Required skills

communication skills on and off the soccer 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 referees

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 soccer games and competitions to on field performance

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 soccer drills activities games and competitions

rules regulations and policies of Football Federation Australia including best practice codes of conduct to participate appropriately

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

relevant equipment and technological aids used in soccer drills activities games and competitions to enhance advanced skills

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

self reflection 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 level skills and links together and practices these during drills activities games and competitions

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

communicates appropriately with team members coaches referees and 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 positional requirements and conditions at an accuracy rate of at least on sufficient occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

soccer training and competition facilities with marked out fields

groups and teams competing at an advanced level

a coach to instruct and address players

suitably qualified referees

support staff such as trainers

access to rules and regulations such as the International Football Association Board Laws of the Game and the Football Federation Australia 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 Football Federation of Australia and their application at an advanced level of performance

thirdparty reports from coaches or referees detailing performance

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

SISSSOCA Perform advanced level soccer tactics and strategies

SISSSOC302A Perform advanced level soccer tactics and strategies.

Rules, regulations and policies may include:

Biomechanical principles may include:

Advanced skills of soccer may include:

Drills, activities may include:

Games and competitions may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Effective communication may include:

Conditions and external influences may include: