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 and is equivalent to SISSCGP308A Provide drugs in sport information. Updated and equivalent. No changes to competency outcome. Unit re-categorised from Coaching General Principles to Sport Coaching to better reflect the intent of the unit. |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide information about performance enhancing and prohibited drugs to athletes and implement strategies to assist athletes to effectively address those issues according to legislative and sport-specific regulations.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to those working autonomously and within supervisory roles in a sport and recreation environment. It applies to personnel who are responsible for coaching athletes in a sport-specific training or competition setting. This includes providing in competition assistance to athletes and supporting their psychological preparation. It also applies to those in roles such as sport development officers and competition managers or coordinators.
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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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. Analyse information. |
1.1 Identify drugs in sport issues relevant to the sporting activity or athletes’ needs. 1.2 Collect and analyse relevant and current information from a range of sources. 1.3 Identify support personnel and resources available to assist athletes with drugs in sport issues. 1.4 Assess athlete’s information needs in relation to drugs in sport. 1.5 Maintain and update information on drugs in sport issues. |
2. Provide information to athletes. |
2.1 Determine specific drugs in sport information to be presented. 2.2 Finalise content and delivery mechanisms of information to be presented. 2.3 Present information to athletes in a style appropriate to the needs of the athletes and the coaching setting. 2.4 Use appropriate activities and learning experiences to deliver information. 2.5 Check understanding of athletes regarding information provided using appropriate approaches and encourage athletes to clarify information. 2.6 Encourage athletes to seek advice and support from identifies support personnel. |
3. Develop and implement strategies to assist athletes. |
3.1 Consult with athletes to develop strategies to assist them to address drugs in sport issues. 3.2 Assist athletes to implement agreed strategies according to organisational policies and procedures . 3.3 Review effectiveness of strategies in consultation with athletes. 3.4 Adjust strategies to better assist athletes to address drug issues in the relevant sport. |
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 following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure presentation of comprehensive and current information relevant to the sports the candidate coaches or intends to coach 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:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended. |
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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Drugs in sport issues may include: |
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Information may include: |
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Support personnel may include: |
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Resources may include: |
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Drugs in sport information may include: |
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Approaches may include: |
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Strategies may include: |
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Organisational policies and procedures may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Sport
Competency Field
Sport Coaching