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

Assessment tool

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 or National team, squad or development program; or a member of a second tier national competition.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to interpret and apply the rules that are needed to play a game of golf at the professional tournament level.

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:

makes decisions in relation to own game based on the rules and etiquette of professional golf, decides how and when to refer decisions to officials for clarification and recognises and reports when breaches of rules and etiquette occur according to appropriate channels and using appropriate communication strategies

applies knowledge of golf rules, regulations and etiquette to mark playing cards and to confirm own score card with marker.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure interpretation of the rules of golf and the application of these to own game at a professional level under competition conditions on sufficient occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

golf training and competition facilities

other participants competing at professional level in golf competitions to observe and practice with

suitably qualified golfing officials and support staff

resources and equipment such as clubs, balls and playing cards

rules and regulations of golf.

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 practical application of rules and regulations to own game at the professional tournament level

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant rules, regulations and etiquette of professional golf

third-party reports from coaches or professionals detailing application of rules and regulations

completed and verified playing cards.

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

SISSGLF304A Perform the advanced skills of golf

SISSGLF305A Apply the advanced tactics and strategies of golf.

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

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

communication skills to:

clarify rules and regulations of professional golf

report breaches of rules to appropriate personnel

language and literacy skills to:

access, interpret and apply information about the rules and regulations of professional golf

use a golf rule book

problem-solving skills to:

use information about rules and regulations to make decisions about own game

identify and apply local rules, used in professional tournaments

decide how and when to refer decisions to officials in tournament play

self management skills to keep up to date with rule changes of professional golf

numeracy skills to mark a player's playing card.

Required knowledge

how and when to use golf rule books and refer decisions to officials in professional tournaments

rules, regulations and policies of professional golfing bodies including PGA of Australia including the difference between amateur and professional rules and rules related to marking the course

organisational policies and procedures, best practice codes and etiquette in order to play fairly and at a sufficient standard to obtain and retain an official golf handicap according to Golf Australia's women's and men's handicapping and course rating system

safety requirements and practices for professional golf tournaments

reporting requirements and channels to report breaches in rules and regulations of professional golf

terminology of professional golf rules and regulations such as par, birdie and bogie

the role of scoring and requirements for marking the card to ensure scores are recorded accurately

duties of Golf Rules Officials and Referees including the delivery of rulings in professional golf tournaments.

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.

Rules, regulations and policies of professional golf may include:

Golf Australia's women's and men's handicapping and course rating system

best practice codes of ethics and policies of organisation such as:

Golf Australia

PGA of Australia

Australian Sports Commission

current editions of Rules of Golf, The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews and Decisions on the Rules of Golf.

Rules and etiquette may include:

line markings and stakes

loose impediments

obstructions

water hazards including lateral water hazards

ball lost or out of bounds

ball unplayable

disputes and decisions

pace of play

options for management of hazards

line of sight, relief such as signage and obstacles

outside agencies

resting on or near out of bounds or hazard

ball moved.

Appropriate personnel may include:

club officials

tournament committee.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

reporting protocols.

Information may include:

rules, regulations and policies of professional golf

publications of accredited professional bodies or associations.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Access and interpret current rules, regulations and policies of professional golf. 
Identify the differences in amateur and professional golf rules. 
Observe players and club officials, with minimal disruption to the game, to confirm that the game is conducted according to the rules and etiquette of professional golf. 
Seek clarification of application of professional golf rules and etiquette as required. 
Identify any breaches of rules and etiquette by players and report to appropriate personnel according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Prepare for a tournament according to the rules and regulations of professional golf. 
Make decisions on own game using relevant information. 
Check and confirm own score with marker according to the rules and regulations of professional golf. 
Refer decisions to officials in tournament play as appropriate. 
Confirm the interpretation of rules and etiquette is consistent with the documented rules of professional golf. 
Communicate breaches of rules to match committees. 
Mark a playing partner's card according to the rules and regulations of professional golf. 

Forms

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