Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants to plan fundamental tenpin bowling sessions that meet their needs

convey information about the safety aspects of the session

interact with participants to create a safe and positive environment

problemsolving skills to

plan suitable fundamental tenpin bowling sessions according to participants needs and characteristics

address participant difficulties in developing skills and techniques

anticipate and respond appropriately to non routine situations

planning and organisational skills to

source allocate and coordinate resources equipment and a suitable facility

monitor and evaluate progress

organise participants into manageable groups for fundamental tenpin bowling drills activities and games

language and literacy skills to

produce a plan for the sessions

complete postsession participant and selfevaluations

give and receive feedback

apply for permission to use a suitable facility as required

teaching and coaching techniques to suit a range of participants needs characteristics and learning styles

numeracy skills to support effective time management to deliver drills activities and games within session timeframes

personal fundamental tenpin bowling skills to a high level of technical correctness to

understand progressive skill acquisition

demonstrate explain and break down skills and techniques to participants

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the facility

Required knowledge

legislation organisational policies and procedures accepted best practices and rules and regulations of tenpin bowling to enable safe and nondiscriminatory conduct of sessions

facilityspecific information to assist in the planning process and enable management of potential risks and any special restrictions applying to the facility

equipment and resources used to teach and develop fundamental skills of tenpin bowling

teaching and coaching techniques and practices applicable to a range of ages and learning abilities

biomechanical principles related to tenpin bowling to minimise risk and prevent injury in the application of fundamental tenpin bowling skills

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

fundamental skills of tenpin bowling and specific drills activities and games that promote progressive skill acquisition in individuals and groups

communication systems used between participants coaches referees and support staff during tenpin bowling

risks commonly associated with fundamental level tenpin bowling and methods of mitigating these risks

emergency response and safety procedures appropriate for tenpin bowling 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 tenpin bowling sessions to ensure activities are conducted safely according to participants needs and characteristics

observes and monitors the progress of participants and provides constructive feedback and intervention to improve and develop the fundamental skills of tenpin bowling

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 safe drills activities and games 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 sufficient tenpin bowling facility with space and lanes for at least participants

a group of participants at the beginner level to take part in sessions and games

equipment such as bowling shoes a variety of bowling balls bowling lanes pins lane markers and coloured tape

teaching resources and information regarding participants and facility to accurately plan coach and document fundamental tenpin bowling sessions for a variety of participants

current relevant legislation organisational policies and procedures and rules and regulations of tenpin bowling that impact on the conduct of fundamental drills activities and games

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 planning processes such as consulting with participants to determine their needs and characteristics

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

observation of safe coaching of fundamental tenpin bowling skills and monitoring and adjusting instructional techniques according to participants needs characteristics and responses

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

Participant's needs and characteristics may include:

Readiness may include:

Session's aims and objectives may include:

Plan may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Accepted best practice of tenpin bowling may include:

Safety procedures may include:

Drills, activities and games may include:

Equipment may include:

Resources may include:

Risks may include:

Teaching and coaching techniques may include:

Required knowledge may include:

Fundamental skills of tenpin bowling may include:

Introductory activities may include:

Participant's performance may include:

Relevant aspects may include: