Modification History
The release details of this endorsed unit of competency set are in the table below. The latest information is at the top.
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Replaces but is not equivalent to SISSCGP201A Apply legal and ethical coaching practices. Competency outcome changed. Unit re-categorised from Coaching General Principles to Sport Coaching to better reflect the intent of the unit. Element 1 Source and apply general information on coaching general principles and Element 2 Source and apply information on legal and ethical issues that impact on coaching revised to map directly to ASC Coaching General Principles course and specifically reference NSO requirements. Element 3 Develop Coaching practices PC 4 and 5 removed. Now included in SISSSCO202 Coach beginner or novice players to develop fundamental motor skills. |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop and update information on coaching, including the legal and ethical issues that must be considered by coaches.
The unit focuses on the ability to source and comprehend general principles of coaching as well as National Sporting Organisation (NSO) sport specific requirements and covers the initial and ongoing development of a person's required knowledge base. It does not cover the technical requirements related to coaching in particular sport, these skills are covered in other units.
This information underpins effective performance as a coach.
Application of the Unit
This unit describes a key function for all people who require an essential knowledge of coaching general principles to support work activities. This unit applies to individuals who undertake entry level coaching roles in any sport in any location. It is particularly relevant for those wishing to operate as a community coach.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements and Performance Criteria
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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. Source and apply general information on coaching general principles. |
1.1 Identify sources of information to understand the structure and operation of the National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS). 1.2 Access and comprehend NSO sport specific information relevant to coaching in chosen sport. 1.3 Identify a range of sources of information to update knowledge of coaching. |
2. Source and apply information on legal and ethical issues that impact on coaching. |
2.1 Obtain information on legal obligations and legal issues affecting coaches. 2.2 Obtain information on ethical responsibilities and ethical issues affecting coaches. 2.3 Identify sport specific risks and principles of risk management that can be incorporated into coaching. 2.4 Identify the relevant requirements of the NSO Member Protection Policy that apply to a coach in that sport. 2.5 Analyse information to determine own specific responsibilities as a coach. |
3. Develop coaching practices. |
3.1 Identify the roles and responsibilities of coaches and support personnel according to specific sport or activity skills and best practice principles. 3.2 Determine coaching styles appropriate to competition and participation. 3.3 Obtain information on game centred and technique centred approaches to coaching. 3.4 Identify a range of strategies to apply information sourced to role as a coach. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
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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 ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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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:
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Guidance information for assessment |
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 individual, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Sources of information may include: |
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Sport specific information may include: |
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Legal obligations may include: |
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Legal issues may include: |
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Ethical responsibilities may include: |
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Ethical issues may include: |
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Risks may include: |
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Principles of risk management may include: |
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Support personnel may include: |
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Sport or activity skills may include: |
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Best practice principles may include: |
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Coaching styles may range from direct to indirect and include: |
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Game centred refers to: |
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Technique centred refers to: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Sport
Competency Field
Sport Coaching