Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants to plan sessions that meet their needs

convey information about all aspects of the session

provide feedback to individuals and group

problemsolving skills to

address participant difficulties in developing skills and techniques

anticipate and respond to nonroutine situations

planning and organising skills to

source allocate and coordinate resources equipment and a suitable location

observe monitor and evaluate progress

organise participants into manageable groups for drills activities and games

literacy skills to

produce a plan for the swimming sessions

complete postsession participant and selfevaluations

numeracy skills to deliver drills activities and games within session timeframes

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the location

Required knowledge

legislation organisational policies and procedures and accepted best practices of swimming to enable safe conduct of sessions

equipment and resources used for swimming to teach the required skills of competitive strokes starts turns and finishes of swimming

teaching and coaching techniques and practices applicable to a range of ages and learning abilities to enable appropriate and effective conduct of sessions

characteristics of a range of physical abilities fitness and motor performance to enable assessment of participant readiness

competitive strokes starts turns and finishes and specific drills activities and games that promote progressive skill acquisition in individuals and group

communication systems used between participants coaches referees and support staff during swimming sessions

risks commonly associated with swimming and methods of mitigating these risks

emergency response and safety procedures appropriate for swimming to ensure risk minimisation to self and group

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

plans and delivers information explanations and demonstrations for swimming session to ensure activities are conducted safely according to participant needs and characteristics

observes and monitors the progress of participants and provides constructive feedback and intervention to improve and develop the competitive strokes starts turns and finishes of swimming

uses and modifies teaching and coaching techniques and drills activities and games to cater for a range of individual learning styles

evaluates and reflects on own coaching performance to identify strengths weaknesses and areas that need improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure conduct of multiple sessions that reflect the needs and characteristics of a range of participants and are of sufficient duration and breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

a group of participants at a basic swimming level

equipment and resources

swimming pool facilities

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 using a range of teaching and coaching techniques to develop the competitive strokes starts turns and finishes of swimming

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation organisational policies and procedures and rules policies and regulations of swimming to enable safe conduct of all drills activities and games during sessions

observation of monitoring and adjusting individual or group techniques where required

portfolio of session plans and selfevaluations

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing performance

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

SISSSWMA Plan a program for a competitive swimmer

SISSSWM302A Plan a program for a competitive swimmer.

Characteristics may include:

Participant readiness may include:

Competitive strokes may include:

Starts, turns and finishes of swimming may include:

Session aims and objectives may include:

Plan may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Best practice principles of swimming and aquatic activities may include:

Safety procedures may include:

Drills, activities and games may include:

Equipment and resources may include:

Risks may include:

Teaching and coaching techniques may include:

Participant performance may include:

Relevant aspects may include: