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

SISSSDE502 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Design and implement strategies to increase participation

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SISSSDE502 - Design and implement strategies to increase participation
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design and implement strategies focussed on enhancing participation in a specific sport. It focuses on developing, monitoring and evaluating strategies to meet the needs of stakeholders and participants.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to those with a sport development role. This focuses on developing strategies to increase participation and enhance pathways for emerging talent and implementing these strategies in schools, clubs and community environments. It does not cover design and delivery of specific talent identification programs.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
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: Consult with stakeholders to determine needs.
  • Undertake research to determine specific needs of target groups.
  • Identify needs and aims of stakeholders.
  • Collect relevant information required to plan strategies to enhance participation.
  • Identify currently available National Sporting Organisation (NSO) products and services.
  • Identify opportunities for potential partnerships or collaborations.
       
Element: Design strategies for specific target groups.
  • Set targets that are realistic and precise within a defined timeframe.
  • Identify products and services appropriate to participants from each relevant target group.
  • Determine the type of activities relevant to participant age, ability and experience.
  • Establish requirements for activities selected in consultation with relevant personnel and according to organisational policies and procedures and the local requirements of host facilities.
  • Consider stakeholders needs and aims in designing strategies.
       
Element: Promote and deliver programs and activities.
  • Select program formats that meet rules and regulations of sport controlling body and requirements of individual host facility.
  • Prepare and implement budgets for each activity or program.
  • Develop strategic links with local groups for implementation of activities and programs.
  • Confirm details of partnerships or collaborative arrangements.
  • Identify and access resources required.
  • Develop promotional material to generate interest and publicity.
  • Market and advertise activities and programs.
  • Monitor and document progress in all activities and make modifications as required.
       
Element: Evaluate effectiveness of the strategies.
  • Seek and acknowledge feedback from participants, stakeholders and other staff.
  • Compare participation rates pre and post implementation of strategies.
  • Compare outcomes against identified targets at the end of agreed timeframe.
  • Evaluate all relevant components of each strategy.
  • Identify areas where programs and activities could be improved to enhance participation and increase pathways for emerging talent.
  • Document action required as a result of evaluation.
  • Review own performance and identify potential improvements.
       


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 ability to:

utilise knowledge of stakeholder needs and objectives to develop and implement strategies for different participant groups and playing abilities to increase participation and player pathways through sport

build and maintains links and networks with stakeholder organisations and use these to collect information about needs in relation to participation and development of skills and to convey information about available programs and activities

review strategies and respond to feedback to action alterations to improve future programs or activities

evaluate and reflect on own work performance to identify ways in which sport participation activities and programs can be better managed.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

development and implementation of participation and development activities and programs for a range of target participant groups to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

sport specific facilities

potential participants

networks such as schools and clubs

appropriate equipment and resources to develop and manage participation programs and activities

the rules and regulations of the sport

local rules and regulations of host facilities and organisations

information about alternative program formats and structures

information about current NSO specific programs and promotions.

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 in developing and implementing participation activities and programs

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant rules and regulations impacting on the development of participation activities and programs

third-party reports from stakeholders detailing performance

portfolios containing evidence of strategies to increase participation and pathways, promotional material, coaching program outlines, feedback from stakeholders and modifications to program and activities.

Guidance information for assessment

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

SISXIND405A Conduct projects.

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 to:

liaise with stakeholders to identify their needs

consult with relevant personnel to develop activity or program criteria and formats

develop and participate in networks to promote programs

seek feedback on outcomes

problem-solving skills to:

identify relevant products and services for specific target groups

investigate alternative activity and program formats and structures and match these to the needs and objectives of participants

numeracy skills to:

develop, implement and monitor a budget to implement the desired strategies

implement strategies within a defined timeframe

planning and organising skills to:

manage a range of participation programs and activities

assess resource requirements and secure necessary resources for implementation

design, implement and monitor participation programs and activities

adjust program structures and formats as required

self-management skills to reflect on own performance in developing and managing participation programs and activities and make appropriate adjustments

ability to develop and adapt programs, activities and formats for a range of participant abilities, ability levels and ages.

