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SISSSOC301A
Perform advanced level soccer skills

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit applies to current, junior or aspiring athletes who are competing in soccer at a local, state or national level. It may also apply to those in sports development or soccer coaching roles.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to perform the advanced level skills of soccer. This unit focuses on the development and performance of advanced level soccer skills during drills, activities, games and competitions.

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:

determines observable body movements for each stage of advanced level skills and links together and practices these during drills, activities, games and competitions

performs skills relevant to positional requirements and conditions at an accuracy rate of at least 70%

communicates appropriately with team members, coaches, referees and support staff throughout drills, activities, games and competitions, and responds to feedback

reviews own and team's performance to identify strengths and areas requiring improvement or modifications.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure performance of skills relevant to positional requirements and conditions at an accuracy rate of at least 70% on sufficient occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

soccer training and competition facilities, with marked out fields

groups and teams competing at an advanced level

a coach to instruct and address players

suitably qualified referees

support staff, such as trainers

access to rules and regulations such as the International Football Association Board Laws of the Game and the Football Federation Australia Code of Conduct

current relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures that impact on the conduct of drills, activities, games and competitions.

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 performance of skills at an accuracy rate of at least 70% during drills, activities, games and competitions

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant rules, regulations and policies of the Football Federation of Australia, and their application at an advanced level of performance

third-party reports from coaches or referees detailing performance.

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

SISSSOC302A Perform advanced level soccer tactics and strategies.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

communication skills on and off the soccer field:

to determine other player's intentions and movements

communicate with coaches and clarify positions, rules and play setups

seek feedback and instructions from team members, coaches, support staff and referees

teamwork skills to:

encourage and support team members

share the ball with others

respect other player's decisions

participate effectively in training activities

language and literacy skills to access, interpret and apply information about the rules and regulations of soccer games and competitions to on field performance

problem-solving skills to:

respond appropriately to changing conditions during training and game situations

apply strategies to resolve disputes related to the conduct or outcome of a game

self-management skills to:

review and reflect on own performance

organise time and priorities effectively

set short, medium and long term goals.

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe participation during soccer drills, activities, games and competitions

rules, regulations and policies of Football Federation Australia, including best practice codes of conduct to participate appropriately

positions and players of soccer and their roles and responsibilities on the field, during games

relevant equipment and technological aids used in soccer drills, activities, games and competitions to enhance advanced skills

communication systems used between players, coaches, support staff and referees during soccer drills, activities, games and competitions

self reflection principles to enable effective self-evaluation for future improvement.

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.

Rules, regulations and policies may include:

International Football Association Board Laws of the Game

best practice codes of conduct, such as Football Federation Australia Code of Conduct

policies of Football Federation Australia, such as anti-doping policy

Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy.

Biomechanical principles may include:

balance

motion

force

momentum

power.

Advanced skills of soccer may include:

positional play

attacking skills

defensive skills

ball control

tackling

running

kicking

throw-ins

restart.

Drills, activities may include:

those showing a sequential progression to an 'on field' situation or starting with the 'on field' situation and then breaking down skills

advanced skill drills

warm-ups and cool-downs

grid work

manual work.

Games and competitions may include:

modified games

practice matches:

specific skill focus

specific play focus

inter-club and team games

competition games:

scoring

statistics.

Relevant legislation may include:

occupational health and safety

permits from land management authorities or local council

authority or permission from land owners or soccer clubs

anti doping policy

harassment-free sports policies.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

occupational health and safety

conflict resolution

communication protocols

use, care and maintenance of equipment and field

training and scheduling commitments

code of ethics.

Effective communication may include:

calls

hand signals

eye signals

signs

nods

codes for player's names

codes for different plays.

Conditions and external influences may include:

environmental and weather conditions

other facility users

support staff

spectators

parents

referees and administrators

other coaches.

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
Access and interpret soccer rules, regulations and policies. 
Determine biomechanical principles as they apply to soccer. 
Identify advanced skills of soccer and determine observable body movements for each stage of these skills in priority of importance when performing the skills. 
Identify the advanced level skills of soccer players applicable to each position and player and their purpose. 
Undertake drills, activities, games and competitions in a safe manner, according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 
Link and perform the advanced level skills to form a sequence of movements in competition conditions. 
Maintain effective communication with team members and coach during drills, activities, games and competitions. 
Review advanced level skills practiced throughout drills, activities, games and competitions, and identify strengths and areas requiring improvement. 
Identify conditions and external influences affecting conduct of activities and identify contingency strategies to improve future sessions. 

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