Required skills

research skills to identify interpret and sort relevant information

communication skills including active listening and questioning to obtain information and to provide a summary of information

literacy skills to read and comprehend information

problemsolving skills to determine appropriate tennis development programs

Required knowledge

structure and function of the NSO and member associations

roles and responsibilities of NSO and member association key contacts

sportspecific development programs relevant to specific target groups

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 ability to

source and apply general information on structure of NSO and member associations for tennis

understand tennisspecific development programs

determine program requirements for specific target groups

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to appropriate communication technology to facilitate the processes involved in sourcing information

access to information sources in order to conduct research and collect sufficient information

access to NSO and member association sport specific development program information

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess the practical skills and knowledge required to develop and update tennis development program knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

projects to research differing aspects of tennis development programs and delivery of the sourced information in a brief written or oral presentation

case studies and problemsolving exercises to assess application of knowledge to different situations and contexts

written and oral questioning or interview to test knowledge of NSO and member association structure and role and the key aspects of tennis development programs

review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance by the individual

Guidance information for assessment

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

SISSTNS Coach red stage tennis players

SISSTNS Coach orange stage tennis players

SISSTNS Coach green stage tennis players

Sources of information may include:

NSO and member associations may include:

Key contacts may include:

Sport-specific development programs may include:

Target group may include: