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

SISSSWM303A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Teach the advanced skills of competitive swimming

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SISSSWM303A - Teach the advanced skills of competitive swimming
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use drills, activities and games to teach the advanced skills of swimming. This unit focuses on planning, conducting and evaluating drills, activities and games to develop advanced swimming skills of competitive swimming. 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 individuals operating as swimming coaches at a national or international level. This includes instructing, planning, conducting and evaluating training sessions and competitions. This may also involve supervising practice sessions, preparing for competitions and completing post-competition analysis on performance.
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: Plan swimming sessions.
  • Establish participant's needs and characteristics.
  • Assess participant readiness and current knowledge of starts, dives, turns and finishes of swimming to identify session aims and objectives.
  • Develop a plan according to participant's needs and characteristics, relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures and best practice principles of swimming and aquatic activities.
  • Identify safety procedures associated with swimming drills, activities and games according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • Select and access a pool, equipment and resources.
  • Identify and analyse the advanced skills, starts, dives, turns and finishes of swimming to be developed.
       
Element: Brief participants.
  • Communicate instructions and relevant information about the session and competition schedule in a manner appropriate to participants.
  • Encourage participants to seek clarification, information and feedback as required during the session.
  • Inform participants of known and anticipated risks, safety procedures and appropriate behaviour according to rules, policies and regulations and accepted best practice.
  • Establish a suitable communication system to use while participating in drills, activities and games.
       
Element: Conduct swimming sessions.
  • Advise procedures for dealing with emergency and non-routine situations according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • Conduct warm-up and introductory activities.
  • Apply teaching and coaching techniques to impart required knowledge and the requirements of competitive advanced swimming to be developed.
  • Monitor individual participant's performance and maintain effective communication during drills, activities and games.
  • Observe participant's skill execution during drills, activities and games, and adjust or refine individual and group technique as required.
  • Allow time for cooling down at the end of the session and inform participants of opportunities to further develop the advanced skills of competitive swimming.
       
Element: Complete post-session responsibilities.
  • Provide opportunities for participants to identify their personal progress and satisfaction with the session and give feedback as required.
  • Evaluate relevant aspects of the session and determine the level of learning achieved.
  • Identify potential areas of improvement for future competitive swimming 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:

plans and delivers information, explanations and demonstrations for swimming session to ensure activities are conducted safely according to participant's needs and characteristics

observes and monitors the progress of participants and provides constructive feedback and intervention to improve and develop the advanced skills of competitive swimming

uses and modifies teaching and coaching techniques and drills, activities and games to cater for a range of individual learning styles

evaluates and reflects on own coaching performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure the conduct of multiple swimming drills, activities and games that reflect the needs and characteristics of a range of participants and are of sufficient duration and breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

access to a group of participants involved in an advanced competitive swimming program

access to equipment and resources

access to swimming pool facilities.

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 using a range of teaching and coaching techniques to develop the advanced skills of competitive swimming

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of biomechanics as applied tothe development of advanced competitive strokes of swimming

observation of monitoring and adjusting individual and group techniques to improve performance

portfolio of session plans and self-evaluations

third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.

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

SISSSWM302A Plan a program for a competitive swimmer.

Guidance information for assessment

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 to:

consult with participants to plan session that meets their needs

convey information about the safety aspects of the session

provide feedback to individuals and group

problem-solving skills to:

address participant difficulties in developing skills and techniques

anticipate and respond to non-routine situations

planning and organisational skills to:

source, allocate and coordinate resources, equipment and a suitable location

observe, monitor and evaluate progress

organise participants into manageable groups for drills, activities and games

literacy skills to:

produce a plan for the swimming sessions

complete post-session participant and self-evaluations

numeracy skills to deliver drills, activities and games within session timeframes

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the location.

Required knowledge

legislation, organisational policies and procedures and accepted best practices of swimming to enable safe conduct of sessions

equipment and resources used to teach the advanced skills of swimming

teaching and coaching techniques and practices applicable to a range of ages and learning abilities to enable appropriate and effective conduct of sessions

characteristics of a range of physical abilities, fitness and motor performance to enable assessment of participant readiness

advanced competitive strokes, starts, dives, turns and finishes of swimming and drills, activities and games that promote progressive skill acquisition in individuals and group

communication systems used between participants, coaches, referees and support staff during swimming sessions

risks commonly associated with swimming and methods of mitigating these risks

biomechanics as applied to advanced competitive strokes of swimming

emergency response and safety procedures appropriate for swimming to ensure risk minimisation to self and group.

