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SISSGLF512
Manage the structure and facilitation of golf competitions and tournaments

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit applies to those intending to pursue a career as a golf professional. This includes organising and facilitating golf competitions and tournaments, providing in-competition assistance to golfers and undertaking post-competition results and administrative duties.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage the format and results of golf competitions and tournaments. It focuses on planning and implementing golf events according to golf guidelines and requirements.

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:

adapt the tournament draw and local rules in response to changing situations and apply appropriate communication strategies to clearly convey changes to all stakeholders within appropriate timeframes

apply effective contingency management techniques to deal with a range of problems that may arise during the tournament such as changing conditions or participant behaviour

record tournament results accurately and in line with the rules and regulations of golf and convey results and alterations to results to participants accurately and promptly

evaluate and reflect on own work performance to identify ways in which tournaments and competitions can be better structured and managed.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

planning and implementation of multiple golf competitions and tournaments to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

a golf facility or course

participants or players competing at appropriate levels

appropriate equipment and resources to plan and implement a golf tournament or competition

the rules and regulations of golf

local rules

information about alternative competition formats and scoring mechanisms.

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 planning and implementing golf competitions or tournaments

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant rules and regulations of golf impacting on the management of tournaments and competitions

third-party reports from stakeholders detailing performance

documented examples of draws and results.

Guidance information for assessment

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

SISXIND408 Organise a sport, fitness or recreation event.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

communication skills to:

convey information about criteria for participation in golf competitions and tournaments to a range of stakeholders

convey information about draws and modified draws to participants

communicate competition and tournament results

provide in-competition support to participants

seek feedback on the conduct of the competition or tournament from participants and other personnel

language and literacy skills to process and accurately record results and administer handicaps

problem-solving skills to:

assess different competition formats

select formats to meet the objectives of the tournament or competition

planning and organising skills to:

plan and implement competitions and tournaments

prepare and adjust a draw schedule

process results and monitor adjustments to handicaps

self-management skills to reflect on own performance and make appropriate adjustments

ability to:

develop a draw for a golf tournament or competition

make rulings and influence pace of play during competitions and tournaments.

Required knowledge

Golf Australia handicapping system in order to effectively manage the format of competitions and tournaments

scoring methods used in different competition formats

rules and regulations of golf in order to effectively and professionally manage the format of competitions and tournaments

local rules specific to golf courses in order to professionally manage and make adjustments to the format of competitions and 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 individual, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Competition formats may include:

stableford

stroke

four-ball

medal play

ambrose

match play.

Organising body may include:

local club

regional associations

corporate or social groups

golf organisations.

Rules and regulations of golfmay include:

policies of organisations such as:

registered golf clubs

Golf Australia

Professional Golfers Association (PGA) of Australia

International Federation of PGA Tours

current edition of the Rules of Golf.

Criteria may include:

handicap

age

grade

ranking

exemption or entry category.

Relevant stakeholdersmay include:

participants or competitors

coaches

officials

professionals

golf operations staff

media

organising bodies.

Modification guidelinesmay include:

late withdrawals and entries

cancellations

disqualifications

injuries

inclement weather or conditions.

Local rules may include:

ground under repair

preferred lies

temporary obstructions.

In-competition supportmay include:

dress standards

course behaviour

player welcome and briefing

use of golf carts

pace of play

rules

course marshalling.

Relevant componentsmay include:

plans

formats

entry criteria

draws

rules

results

pace of play

scorecards

systems and procedures.

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 a range of competition formats. 
Select a competition format that meets the objectives of the competition, the rules and regulations of golf and the requirements of the organising body or host facility. 
Determine eligibility of participants in consultation with the organising body according to the rules and regulations of golf. 
Convey criteria for participation to potential participants. 
Encourage potential participants to clarify eligibility criteria as required. 
Establish registration systems and procedures and notify relevant personnel. 
Prepare a draw or timesheet and distribute to all relevant stakeholders. 
Establish draw modification guidelines in consultation with appropriate personnel and distribute to all stakeholders. 
Modify the draw if required, document amendments according to the rules and regulations of golf and distribute to all stakeholders. 
Identify local rules and make alterations as required in conjunction with the local competition or tournament committee and communicate appropriately to all participants. 
Clarify roles and responsibilities of competition or tournament officials and communicate to participants as appropriate. 
Provide in-competition support to participants. 
Process individual or group scores. 
Record decisions received about disqualifications and penalties or complaints and communicate outcomes to participants affected by such decisions, according to the rules and regulations of golf. 
Process and document results according to requirements of the organising body. 
Communicate results to all individuals within an appropriate timeframe. 
Advise participants about subsequent alterations to handicaps where appropriate. 
Seek and acknowledge feedback from relevant stakeholders involved in the tournament or competition. 
Evaluate all relevant components of the tournament or competition and identify potential areas of improvement for future competitions. 
Review own performance and identify potential improvements. 

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