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SISCSDF302A
Instruct the intermediate skills of unarmed self-defence

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit applies to those working as self-defence instructors in a community recreation environment and whose responsibilities include teaching self-defence programs. Work would be undertaken in locations such as community recreation centres or halls and indoor or outdoor recreation facilities with a focus on community development.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to instruct unarmed intermediate self-defence skills including partner applications against an opponent. It focuses on planning, conducting and evaluating an intermediate unarmed self-defence program.

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

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

Prerequisites

Nil

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



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 conducts intermediate unarmed self-defence programs in response to the needs and capabilities of participants, using safe and supportive teaching methods and strategies

monitors the progress of participants and makes adjustments in response to changing situations to improve skills development

applies effective contingency management techniques to deal with problems and issues that may arise during the program including motivation and participation levels and injuries to participants

evaluates and reflects on own performance to identify ways in which program outcomes and benefits to participants can be improved.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure candidate plans and conducts multiple intermediate unarmed self-defence sessions of sufficient duration to demonstrate techniques that build group cohesion and balance individual and group needs, and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

a range of participants wishing to undertake an intermediate unarmed self-defence program

an environment or facility appropriate for the conduct of unarmed self-defence sessions

resources required for the delivery of the program including assistants and equipment

legislation and organisational policies and procedures relevant to the conduct of self-defence sessions.

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 candidate interacting with a range of participants, including conveying information about safe participation in programs, monitoring and evaluating programs

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

oral or written questioning to assess candidate's knowledge of self-defence techniques and manoeuvres

portfolio containing evidence of intermediate self-defence program planning and modification

third-party reports from a supervisor detailing appropriate work performed by the candidate.

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

Guidance information for assessment

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

communication skills to:

consult with participants and elicit information required to design an appropriate intermediate self-defence program to meet participant needs

convey information and instructions to participants and assistants about safe participation in the program

seek and provide feedback about the program

problem-solving skills to:

plan an intermediate self-defence program according to participants' needs, abilities and risk factors

identify and implement effective teaching strategies to promote skills development

analyse self-defence technique to provide instructions for improvement

evaluate and modify the program as required

planning and organisational skills to source, access and coordinate resources and equipment necessary for the implementation of the self-defence program

literacy skills to produce and document a program for intermediate unarmed self-defence

self-management skills to review and reflect on own work performance to facilitate personal development and self-confidence

application of manoeuvres, techniques and methods of a self-defence system

application of first aid treatment to deal with accidents or emergencies that arise during self-defence sessions

Required knowledge

relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of the self-defence program

risk analysis processes to enable assessment of the potential impact of planned techniques and manoeuvres on participant safety

equipment testing and checking techniques to enable safe use of all equipment

fundamental principles of technique analysis to enable accurate and prompt corrections to technique to prevent injury

common injuries sustained through self-defence drills and activities to enable the implementation of effective injury prevention strategies

basic first aid procedures to enable effective management of injuries that may occur during the program

physiology and psychology of pain and danger to enable an appropriate response

principles of community development to enable inclusive client-centred practicesfactors commonly affecting ability to participate in self-defence classes, to enable design of appropriate self-defence movements and techniques

biomechanics associated with the intermediate unarmed self-defence skills pertaining to the particular self-defence system being taught

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

self-defence principles, strategies and teaching methods to promote skills development and confidence

factors that affect acquisition of self-defence skills to enable use of appropriate teaching strategies

manoeuvres, techniques and methods of the particular self-defence system being taught

drills, activities and exercises to develop appropriate intermediate self-defence skills

evaluation processes to enable improvements to be made to the program

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.

Characteristics may include:

age

skill level

fitness

emotional, physical and intellectual development

existing injuries

stage of development

personality

body type and composition.

Needs and expectations may include:

physical

emotional

motivational

psychological.

Participants may include:

experienced or inexperienced

adults

children

school or youth groups

club or group members.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

occupational health and safety

collection and use of information

privacy

duty of care

extent and limitations of responsibilities

staff behaviour

risk minimisation

emergency procedures

time constraints and scheduling requirements

budget allocation

hire of equipment.

Relevant information may include:

needs and expectations of organisation

needs and expectations of participants

numbers, ages and gender of participants

previous experience and developmental stage of participants

available time

special requirements

staff, physical and financial resources

suitable attire

safe use of equipment

occupational health and safety requirements

safe and responsible behaviour

emergency procedures.

Intermediate unarmed self-defence program may include:

manoeuvres, techniques and methods

grouping and progression of intermediate skills

teaching methods

exercises

skills and strategies:

six basic locks

six movement lock flow

direct attack

indirect attack

timing

counter attack

mobile defence.

Equipment and resources may include:

jigsaw mats

hand-held punching bags, kicking bags, focus mitts

free-standing or structural types of striking or kicking equipment

plastic training knives or other simulation equipment

body guards, face guards and other forms of face and body protection equipment

hand, shin, instep, forearm, groin, chest, elbow and knee guards.

Relevantlegislation may include:

occupational health and safety

privacy

duty of care

working with children

equal opportunity.

Teaching strategies may include:

whole skill

voice command and response

reciprocal or peer tutoring

feedback and refinement

explanation

demonstration

partner application.

Risks may include:

level of challenge and difficulty

behaviour of other participants

physical risks such as incorrect use of equipment

inappropriate floor coverings

movements or manoeuvres

emotional risks such as conflict with others.

Injury prevention strategies may include:

warm-up and or cool-down

stretching for flexibility

suitable footwear and clothing.

Best practice principles of self-defence activities may include:

accepted preventative practice adopted throughout the self-defence or martial arts industry to minimise safety hazards or risks

instructors' code of conduct developed by the peak bodies responsible for the teaching of self-defence

national activity organisation regulations and guidelines

national code of conduct for martial arts centres and instructors.

Relevant stakeholders may include:

participants

staff

colleagues

community organisations.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify the characteristics, needs and expectations of participants according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Identify any participants with specific requirements according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Advise participants of any reasons why they should not participate in self-defence activities. 
Gather relevant information to plan an intermediate unarmed self-defence program according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Identify and access equipment and resources appropriate for the program according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Design and document an intermediate self-defence program to meet the identified needs and abilities of participants according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 
Identify effective and safe teaching strategies appropriate to the teaching context. 
Identify risks to participant safety and take action to minimise these according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 
Identify injury prevention strategies according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Inspect and confirm set-up of equipment for self-defence session according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Communicate instructions and relevant information to participants in a suitable manner. 
Use appropriate methods of self-defence instruction to develop the intermediate skills of a self-defence system according to best practice principles and organisational policies and procedures. 
Instruct participants in technically correct exercises and skills of intermediate unarmed self-defence according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Demonstrate safe methods of handling training equipment to trainees and assistants according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Observe participants' execution of intermediate skills of unarmed self-defence and apply correction techniques to improve individual or group skills. 
Encourage participants to seek and provide feedback regarding their progress during the program according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Implement injury prevention strategies according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Respond to accident and or emergency situations according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Instruct assistant or assistants to set up equipment for the self-defence activity safely and correctly according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Direct assistants to instruct participants in the intermediate skills of unarmed self-defence within the specific self-defence system using appropriate communication strategies. 
Monitor assistants during instruction of intermediate skills of unarmed self-defence and intervene as required according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Seek and acknowledge feedback from relevant stakeholders involved in the program. 
Evaluate all relevant components of the program according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Identify potential areas for improvement in future programs. 
Review own performance and identify potential improvements. 

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