Required skills

communication skills to

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

problemsolving skills to

plan an intermediate selfdefence program 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 the program 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 a program for intermediate 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 of first aid treatment to deal with accidents or emergencies that arise during selfdefence sessions

Required knowledge

relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of the selfdefence 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 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

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

principles of community development to enable inclusive clientcentred practicesfactors commonly affecting ability to participate in selfdefence classes to enable design of appropriate selfdefence movements and techniques

biomechanics associated with the intermediate unarmed selfdefence skills pertaining to the particular selfdefence system being taught

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

selfdefence principles strategies and teaching methods to promote skills development and confidence

factors that affect acquisition of selfdefence skills to enable use of appropriate teaching strategies

manoeuvres techniques and methods of the particular selfdefence system being taught

drills activities and exercises to develop appropriate intermediate selfdefence skills

evaluation processes to enable improvements to be made to the program

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 selfdefence 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 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 wishing to undertake an intermediate unarmed selfdefence program

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

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

legislation and organisational policies and procedures relevant 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 selfdefence techniques and manoeuvres

portfolio containing evidence of intermediate 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

Guidance information for assessment

Characteristics may include:

Needs and expectations may include:

Participants may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Relevant information may include:

Intermediate unarmed self-defence program may include:

Equipment and resources may include:

Relevantlegislation may include:

Teaching strategies may include:

Risks may include:

Injury prevention strategies may include:

Best practice principles of self-defence activities may include:

Relevant stakeholders may include: