Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants to plan an archery session that meets their needs

convey information about the safety aspects of the session

interact with participants to create a safe and positive environment

problemsolving skills to

plan an archery session according to participants needs

make decisions regarding potential hazards and impact of weather conditions

respond to nonroutine situations

planning and organising skills to

source allocate and coordinate equipment and a suitable location

organise participants into manageable groups for archery activities

language and literacy skills to

produce plans

complete post session participant and self evaluations

personal target archery skills to a high level of technical correctness to demonstrate and explain techniques to participants

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the location to enable initial response to emergencies and personal health care

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of archery session

location specific information to enable planning and management of potential archery hazards and any special restrictions applying to the area

equipment types characteristics and technology used for target archery the advantages and disadvantages of the range of equipment and factors affecting appropriate selection

clothing and footwear requirements for safe conduct and participation in archery session

target archery techniques and communication systems used between participants

weather and environmental information to ascertain possible conditions and their affect on the session

emergency and safety procedures to negotiate potential hazards and risks relevant to the location to ensure safety of self and participants

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 within activity constraints and guides or leads and monitors groups in a safe and professional manner

applies contingency management techniques to deal with a range of problems and issues that may arise during archery sessions

encourages and responds to group feedback and evaluates and reflects on own leading performance to identify strengths weaknesses and areas that need improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure the safe leading of groups in archery activities that are appropriate to the needs and characteristics of a range of participants to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

a suitable archery venue to lead groups in archery activities

participants to take part in the archery session

resources and information regarding participants and location to plan lead and document archery activities for a variety of participants

bows strings arrows targets stands quivers finger or arm guards and safety and first aid equipment

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 planning and leading processes and interacting with a group of participants including conveying information for safe participation

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge and application of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all archery activities during session

observation of dealing with contingencies such as changing weather conditions and equipment failure

review of archery session plans

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing performance

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

Condition of participants may include:

Plan may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Participant's needs may include:

Aims and objectives may include:

Hazards may include:

Risks may include:

Relevant sources may include:

Weather and environmental information may include:

Appropriate authorities may include:

Equipment may include

Contextual issues may include:

Relevant information may include:

Situational changes may include:

Relevant aspects may include: