| 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. |
Participants' needs and characteristics may relate to : | agematurity for agepreferences or protocols of different cultures, nationalities and religionsplayer motivation for participationcompatibility between players in match situations. |
Readiness may involve: | previous experience in team sports, especially Rugby Leaguelevel of current Rugby League skills and knowledge of applicable lawsemotional capability to deal with playing a competitive game at an advanced levelfitness levels and physical capabilitiesmotor performance factorspast, current or recurring injuries and illnesses. |
Session aims and objectives may include: | progressive skill acquisition during drills, activities and gamesimprovement of individual player skillsimprovement of teamwork skillsimprovement of player fitnessmanagement of player injury. |
Plan may include: | session aims and objectivesdate, time and durationlocationcoach and participant ratiosresources requiredequipment requiredtailored drills, activities and games. |
Regulations may relate to: | occupational health and safety (OHS) legislationpermits from land management authorities or local councilsauthority or permission from Rugby League clubs or associationsprivacy legislationworking with children checksenvironmental protection regulations. |
Organisational policies and procedures may involve: | risk managementsafetymanagement of players' past, current or recurring injuries and illnessesconflict resolutioncommunication protocolsuse, care and maintenance of equipment and fieldtraining and scheduling commitmentscoach to participant ratios codes of safety, conduct and ethicsharassment-free sports policies. |
Safety procedures may include: | group management in emergency situationsprevention and first aid treatment of common Rugby League injuriesmanagement of players' past, current or recurring injuries and illnessesequipment checking and usagefield safetysafe and clear communication systems. |
Drills, activities may involve: | developing skills to an advanced level through appropriate sequencing of skillsprogressive skill acquisitionbreaking down complex skillsmodifying skill drillsgrid workcoordinated positional playswarm-ups and cool downs. |
Games may include: | those using the ARL International Laws of Rugby Leaguesimulated gamescompetition gamesgames, modified from a variety of sources, to meet specific player and team needspractice matches to develop skills to an advanced level. |
Location may include: | Rugby League fieldsopen fieldsoff-field locations such as gyms and other facilities where coaching may occur. |
Equipment may include: | ARL-approved training and match Rugby League ballsuniformsappropriate footwearpersonal protective equipmentapproved and safe ankle braces and thigh protectorstackle bagsstop watcheswhistlescones and other approved and appropriate organisational aids. |
Resources may include: | teaching and coaching toolsvisual media equipmentfood and water and approved and safe containers first aid kit. |
Relevant information may include: | objectives of the sessionskills focus of the sessionequipment and resource requirements, selection and useresponsible and safe behaviour |
Risks may include: | collisionsinjuries including:fracturesdislocationssprainsstrainsconcussionsexhaustion from exposure to extreme heat or cold weatherdehydration. |
Communication systems may include: | callshand and eye signalsfacial expressions signsnodsgestures. |
Teaching and coaching techniques may include: | six levels of learning as identified by the Australian Rugby Leaguedemonstrationbreaking down complex and advanced level skills into appropriate componentsprogressing through, and linking, skills monitoring and observing progress fault detectionassessment of participants' skillsproviding positive reinforcement and feedback during and after drills, activities and games. |
Advanced skills of Rugby League skills may include: | game sense and decision making at an advanced levelbody protectionrunning:with and without the ballin and out of trafficball handling:catchingpassing left and rightdraw and passspin and passrunning with and without the ball in possessionplaying the ballruck playswithholding the ballfeigning and dummyingpassing:hit, spin and passstanding passfrom the groundon runlongshortquickspiralreverserun aroundscissors, handing off receivingcontrollingtiming kicking:drop kicksplace kickspunt kicksdeception kicksscrummaging:forming and bindingfeet placementpushingbreakingsafe scrummage play according to SafePlay codesattack skills:attacking moves in all stationary and dynamic environmentsanticipation dummy half plays and ploysevasion sidestep swerve feintchange of pacecreating a gapdefence skills:forming defensive patternsexecuting defensive playsbroken play defence from kicksruck defencetackling:upright at contact (tackler or tacklee)side-onfront-on (blocking and driving)from behind spatial awarenessfield positioningpositional skills |
Required player knowledge may include: | the International Laws of Rugby League when to use different Rugby League skillsrole of all-13 player positionsbasic biomechanical principles strengths and weaknesses of opposition and own teamequipment selection, use and maintenancecommunication systems used in Rugby Leaguesafety and risk management. |
Accepted best practice in Rugby League coaching may include: | positive role modellinggood sportsmanshippreventative practices to minimise safety risks and hazardspositivity in providing feedback on player performance. |
Endorsed standards may include: | Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policyAustralian Sports Commission Junior Sport policyAustralian Rugby League Anti-doping PolicyAustralian Rugby League Code of ConductAustralian Rugby League SafePlay Code. |
Participant's performance may include: | use of appropriate communication systemsspeed and accuracy of skillteam participationattitude and behaviourability to link, and use, the skills of Rugby League to an advanced level. |
Relevant aspects may include: | the quality of own performance in the coaching session effectiveness of the teaching and coaching sessionsuitability of teaching and coaching methodsfeedback provided to, or by, participantsinitial and final assessment of participants' abilitiesvalidity and reliability of coaching and assessment tools. |