Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge to apply taping and bracing techniques including knee joints, Achilles, shoulders and elbows to assist athletes in relation to ongoing injury prevention and post-injury support.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to personnel working autonomously as sports trainers who are responsible for performing pre- and post-event taping as part of providing injury prevention and treatment for athletes, and providing treatment to assist with injury rehabilitation in a sport-specific training or competition setting such as on the playing field, court, change rooms, open or enclosed areas at sporting events, accommodation venues or in transit.
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 |
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 taping. |
1.1. Identify the purpose for taping . 1.2. Consult with athletes to identify contraindications and precautions for taping according to organisational policies and procedures and relevant legislation . 1.3. Refer the athlete to appropriate personnel in the medical support team or a health care professional as required. 1.4. Explain aims and objectives of the taping or bracing technique to athletes. 1.5. Explain pre -taping requirements to athletes. 1.6. Select appropriate tape and associated products for taping and or bracing of relevant area. 1.7. Position the athlete for effective taping according to organisational policies and procedures. |
2. Apply taping techniques. |
2.1. Apply techniques for taping or bracing of relevant joints to prevent injury and or provide post-injury support according to basic principles of biomechanics . 2.2. Apply tape adherent where additional adherence is required. 2.3. Apply a barrier where the athlete is allergic to adherent. 2.4. Check circulation around taped area. 2.5. Seek feedback from athlete and adjust taping where appropriate. |
3. Remove tape. |
3.1. Remove tape using appropriate equipment and techniques. 3.2. Apply tape remover sprays or solutions as required. |
4. Implement self-care. |
4.1. Apply ergonomic practices to taping according to organisational policies and procedures. 4.2. Adopt self -care protocols according to organisational policies and procedures and relevant legislation. |
5. Evaluate the taping. |
5.1. Seek and acknowledge feedback from athletes and relevant personnel on the effectiveness of the taping. 5.2. Identify areas where taping techniques could be improved and ways of obtaining this improvement. |
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 completion of multiple taping of elbows, shoulders and knees 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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Purpose for taping may include: |
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Contraindications and precautions for taping may include: |
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Organisational policies and procedures may include: |
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Relevant legislation may include: |
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Athletes may include: |
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Medical support team may include: |
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Health care professionals may include: |
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Aims and objectives may include: |
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Pre -taping requirements may include: |
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Appropriate tape may include: |
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Associated products may include: |
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Techniques for taping or bracing of relevant joints may include: |
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Basic principles of biomechanics may include: |
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Barriers may include: |
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Feedback may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Ergonomic practices may include: |
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Self -care protocols may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Sport
Competency Field
Sports Trainer