Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants to plan conduct and evaluate cricket drills activities and games that meet their needs

convey information about safety aspects

clarify positions tactics and strategies

interact with participants to create a safe and positive team environment

problemsolving skills to

plan suitable cricket drills activities and games according to participants needs and characteristics

determine players intentions movements strengths and weaknesses

read and predict play

address participant difficulties in developing tactics and strategies

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 short and long term progress

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

language and literacy skills to

produce a plan for intermediate cricket sessions

complete postgame participant and self evaluations

give and receive feedback

apply for permission or permits to use a suitable location or playing field

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 level cricket tactics and strategies to a high level of technical correctness to demonstrate explain and break down tactics and strategies for 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 all activities

sitespecific information to assist in the planning process 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 cricket tactics and strategies such as batting and running plans for team and individuals and bowling strategies

specific drills activities and games that promote the learning of tactics and strategies in individuals and groups

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

psychological methods and techniques used in game preparation

positions and players of cricket and their roles and responsibilities on the field

risks commonly associated with intermediate level cricket and ways to avoid or prevent these

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 to ensure cricket 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 tactics and strategies of cricket to an intermediate level

uses and modifies coaching techniques 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

information regarding participants and location to accurately plan coach and evaluate intermediate cricket activities and games

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 and bats

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

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of cricket tactics and strategies applicable to differing game stages and situational factors such as changing pitch and weather conditions

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

portfolio of session plans and self or player evaluations

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 skills of cricket

SISSCKT306A Teach the intermediate skills of cricket.

Guidance information for assessment

Readiness may include:

Intermediate cricket tactics and strategies may include:

Session aims and objectives may include:

Plan may include:

Needs and characteristics 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 and regulations may include:

Communication system may include:

Game plans may include:

Psychologically may include:

Teaching and coaching techniques may include:

Required knowledge may include:

Participant's performance may include:

In- game analysis may include:

Relevant aspects may include: