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SISSGLF510
Fit and alter golf equipment

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit applies to those intending to pursue a career as a golf professional. This includes observing golfers to assess their equipment requirements and selecting, fitting and adjusting golf equipment.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use appraisal methods, fitting techniques and repair and construction skills to undertake appropriate fitting and repair or alteration of golf equipment.

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

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

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 ability to:

recognise when and how equipment intervention should take place to improve individual skill performance and carry out fittings over sufficient time to enhance player performance in a safe manner

determine and analyse player preferences and ability and make appropriate equipment recommendations based on this information

monitor and review player performance during practice sessions and adapt or modify fitting recommendations in response to continuing problems

undertake suitable repair or alteration procedures according to best practice in golf repair and alteration.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

carrying out fittings for multiple golfers with differing requirements over a period of time to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

a golf facility or green

participants or players competing at appropriate ability levels

appropriate equipment and resources for undertaking fitting, repair and alteration of golf equipment

relevant organisational policies and procedures for fitting and altering golf equipment.

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 in fitting sessions and response to requirements for further intervention

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant rules, regulations of golf impacting on fitting, alteration and repair of golf equipment

third-party reports from coaches or professionals detailing ability to accurately fit and alter a range of equipment.

Guidance information for assessment

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

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

communication skills to:

convey information about fitting techniques and processes to players

respond to player feedback and questions about equipment and performance requirements

problem-solving skills to:

analyse a variety of performances of participants in order to detect performance gaps due to equipment variables

apply appropriate corrections using a variety of appropriate fitting techniques

undertake repair and alteration procedures to enable equipment to be tailored to individual player requirements

language and literacy skills to detect and document patterns of errors, by use of round analysis charts and statistical results

ability to:

apply fitting methods and techniques to enhance performance

select, repair or alter golf equipment in response to fitting outcomes

apply appropriate technological aids as part of the fitting process.

Required knowledge

biomechanical concepts, ball flight laws, principles and preferences in the context of golf equipment design to enable the accurate assessment and fitting of golf equipment

cause and effect relationships and their impact on equipment or component design and fitting to enable accurate modification of equipment

procedures and protocols for fitting players at a range of skills levels

rules and regulations of golf to enable the fitting, alteration and repair of golf equipment to be conducted according to required specifications

relevant equipment and safety requirements of golf in order to fit and alter golf equipment safely

terminology for selection, fitting, repair and alteration of golf equipment

appraisal methods used to conduct fitting sessions.

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 individual, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Performance requirementsmay include:

speed

power

distance

spin

accuracy.

Factors may include:

athletic ability

strength

flexibility

golfing experience

physical characteristics

swing characteristics.

Equipment designmay include:

head design and function

shaft design and function

grip design and function

club lie and length

swing weight.

Player abilitymay include:

handicap

swing or clubhead speed

physical limitations or previous injuries.

Fitting techniquesmay include:

observation of:

existing specifications

grip

lie angle

face and sole contact

ball flight

measurement of:

initial velocity

launch angle

spin rate

distance.

Resourcesmay include:

appropriate range of golf equipment to suit a range of players

health and safety provisions

golf course and or range

fitting cart and equipment

technological aids.

Organisational policies and proceduresmay include:

work health and safety

teaching bay and range organisation

fitting procedures

personal equipment.

Rules, regulations and policies of golf may include:

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

Golf Australia

Professional Golfers Association (PGA) of Australia

International Federation of PGA Tours

current edition of Rules of Golf

safety requirements.

Monitoring techniquesmay include:

fitting systems and protocols

carry distance profiling

club specifications

computer software and technical equipment.

Repair or alteration may include:

shaft length

shaft flex

lie angle

loft

swing weight

dead weight

grip size

flex point

head design

shaft material

repair and alteration variables:

shaft extraction methods

shaft types (parallel tip or taper tip) and installation procedures

shaft lengths and alteration methods

cast or forged head designs and alteration procedures

grip types and installation methods

swing weight and dead weight alteration methods

refurbishment methods, woods and irons.

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
Identify and document the performance requirements of the player. 
Identify and assess factors which contribute to determining equipment specifications. 
Identify variances in equipment design for an extensive variety of performance requirements. 
Evaluate a variety of equipment designs and their suitability for a variety of swing types and player ability levels. 
Identify preferred equipment designs and fitting techniques to enhance the advanced performance requirements of golf. 
Identify and access resources required to carry out fittings. 
Explain fitting procedures to player using appropriate communication strategies and terminology. 
Assess conditions to determine they are suitable to commence the fitting session. 
Conduct fittings according to organisational policies and procedures and the rules, regulations and policies of golf. 
Confirm fittings in relation to player equipment and performance requirements. 
Select and use monitoring techniques to observe player performance and identify equipment intervention to enhance individual skill performance. 
Make final equipment recommendations according to player ability level, performance requirements and accepted best practice. 
Review player progress according to required performance. 
Identify aspects needing further emphasis or attention for intervention in future sessions. 
Modify the equipment as required in response to player preferences and ongoing monitoring of practice sessions. 
Give player the opportunity to comment and or ask questions. 
Assess the type and scope of repair or alteration required. 
Source and select appropriate components and materials for the repair and alteration process. 
Carry out repair and alteration to golf equipment according to organisational policies and procedures, manufacturer specifications and best practice. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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