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

SISSRGU307A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform advanced level Rugby Union tactics and strategies

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SISSRGU307A - Perform advanced level Rugby Union tactics and strategies
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to perform the tactics and strategies of Rugby Union at an advanced level. This unit focuses on the development and performance of Rugby Union tactics and strategies at an advanced level through participation in activities, discussions and games.
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 state and or national 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: Participate in pre-game preparation sessions.
  • Identify the advanced tactics and strategies to be developed in consultation with the coach and other players.
  • Determine appropriate psychological methods and techniques during pre-game preparation.
  • Analyse strengths and weaknesses of individual opposition players and identify counter strategies.
  • Develop individual and team game plans.
  • Identify the role of the coach and support staff regarding tactics for training, team preparation, game situations and the Rugby Union environment.
       
Element: Implement tactics during a Rugby Union game.
  • Apply agreed tactics and strategies to counter strengths and weaknesses of own player or players and opposition player or players.
  • Implement identified game plans in a safe manner, according to Rugby Union rules, regulations and policies, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  • Identify statistics for team and players and implement relevant adjustments where required.
  • Maintain effective communication with team members and coach in order to develop own and team performance.
       
Element: Participate in post-game analysis and follow-up.
  • Review advanced tactics and strategies practiced throughout activities and games and identify strengths and areas requiring improvement.
  • Debrief on game and analyse strengths and weaknesses of own players and opposition players in relation to field positioning and match-ups for future referral.
  • Record and analyse game and players statistics to inform future training and preparation for games.
       


Evidence Required

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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 strengths and weaknesses of individual players and teams and psychologically prepares to apply tactics and strategies accordingly

performs tactics and strategies relevant to position and conditions at an accuracy rate of at least 80%

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

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure performance of tactics and strategies relevant to position and conditions at an accuracy rate of at least 80% 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 advanced, senior Rugby Union players to play with and against

a coach to instruct and address players

suitably qualified umpires

support staff, such as trainers and scorers

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

current relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures that impact on the conduct of 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 performance of tactics and strategies at an accuracy rate of at least 80% during activities and games

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

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:

SISSRGU306A Perform advanced level Rugby Union skills.

Submission Requirements

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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, tactics and strategies

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:

read play

predict the actions of other players

determine the strengths and weaknesses of the opposition and respond with appropriate tactics and strategies during a game

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 activities and games

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

psychological methods and techniques used in game preparation

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

equipment used in Rugby Union activities and games to enhance development of tactics and strategies at an advanced level

communication systems used between players, coaches, support staff and umpires during Rugby Union activities and games

self-reflection principles to enable effective self-evaluation for future improvement of tactics and strategies.

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.

Advanced tactics and strategies may include:

line outs

scrums

re-starts

penalties

free kicks

patterns of play in attack and defence

decision making

match analysis

statistics and decision making

game plans for teams and individuals

influence of weather and ground conditions.

Psychological methods and techniques may include:

goal setting

visualisation

relaxation techniques

motivation techniques

focusing

creating values.

Strengths and weaknesses may include:

height

weight

speed

passing

accuracy

ability to successfully implement team plays

ability to use deception and prediction.

Game plans may include:

go forward

support

continuity

defence

individual or team

set plays

targeting opposition players

style of play

situational plays.

Support staff may include:

operations manager

physiotherapist or strapper

sports trainer

doctor

skills coach

sports conditioner

weight coach

sprint coach

statistician.

Rules, regulations and policies may include:

InternationalRugbyBoardlaws

best practice codes of conducts, such asAustralian Rugby Union Code of Conduct

policies of the Australian Rugby Union , such as anti-doping policy

Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy.

Relevant legislation may include:

occupational health and safety (OHS)

permits from land management authorities and or local council

authority or permission from land owners and 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.

Statistics may include:

penalties

errors or turnovers

line-outs

scrums

turnovers

tackles

missed tackles

penalties

metres gained or not gained

defence or missed tackles

off loads

number of rucks

number of mauls

number of phases.

Effective communication may include:

calls

hand signals

eye signals

signs

nods

codes for player's names

codes for different plays.

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 advanced tactics and strategies to be developed in consultation with the coach and other players. 
Determine appropriate psychological methods and techniques during pre-game preparation. 
Analyse strengths and weaknesses of individual opposition players and identify counter strategies. 
Develop individual and team game plans. 
Identify the role of the coach and support staff regarding tactics for training, team preparation, game situations and the Rugby Union environment. 
Apply agreed tactics and strategies to counter strengths and weaknesses of own player or players and opposition player or players. 
Implement identified game plans in a safe manner, according to Rugby Union rules, regulations and policies, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 
Identify statistics for team and players and implement relevant adjustments where required. 
Maintain effective communication with team members and coach in order to develop own and team performance. 
Review advanced tactics and strategies practiced throughout activities and games and identify strengths and areas requiring improvement. 
Debrief on game and analyse strengths and weaknesses of own players and opposition players in relation to field positioning and match-ups for future referral. 
Record and analyse game and players statistics to inform future training and preparation for games. 

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