| 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 League at an advanced levellevel of current Rugby League skills and knowledge of applicable lawsemotional capability to deal with competitive emotional stability at a professional and high performance game levelfitness levels and physical capabilitiesmotor performance factorshistory of 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. |
Professional team participants also refers to: | semi-professional high performance players |
Plan may include: | session aims and objectivesdate, time and durationlocationcoaches, participants and squad ratiosrequired: resources assistants equipment tailored 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 checks applicable to players under the age of 18environmental 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 commitments coaches, participants and squad ratioscodes 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 and recurring injuries and illnessesequipment checking and usagefield safetysafe and clear communication systems. |
Drills, activities may involve: | developing skills to a high performance level through appropriate sequencing of skillsprogressive skill acquisitionbreaking down complex skillsmodifying skill drillsgrid workcoordinated positional playsspeed and accuracy skills trainingweight, strength and conditioning trainingwarm-ups and cool downs. |
Games may include: | those using the ARL International Laws of Rugby Leaguesimulated gameshigh performance level competition gamesmodified games to meet specific player and team needspractice matches to develop skills to a high performance level. |
Location may include: | Rugby League fieldsopen fieldsany off-field location 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, as advised by nutritionists, 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 involve: | callshand signalseye signalssigns nodsgestureselectronic communication media used by various coachesmessages delivered on field by trainers. |
Teaching and coaching techniques may include: | six levels of learning as identified by the Australian Rugby Leaguedemonstrationbreaking down high performance skills into 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. |
High performance skills in Rugby League may include: | game sense and decision making at a high performance levelbody protectionrunning with and a without ballrunning in and out of trafficball handling:catching passing left and rightdraw and passrunning with the ball in possession before contactquick playing of the ballruck playholding and controlling the ballpassing:hit spin and passstanding pass in static and dynamic situationsoff groundon run - in clear and in trafficlongshortquickspiralreverserun aroundscissorsreceiving and controlling the ball timingkicking:drop kicksplace kickspunt kicksdeception kicksline kicksscrummaging:forming and bindingfeet placementsteadying and stability for safetybreakingsafe post-scrummaging plays attack skills:attacking moves in stationary and dynamic environmentsattackinganticipation dummy halfevasion sidestep swerve feintchange of pacecreating a gapdefence skills:defensive patternsanticipationsituational defence at or near goal linefrom broken playtackling:contact (tackler or tacklee)side onfront-on (blocking and driving)from behindmultiple players in tacklespatial awarenesstimingfield positioningpositional skills. |
Required player knowledge may include: | the International Laws of Rugby League when to use different Rugby League skillsrole of player positionsbasic biomechanical principles strengths and weaknesses of opposition and own teamequipment selection, use and maintenancecommunication systems used in high performance Rugby League gamessafety 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 systemsteam participationattitude and behaviourability to link and use the skills of Rugby League to a high performance level. |
Coaches and specialist staff may include: | assistant and specialist coachestrainersmedical assistantsbiomechanics and science specialistsstrength and conditioning specialist. |
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. |