Required skills

The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit

communication skills to

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

read play and predict players intentions and movements for own and opposition team members

convey information about the effective use of various game strategies and player and team tactics

fully brief players on the implementation of overarching game strategy team and individual player tactics for netball games

discuss and clarify rules and the impact of tactics in complying

interact with participants to create a safe and positive team environment

seek feedback from team members support staff and umpires

provide feedback on self and team performance in game strategy and player tactics

literacy skills to

produce basic written game strategies and 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

calculate effective time use during drills activities and games

calculate the time remaining to implement or adjust game strategy and tactics during games

interpret basic game statistics

problemsolving skills to

plan suitable intermediate level netball drills activities and games according to participants needs and characteristics

address participant difficulties in developing tactics and understanding game strategy

determine the strengths and weaknesses of the opposition and respond with appropriate tactics during a game

respond appropriately to changing conditions during training and game situations

resolve disputes related to the conduct or outcome of a game

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 netball drills activities and games

analytical skills to discuss and evaluate strengths and weaknesses of opposition team self own team players and to monitor team progression in the use of tactics

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

personal intermediate level tactical skills in attack and defence to to a high level of technical correctness to

plan progressive skill acquisition

demonstrate explain and break down game strategy and tactical 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 complete content of endorsed standards promoted by sporting organisations

the complete content of organisational policies and procedures for conducting coaching sessions

the complete content of rules applicable to the game of netball and how game strategies and tactics impact on compliant play

the on court roles and responsibilities of all netball positions their interrelationships in game strategy and the tactics that apply to particular 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 essential features and usage of accepted best practice techniques for coaching netball

the essential features and usage of teaching and coaching techniques and practices applicable to a range of ages and learning abilities

the essential features and usage of overarching game strategies such as patterns of play in attack and defence to counteract the strengths of opposition teams and maximise the strengths of own team

the essential features and use of team and player tactics and the use of different tactics to meet differing intermediate game conditions

specific drills activities and games that progressively develop skills in game strategy for teams and tactics for individual players and teams

the key elements of psychological methods and techniques used in game preparation

the key characteristics and use of equipment and technological aids used in the development of intermediate level tactical netball skills

the essential elements and appropriate use of communication systems used by players coaches support staff and umpires to interact during the implementation of game strategy and tactics in netball play

the key characteristics and use of netball game statistics

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 tactical 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

plans and delivers precise relevant information explanations and demonstrations to ensure all activities are conducted safely and according to participants needs and characteristics

observes and monitors the progress of participants and provides constructive feedback and intervention to improve and develop intermediate level attacking and defending tactics and game strategies

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

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 game strategy and tactics to identify strengths weaknesses and areas that need improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must also ensure access to

resources and information regarding participants and location to accurately plan coach and evaluate intermediate netball drills activities and games for a variety of participants

netball training and competition facilities

equipment such as netballs goal posts uniforms and positional bibs

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

support staff and scorers

umpires qualified to manage at least an intermediate level players game

rules of netball

current relevant regulations policies procedures and codes that apply to coaching in game strategy and tactical netball activities

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 talking with participants to determine their needs and characteristics

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant rules regulations and policies and how game strategies and tactics impact on compliant play

observation of safe netball coaching to an intermediate level and monitoring and adjusting activities that meet participants needs characteristics and responses

evaluation of portfolios of game strategies training session plans and self and player evaluations

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 for example

SISSNTBA Teach intermediate level netball skills

SISSNTB407A Teach intermediate level netball skills.

Participants' needs and characteristics may relate to :

Game strategy may involve:

Strengths and weaknesses may relate to:

Tactics may involve:

Readiness may involve:

Session aims and objectives may include:

Session 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:

Communication systems may include:

Psychological techniques may include:

Teaching and coaching techniques may include:

Required player knowledge may include:

Accepted best practice in netball coaching may include:

Endorsed standards may include:

Participant's performance may include:

In-game analysis may include:

Relevant aspects may include: