Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants to plan a fundamental level Rugby League 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

provide proper and positive encouragement and feedback

receive and evaluate feedback from participants

literacy skills to

produce basic written plans for Rugby League sessions

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

complete any required forms to apply for permission or permits to use a suitable location or Rugby League field

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

problemsolving skills to

plan suitable Rugby League sessions according to participants needs and characteristics

address participant difficulties in developing fundamental skills and techniques

anticipate and respond appropriately to nonroutine situations

planning and organisational skills to

source allocate and coordinate resources equipment and a suitable location

organise participants into manageable groups for Rugby League drills activities and games

analytical skills to

monitor and evaluate player and selfprogression

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

personal Rugby League skills 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 Rugby League 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 modified Rugby League and techniques to manage these risks

emergency response and rescue procedures appropriate for Rugby League 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 Rugby League Laws of Mini Footy and Rugby League Laws of Mod League

the roles and responsibilities of all junior Rugby League positions in modified games

the key features of Rugby Leaguerelated injuries the range of physical and motor performance abilities and the appropriate player fitness levels to analyse the readiness of young participants to engage in skills acquisition

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

the key features and usage of accepted best practice techniques for coaching Rugby League including KOOC knowledge organisingobservingcoaching and DEPE demonstration explanationparticipationevaluation

fundamental teaching and coaching techniques and practices applicable to a range of learning abilities and young participants between the ages of and years

fundamental Rugby League skills and specific drills activities and games that promote progressive skill acquisition in young individuals and groups

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

the essential elements and appropriate use of communication systems used by players coaches support staff and referees during fundamental Rugby League drills activities and modified 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 modified games that reflect the needs and characteristics of a diverse range of young participants that are of sufficient duration and breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

plans and delivers information explanations and demonstrations for fundamental Rugby League sessions to ensure activities are conducted safely and according to young participants needs and characteristics

observes and monitors the progress of participants and provides constructive feedback and intervention to improve and develop player skills in Rugby League to a fundamental level

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

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 Rugby League sessions for junior participants of modified games

Rugby League training and competition facilities

equipment such as Rugby League balls including balls modified for junior player uniforms appropriate footwear and personal protective equipment

groups of fundamental level Rugby League players to take part in the modified Rugby League sessions

support staff such as first aiders medicos and appropriate assistants

referees qualified to manage a match using the Rugby League Laws of Mini Footy and the Rugby League Laws of Mod League

Rugby League Laws of Mini Footy

Rugby League Laws of Mod League

International Laws of Rugby League

current relevant regulations policies procedures and codes that apply to coaching in fundamental and junior Rugby League 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 talking with young participants to determine their needs and characteristics

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

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

evaluation of portfolio of session plans and player and selfevaluations

evaluation of thirdparty reports from a supervisor 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:

Modified games may include:

Location may include:

Equipment may include:

Resources may include:

Relevant information may include:

Risks may include:

Rules may include:

Communication systems may include:

Teaching and coaching techniques may include:

Fundamental Rugby League skills may include:

Required player knowledge may include:

Accepted best practice in Rugby League coaching may include:

Endorsed standards may include:

Participant's performance may include:

Relevant aspects may include: