conditions

support staff

spectators

parents

umpires and administrators

other coaches.