Assessor Resource

SISXCAI101A
Provide equipment for activities

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit applies to those who work as assistants under direct supervision in a range of roles and settings in the sport, fitness and recreation industry. This may include those working as assistants in after-school or holiday-care programs in a range of locations, those assisting with coaching activities, or those undertaking a supporting role in indoor recreation activities and outdoor recreation activities, such as camps and other guided activities.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare, use and store equipment for activities.

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

Prerequisites

No applicable.


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 ability to:

identify, confirm and carry out assigned duties according to own level of responsibility and according to organisational policies and procedures,

refer matters outside level of responsibility to appropriate personnel

carry out allocated tasks according to instructions of supervisor and report any difficulties with accessing and providing equipment for the planned sessions

convey information about essential safety aspects of equipment use for the session to assist and encourage participants to safely participate in the session.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

provision and maintenance of equipment for multiple sport, fitness and recreation sessions to ensure consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

organisational policies and procedures as they apply to the use and maintenance of equipment

an environment or facility appropriate to the specific activity

equipment and resources required for the delivery of the activity

documentation and specifications for equipment use.

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 equipment for an activity

observation of interacting with a range of participants, including conveying information for safe use of equipment and processing hire charges

observation of dealing with contingencies, such as unavailability of equipment or inappropriate behaviour of participants

oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of equipment testing and checking techniques

portfolio detailing evidence of written reports of equipment damage

third-party 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:

SISXCAI102A Assist in preparing and conducting sport and recreation sessions.


Submission Requirements

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

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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 to:

convey information to participants about safe use and hire of equipment

report equipment damage and inappropriate use to supervisor

planning and organising skills to:

confirm availability of required equipment

set up equipment for session and monitor its use

store and account for equipment

literacy skills to:

record participant hire details

document damaged equipment

maintain records of equipment

numeracy skills to collect and return equipment hire deposits.

Required knowledge

organisational policies and procedures to enable safe equipment use, maintenance and storage

equipment specifications and instructions for identified activities to enable the selection and use of appropriate equipment

equipment testing and checking techniques, as specified by manufacturer or organisation, to enable confirmation of the safety of equipment

organisational recording and reporting systems for establishing and maintaining records of equipment use and maintenance

storage requirements for identified equipment, as specified by manufacturer or organisation to enable equipment to be stored safely and securely.

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.

Equipment may include:

activity-specific

safety

personal.

Damage or deterioration may include:

damage to fabric

missing parts

failure to operate

structural faults.

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
Identify equipment required by participants for the session. 
Check availability of required equipment. 
Explain information regarding hire and deposit charges, where appropriate. 
Collect and store money for hire charges and deposits and record details. 
Remove required equipment from store. 
Issue correct and suitable equipment and provide assistance with fitting and use where necessary. 
Explain the safe use of equipment to participants. 
Set up activity equipment according to supervisor instructions. 
Monitor safe use of equipment for intended purposes and report problems to supervisor. 
Adopt specified lifting techniques and handle equipment in a manner to avoid damage to the equipment and injury to self and other staff. 
Check the work environment and equipment for damage or deterioration and report where appropriate to supervisor. 
Dismantle equipment safely. 
Assess equipment for damage and, where damage or deterioration has occurred, promptly report to supervisor. 
Carry out minor repairs as directed within own role and responsibility. 
Account for or report missing equipment to supervisor. 
Return deposits to the participant on receipt of the equipment and make a suitable deduction where damage to the equipment is evident. 
Withdraw and correctly dispose of equipment with expired life spans. 
Place equipment in allocated storage area. 
Maintain storage area in a clean and tidy condition. 
Maintain records of stored equipment. 
Secure equipment. 
Maintain necessary access and egress to fire doors and exits in the case of an emergency. 
Prepare equipment for the next session. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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Assessment Record Sheet

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