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SISSRGU204A
Officiate junior level Rugby Union

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit applies to current or aspiring Rugby Union referees who are responsible for officiating Rugby Union matches at a junior level.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to officiate Rugby Union at a junior level. This unit focuses on the ability to apply the laws of Rugby Union , use communication strategies, demonstrate correct positioning and develop reports on junior matches.

No licensing, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

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:

assesses suitability of players and other officials to participate in the match, and interprets and applies the laws and regulations of Rugby Union for the given situation

makesaccurate and consistent decisions and communicates decisions to players, other officials, coaches and spectators

conveys a confident and friendly manner and maintains optimal position to view play throughout the game

completes written and oral formal and informal reports for junior level game, and implements changes to improve the quality of officiating based on formal and informal feedback.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure demonstration of officiating multiple junior level Rugby Union games to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to:

a Rugby Union competition facility, with marked out fields

groups or teams of participants playing Rugby Union at thejunior or beginnerlevel

officiating equipment and resources

laws and regulations of Rugby Union

convened judiciary hearing or a mock judiciary hearing.

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 identifying breaches of laws and regulations by players and other officials

oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of the laws and regulations of Rugby Union as they apply to games played at the junior level

observation of applying positioning techniques to communicate with other officials and identify and signal breaches

a portfolio containing written reports, evidence or documentation of oral reports, relevant paperwork and analysis of feedback where required

third-party reports from a supervisor detailing officiating performance.

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

Guidance information for assessment

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

communication skills to:

indicate decisions to players and other officials

confirm decisions of other officials

develop rapport with players and other officials

resolve conflict with and between players

problem-solving skills to:

respond to flow of games

maintain positioning

self-management skills to respond appropriately to criticism

literacy skills to:

record game outcome

complete reports

numeracy skills to record game score.

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of Rugby Union games

laws and regulations and spirit of the laws of Rugby Union to referee effectively

presentation requirements, including use of fundamental auditory devices, whistle commands and body language to enable clear and effective communication of decisions

roles and responsibilities of other officials to enable clear decision making and communication to players

refereeing game plans at a junior level to enable coordination with other officials

signals and indicators used to convey decisions to players, other officials, spectators, scorers and timekeepers

reporting procedures to complete necessary paperwork and reports efficiently

positioning principles to maintain optimal position to view play.

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.

Officials may include:

timekeepers

touch judges

team managers

controlling body official

coaches.

External influences may include:

ground and facility conditions

weather conditions

spectators and parents

coaches bench

hazards and risks.

Junior level may include:

officials with limited or no referring experience

players ranging from under age to open competition.

Relevant legislation may include:

occupational health and safety (OHS)

environmental regulations

working with children.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

OHS

communication protocols

refereeing guidelines

code of ethics.

Information may include:

infringements

player reactions

signals from other officials

player injury.

Laws and regulations may include:

laws of Rugby Union

laws of modified Rugby Union

Australian Rugby Union Code of Conduct

Australian Rugby Union policy for junior rugby

InternationalRugby Boardregulations

Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy.

Auditory devices may include:

whistle

siren

horn

bell.

Environmental conditions may include:

sun

wind

rain

location on the ground.

Relevant paperwork may include:

best and fairest votes

report of player forms

timekeepers cards

team sheets

controlling body match report.

Procedures for reporting may include:

on ground

post match

tribunal.

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
Assess suitability of players, other officials and external influences according to the requirements of the junior level match, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 
Observe match and identify information on which to base fundamental decisions. 
Observe players and club officials to ensure the match is conducted according to the laws and regulations of Rugby Union. 
Identify and note breaches of laws and regulations by players andother officials. 
Interpret and apply laws and regulations for the given situation according to the spirit of the laws of Rugby Union. 
Makeaccurate and consistent decisions based on impartiality, participant safety and spirit of the laws. 
Communicate decisions and manage the outcomes of decision making while refereeing the match according to the fundamental laws and regulations of Rugby Union. 
Explain and convey decisions, using fundamental indications, to players, other officials, spectators, scorers and or timekeepers. 
Respond to players and other officials according to the given situation. 
Interpret signals from other officials and work as a team according to laws and regulations. 
Use fundamental auditory devices when refereeing to assist in decision making and signalling. 
Perform the complete range of whistle commands to convey decisions in an authoritative manner. 
Adopt appropriate positioning for the start or recommencement of play, for set plays and general play situations according to environmental conditions and external influences. 
Move appropriately to maintain optimal position to view play throughout the game. 
Adjust position according to the direction and or movement of play according to the laws and regulations. 
Complete relevant paperwork according to association or controlling body requirements. 
Forward written reports to the association or controlling body according to local guidelines. 
Provide formal and informal oral reports to controlling body, mentor, adviser or other relevant person. 
Attend to reportable offences and follow procedures for reporting on players sent off. 
Discuss feedback provided by others and analyse in a rational and constructive way. 
Implement changes to improve the quality of officiating based on formal and informal feedback provided by mentors, advisers, other officials, parents or other relevant persons. 

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