Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants to plan conduct and evaluate basic squash drills activities and games that meet their needs

convey information about safety aspects

clarify game plans tactics and strategies

interact with participants between games

create a safe and positive squash environment

problemsolving skills to

plan suitable squash 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 basic tactics and strategies

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 short and long term progress

develop game and rally plans

organise participants into manageable groups for squash drills activities and games

language and literacy skills to

produce a plan for basic squash 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 basic level squash 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 accepted best practices and rules and regulations of squash to enable safe conduct of sessions

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

equipment and resources used to teach and develop basic tactics and strategies of squash

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

characteristics of a range of physical abilities fitness and motor performance to enable assessment of participant readiness

basic squash tactics and strategies such as rally and game plans for individuals and teams and how to implement these during a game

specific drills activities and games that promote the learning of tactics and strategies in individuals and groups

communication systems used between players coaches referees and support staff during basic squash

psychological methods and techniques used in game preparation

risks commonly associated with squash and ways to avoid or prevent these

emergency response and safety procedures appropriate for squash 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 information explanations and demonstrations to ensure squash 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 basic tactics rally and game strategies of squash

uses and modifies coaching techniques 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 of 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

squash facilities with suitable courts

a group of participants to take part in the basic drills activities and games

equipment such as racquets and squash balls

resources and information regarding participants and location to accurately plan coach and document basic squash sessions for a variety of participants

current relevant legislation organisational policies and procedures accepted best practices and rules and regulations of squash that impact on the conduct of drills 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 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 squash to enable safe conduct of all drills activities and games

observation of safe coaching of basic squash tactics and strategies and monitoring and adjusting instructional techniques according to participants needs characteristics and responses

portfolio of 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

SISSSQUA Teach the fundamental skills of squash

SISSSQU201A Teach the fundamental skills of squash.

Guidance information for assessment

Readiness may include:

Basic squash tactics and strategies may include:

Aims and objectives may include:

Plan may include:

Needs and characteristics may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Accepted best practices of squash may include:

Safety procedures may include:

Drills, activities and games may include:

Equipment may include:

Resources may include:

Relevant information may include:

Risks may include:

Rules and regulations may include:

Pre-match analysis may include:

Game plans may include:

Rally strategies may include:

Psychologically may include:

Teaching and coaching techniques may include:

Required knowledge may include:

Participant's performance may include:

In-match analysis may include:

Relevant aspects may include: