Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

SISSVOL403A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Teach the advanced skills of volleyball

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency SISSVOL403A - Teach the advanced skills of volleyball
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to teach and develop the advanced skills of volleyball. This unit focuses on planning, conducting and evaluating drills, activities and games to develop the skills of indoor and beach volleyball to an advanced level.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to individuals operating as indoor or beach volleyball coaches at a local, regional or state level. This includes instructing, planning, conducting and evaluating training sessions and games. This also involves supervising practice sessions, preparing for games and completing post-competition analysis on performance.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Nil
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan advanced volleyball session or sessions.
  • Establish participant's needs and characteristics.
  • Determine participant's readiness and current knowledge of volleyball in order to determine session aims and objectives.
  • Develop a plan according to participant's needs and characteristics, relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures and endorsed standards promoted by volleyball.
  • Identify safety procedures associated with volleyball drills, activities and games according to organisational policies and procedures.3
  • Select and access location, equipment and resources according to organisational policies and procedures.
       
Element: Brief participants.
  • Communicate instructions and relevant information about the advanced volleyball session in a manner appropriate to participants.
  • Encourage participants to seek clarification, information and feedback as required during the session.
  • Inform participants of known and anticipated risks, safety procedures, appropriate behaviour and advanced volleyball rules and regulations.
  • Establish a suitable communication system to promote teamwork while participating in drills, activities and games.
       
Element: Conduct advanced volleyball session or sessions.
  • Apply clear and accurate teaching and coaching techniques to impart required knowledge and the requirements of the advanced skills of volleyball to be developed.
  • Conduct warm-up and introductory activities for participants to reduce the risk of injury.
  • Monitor individual participant's performance and maintain effective communication during advanced volleyball drills, activities and games.
  • Allow time for cooling down at the end of the session and inform participants of opportunities to further develop their advanced volleyball skills.
       
Element: Complete post-session responsibilities.
  • Provide opportunities for participants to identify their personal progress and satisfaction with the session, and give feedback as required.
  • Evaluate relevant aspects of advanced volleyball session and determine the level of learning achieved.
  • Identify potential areas of improvement for future advanced volleyball sessions.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 participant's 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 participant's needs, characteristics and responses

portfolio of session plans and self-evaluations

third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.

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

SISSVOL404A Teach the advanced tactics and strategies of volleyball.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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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

problem-solving skills to:

plan a suitable advanced volleyball session according to participant's needs and characteristics

address participant difficulties in developing skills and techniques

anticipate and respond appropriately to non-routine 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 post-session participant and self-evaluations

give and receive feedback

teaching and coaching techniques to suit a range of participant's 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

site-specific 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.

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.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Establish participant's needs and characteristics. 
Determine participant's readiness and current knowledge of volleyball in order to determine session aims and objectives. 
Develop a plan according to participant's needs and characteristics, relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures and endorsed standards promoted by volleyball. 
Identify safety procedures associated with volleyball drills, activities and games according to organisational policies and procedures.3 
Select and access location, equipment and resources according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Communicate instructions and relevant information about the advanced volleyball session in a manner appropriate to participants. 
Encourage participants to seek clarification, information and feedback as required during the session. 
Inform participants of known and anticipated risks, safety procedures, appropriate behaviour and advanced volleyball rules and regulations. 
Establish a suitable communication system to promote teamwork while participating in drills, activities and games. 
Apply clear and accurate teaching and coaching techniques to impart required knowledge and the requirements of the advanced skills of volleyball to be developed. 
Conduct warm-up and introductory activities for participants to reduce the risk of injury. 
Monitor individual participant's performance and maintain effective communication during advanced volleyball drills, activities and games. 
Allow time for cooling down at the end of the session and inform participants of opportunities to further develop their advanced volleyball skills. 
Provide opportunities for participants to identify their personal progress and satisfaction with the session, and give feedback as required. 
Evaluate relevant aspects of advanced volleyball session and determine the level of learning achieved. 
Identify potential areas of improvement for future advanced volleyball sessions. 

Forms

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