Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to perform the intermediate skills of cricket. This unit focuses on the development and performance of intermediate cricket skills during drills, activities, games and competitions.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to current, junior or aspiring athletes who are competing in cricket at a district or club level. It may also apply to those in sports development programs.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Nil
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
This unit contains employability skills. |
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 cricket drills, activities, games and competitions. |
1.1. Access and interpret cricket rules , regulations and policies . 1.2. Determine basic biomechanical principles as they apply to cricket. 1.3. Identify intermediate skills of cricket and determine observable body movements for each stage of these skills in priority of importance when performing the skills. 1.4. Identify the intermediate skills of cricket players applicable to each position and player, and their purpose. |
2. Participate in cricket drills, activities, games and competitions. |
2.1. Undertake drills , activities , games and competitions in a safe manner, according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures . 2.2. Perform the intermediate skills of cricket to form a sequence of movements in competition conditions. 2.3. Maintain effective communication with team members and coach during drills, activities, games and competitions. |
3. Review intermediate skills performance. |
3.1. Review performance and identify strengths and areas requiring improvement. 3.2. Identify conditions and external influences affecting conduct of activities and identify contingency strategies to improve future sessions. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure performance of the intermediate skills of cricket applicable to own fielding positions and batting order on sufficient occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance. Assessment must also ensure access to:
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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:
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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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. |
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Rules , regulations and policies may include: |
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Basic biomechanical principles may include: |
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Intermediate skills of cricket may include: |
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Drills , activities may include: |
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Games and competitions may include: |
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Relevant legislation may include: |
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Organisational policies and procedures may include: |
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Effective communication may include: |
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Conditions and external influences may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Sport
Competency Field
Cricket