Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants and elicit information required to determine appropriate program to meet participant needs

source interpret and confirm information to inform program planning

convey information about the safe use of equipment to participants

report missing or damaged equipment

problemsolving skills to

plan a program according to participant needs abilities and risk factors

modify individual sessions or the overall program and equipment as required

identify reasons for participant discontinuation and implement strategies to address these

identify and treat risks associated with the program

planning and organising skills to source allocate and coordinate resources and equipment necessary for planned sport and recreation program within budget allocation time constraints and scheduling requirements

teamwork skills to liaise with support personnel other appropriate staff and organisations in planning and conducting the program

language and literacy skills to produce and document a program plan and complete documentation in relation to damaged or missing equipment or materials

selfmanagement skills to review and reflect on own work performance to facilitate personal development

activityspecific skills to conduct the program

Required knowledge

legislation to enable safe and nondiscriminatory conduct of the program

principles of inclusive practice to enable participation by a range of participants

reasons affecting ability to participate in an activity to enable appropriate selection of activities for the program

organisational policies and procedures to enable

application of appropriate procedures in regard to planning a program

collection and storage of participant information

compliance with working with children requirements

checking maintaining and storing equipment

referral of participants with specific needs

completion of records for equipment use and maintenance

riskanalysis processes to enable assessment of the potential impact of planned program on participant safety

activityspecific knowledge of a range of games activities and exercises to ensure the program matches participant needs

factors affecting group dynamics and conflictresolution strategies to enable constructive engagement of participants

equipment testing and checking techniques to enable safe use of equipment

principles of sport and recreation program planning

evaluation processes to enable improvements to be made to the program

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

plan resource and deliver sport and recreation programs within budgetary constraints according to organisational policies and procedures

demonstrate techniques to build group cohesion and balance individual and group needs

deliver monitor and adjust sport and recreation programs that meet the needs of participants and respond to problems or issues that arise

provide positive feedback to enhance participant motivation and selfesteem

evaluate and reflect on own work performance to identify ways in which program outcomes and benefits can be improved

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

planning and conduct of multiple sport and recreation programs that are of sufficient duration and breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

an environment or facility appropriate to the specific session content

equipment and resources required for the delivery of the program

documentation such as program plans and forms relating to equipment checks

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 preparing for a program including the development of a program plan

observation of interacting with a range of participants including conveying information for safe participation in programs

observation of dealing with contingencies such as the changing availability of equipment or venues

oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of techniques and activity skills in relation to program aims and inclusive practices

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing appropriate work performed by the individual

Guidance information for assessment

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

SISXCAIA Facilitate groups

SISXCAI306A Facilitate groups.

Preferences, needs and expectations may include:

Participants may include:

Information sources may include:

Equipment may include:

Resources may include:

Program plan may include:

Support personnel may include:

Risks may include:

Relevant stakeholders may include: