Required skills

research skills to identify interpret and sort relevant information

literacy skills to read and comprehend the rules and regulations of tennis and codes of behavior

communication skills to inform players of the outcomes of decisions

Required knowledge

ITF rules of tennis

NSO

rules and etiquette for nonumpired matches

dress and equipment regulations

code of behaviour

current tournament pathway and basic regulations

current competition pathway

current ranking system

roles and responsibilities of tennis officials

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 ability to

access and use ITF Rules of Tennis to find relevant information on basic rules

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

rules and etiquette for nonumpired matches

tennis dress and equipment regulations

sportspecific tournament and competitions pathways

basic tournament regulations

interpret and apply basic tennis rules during court supervision

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

application of the basic rules and regulations of tennis

Assessment must also ensure access to

information sources in order to collect sufficient information

a copy of the ITF rules NSO 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 tennis rules

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

oral or written questioning or interview to test knowledge of sportspecific code of behaviour tournament and competition pathways and basic regulations

Guidance information for assessment

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

SISSTNS Coach red stage tennis players

SISSTNS Coach orange stage tennis players

SISSTNS Coach green stage tennis players

Basic rules of tennis may include:

Tennis officials may include:

Rules and etiquette for non-umpired matches may include:

Dress and equipment regulations may include:

Codes of behaviour may include:

National tournament pathway may include:

Local and regional competition pathwaysmay include:

Basic tournament regulations may include: