SISSSUR304A - Officiate intermediate level surf life saving competitions
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SISSSUR304A Officiate intermediate level surf life saving competitions
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Version 1.0 Issue Date: May 2024
This unit applies to current or aspiring surf life saving officials who are responsible for officiating surf life saving competitions or carnivals at the intermediate level.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to officiate surf life saving at the intermediate level. This unit focuses on the ability to manage competition format and results, apply the rules of surf life saving, use communication strategies and demonstrate correct positioning during intermediate level competitions.
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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:
establishes selection and entry criteria to assess suitability of competitors for intermediate level surf life saving competitions and prepares timetables to enable proficient flow of events
applies the rules and regulations of surf life saving to make consistent decisions and communicates decisions to competitors, other officials, coaches and spectators
maintains optimal position to view competitors throughout beach and water events
records and processes results for an event or competition and communicates information and results to all individuals.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure demonstration of officiating multiple surf life saving events at the intermediate level that are of sufficient breadth and duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a surf life saving event, with facilities and conditions suitable for intermediate level competitors
competitors competing at regional surf life saving level
surf life saving equipment
officiating equipment and resources
rules and regulations of surf life saving.
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 rules and regulations by competitors and other officials
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the rules and regulations of surf life saving as they apply to events at the intermediate level
observation of applying communication and positioning techniques while officiating surf life saving events at the intermediate level
a portfolio containing copies of selection and entry criteria, timetables, records of results and any relevant reports
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.
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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Required skills
communication skills to:
indicate decisions to competitors and other officials
confirm decisions of other officials
develop rapport with competitors and other officials
provide feedback to competitors and other officials
teamwork skills to:
officiate as part of a team
support other official's decisions
planning and organising skills to:
manage the format and results of a competition
maintain position at beach and water events
self-management skills to respond appropriately to criticism
literacy skills to:
establish selection and entry criteria
prepare competition timetables
record event results
complete reports
problem-solving skills to:
document and address breaches of rules and regulations
assess suitability of competitors and conditions for an event
numeracy skills to:
record event results
communicate information to individuals within set timeframes.
Required knowledge
legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of surf life saving competitions
rules and regulations and national trends of surf life saving to officiate effectively
safety requirements of surf life saving to conduct a safe competition
presentation requirements, including use of auditory devices 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 competitors
communication processes to develop rapport with other officials and competitors
result processing procedures to record and process competition results efficiently
positioning principles to maintain optimal position to view competitors in beach and water events
competition formats to enable sufficient management of timetables and events.
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.
Intermediate level may include:
level one experience in surf life saving officiating
over 16 years of age.
Rules and regulations may include:
Surf Life Saving Australia competition manual
Surf Life Saving Australia supplementary regulations
nipper rules and regulations of surf life saving
competition bulletins.
National trends may include:
competition and event safety
sportsmanship
code of conduct
Surf Life Saving Australia policies.
Conditions may include:
environment
facilities
equipment
resources.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
environmental regulations
working with children
anti-doping policy
harassment-free sports policies.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
conflict resolution
communication protocols
managing competition format and results
code of ethics.
External influences may include:
water and beach conditions
weather conditions
public
spectators
media
promotional schedules and equipment.
Information may include:
competition qualification policy and categories
positioning
gear specifications
scrutineering
competition area and beach positions
competition courses
competitor limitations
timing, scoring, recording and reporting
type of event or discipline
infringements.
Other officials may include:
referees
liaison officers
judges
scrutineers
stewards
timekeepers
marshals
result recorders.
Auditory devices may include:
whistles
loud hailers
public address system
radios.
Relevant persons may include:
competitors
other officials
administrators
parents.
Beach event officials may include:
scrutineers
stewards
starters
marshals
recorders
timekeepers
recorders.
Water event officials may include:
marshals
check starter
emergency services coordinator
radio and communications coordinator
motor and equipment scrutineers
referee stewards and recorders
announcer
duty boat crews
course judges
gear steward
competitors liaison officer.
Beach events may include:
beach sprint and relay
beach flags
march past
rescue and resuscitation
first aid competitions.
Water events may include:
belt race
surf race
surf teams
run-swim-run
boat race
board race
ski race.
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
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Comments/feedback
Establish selection and entry criteria for participation in an intermediate level surf life saving competition according to organisation's rules and regulations and national trends.
Advise participants accordingly.
Select a competition format, timetable, equipment, resources and team of officials according to the objectives and requirements of the competition and organisation.
Prepare a timetable and distribute to all competitors and other officials.
Implement timetable and modify where required.
Assess suitability of competitors and conditions for the event according to the organisation's rules and regulations, requirements of the intermediate level event, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
Assess external influences, safety aspects and risks prior to commencement of the event.
Observe the event, with minimal disruption, to ensure it is conducted according to the organisation's rules and regulations.
Identify and document breaches of rules and regulations and address these according to organisational policies and procedures.
Interpret and apply the rules and regulations according to current guidelines and national trends of surf life saving.
Make consistent decisions based on relevant information, fairness, equity and participant safety.
Communicate decisions and manage the outcomes of decision making while officiating the event according to rules and regulations of surf life saving.
Explain and convey decisions to competitors, other officials and spectators.
Respond to competitors and other officials according to the given situation.
Use auditory devices and signals to clearly convey decisions to competitors when officiating.
Provide and receive formal and informal feedback in a positive and constructive manner.
Implement changes to improve the quality of officiating according to informal discussions with relevant persons.
Adopt appropriate position to undertake roles as a beach event official and a water event official at the intermediate level.
Identify and document external influences and conditions for adjusting position when officiating beach events and water events.
Move to maintain optimal position to view beach and water events according to the rules and regulations.
Adopt position to record results for beach and water events.
Interpret and document results as directed by the organising body.
Record and process the results of an event or competition according to organisational policies and procedures.
Document decisions received about disqualifications and penalties and communicate to participants affected by the decisions according to the rules and regulations of the organising body.
Communicate information and results to all individuals within the set timeframe specified by the organising body.
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