Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants to plan conduct and evaluate foundation Rugby Union drills activities and games that meet their needs

convey information about safety aspects

clarify positions tactics and strategies

interact with participants to create a safe and positive team environment

problemsolving skills to

plan suitable Rugby Union drills activities and games according to participants needs and characteristics

determine players intentions movements strengths and weaknesses

read and predict play

address participant difficulties in developing tactics and strategies

anticipate and respond appropriately to nonroutine situations

planning and organisation skills to

source allocate and coordinate resources equipment and a suitable location

monitor and evaluate short and long term progress

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

language and literacy skills to

produce a plan for Rugby Union sessions

complete postgame participant and selfevaluations

give and receive feedback

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

numeracy skills to deliver drills activities and games within timeframes

personal foundation Rugby Union tactics and strategies to a high level of technical correctness to demonstrate explain and break down tactics and strategies for participants

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the location

Required knowledge

legislation organisational policies and procedures and rules and regulations of foundation Rugby Union to enable safe conduct of all activities

sitespecific information to assist in the planning process and enable management of potential risks and any special restrictions applying to the location

equipment types characteristics and technology used for foundation Rugby Union

teaching and coaching techniques and practices applicable to a range of ages and learning abilities

a range of physical abilities fitness and motor performance to ensure readiness of participants

Rugby Union tactics and strategies at the foundation level such as patterns of play in attack and defence and game plans for team and individuals to develop specific drills activities and games that promote the learning of tactics and strategies

communication systems used between players coaches umpires and support staff during foundation Rugby Union

psychological methods and techniques used in game preparation

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

emergency response procedures appropriate for Rugby Union to ensure risk minimisation to self and group

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

plans and delivers precise relevant information explanations and demonstrations to ensure Rugby Union activities are conducted safely according to participants needs and characteristics

observes and monitors the progress of participants and provides constructive feedback and intervention to improve and develop attacking and defending tactics and strategies at a foundation level

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

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 conducts safe drills activities and games that reflect the needs and characteristics of a range of participants and are of sufficient duration and breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

resources and information regarding participants and location to accurately plan coach and evaluate Rugby Union drills activities and games for a variety of participants at the foundation level

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 and games

suitable location field or facility

a group of participants to take part in foundation Rugby Union sessions and games

access to suitably qualified umpires

access to support staff such as trainers and scorers

equipment such as Rugby Union balls and posts

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 consulting with participants to determine their needs and characteristics

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation organisational policies and procedures and rules and regulations of Rugby Union to enable safe conduct of all drills activities and games

observation of safe Rugby Union coaching to a foundation level and monitoring and adjusting activities according to participants needs characteristics and responses

portfolio of plans self and or player evaluations

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing performance

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

SISSRGUA Teach Rugby Union skills at a foundation level

SISSRGU309A Teach Rugby Union skills at a foundation level.

Readiness may include:

Foundation Rugby Uniontactics and or strategies may include:

Sessions aims and objectives may include:

Needs and characteristics may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Endorsed standards promoted by Rugby Union may include:

Safety procedures may include:

Drills, activities may include:

Games may include:

Location may include:

Equipment may include:

Resources may include:

Relevant information may include:

Rules and regulations may include:

Game plans may include:

Psychologically may include:

Teaching and coaching techniques may include:

Required knowledge may include:

Participant's performance may include:

In-game analysis may include:

Opportunities may include:

Relevant aspects may include: