Required skills

communication skills to

convey information to athletes about talent identification processes and talent development programs

build collaborative relationships with potential program partners

provide feedback and support to non successful athletes

respond to athlete feedback and queries about talent identification initiatives

literacy skills to analyse interpret and document test results and action plans with the athlete or athletes

problemsolving skills to

develop criteria to match elite performance level requirements

decide on selection of athletes who meet criteria

evaluate the impact of talent development programs on supporting elite performance

identifying problems or issues affecting program completion and adjusting programs to better develop talented athletes

self management skills to seek and respond to feedback from athletes to improve the effectiveness of talent identification and development initiatives

Required knowledge

elite level competition performance requirements for the specific sport or activity

characteristics associated with elite performance in an athlete to enable potential athletes to be accurately identified and further developed

protocols for conducting physical and physiological testing to enable the selection of suitable athletes

sports science principles including biomechanics physiology and psychology to enable accurate testing to determine levels of elite performance in athletes and understanding of development and progress during participation in the program

trends in participation in the sport to enable the promotion of talent development programs to raise the sports profile

organisational policies and procedures to enable programs to be conducted responsibly and professionally

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

works with appropriate personnel to develop a non discriminatory and systematic approach to identifying and developing talented athletes at the elite level of the relevant sport in response to the objectives and performance requirements of the sport

develops testing criteria and conducts testing to select suitable athletes according to criteria and adopts communication strategies appropriate to the information needs of candidates to convey information clearly and accurately within relevant timeframes and to counsel unsuccessful athletes

develops implements monitors and evaluates talent development programs and applies contingency management techniques to deal with issues that may arise during implementation and review of the program

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in multiple interactions with support personnel and athletes that involve the provision and discussion of information relating to talent identification programs and implements monitors and reviews talent identification and development programs which are of sufficient breadth and duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

a coaching setting including athletes participating in activities or competitions and relevant sport personnel

equipment and facilities to conduct testing to determine suitability and implement a talent development program

sport specific benchmarks for elite performance

sources of information about requirements of specific sports and activities in relation to performance capabilities at an elite level

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 interaction with appropriate personnel and potential candidates to provide information about talent identification testing systems

observation of implementation and monitoring of a talent development program

oral or written questioning to assess the application of sports science principles to identifying elite performance

portfolio containing evidence of a documented talent development program

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing work performance

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

SISXCAIA Conduct individualised longterm training programs

SISXCAI305A Conduct individualised long-term training programs

Guidance information for assessment

Performance capacities may include:

Relevant personnel may include:

Selection criteria may include:

Athlete or athletes may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Testing protocols may include:

Talent development programs may include: