Application
This unit applies to Rugby League players who compete in youth teams at a high school and community level using the International Laws of Rugby League.
Players progress, from the modified games designed for juniors between the ages of six and twelve, at the age of thirteen to play Junior International Rugby League. They progressively achieve the intermediate Rugby League game skills described by this unit. They are closely guided by their coaches.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
1. Prepare for Rugby League drills, activities, games and competitions. | 1.1. Seek information on and comprehend the role of the coach and support staff in developing player skills at an intermediate level for Rugby League games. 1.2. Participate in discussions on individual and team strengths and weaknesses to improve individual and team skills to an intermediate level for games. 1.3. Seek and comprehend information on the basic biomechanical principles for Rugby League players and apply these in playing activities to avoid injury and improve performance. 1.4. Seek information on the intermediate level skills of Rugby League for team and individual player positions in attack and defence and use these skills in game-related activities and matches. |
2. Participate in intermediate Rugby League drills, activities, games and competitions. | 2.1. Safely participate in Rugby League drills and activities, and games to an intermediate level. 2.2. Interpret the International Laws of Rugby League and the Australian Rugby League SafePlay Code, regulations, policies and procedures and apply to Rugby League activities. 2.3. Link and use the skills of Rugby League to form a sequence of movements in competition conditions to an intermediate level. 2.4. Maintain effective communication with team members and coach during drills, activities, games and competitions. |
3. Review performance of intermediate skills. | 3.1. Participate in post-activity discussions and evaluate strengths and weaknesses of self and other players. 3.2. Review performance of intermediate skills utilised in drills, activities and games, identify areas requiring improvement and discuss with team and coach. 3.3. Identify own personal progress and satisfaction with performance of intermediate skills and provide feedback to team and coach. 3.4. Identify conditions and external influences affecting conduct of activities and identify contingency strategies to improve future sessions. |
Required Skills
Required skills |
communication skills on and off the Rugby League field to: actively participate in pre and post-activity briefings interpret play and predict other player's intentions and movements use calls, hand signals, eye signals, signs and other communication methods to interact with players in-game communicate with coaching staff to determine instructions and discuss skill development issues discuss and clarify positions, required skills and the International Laws of Rugby League seek feedback and instructions from team members, coaches, support staff and referees provide feedback on self and team performance literacy skills to access, interpret and comprehend the International Laws of Rugby League and the content of relevant player policies and procedures numeracy skills to calculate effective time use during drills, activities and games teamwork skills to: encourage and support team members share the ball with others respect other player's decisions participate effectively in team training activities and games problem-solving skills to: respond appropriately to changing conditions during training and game situations resolve disputes related to the conduct or outcome of a game self-management skills to: review and reflect on own performance organise time and priorities effectively set short, medium and long term goals analytical skills to discuss and evaluate strengths and weaknesses of self and other players and to monitor self progression player attack and defence skills to participate in Rugby League team activities at an intermediate level. |
Required knowledge |
the existence and basic aspects of occupational health and safety legislation terms and conditions that apply to player use of, and behaviour at, private and public Rugby League facilities and gyms the essential elements of player policies, procedures and codes for appropriate participation in Rugby League activities the complete content and differing interpretations of the International Laws of Rugby League the on-field roles and responsibilities of all Rugby League positions the essential features and use of intermediate level Rugby League skills the basic aspects of biomechanical principles to enable safe and effective performance of intermediate Rugby League skills the key characteristics and use of equipment used in intermediate level Rugby League drills, activities and games the essential elements and appropriate use of communication systems used by players, coaches, support staff and referees during Rugby League drills, activities and games self-reflection principles to enable effective self-evaluation for future improvement. |
Evidence Required
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: performs skills at an intermediate level which are relevant to positional requirements and conditions on sufficient occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance utilises knowledge of intermediate level Rugby League game skills and relevant rules, regulations and policies when playing at an intermediate level communicates appropriately with team members, coaches, referees and 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 access to: Rugby League training and competition facilities equipment such as senior Rugby League training or match balls, uniforms, appropriate footwear and personal protective equipment groups of intermediate level Rugby League players to train with and play against a coach to instruct and address players support staff, such as physiotherapists and scorers referees qualified to manage a match using the International Laws of Rugby League International Laws of Rugby League current relevant regulation, player policies, procedures and codes that apply to participation in Rugby League 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 intermediate level Rugby League skills during drills, activities, games and competitions oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant laws, regulations and policies evaluation of third-party reports from coaches or referees detailing player performance. Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example: SISSRGL202A Use intermediate level tactics and game strategy in Rugby League play SISSRGL203A Participate in conditioning for Rugby League. |
Range Statement
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. | |
Strengths and weaknesses may relate to: | fitness components: speed agility balance endurance strength power flexibility height weight ability to successfully implement set team plays ability to use deception and predication skills in attack and defence . |
Basic biomechanical principles may include: | balance motion force momentum power speed agility flexibility |
Intermediate level skills of Rugby League may include: | game sense and decision making at an intermediate level body protection running ball handling: catching passing left and right spin and pass hit, spin and pass running with and without the ball in possession playing the ball ruck plays kicking: drop kicks place kicks grubber stab kicks orthodox types punt kicks scrummaging: formation and or binding feet placement pushing breaking safe scrummaging play according to SafePlay Code attack skills: dummy half running evasion at contact, e.g. hit and spin sidestep swerve change of pace tackling: upright at contact (tackler or tacklee) side-on front-on (blocking) from behind. |
Drills, activities may include: | developing skills to an intermediate level through appropriate sequencing of skills progressive skill acquisition breaking down skills modifying skill drills coordinated positional plays warm-ups and cool-downs. |
Games may include: | those using the ARL International Laws of Rugby League simulated games competition games games, modified from a variety of sources, to meet specific player and team needs practice matches to develop skills to an intermediate level. |
Regulations may relate to: | occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation terms and conditions of permits from land management authorities or local councils terms and conditions of authorities or permissions from Rugby League clubs or associations environmental protection regulations. |
Policies and procedures may involve: | risk management safety management of past, current or recurring injuries and illnesses conflict resolution communication protocols use, care and maintenance of equipment and field training and scheduling commitments Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy Australian Sports Commission Junior Sport policy Australian Rugby League Anti-doping Policy Australian Rugby League Codes of Conduct. |
Effective communication may involve: | calls hand signals eye signals signs nods gestures. |
Conditions and external influences may include: | environmental and weather conditions other facility users spectators parents referees and administrators other coaches. |
Sectors
Sport
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
No licensing, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.