Unit of competency details

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. Participate in pre-game preparation sessions.

1.1. Determine appropriate psychological methods and techniques  during pre-game preparation.

1.2. Analyse strengths and weaknesses  of individual opposition players and identify counter strategies.

1.3. Identify advanced individual and team game plans .

1.4. Identify the role of the coach and support staff  regarding tactics for training, team preparation, game situations and the cricket environment .

2. Implement tactics and strategies during a cricket game.

2.1. Apply agreed tactics and strategies at an advanced level  to counter strengths and weaknesses of own players and opposition players.

2.2. Implement identified game plans in a safe manner , according to  cricket rules , regulations and policies , relevant legislation  and organisational policies and procedures .

2.3. Identify statistics  for team and players and implement relevant adjustments where required.

2.4. Maintain effective communication  with team members and coach in order to develop own and team performance.

3. Participate in post-game analysis and follow-up.

3.1. Review tactics and strategies practiced throughout activities and games, and identify strengths and areas requiring improvement.

3.2. Debrief on game and analyse strengths and weaknesses of own and opposition players  for future referral.

3.3. Record and analyse game and player statistics , and use to inform future training and preparation for games .

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.

Required skills 

• communication skills on and off the cricket field to:

• determine other player's intentions and movements
• communicate with coaches and clarify positions, tactics and strategies
• seek feedback and instructions from team members, coaches, support staff and umpires

• teamwork skills to:

• encourage and support team members
• respect other player's decisions
• participate effectively in training activities

• language and literacy skills to access, interpret and apply information about the rules, regulations and policies of cricket games and competitions
• problem-solving skills to:

• read play
• predict the actions of other players
• determine the strengths and weaknesses of the opposition
• respond with appropriate tactics and strategies during a game

• self-management skills to:

• review and reflect on own advanced performance
• organise time and priorities effectively
• set short, medium and long term goals.

Required knowledge 

• legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe participation during cricket activities and games
• rules, regulations and policies of the Australian Cricket Board, including laws of the game and best practice codes to participate appropriately
• psychological methods and techniques used in advanced game preparation
• cricket positions, players and their roles and responsibilities on the field, during advanced level games
• communication systems used between players, coaches, support staff and umpires during cricket activities and games
• self-reflection principles to enable effective self-evaluation for future improvement of tactics and strategies.

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:

• utilises knowledge and interpretation of tactics and strategies of cricket and relevant rules, regulations and policies to develop and follow game plans, and apply the tactics and strategies applicable to different positions at an advanced level
• identifies the strengths and weaknesses of individual players and teams and psychologically prepares to apply tactics and strategies accordingly
• communicates appropriately with team members, coach, umpires and support staff throughout activities and games, and responds to feedback
• reviews own and team's cricket performance to identify strengths and areas requiring improvement or modifications.

Context of and specific resources for assessment 

Assessment must ensure performance of tactics and strategies relevant to position and conditions on sufficient occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

• cricket training and competition facilities, with marked out field and suitable pitch
• groups or teams of cricket players to play advanced level cricket
• a coach to instruct and address players
• suitably qualified umpires
• support staff, such as trainers
• resources and information outlining the advanced tactics and strategies of cricket
• rules, regulations and policies such as the Australian Cricket Board Laws of the Game
• current organisational policies and procedures that impact on the conduct of drills, 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 advanced tactics and strategies during cricket activities and games
• oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of tactics and strategies and their application to the different positions of cricket
• third-party reports from coaches or umpires detailing performance.

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

• SISSCKT304A Perform the advanced skills of cricket.

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.

Psychological methods and techniques  may include:

• goal setting
• visualisation
• relaxation techniques
• motivation techniques
• focusing
• creating values.

Strengths and weaknesses  may include:

• height
• weight
• preferred batting shots
• ability to successfully implement game plans.

Game plans  may include:

• individual or team
• set plays
• targeting opposition players
• identifying weaknesses in opposition team
• style of play.

Coach and support staff  may include:

• head coach
• skills coach
• weight coach
• sprint coach
• operations manager
• physiotherapist
• sports trainer.

Advanced level  may include:

• participants playing state level competition or equivalent.

Rules , regulations and policies  may include:

• local, national and international rules of cricket
• Australian Cricket Board Laws of the Game and notes on the laws
• Australian Cricket Board Code of Conduct
• Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy.

Relevant legislation  may include:

• occupational health and safety (OHS)
• authority or permission from land owners, local council or cricket clubs.

Organisational policies and procedures  may include:

• OHS
• conflict resolution
• communication protocols
• use, care and maintenance of equipment, pitch and field
• training and scheduling commitments
• code of ethics.

Statistics  may include:

• batting and bowling
• runs
• scores.

Effective communication  may include:

• calls
• hand signals
• eye signals
• signs.