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. |
Readiness may include: | fitness levels motor performance factorscompatibility between players in match situations level of arousal which will enhance performance. |
Foundation Rugby Uniontactics and or strategies may include: | principles of team playattacking skills or back playcontinuity general playline-out tacticsre-startstactical thinkingattacking opposition ballscrum. |
Sessions aims and objectives may include: | self-improvementbasic movements physical fitness individual player techniques group skills team skills. |
Needs and characteristics may include: | agecultural factorssituational factorsprevious experiencefitness levelknowledge of Rugby Union tactics and strategies physical capabilitiesinjuries and illnesses. |
Relevant legislation may include: | occupational health and safety (OHS)permits from land management authorities and or local councilauthority or permission from land owners and or Rugby Union clubsprivacyworking with childrenenvironmental regulationsanti-doping policyharassment-free sports policies. |
Organisational policies and procedures may include: | OHSconflict resolutioncommunication protocolsuse, care and maintenance of equipment and fieldtraining and scheduling commitments code of ethics. |
Endorsed standards promoted by Rugby Union may include: | theAustralian Rugby Union Code of Conduct policy the culture of Rugby Union Australian Rugby Union policies, such as the anti-doping and blood policies Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy |
Safety procedures may include: | group management in emergency situationssymptoms, treatment and prevention of common Rugby Union injuriesequipment checking and usageclear communication systems. |
Drills, activities may include: | those described in Australian Rugby UnionLevel 2 Accreditation Manual foundation drills warm-ups and cool downssmall group practicesteam practicesoffensive or defensive situationsgrid work. |
Games may include: | simulated game conditionscoordinated positional playsmodified gamespractice matches:tactic focusedplay focused. |
Location may include: | Rugby Union fieldsopen fieldsindoor facilities. |
Equipment may include: | Rugby Union ballspersonal protective equipment witches hats tackle bags bump pads Rugby Union posts. |
Resources may include: | teaching and coaching toolsvideo equipment stop-watch sports science testing equipmentpersonal clothing and footwear. |
Relevant information may include: | tactic and strategy focusequipment and resource requirements, selection and usesafety procedurescommunication systemsobjectivesrules and regulations of Rugby Union responsible and safe behaviour. |
Risks may include: | injuriesillnesscollisionshazardous objects on the groundinappropriate behaviour and or fighting. |
Rules and regulations may include: | Walla, modified and international laws of Rugby Union Australian Rugby Union Code of ConductAustralian Rugby Union anti-doping policy Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policyage restrictions. |
Game plans may include: | individual or teamset playstargeting opposition playersidentifying weaknesses in opposition teamstyle of playsituational plays. |
Psychologically may include: | goal settingvisualisation relaxation techniques motivation techniques focusingcreating values. |
Teaching and coaching techniques may include: | demonstration explanationdiscussionfocusing on single and or multiple tactics and strategiesbreaking down complex tactics and strategiesdiagrams and drawingsslow motionindividual, pair, small group and large group workmonitoring, observing and adjusting coaching methods according to progress assessment and evaluation. |
Required knowledge may include: | rules and regulations of Rugby Union Rugby Union tactics and strategiespsychological methods involved in Rugby Union counteractive strategies encountered during competitionbasic biomechanical principles involved in foundation level Rugby Union factors affecting tactic and strategy acquisitionstrengths and weaknesses of opposition and own teamequipment selection, use and maintenance. |
Participant's performance may include: | use of appropriate communication systemsteam participationspeed and accuracy of performance attitude and behaviour. |
In-game analysis may include: | game statistics game performances psychological and motivational wellbeing of playerstactical strengths and weaknesses. |
Opportunities may include: | locations suitable to foundation level Rugby Union range of Rugby Union equipment availableRugby Union clubs or groups in the local area. |
Relevant aspects may include: | effectiveness of the teaching and coaching sessionsuitability of teaching and coaching methodsfeedback provided to and or by participantsinitial and final assessment of participant's abilitiesvalidity and reliability of assessment and evaluation tools. |