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

SISSTNS205 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Interpret and apply the rules and regulations of tennis

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SISSTNS205 - Interpret and apply the rules and regulations of tennis
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to interpret and apply the basic rules and regulations of tennis.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to people who require a knowledge of basic tennis rules and regulations to support work activities. This may include those conducting tennis activities.
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: Update knowledge of basic rules and regulations of tennis.
  • Access a copy of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) rules of tennis.
  • Identify the basic rules of tennis.
  • Identify the roles and responsibilities of tennis officials.
  • Access a copy of the National Sporting Organisation (NSO) rules and etiquette for non-umpired matches.
  • Access a copy of the NSO dress and equipment regulations.
       
Element: Update knowledge of codes of behaviour.
  • Access NSO and other relevant codes of behaviour.
  • Obtain information about consequences of code of behaviour violations.
       
Element: Update knowledge of tennis tournament and competition pathways and regulations.
  • Identify national tournament pathway.
  • Identify local and regional competition pathways.
  • Obtain information about basic tournament regulations.
  • Obtain information about the NSO ranking system.
       
Element: Apply basic rules and regulations of tennis.
  • Apply basic rules of tennis during tennis activities.
  • Apply basic rules of tennis to respond to questions and resolve disputes.
  • Provide information about basic tournament regulations to players and parents.
       


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 ability to:

access and use ITF Rules of Tennis to find relevant information on basic rules

use a range of resources to develop knowledge of tennis rules and regulations including:

rules and etiquette for non-umpired matches

tennis dress and equipment regulations

sport-specific tournament and competitions pathways

basic tournament regulations

interpret and apply basic tennis rules during court supervision.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

application of the basic rules and regulations of tennis.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

information sources in order to collect sufficient information

a copy of the ITF rules, NSO specific rules, regulations and code of behaviour.

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:

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of basic tennis rules

case studies and problem-solving exercises to assess ability to interpret and apply basic tennis rules and regulations

oral or written questioning or interview to test knowledge of sport-specific code of behaviour, tournament and competition pathways and basic regulations.

Guidance information for assessment

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

SISSTNS307 Coach red stage tennis players

SISSTNS308 Coach orange stage tennis players

SISSTNS309 Coach green stage tennis players.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

research skills to identify, interpret and sort relevant information

literacy skills to read and comprehend the rules and regulations of tennis and codes of behavior

communication skills to inform players of the outcomes of decisions.

Required knowledge

ITF rules of tennis

NSO:

rules and etiquette for non-umpired matches

dress and equipment regulations

code of behaviour

current tournament pathway and basic regulations

current competition pathway

current ranking system

roles and responsibilities of tennis officials.

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.

Basic rules of tennis may include:

specific court, ball and racquet requirements

scoring (standard, alternate)

choice of ends and service

change of ends

good return

loss of point

ball in play

ball out of play

order of service

service faults

correcting errors

continuous play

coaching.

Tennis officials may include:

lines person

chair umpire

court supervisor

referee.

Rules and etiquette for non-umpired matches may include:

line calling procedures

dispute procedures

scoring errors

resolving disputes

hindrance procedure

warm-up procedure

return of balls to server

calling of score

sportsmanship

care of tennis courts before and after match

reporting of score to officials.

Dress and equipment regulations may include:

level of tournament and competition

ball

racquet

clothing

shoes.

Codes of behaviour may include:

Tennis Australia code of behaviour

Tennis Australia disciplinary process for code of behaviour violations.

National tournament pathway may include:

MLC Tennis Hot Shots Tournaments

Junior Development Series (JDS)

Optus Junior Tour

Australian Money Tournaments (AMT)

ITF Junior events

Australian Pro Tour.

Local and regional competition pathwaysmay include:

intra-club competition

inter-club competition

association competition

regional competition.

Basic tournament regulations may include:

player eligibility

player entry

player withdrawal.

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 a copy of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) rules of tennis. 
Identify the basic rules of tennis. 
Identify the roles and responsibilities of tennis officials. 
Access a copy of the National Sporting Organisation (NSO) rules and etiquette for non-umpired matches. 
Access a copy of the NSO dress and equipment regulations. 
Access NSO and other relevant codes of behaviour. 
Obtain information about consequences of code of behaviour violations. 
Identify national tournament pathway. 
Identify local and regional competition pathways. 
Obtain information about basic tournament regulations. 
Obtain information about the NSO ranking system. 
Apply basic rules of tennis during tennis activities. 
Apply basic rules of tennis to respond to questions and resolve disputes. 
Provide information about basic tournament regulations to players and parents. 

Forms

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