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.

Characteristics may include:

age

cultural and situational factors

swimming experience

fitness level and physical capabilities

injuries and illnesses.

Participant readiness may include:

physiological

psychological

technical

social.

Starts, dives, turns and finishes of swimming may include:

stroke specific and relay starts

general dives

tumble, twist, stroke specific and medley turns

general and stroke specific finishes.

Session aims and objectives may include:

progressive skill acquisition

performance improvement

competition readiness.

Plan may include:

session aims and objectives

date, time and duration

location, resources and equipment

coach and participant ratios

drills, activities and games

safety requirements.

Relevant legislation may include:

occupational health and safety

privacy

working with children

anti-doping policy

harassment-free sports policies.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

occupational health and safety

conflict resolution

communication protocols

use, care and maintenance of equipment and facilities

training and scheduling commitments

code of ethics.

Best practice principles of swimming and aquatic activities may include:

International Activity Organisation rules

best practice codes of ethics developed by the peak bodies responsible for the coaching of swimming

Swimming Coaches Code of Conduct policy

Australian Sports Commission's Harassment-free Sport policy

the culture of swimming

current and past good practice.

Safety procedures may include:

group management in emergency situations

symptoms, treatment and prevention of common risks

clear communication systems.

Drills, activities and games may include:

those described in National Activity Organisation Level 3 Coaching Manual

self-directed activities

swimming drills

starts, turns, dives and finishing drills

relevant modified games.

Equipment and resources may include:

training equipment

technical equipment

teaching resources

first aid equipment.

Advanced skills may include:

tactical skills for pacing and race judgement

race and competition tactics:

single stroke

medley

relay

skins format.

Competition schedule may include:

heats

semifinals

finals.

Risks may include:

injuries

exhaustion

dehydration

cramps

drowning.

Teaching and coaching techniques may include:

demonstrating skills

using teaching and coaching tools

focusing on a single skill

breaking down skills into components

progressing through and linking skills

managing time effectively

providing positive reinforcement and feedback

questioning, monitoring and observing progress.

Relevant aspects may include:

effectiveness of the teaching and coaching session

suitability of teaching and coaching methods

competition and performance analysis

initial and final assessment of participant's abilities

validity and reliability of assessment and evaluation tools.

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
Establish participant's needs and characteristics. 
Assess participant readiness and current knowledge of starts, dives, turns and finishes of swimming to identify session aims and objectives. 
Develop a plan according to participant's needs and characteristics, relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures and best practice principles of swimming and aquatic activities. 
Identify safety procedures associated with swimming drills, activities and games according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Select and access a pool, equipment and resources. 
Identify and analyse the advanced skills, starts, dives, turns and finishes of swimming to be developed. 
Communicate instructions and relevant information about the session and competition schedule in a manner appropriate to participants. 
Encourage participants to seek clarification, information and feedback as required during the session. 
Inform participants of known and anticipated risks, safety procedures and appropriate behaviour according to rules, policies and regulations and accepted best practice. 
Establish a suitable communication system to use while participating in drills, activities and games. 
Advise procedures for dealing with emergency and non-routine situations according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Conduct warm-up and introductory activities. 
Apply teaching and coaching techniques to impart required knowledge and the requirements of competitive advanced swimming to be developed. 
Monitor individual participant's performance and maintain effective communication during drills, activities and games. 
Observe participant's skill execution during drills, activities and games, and adjust or refine individual and group technique as required. 
Allow time for cooling down at the end of the session and inform participants of opportunities to further develop the advanced skills of competitive swimming. 
Provide opportunities for participants to identify their personal progress and satisfaction with the session and give feedback as required. 
Evaluate relevant aspects of the session and determine the level of learning achieved. 
Identify potential areas of improvement for future competitive swimming sessions. 

Forms

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