Required knowledge

characteristics of different groups of participants and appropriate communication and motivation techniques for each group

products and services suitable for increasing participation in a specific sport

strategies to best develop and promote participation

marketing and advertising strategies to increase participation

existing and potential networks and groups to enable links to be developed with potential stakeholders and participants

the relationship between participation and talent identification in order to develop programs that will integrate with and develop pathways through the sport for emerging talent

types of program structures and formats suitable for different participant groups to ensure the development of appropriate programs and activities.

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 individual, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Target groupsmay include:

those who have never played the sport

novices or beginners

gender specific

those with a disability

age specific

culture specific.

Needs and aimsmay include:

to provide pathways for emerging talent

to develop skills

to increase participation

to introduce participants to club facilities

to introduce participants to competitive environments

to promote and facilitate national skills or national development programs.

Stakeholdersmay include:

State, territory or National Sporting Associations

clubs

schools

community organisations

parents

participants

representatives from host facilities.

Relevant informationmay include:

participant profiles

available facilities and equipment

level of demand

modified activities and games

rules and regulations of a specific sport.

Targetsmay include:

participation numbers in specific activities or programs

media interest

financial return

progression to higher performance levels

progression to organised competition

new members or registrations.

Type of activitiesmay include:

ongoing skills development programs

one-off events

promotional activities

individual coaching

group coaching

schools based

club based

NSO clinics.

Requirements may include:

age

experience

physical capability

equipment

facilities

personnel

schools based participation or skills program

club based participation or skills program

age-specific development programs.

Organisation policies and proceduresmay include:

equal opportunity

privacy

working with children

Work Health and Safety

budgeting constraints

marketing

advertising

risk management.

Requirements of host facilitiesmay include:

local rules

space, access and time restrictions

safety and insurance requirements

parent approval and participant disclaimers

working with children checks

supervision requirements.

Local groupsmay include:

schools

community groups

local government authorities

regional associations or bodies

clubs.

Resourcesmay include:

modified equipment

sports facilities

coaching and supervisory staff

support personnel

first aid equipment

merchandise or promotional material

funding and financial requirements.

Modificationsmay include:

ability level of group

ability level of individuals

facility constraints

weather conditions

group size

competition format

equipment

duration

skills requirements.

Relevant componentsmay include:

facility

format

activities

promotion and marketing

timing

costs

modifications

inclusion, participation and enjoyment

financial outcomes.

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
Undertake research to determine specific needs of target groups. 
Identify needs and aims of stakeholders. 
Collect relevant information required to plan strategies to enhance participation. 
Identify currently available National Sporting Organisation (NSO) products and services. 
Identify opportunities for potential partnerships or collaborations. 
Set targets that are realistic and precise within a defined timeframe. 
Identify products and services appropriate to participants from each relevant target group. 
Determine the type of activities relevant to participant age, ability and experience. 
Establish requirements for activities selected in consultation with relevant personnel and according to organisational policies and procedures and the local requirements of host facilities. 
Consider stakeholders needs and aims in designing strategies. 
Select program formats that meet rules and regulations of sport controlling body and requirements of individual host facility. 
Prepare and implement budgets for each activity or program. 
Develop strategic links with local groups for implementation of activities and programs. 
Confirm details of partnerships or collaborative arrangements. 
Identify and access resources required. 
Develop promotional material to generate interest and publicity. 
Market and advertise activities and programs. 
Monitor and document progress in all activities and make modifications as required. 
Seek and acknowledge feedback from participants, stakeholders and other staff. 
Compare participation rates pre and post implementation of strategies. 
Compare outcomes against identified targets at the end of agreed timeframe. 
Evaluate all relevant components of each strategy. 
Identify areas where programs and activities could be improved to enhance participation and increase pathways for emerging talent. 
Document action required as a result of evaluation. 
Review own performance and identify potential improvements. 

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