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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan advanced volleyball session or sessions.
  2. Brief participants.
  3. Conduct advanced volleyball session or sessions.
  4. Complete post-session responsibilities.

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants to plan an advanced volleyball session that meets their needs

convey information about the safety aspects of the session

interact with participants to create a safe and positive team environment

problemsolving skills to

plan a suitable advanced volleyball session according to participants needs and characteristics

address participant difficulties in developing skills and techniques

anticipate and respond appropriately to nonroutine situations

planning and organisation skills to

source allocate and coordinate resources equipment and a suitable location

monitor and evaluate progress

organise participants into manageable groups for advanced volleyball drills activities and games

language and literacy skills to

produce a plan for the advanced volleyball sessions

complete postsession participant and selfevaluations

give and receive feedback

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

numeracy skills to deliver drills activities and games within session timeframes

personal advanced volleyball skills to a high level of technical correctness to understand progressive skill acquisition and demonstrate explain and break down skills and techniques to participants

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the location

Required knowledge

legislation organisational policies and procedures and rules and regulations of advanced volleyball to enable safe conduct of sessions

sitespecific information to assist in the planning process and enable management of potential risks and any special restrictions applying to the indoor or beach location

equipment types characteristics and technology used for volleyball to enable safe conduct of sessions

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

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

advanced skills of beach and indoor volleyball and specific drills activities and games that promote progressive skill acquisition in individuals and groups

communication systems used between players coaches referees and support staff during advanced volleyball

risks commonly associated with advanced volleyball and methods of mitigating these risks

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

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

plans and delivers information explanations and demonstrations for volleyball 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 skills of indoor and beach volleyball to an advanced level

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

resources and information regarding participants and location to accurately plan coach and document advanced volleyball sessions for a variety of participants

suitable indoor or beach locations and facilities

a group of participants to take part in the advanced volleyball sessions and games

equipment such as nets volleyball witches hats spiking frame teaching aids and uniforms

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 relevant legislation organisational policies and procedures and rules and regulations of volleyball to enable safe conduct of all drills activities and games during the sessions

observation of safe coaching of volleyball skills to an advanced level 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 for example

SISSVOLA Teach the advanced tactics and strategies of volleyball

SISSVOL404A Teach the advanced tactics and strategies of volleyball.


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.

Participant's needs and characteristics may include:

age

cultural factors

previous experience

fitness level and physical capabilities

injuries and illnesses.

Readiness may include:

fitness levels

motor performance factors

compatibility between players in match situations

level of arousal which will enhance performance.

Volleyball may include:

indoor

beach.

Session's aims and objectives may include:

progressive skill acquisition

self-improvement

fitness targets

motivation

team skills.

Plan may include:

session's aims and objectives

date, time and duration

location

coach and participant ratios

resources and equipment

drills, activities and games

safety requirements.

Relevant legislation may include:

occupational health and safety

authority or permission from land owners, local council or volleyball clubs

privacy

working with children

environmental regulations.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

occupational health and safety

conflict resolution

communication protocols

use, care and maintenance of equipment and court

training and scheduling commitments

code of ethics.

Endorsed standards promoted by volleyball may include:

Australian Volleyball Federation Coaches Code of Conduct policy

the culture of volleyball

Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy.

Safety procedures may include:

group management in emergency situations

symptoms, treatment and prevention of common volleyball injuries

equipment checking and usage

clear communication systems

clear explanations of all requirements.

Drills, activities may include:

those described in Australian Volleyball Federation Level 3 Coaching Course

modified skill drills

warm-ups and cool-downs

grid work

balance and motion drills.

Games may include:

modified games

practice matches

linking and practicing skills.

Location may include:

indoor court

beach court

inland sand court.

Equipment may include:

nets

volleyball

teaching aids.

Resources may include:

teaching and coaching tools

video equipment

stopwatch

sports science testing equipment

first aid kit.

Relevant information may include:

skill or skills focus

equipment and resource requirements, selection and use

safety procedures

objectives

rules and regulations of volleyball

responsible and safe behaviour.

Risks may include:

injuries

exhaustion

dehydration

collisions.

Rules and regulations may include:

local, national and international rules of indoor and beach volleyball

Australian Volleyball Federation Code of Ethics

Australian Volleyball Federation Anti-doping policy

Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy

age restrictions.

Communication system may include:

calls

hand and eye signals

codes for players and plays.

Teaching and coaching techniques may include:

demonstration

explanation

focusing on a single skill

breaking down skills

progressing through and linking skills

shaping and modelling approaches

reciprocal or peer tutoring

questioning, monitoring and observing progress

assessment and evaluation.

Required knowledge may include:

rules and regulations of volleyball

volleyball skills and positions

basic biomechanical principles

factors affecting skill acquisition.

Advanced skills of volleyball may include:

lunging

jumping

diving

spiking

setting

passing

serving

blocking

indoor and beach aspects.

Participant's performance may include:

team participation

performance and accuracy of skills

attitude and behaviour.

Relevant aspects may include:

effectiveness of the teaching and coaching session

suitability of teaching and coaching methods

feedback provided to or by participants

initial and final assessment of participant's abilities.