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

apply strategies to resolve disputes related to the conduct or outcome of a game

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 participate appropriately

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

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

selfreflection principles to enable effective selfevaluation for future improvement

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 advanced 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 at least

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 and 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 at least of 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 advanced Rugby Union players to play with and against

a coach to instruct and address players

suitably qualified umpires

support staff such as trainers and scorers

equipment such as a Rugby Union balls and posts

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

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 skills at an accuracy rate of at least 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 an advanced 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 advanced level Rugby Union tactics and strategies

SISSRGU307A Perform advanced level Rugby Union tactics and strategies.

Guidance information for assessment

Rules, regulations and policies may include:

Biomechanical principles may include:

Advanced 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: