Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants to plan an intermediate cricket session that meets their needs

convey information about the safety aspects of the session

interact with participants to create a safe and positive team environment

problemsolving skills to

plan a suitable intermediate cricket session according to participants needs and characteristics

address participant difficulties in developing skills and techniques

anticipate and respond appropriately to nonroutine situations

planning and organising skills to

source allocate and coordinate resources equipment and a suitable location

monitor and evaluate progress

organise participants into manageable groups for intermediate cricket drills activities and games

language and literacy skills to

produce a plan for the intermediate cricket sessions

complete postsession participant and selfevaluations

give and receive feedback

teaching and coaching techniques to suit a range of participants needs characteristics and learning styles

numeracy skills to manage time effectively within session timeframes

personal intermediate cricket skills to a high level of technical correctness to

understand progressive skill acquisition

demonstrate explain and break down skills and techniques to participants

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the location

Required knowledge

legislation organisational policies and procedures and rules regulations and policies of cricket to enable safe conduct of sessions

sitespecific information to assist in planning and enable management of potential risks and any special restrictions applying to the location

equipment types characteristics and technology used for intermediate cricket

teaching and coaching techniques and practices applicable to a range of ages and learning abilities

characteristics of a range of physical abilities fitness and motor performance to enable assessment of participant readiness

intermediate skills of cricket such as those used in batting and bowling and specific drills activities and games that promote progressive skill acquisition in individuals and groups

communication systems used between players coaches umpires and support staff during intermediate cricket

risks commonly associated with intermediate cricket and methods of mitigating these risks

emergency response and safety procedures appropriate for intermediate cricket to ensure risk minimisation to self and group

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 delivers precise relevant information explanations and demonstrations for cricket sessions to ensure activities are conducted safely according to participants needs and characteristics

observes and monitors the progress of participants and provides constructive feedback and intervention to improve and develop the skills of cricket to an intermediate level

uses and modifies teaching and coaching techniques and or drills activities and games to cater for a range of individual learning styles

evaluates and reflects on own coaching performance to identify strengths weaknesses and areas that need improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure conduct of safe drills activities and games that reflect the needs and characteristics of a range of participants and are of sufficient duration and breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

resources and information regarding participants and location to accurately plan coach and evaluate intermediate cricket sessions

cricket training and competition facilities with marked out field and suitable pitch

a group of participants to take part in intermediate cricket sessions and games

suitably qualified umpires and support staff

equipment such as cricket balls bats and protective equipment

current legislation organisational policies and procedures and rules regulations and policies

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 processes such as consulting with participants to determine their needs and characteristics

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation organisational policies and procedures and rules regulations and policies of cricket to enable safe conduct of all drills activities and games

observation of safe coaching of cricket skills to an intermediate level and monitoring and adjusting instructional techniques according to participants needs characteristics and responses

portfolio of session plans and selfevaluations

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing performance

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

SISSCKTA Teach the intermediate tactics and strategies of cricket

SISSCKT307A Teach the intermediate tactics and strategies of cricket.

Participant's needs and characteristics may include:

Readiness may include:

Session aims and objectives may include:

Plan may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Safety procedures may include:

Drills, activities may include:

Games may include:

Location may include:

Equipment may include:

Resources may include:

Relevant information may include:

Rules, regulations and policies may include:

Communication system may include:

Teaching and coaching techniques may include:

Required knowledge may include:

Intermediate skills of cricket may include:

Participant's performance may include:

Relevant aspects may include: