Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants to plan a fundamental netball session that meets their needs

fully brief participants in all aspects of the session

interact with participants to create a safe and positive team environment

give and receive feedback

literacy skills to

produce basic written plans for netball sessions

complete simple written postsession evaluation reports on the quality of player and self participation in the session

complete forms to apply for permission or permits to use a suitable location or court

numeracy skills to manage time within session timeframes when delivering a series of drills activities and games

problemsolving skills to

plan suitable netball sessions according to participants needs and characteristics

address participant difficulties in developing fundamental skills and techniques

anticipate and respond appropriately to nonroutine situations

resolve disputes related to the conduct or outcome of a game

planning and organisational skills to

source allocate and coordinate resources equipment and a suitable location

organise participants into manageable groups for netball drills activities and games

analytical skills to

monitor and evaluate player and self progression

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

personal netball skills to a high level of technical correctness to

understand progressive fundamental skill acquisition

demonstrate explain and break down fundamental skills and techniques to participants

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the location

Required knowledge

regulations that apply to the use of private and public netball facilities and gyms

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

the existence and basic aspects of occupational health and safety legislation

risks associated with training for and playing netball and techniques to manage these

emergency response and rescue procedures appropriate for netball to ensure risk minimisation to self and group

the key content of endorsed standards promoted by sporting organisations

organisational policies and procedures for conducting coaching sessions

the complete content of rules applicable to the game of netball and modified rules for junior players

the on court roles and responsibilities of all netball positions

the key features of netball related injuries a range of physical and motor performance abilities and player fitness levels to analyse the readiness of participants to engage in progressive skills acquisition

formats styles for and inclusions of basic plans used by netball coaches and the organisation in particular

the key features and usage of accepted best practice techniques for coaching netball

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

fundamental netball skills and specific drills activities and games that promote progressive skill acquisition in individuals and groups

the key characteristics and use of equipment and technological aids used in the development of fundamental netball skills

the essential elements and appropriate use of communication systems used by players coaches support staff and umpires during fundamental netball drills activities and games

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

conducts multiple and diverse safe drills activities and games that reflect the needs and characteristics of a diverse range of junior or beginner participants and are of sufficient duration and breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

plans and delivers information explanations and demonstrations for netball sessions to ensure activities are conducted safely and according to junior or beginner participants needs and characteristics

observes and monitors the progress of participants and provides constructive feedback and intervention to improve and develop the fundamental skills of netball

uses netball drills and activities in practice sessions to progress player skills to game situations

uses and modifies teaching and coaching techniques and 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 access to

resources and information on participants and location to accurately plan coach and document netball sessions for a variety of participants

netball training and competition facilities

equipment such as netballs uniforms bibs appropriate footwear and goal posts

a group of junior or beginner participants to take part in the netball sessions

umpires qualified to manage at least a junior fundamental or beginners game

support staff and scorers

rules of netball

current relevant regulations policies procedures and codes that apply to coaching in fundamental netball skills

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 such as talking with junior or beginner participants to determine their needs and characteristics

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant rules regulations and policies

observation of safe netball coaching at a fundamental level and monitoring and adjusting activities that meet participants needs characteristics and responses

evaluation of portfolio of session plans player and selfevaluations

evaluation of thirdparty reports from coaches or umpires detailing performance

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

Participants' needs and characteristics may relate to :

Readiness may involve:

Session aims and objectives may include:

Plan may include:

Regulations may relate to:

Organisational policies and procedures may involve:

Safety procedures may include:

Drills, activities may involve:

Games may include:

Location may include:

Equipment may include:

Resources may include:

Relevant information may relate to:

Risks may include:

Rules may include:

Communication systems may include:

Teaching and coaching techniques may include:

Fundamental netball skills may include:

Required player knowledge may include:

Accepted best practice in netball coaching may include:

Endorsed standards may include:

Participant's performance may include:

Relevant aspects may include: