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CUACIR301
Perform basic on-ground acrobatic techniques

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to perform basic on-ground acrobatic techniques in settings such as community circus, physical theatre, traditional circus, new-wave circus and street theatre. Circus performers and others who use basic acrobatic skills could be entertaining audiences as soloists, with a partner, or as members of a group.

At this level work is normally supervised, though some autonomy and judgement can be expected in live performance situations.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)



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.

Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for basic acrobatic sessions

1.1 Select clothing and footwear suitable to session

1.2 Select, inspect and test equipment for safety and relevance

1.3 Check performance spaces for safety and report safety issues to relevant personnel

1.4 Perform safe warm-up exercises and mental preparation techniques to prepare body and mind for routines

1.5 Clean or clear performance area to ensure safety of performers

2. Participate in basic acrobatic skills routines

2.1 Correctly apply technical skills to basic acrobatic movements

2.2 Perform sequences of routines smoothly and in line with safe movement practice

2.3 Safely perform landings

2.4 Participate in pair and group routines as required

3. Conclude basic acrobatics sessions

3.1 Perform safe warm-down exercises

3.2 Return performance area to original condition

3.3 Store equipment to maintain quality and reliability

4. Review basic acrobatic skills performance

4.1 Evaluate own performance in session to assess level of performance and skill development needs

4.2 Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own basic on-ground acrobatic skills

4.3 Set realistic goals for improvement and develop strategies to achieve them

Evidence of the ability to:

perform a handstand holding form and shape, held for a beat

perform a sequence of six to eight forward or backward rolls, and six to eight cartwheels with both static and running start-up

perform safe and stable landings

effectively support team members

follow safe work practices.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.

To complete the unit requirements the individual must:

describe key health and safety issues to be considered when performing basic on-ground acrobatic skills

explain how the following relate to acrobatic movements and techniques:

relationship with gravity

spatial awareness

successional movement

use of breath

body positioning

folding

extending

rotating

shifting weight

warm-up and warm-down techniques

mental focus strategies.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

venue with adequate space and a safe level floor or surface

scatter mats

spotters (depending on the skill performed).

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for basic acrobatic sessions

1.1 Select clothing and footwear suitable to session

1.2 Select, inspect and test equipment for safety and relevance

1.3 Check performance spaces for safety and report safety issues to relevant personnel

1.4 Perform safe warm-up exercises and mental preparation techniques to prepare body and mind for routines

1.5 Clean or clear performance area to ensure safety of performers

2. Participate in basic acrobatic skills routines

2.1 Correctly apply technical skills to basic acrobatic movements

2.2 Perform sequences of routines smoothly and in line with safe movement practice

2.3 Safely perform landings

2.4 Participate in pair and group routines as required

3. Conclude basic acrobatics sessions

3.1 Perform safe warm-down exercises

3.2 Return performance area to original condition

3.3 Store equipment to maintain quality and reliability

4. Review basic acrobatic skills performance

4.1 Evaluate own performance in session to assess level of performance and skill development needs

4.2 Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own basic on-ground acrobatic skills

4.3 Set realistic goals for improvement and develop strategies to achieve them

This section specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Technical skills must include:

balance

body awareness and control

controlled and fluid movements

coordination

flexibility

hand and body positioning

maintaining focus.

Basic acrobatic movements must include:

basic tumble run

cartwheels

handstands

forward and backward rolls

static and running start-up.

Evidence of the ability to:

perform a handstand holding form and shape, held for a beat

perform a sequence of six to eight forward or backward rolls, and six to eight cartwheels with both static and running start-up

perform safe and stable landings

effectively support team members

follow safe work practices.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.

To complete the unit requirements the individual must:

describe key health and safety issues to be considered when performing basic on-ground acrobatic skills

explain how the following relate to acrobatic movements and techniques:

relationship with gravity

spatial awareness

successional movement

use of breath

body positioning

folding

extending

rotating

shifting weight

warm-up and warm-down techniques

mental focus strategies.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

venue with adequate space and a safe level floor or surface

scatter mats

spotters (depending on the skill performed).

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

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
Select clothing and footwear suitable to session 
Select, inspect and test equipment for safety and relevance 
Check performance spaces for safety and report safety issues to relevant personnel 
Perform safe warm-up exercises and mental preparation techniques to prepare body and mind for routines 
Clean or clear performance area to ensure safety of performers 
Correctly apply technical skills to basic acrobatic movements 
Perform sequences of routines smoothly and in line with safe movement practice 
Safely perform landings 
Participate in pair and group routines as required 
Perform safe warm-down exercises 
Return performance area to original condition 
Store equipment to maintain quality and reliability 
Evaluate own performance in session to assess level of performance and skill development needs 
Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own basic on-ground acrobatic skills 
Set realistic goals for improvement and develop strategies to achieve them 

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