Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants to plan intermediate squash sessions that meet their needs

convey information about the safety aspects of the session

interact with participants to create a safe and positive environment

problemsolving skills to

plan a suitable intermediate squash 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 suitable location

implement skill analysis

monitor and evaluate progress

organise participants into manageable groups squash sessions

language and literacy skills to

produce a plan for the intermediate squash session or sessions

complete postsession participant and self evaluations

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 session timeframes

personal intermediate squash skills to a high level of technical correctness to

understand progressive skill acquisition

demonstrate explain and break down skills and techniques to participants

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the squash location

Required knowledge

legislation organisational policies and procedures accepted best practices and rules and regulations of squash to enable safe conduct of session or 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 intermediate skills 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

intermediate skills of squash and specific drills activities and games that promote progressive skill acquisition in individuals and groups

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

risks commonly associated with intermediate level squash and methods of mitigating 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 for squash session or sessions to ensure activities are conducted safely according to participants needs and characteristics

observes and monitors the progress of participants through skill analysis and provides constructive feedback and intervention to improve and develop the intermediate skills of squash

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 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 intermediate drills activities and games

equipment such as racquets and balls

resources and information regarding participants and location to accurately plan coach and document 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 accepted best practices and rules and regulations of squash to enable safe conduct of all drills activities and games during the sessions

observation of safe coaching of intermediate squash skills based on skills analysis

observation of monitoring and adjusting instructional techniques 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

SISSSQUA Teach the intermediate tactics and strategies of squash

SISSSQU304A Teach the intermediate tactics and strategies of squash.

Participant's needs and characteristics may include:

Readiness may include:

Session's aims and objectives may include:

Plan 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:

Teaching and coaching techniques may include:

Required knowledge may include:

Intermediate skills of squash may include:

Participant's performance may include:

Skill analysis may include:

Relevant aspects may include: