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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Consult with stakeholders to determine needs.
  2. Design strategies for specific target groups.
  3. Promote and deliver programs and activities.
  4. Evaluate effectiveness of the strategies.

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to

liaise with stakeholders to identify their needs

consult with relevant personnel to develop activity or program criteria and formats

develop and participate in networks to promote programs

seek feedback on outcomes

problemsolving skills to

identify relevant products and services for specific target groups

investigate alternative activity and program formats and structures and match these to the needs and objectives of participants

numeracy skills to

develop implement and monitor a budget to implement the desired strategies

implement strategies within a defined timeframe

planning and organising skills to

manage a range of participation programs and activities

assess resource requirements and secure necessary resources for implementation

design implement and monitor participation programs and activities

adjust program structures and formats as required

selfmanagement skills to reflect on own performance in developing and managing participation programs and activities and make appropriate adjustments

ability to develop and adapt programs activities and formats for a range of participant abilities ability levels and ages

Required knowledge

characteristics of different groups of participants and appropriate communication and motivation techniques for each group

products and services suitable for increasing participation in a specific sport

strategies to best develop and promote participation

marketing and advertising strategies to increase participation

existing and potential networks and groups to enable links to be developed with potential stakeholders and participants

the relationship between participation and talent identification in order to develop programs that will integrate with and develop pathways through the sport for emerging talent

types of program structures and formats suitable for different participant groups to ensure the development of appropriate programs and activities

Evidence Required

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 ability to

utilise knowledge of stakeholder needs and objectives to develop and implement strategies for different participant groups and playing abilities to increase participation and player pathways through sport

build and maintains links and networks with stakeholder organisations and use these to collect information about needs in relation to participation and development of skills and to convey information about available programs and activities

review strategies and respond to feedback to action alterations to improve future programs or activities

evaluate and reflect on own work performance to identify ways in which sport participation activities and programs can be better managed

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

development and implementation of participation and development activities and programs for a range of target participant groups to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

sport specific facilities

potential participants

networks such as schools and clubs

appropriate equipment and resources to develop and manage participation programs and activities

the rules and regulations of the sport

local rules and regulations of host facilities and organisations

information about alternative program formats and structures

information about current NSO specific programs and promotions

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 in developing and implementing participation activities and programs

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant rules and regulations impacting on the development of participation activities and programs

thirdparty reports from stakeholders detailing performance

portfolios containing evidence of strategies to increase participation and pathways promotional material coaching program outlines feedback from stakeholders and modifications to program and activities

Guidance information for assessment

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

SISXINDA Conduct projects

SISXIND405A Conduct projects.


Range Statement

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 individual, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Target groupsmay include:

those who have never played the sport

novices or beginners

gender specific

those with a disability

age specific

culture specific.

Needs and aimsmay include:

to provide pathways for emerging talent

to develop skills

to increase participation

to introduce participants to club facilities

to introduce participants to competitive environments

to promote and facilitate national skills or national development programs.

Stakeholdersmay include:

State, territory or National Sporting Associations

clubs

schools

community organisations

parents

participants

representatives from host facilities.

Relevant informationmay include:

participant profiles

available facilities and equipment

level of demand

modified activities and games

rules and regulations of a specific sport.

Targetsmay include:

participation numbers in specific activities or programs

media interest

financial return

progression to higher performance levels

progression to organised competition

new members or registrations.

Type of activitiesmay include:

ongoing skills development programs

one-off events

promotional activities

individual coaching

group coaching

schools based

club based

NSO clinics.

Requirements may include:

age

experience

physical capability

equipment

facilities

personnel

schools based participation or skills program

club based participation or skills program

age-specific development programs.

Organisation policies and proceduresmay include:

equal opportunity

privacy

working with children

Work Health and Safety

budgeting constraints

marketing

advertising

risk management.

Requirements of host facilitiesmay include:

local rules

space, access and time restrictions

safety and insurance requirements

parent approval and participant disclaimers

working with children checks

supervision requirements.

Local groupsmay include:

schools

community groups

local government authorities

regional associations or bodies

clubs.

Resourcesmay include:

modified equipment

sports facilities

coaching and supervisory staff

support personnel

first aid equipment

merchandise or promotional material

funding and financial requirements.

Modificationsmay include:

ability level of group

ability level of individuals

facility constraints

weather conditions

group size

competition format

equipment

duration

skills requirements.

Relevant componentsmay include:

facility

format

activities

promotion and marketing

timing

costs

modifications

inclusion, participation and enjoyment

financial outcomes.