Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants and elicit information required to design an appropriate selfdefence 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 selfdefence program

problemsolving skills to

plan selfdefence programs according to participants needs abilities and risk factors

identify and implement effective teaching strategies to promote skills development

analyse selfdefence technique to provide instructions for improvement

evaluate and modify programs as required

planning and organisational skills to source access and coordinate resources and equipment necessary for the implementation of the selfdefence program

literacy skills to produce and document programs for unarmed selfdefence

selfmanagement skills to review and reflect on own work performance to facilitate personal development and selfconfidence

application of manoeuvres techniques and methods of a selfdefence system

application and demonstration of injury prevention strategies

Required knowledge

relevant legislation to enable safe and nondiscriminatory conduct of the selfdefence program

principles of community development to enable inclusive clientcentred practices

health and other factors affecting ability to participate in selfdefence classes to enable design of safe and effective selfdefence movements and techniques

organisational policies and procedures regarding the planning and conduct of an unarmed selfdefence program such as those related to appropriate use of equipment and venues

biomechanics associated with the unarmed selfdefence skills of the particular selfdefence system being taught to enable safe and effective instruction

common injuries sustained through selfdefence 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

manoeuvres techniques and methods of the selfdefence system being taught to enable accurate demonstration and correction of skills

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

selfdefence principles strategies teaching methods and factors that affect skills acquisition to promote effective skills development and confidence

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

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

evaluation processes to enable improvements to be made to the program

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

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

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

carries out community selfdefence instruction professionally and safely in a nondiscriminatory manner using a clientcentred approach and appropriate communication strategies to encourage participation and interaction

uses knowledge of selfdefence systems techniques and manoeuvres to plan and conduct unarmed selfdefence programs in response to the needs and capabilities of participants

uses teaching methods and strategies that are safe supportive encouraging and nonthreatening monitors the progress of participants and makes adjustments in response to changing situations

coordinates and allocates program resources to optimise their use by participants

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

provides positive feedback to encourage motivation and self development

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 unarmed selfdefence 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 to undertake an unarmed selfdefence program

an environment or facility appropriate and safe for the conduct of unarmed selfdefence sessions

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

documentation such as program plans forms relating to equipment checks and documentation relating to equipment damage

relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures in relation to the conduct of selfdefence 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 candidates knowledge of biomechanical principles as they apply to the selfdefence techniques and manoeuvres being instructed

portfolio containing evidence of selfdefence program planning and modification

thirdparty 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 for example

SISCCRDA Facilitate community development through recreational activities

SISCCRD301A Facilitate community development through recreational activities.

Characteristics may include:

Needs and expectations may include:

Participants may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Relevant information may include:

Basic unarmed self-defence program may include:

Equipment and resources may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Teaching strategies may include:

Risks may include:

Injury prevention strategies may include:

Best practice principles may include:

Relevant stakeholders may include: