The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Participant's needs and characteristics may include: | agecultural factorsprevious experiencefitness level and physical capabilitiesinjuries and illnesses. |
Readiness may include: | fitness levels motor performance factors psychological factors. |
Martial art or discipline may include: | Aikido Arnis Brazilian Jiu JitsuHapkidoJujitsu and Do systems Karate Kendo Kobudo Kung Fu Judo Muay Thai Ninjutsu Qigong Taekwondo Tai chi Takemusu Aiki Yong Chun Pai Wing Chun. |
Session aims and objectives may include: | self-improvementfitness targetsmotivation. |
Plan may include: | session aims and objectivesdate, time and durationlocation and facilitiescoach and participant ratiosequipment and resourcesdrills, activities and gamessafety requirements. |
Relevant legislation may include: | occupational health and safety licensing to possess martial arts weapons permission from local council or martial arts clubsduty of care working with childrenprivacy. |
Organisational policies and procedures may include: | occupational health and safety conflict resolutioncommunication protocolsuse, care and maintenance of equipment training and scheduling commitments code of ethics. |
Endorsed standards may include: | Martial Arts Industry Association Code of Practice for martial arts centres and martial arts instructors Martial Arts Industry Association Instructors Code of Ethics Australian Coaching Council's Coaches Code of Conduct policy the culture of the martial art or discipline Martial Arts Industry Association Anti-doping policyAustralian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy. |
Best practice principles promoted by martial arts may include: | preventative practice to minimise risks coaches and or instructors code of conduct policies national activity organisation regulations and guidelines. |
Safety procedures may include: | group management in emergency situationssymptoms, treatment and prevention of common martial arts injuriessafe handling of martial arts weaponscommunication systems. |
Drills, activities and games may include: | those described in relevant martial art or discipline handbooksequential progression of advanced skills and core movementswarm-ups and cool-downsmodified games and activities individual or group competitions. |
Equipment may include: | matsweaponsprotective equipment. |
Resources may include: | teaching and coaching toolsvideo equipment first aid kit. |
Advanced skills may include: | complex movements and techniques snapping type movements round or circular movements thrusting type movements stance and manoeuvring. |
Elements may include: | physical and mental energies relaxed state of 'no mindedness' fighting and striving spirit continuous improvement. |
Qualities may include: | low centre of gravity and balance speed and power rhythm and timing. |
Core movements may include: | falling techniquesbody movementsblockingpunching kicking. |
Relevant information may include: | skills focus and objectivesequipment and resource requirementssafety procedures and risk managementcommunication systemsbreath control techniquesrules, regulations and policiesresponsible and safe behaviour. |
Risks may include: | injuriesexhaustioninappropriate behaviour. |
Rules, regulations and policies may include: | international rules of chosen martial art ordiscipline. |
Teaching and coaching techniques may include: | demonstration explanationfocusing on a single skillbreaking down skills into componentsprogressing through and linking skills monitoring and observing progressassessment and evaluation. |
Participant's performance may include: | attitude and behaviourperformance and accuracy of advanced core movements. |
Relevant aspects may include: | effectiveness of the teaching and coaching sessionsuitability of teaching and coaching methodsfeedback provided to or by participantsinitial and final assessment of participant's abilities. |