Required skills

The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit

communication skills to

consult with participants to plan Rugby Union sessions that meet their needs

convey information about the safety aspects of the session

interact with participants to create a safe and positive team environment

problemsolving skills to

plan a suitable foundation Rugby Union session according to participants needs and characteristics

address participant difficulties in developing skills and techniques

anticipate and respond appropriately to nonroutine situations

planning and organising skills to

source allocate and coordinate resources equipment and a suitable location

monitor and evaluate progress

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

language and literacy skills to

produce plans for Rugby Union sessions

complete postsession 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 support effective time management to deliver drills activities and games within session timeframes

personal foundation level Rugby Union skills to a high level of technical correctness to understand progressive skill acquisition and to demonstrate explain and break down skills and techniques to participants

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the location

Required knowledge

legislation organisational policies and procedures and rules and regulations of 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

foundation level skills of Rugby Union such as ball handling and tackling and specific drills activities and games that promote progressive skill acquisition in individuals and groups

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

emergency response and rescue procedures appropriate for foundation 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 for foundation level Rugby Union sessions to ensure 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 the foundation level skills of Rugby Union

uses and modifies teaching and coaching techniques and or drills activities and 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 the conduct 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 document foundation level Rugby Union sessions for a variety of participants

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

access to a suitable location field or facility

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

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 session plans and selfevaluations

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 tactics and strategies at a foundation level

SISSRGU308A Teach Rugby Union tactics and strategies at a foundation level.

Guidance information for assessment

Participant's needs and characteristics may include:

Readiness may include:

Session aims and objectives 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:

Teaching and coaching techniques may include:

Required knowledge may include:

Foundation skills of Rugby Union may include:

Participant's performance may include:

Relevant aspects may include: