Required skills

communication skills on and off the Rugby Union field to

determine other players intentions and movements

communicate with coaches and clarify positions rules and play setups

seek feedback and instructions from team members coaches support staff and umpires

teamwork skills to

encourage and support team members

share the ball with others

respect other players decisions

participate effectively in training activities

language and literacy skills to access interpret and apply information about the rules and regulations of Rugby Union games and competitions

problemsolving skills to respond appropriately to changing conditions during training and game situations

selfmanagement skills to

review and reflect on own performance

organise time and priorities effectively

set short medium and long term goals

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe participation during Rugby Union drills activities games and competitions

rules regulations and policies of the Australian Rugby Union including laws of the game and best practice codes to enable appropriate participation

selfreflection principles to enable effective selfevaluation for future improvement

positions and players of Rugby Union and their roles and responsibilities on the field during games

relevant equipment and technological aids used in Rugby Union drills activities games and competitions to enhance foundation level skill development

communication systems used between players coaches support staff and referees during Rugby Union drills activities games and competitions

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

determines observable body movements for each stage of foundation skills performance and links together and practices these during drills activities games and competitions

performs skills relevant to position requirements and conditions at an accuracy rate of

communicates appropriately with team members coach umpires and other support staff throughout drills activities games and competitions and responds to feedback

reviews own and teams performance to identify strengths and areas requiring improvement or modifications

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure performance of skills relevant to position and conditions at an accuracy rate of on sufficient occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

Rugby Union training and competition facilities with marked out fields

groups or teams of foundation Rugby Union players to play with and against

a coach to instruct and address players

suitably qualified umpires

support staff such as trainers

Rugby Union equipment such as a Rugby Union balls and posts

access to rules and regulations such as the Australian Rugby Union laws book and the Australian Rugby Union Code of Conduct

access to current relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures that impact on the conduct of drills activities games and competitions

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 performance of foundation skills at an accuracy rate of during drills activities games and competitions

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant rules regulations and policies of the Australian Rugby Union and their application to performance at a foundation level

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

SISSRGUA Perform foundation level Rugby Union tactics and strategies

SISSRGU202A Perform foundation level Rugby Union tactics and strategies.

Guidance information for assessment

Rules, regulations and policies may include:

Basic biomechanical principles may include:

Foundation level skills of Rugby Union may include:

Drills, activities may include:

Games and competitions may include:

Effective communication may include:

Conditions and external influences may include: