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

SISSRGU201A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform foundation level Rugby Union skills

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SISSRGU201A - Perform foundation level Rugby Union skills
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to perform the foundation skills of Rugby Union. This unit focuses on the development and performance of Rugby Union skills at a foundation level during drills, activities, games and competitions. No licensing, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to current, junior or aspiring athletes who are competing in Rugby Union at a local or regional level. It may also apply to those in sports development or Rugby Union coaching roles.
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: Prepare for drills, activities, games and competitions.
  • Access and interpret Rugby Union rules, regulations and policies.
  • Determine basic biomechanical principles as they apply to Rugby Union.
  • Identify foundation level skills of Rugby Union and determine observable body movements for each stage of these skills in priority of importance when performing the skills.
  • Identify the foundation level skills of Rugby Union players applicable to each position and player, and their purpose.
       
Element: Participate in Rugby Union drills, activities, games and competitions.
  • Undertake drills, activities, games and competitions in a safe manner, according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  • Link and perform the foundation level skills of Rugby Union to form a sequence of movements in competition conditions.
  • Maintain effective communication with team members and coach during drills, activities, games and competitions.
       
Element: Review foundation level skills performance.
  • Review skills practiced throughout drills, activities, games and competitions, and identify strengths and areas requiring improvement.
  • Identify conditions and external influences affecting conduct of activities and identify contingency strategies to improve future sessions.
       


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:

determines observable body movements for each stage of foundation skills performance and links together and practices these during drills, activities, games and competitions

performs skills relevant to position requirements and conditions at an accuracy rate of 60-70%

communicates appropriately with team members, coach, umpires and other support staff throughout drills, activities, games and competitions, and responds to feedback

reviews own and team's performance to identify strengths and areas requiring improvement or modifications.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure performance of skills relevant to position and conditions at an accuracy rate of 60-70% on sufficient occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

Rugby Union training and competition facilities, with marked out fields

groups or teams of foundation Rugby Union players to play with and against

a coach to instruct and address players

suitably qualified umpires

support staff, such as trainers

Rugby Union equipment, such as a Rugby Union balls and posts

access to rules and regulations such as the Australian Rugby Union laws book and the Australian Rugby Union Code of Conduct

access to current relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures that impact on the conduct of drills, activities, games and competitions.

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 foundation skills at an accuracy rate of 60-70% during drills, activities, games and competitions

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant rules, regulations and policies of the Australian Rugby Union , and their application to performance at a foundation level

third-party reports from coaches or umpires detailing performance.

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

SISSRGU202A Perform foundation level Rugby Union tactics and strategies.

Guidance information for assessment

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:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

communication skills on and off the Rugby Union field to:

determine other player's intentions and movements

communicate with coaches and clarify positions, rules and play setups

seek feedback and instructions from team members, coaches, support staff and umpires

teamwork skills to:

encourage and support team members

share the ball with others

respect other player's decisions

participate effectively in training activities

language and literacy skills to access, interpret and apply information about the rules and regulations of Rugby Union games and competitions

problem-solving skills to respond appropriately to changing conditions during training and game situations

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 enable safe participation during Rugby Union drills, activities, games and competitions

rules, regulations and policies of the Australian Rugby Union including laws of the game and best practice codes to enable appropriate participation

self-reflection principles to enable effective self-evaluation for future improvement

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

relevant equipment and technological aids used in Rugby Union drills, activities, games and competitions to enhance foundation level skill development

communication systems used between players, coaches, support staff and referees during Rugby Union drills, activities, games and competitions.

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.

Rules, regulations and policies may include:

International Rugby Board laws

best practice codes of conducts, such as Australian Rugby Union Code of Conduct

Australian Rugby Union Anti-doping policy

Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy.

Basic biomechanical principles may include:

balance

stability

motion

force

momentum

power.

Foundation level skills of Rugby Union may include:

attacking skills

defensive skills

re-start skills

scrum skills

line out skills

continuity skills

individual skills

positional skills.

Drills, activities may include:

foundation skill drills

warm-ups and cool-downs

grid work

manual work.

Games and competitions may include:

modified games

practice matches:

specific skill focus

specific play focus

inter-club or team games

competition games.

Relevant legislation may include:

occupational health and safety (OHS)

permits from land management authorities or local council

authority or permission from land owners or Rugby Union clubs

anti-doping policy

harassment-free sports policies.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

OHS

conflict resolution

communication protocols

use, care and maintenance of equipment and field

training and scheduling commitments

code of ethics.

Effective communication may include:

calls

hand signals

eye signals

signs

nods

codes for player's names

codes for different plays.

Conditions and external influences may include:

environmental and weather conditions

other facility users

support staff

spectators

parents

referees and administrators

other coaches.

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
Access and interpret Rugby Union rules, regulations and policies. 
Determine basic biomechanical principles as they apply to Rugby Union. 
Identify foundation level skills of Rugby Union and determine observable body movements for each stage of these skills in priority of importance when performing the skills. 
Identify the foundation level skills of Rugby Union players applicable to each position and player, and their purpose. 
Undertake drills, activities, games and competitions in a safe manner, according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 
Link and perform the foundation level skills of Rugby Union to form a sequence of movements in competition conditions. 
Maintain effective communication with team members and coach during drills, activities, games and competitions. 
Review skills practiced throughout drills, activities, games and competitions, and identify strengths and areas requiring improvement. 
Identify conditions and external influences affecting conduct of activities and identify contingency strategies to improve future sessions. 

Forms

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