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SISSGLF305A
Apply the advanced tactics and strategies of golf

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit applies to current, junior or aspiring athletes who want to pursue a career in golf at a regional, State, Territory or National level. Those undertaking this unit should be a scholarship holder with a regional, state, territory or national Institute of Sport, a member of a state, territory national team or squad, or a member of a second tier national competition.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply the advanced tactics and strategies of golf in a competitive individual or team situation. This unit focuses on the development and performance of advanced tactics and strategies of golf through participation in activities, games or competitions.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Nil

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 advanced tactics and strategies of golf, and relevant rules, regulations and policies of golf to develop and follow game plans, apply advanced tactics and strategies in competitive situations and analyse own performance

determines own psychological approaches and prepares to apply tactics and strategies accordingly

communicates with colleagues, coach or mentor, officials and support staff throughout activities and games, and responds to feedback

reviews own performance to identify strengths and areas requiring improvement and or modifications.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure performance of the advanced tactics and strategies of golf applicable to agreed game plan under competition conditions over a minimum of five rounds on a minimum of three 18 hole golf courses and achieving a score on the National Skills Test of over 60 to obtain an official golf handicap as registered with the sport's National Sporting Organisation.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

golf training and competition facilities

a coach or mentor to instruct athletes

suitably qualified golfing officials and support staff:

technological aids and equipment

resources and information outlining the advanced tactics and strategies of golf

rules and regulations of golf, current legislation and 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 of golf during drills, activities, games and competitions

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant rules, regulations and etiquette of golf and the various advanced tactics and strategies of golf

third-party reports from coaches or officials detailing performance.

Industry has determined that this unit must be assessed with the following units:

SISSGLF304A Perform the advanced skills of golf

SISSGLF306A Interpret and apply the rules of golf at the advanced level.

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

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

communication skills to:

liaise with coaches to devise and clarify tactics and strategies

seek feedback and instructions from coaches or mentors, support staff and golf officials

language and literacy skills to access, interpret and apply information about the rules and regulations of golf

numeracy skills to interpret and analyse relevant playing statistics to improve future performance

problem-solving skills to:

identify pre-game tactics and strategies

respond with appropriate tactics and strategies during a game or competition

refine tactics and skills for future referral

self-management skills to:

review and reflect on own performance

organise time and priorities effectively

set short, medium and long term goals.

ability to achieve a recognised golf handicap at an advanced level with the sport's National Sporting Organisation.

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe participation during golf drills, activities, games and competitions

rules, regulations and policies of relevant golfing bodies, best practice codes and etiquette and types and forms of competition in order to participate appropriately and play at a sufficient standard to obtain an official golf handicap as registered with the sport's National Sporting Organisation

self-reflection principles to enable effective self-evaluation for future improvement

equipment and technological aids used in golf drills, activities, games and competitions to enhance the development of advanced tactics and strategies

safety requirements and practices during golf drills, activities, games and competitions

communication systems used between players, coaches or mentors and support staff and officials during golf drills, activities, games and competitions

psychological methods and techniques used in competition preparation as it applies to advanced tactics and strategies of golf

activities and games to develop and practice the advanced tactics and strategies of golf

terminology associated with golf rules and regulations to enable effective communication.

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.

Advanced tactics and strategies may include:

risk

shot or club selection and placement

stage of the round and holes remaining

lie

distance

hole shape

decision making and shot shape required such as trajectory

scoring

dealing with delays

pre-shot routine

dealing with poor shot results and thought stoppage

tournament tactics and round tactics.

Activities and games to develop advanced tactics and strategies may include:

National Skills Test for developing shot reliability under match conditions

national training protocols

statistical analysis or round and practice.

Psychological methods and techniques may include:

motivation

goal setting

visualisation.

Game plans may include:

hole by hole

shot by shot

shot selections

pre-match routines

pre-shot routines

post-shot routines

visualisation skills

course mapping and charting.

Resources may include:

golf equipment

golf course and or golf range

learning and alignment aids and technological devices

charts, mirrors, impact bags, lie boards and shafts.

Environment may include:

weather conditions

course condition

physical obstacles

water hazards

spectators.

Rules, regulations and policies may include:

The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews

the Australian handicapping system of the sport's National Sporting Organisation

Golf Australia's and PGA of Australia's policies of organisation

Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy and code of conduct.

Relevant legislation may include:

occupational health and safety

equal opportunity.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

occupational health and safety

conflict resolution

communication protocols

use and maintenance of equipment

training and scheduling commitments

code of ethics

code of etiquette.

Statistics may include:

fairways hit

putts per hole or round

putts per greens in regulation

up and downs

sand saves

carry distance charts

wedge completions.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
 
Identify the advanced tactics and strategies of golf to be developed in consultation with the coach or mentor. 
Identify activities and games to develop advanced tactics and strategies of golf. 
Determine appropriate psychological methods and techniques commonly used at the advanced level of golf to enhance performance during pre-game preparation. 
Identify individual game plans and resources in consultation with the coach or mentor. 
Identify the role of the coach and support staff regarding tactics for training, team preparation, game situations and the golfing environment. 
Assess the environment, and confirm it meets golf rules, regulations and policies in consultation with the coach or mentor. 
Assess resources and equipment according to golf rules, regulations and policies. 
Take appropriate action in response to unsuitable conditions. 
Adopt psychological approaches identified in pre-game preparation. 
Implement identified game plans in a safe manner, according to golf rules, regulations and policies, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 
Monitor and refine game plans, tactics and strategies according to the stage and situation of the game. 
Maintain effective communication with coach or mentor in order to enhance own performance. 
Review advanced tactics and strategies practiced throughout activities and games, and identify strengths and areas requiring improvement in consultation with the coach or mentor. 
Debrief on round or rounds and analyse own strengths and weaknesses in relation to tactics and strategies for future referral. 
Analyse statistics for future referral. 

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