Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

SISSCGP307A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Implement selection policies

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SISSCGP307A - Implement selection policies
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to utilise selection criteria and policies to make selection decisions in consultation with relevant personnel for a team or group in specific sporting areas and or activities. It focuses on conveying selection criteria and policy to potential candidates, compiling selection data for potential candidates and applying organisational selection policies.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to those working autonomously and within supervisory roles in a sport and recreation environment at a local, state or national level. It applies to personnel who are responsible for planning and conducting coaching programs for athletes in a sport-specific training and or competition setting including schools and local sporting clubs.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Nil
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Identify selection requirements.
  • Identify the selection criteria and policiesand procedures of the activity, club or organisation.
  • Explain selection policies and procedures to potential candidates using communication approaches appropriate to their needs.
  • Check candidates' understanding of selection policies and procedures using appropriate approaches and encourage them to clarify information.
  • Encourage potential candidates to seek advice and support from relevant sources.
       
Element: Compile selection data on candidates.
  • Identify selection data required according to organisational selection policy and criteria.
  • Research selection data according to selection policy and criteria.
  • Select methods for testing and assessing candidates according to sport or activity requirements.
  • Analyse and document selection data according to selection policies and procedures in consultation with candidate.
  • Present selection data to the selection panel according to selection policies and procedures.
       
Element: Implement selection policy.
  • Identify responsibilities of selection panel members according to the selection policy and relevant legislation.
  • Analyse selection guidelines according to selection procedures and in consultation with panel members.
  • Select team or group members according to selection criteria and policy of the activity, club or organisation and relevant legislation.
  • Communicate and document team or group selections according to documented notification procedures.
  • Implement initiatives to support unsuccessful candidates in consultation with appropriate personnel.
  • Make recommendations for consideration in the review of selection policies and procedures.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 of selection objectives to implement selection policies and procedures that comply with organisational and specific sport objectives and requirements, relevant legislation and ethical requirements

selects and adapts communication strategies appropriate to the information needs of candidates to convey information about selection policies within relevant timeframes

assesses candidate performance using appropriate methods and researches and compiles data that is current and objectively addresses selection criteria

works effectively with panel members to objectively evaluate data against selection criteria to come to a negotiated agreement and documents agreed outcomes

applies contingency management techniques to deal with a range of problems and issues that may arise during implementation of selection policies and procedures such as ethical issues and dilemmas.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in selection activities that involve interactions with candidates and panel members to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must ensure access to:

a sport-specific training or competition setting

potential candidates and resources such as a selection panel to implement selection policies and procedures

sources of information about requirements of specific sports and activities in relation to selection criteria

current organisational and sport-specific selection policies and procedures and relevant legislation that impact on the implementation of these.

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 interaction with candidates to provide information about selection criteria, policies and procedures

observation of participatory consultation with selection panel members to apply selection policies and procedures in selecting a team or group

oral or written questioning on relevant legislation impacting on the implementation of selection policies and procedures

third-party reports from a supervisor detailing work performance

portfolio containing evidence of research, analysis and documentation of candidate data to support selection.

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

SISSCGP201A Apply legal and ethical coaching practices.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

communication skills to:

build rapport with candidates

convey information and confirm understanding of selection policies and procedures

consult and deliberate with panel members

notify successful candidates, and provide constructive feedback to unsuccessful candidates

language and literacy skills to research, analyse and document selection data and selection for candidates

problem-solving skills to:

objectively and ethically apply selection criteria

evaluate candidates to select appropriate applicants

identify and address problems and issues in the implementation of selection policies

make recommendations for adjustments to meet changing requirements in the sport or activity

planning and organising skills to follow procedures for the effective implementation of selection policies and procedures within required timeframes.

Required knowledge

organisation's selection objectives, criteria and policy to enable sound decision making

regulations and guidelines such as eligibility requirements that impact on selection of athletes for the relevant sport or activity to enable fair application of selection policies

expected levels of performance for the activity or event to inform the application of selection policies and procedures

relevant legislation to enable the selection procedure to be conducted with integrity and rigour

organisational roles and responsibilities of key people and communication channels in relation to selection of candidates to enable the efficient exchange and referral of information

conflict resolution strategies to enable appropriate responses to selection disputes.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Selection criteria may include:

citizenship

age

membership of sport-specific associations

past performances

current and potential future performance

experience

skill

technical ability

personal profile

availability

physical attributes

attitude and behaviour.

Policies and procedures may include:

codes of conduct

duty of care

confidentiality.

Candidates may include:

athletes:

beginner through to high performance level competitors

athletes under 16 years of age who require parent or guardian consent prior to being included in a training program

female or male athletes

athletes with a disability or special needs

athletes from minority, ethnic and cultural groups

officials.

Communication approaches may include:

discussions

information sessions

presentations.

Selection data may include:

age

sporting achievements

time trials.

Organisational selection policy may include:

policy principles

composition of selection panels

roles and responsibilities for selection

conflict of interest

timeframes to which selection criteria applies

procedures for application of selection criteria

feedback mechanisms and timeframes for successful or non-successful candidates

procedure for notification of selection or non-selection

appeal rights and processes

overriding factors and extenuating circumstances

breaches of conduct

resolution of disputes

record keeping requirements.

Methods for testing and assessing may include:

time trials

performance.

Relevant legislation may include:

equal opportunity

privacy

working with children.

Initiatives may include:

improvement strategies

additional skills development opportunities.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify the selection criteria and policiesand procedures of the activity, club or organisation. 
Explain selection policies and procedures to potential candidates using communication approaches appropriate to their needs. 
Check candidates' understanding of selection policies and procedures using appropriate approaches and encourage them to clarify information. 
Encourage potential candidates to seek advice and support from relevant sources. 
Identify selection data required according to organisational selection policy and criteria. 
Research selection data according to selection policy and criteria. 
Select methods for testing and assessing candidates according to sport or activity requirements. 
Analyse and document selection data according to selection policies and procedures in consultation with candidate. 
Present selection data to the selection panel according to selection policies and procedures. 
Identify responsibilities of selection panel members according to the selection policy and relevant legislation. 
Analyse selection guidelines according to selection procedures and in consultation with panel members. 
Select team or group members according to selection criteria and policy of the activity, club or organisation and relevant legislation. 
Communicate and document team or group selections according to documented notification procedures. 
Implement initiatives to support unsuccessful candidates in consultation with appropriate personnel. 
Make recommendations for consideration in the review of selection policies and procedures. 

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