Required skills

communication skills on and off the soccer field to

determine other players intentions and movements

communicate with coaches and clarify positions tactics and strategies

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

problemsolving skills to

read play

predict the actions of other players

determine the strengths and weaknesses of the opposition and respond with appropriate tactics and strategies during a game

self management 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 ensure safe participation during soccer activities and games

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

psychological methods and techniques used in game preparation to enable effective selfpreparation

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

relevant equipment and technological aids used in soccer activities and games to enhance the development of advanced level tactics and strategies

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

self reflection principles to enable effective self evaluation for future improvement of tactics and strategies

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

utilises knowledge and interpretation of advanced level tactics and strategies of soccer and relevant rules regulations and policies to implement game plans and apply the advanced tactics and strategies applicable to different positions

determines strengths and weaknesses of individual player or players and teams and psychologically prepares to apply tactics and strategies accordingly

performs tactics and strategies relevant to position and conditions at an accuracy rate of at least

communicates appropriately with team members coach referees and support staff throughout activities and games and responds to feedback

reviews own and teams soccer performance to identify strengths and areas requiring improvement and or modifications

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure performance of tactics and strategies relevant to position 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 of soccer

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 activities and games

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 tactics and strategies at an accuracy rate of at least during activities and games

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant rules regulations and policies of the Football Federation Australia and their relevance to the application of tactics and strategies 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 skills

SISSSOC301A Perform advanced level soccer skills.

Advanced tactics and strategies may include:

Psychological methods and techniques may include:

Strengths and weaknesses may include:

Game plans may include:

Rules, regulations and policies may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Statistics may include:

Effective communication may include: