Required skills

communication skills to

communicate with coaches or mentors

follow instructions during drills and activities

clarify rules and seek feedback on performance

language and literacy skills to access interpret and apply information about the rules and regulations of golf

problemsolving skills to

respond to changing conditions during training and competition situations

apply strategies to improve performance

selfmanagement skills to

review and reflect on own performance

organise time and priorities effectively

set short medium and long term goals

ability to play golf at a sufficient standard to obtain and retain a specified official golf handicap according to Golf Australias womens and mens handicapping and course rating system as registered with Golf Australia or equivalent

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe participation during golf drills activities games and competitions

rules regulations and policies of relevant golfing bodies including Golf Australia and the Professional Golfers Association PGA of Australia

best practice codes and etiquette in order to play at a sufficient standard to obtain an official golf handicap according to Golf Australias womens and mens handicapping and course rating system as registered with Golf Australia

selfreflection principles to enable effective selfevaluation for future improvement

equipment and technological aids used in golf drills activities games and competitions to develop and enhance advanced skills

communication systems used between players coaches and support staff and officials during golf drills activities games and competitions

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

performs the advanced skills of golf to achieve a handicap of or better for males and or better for females under competition conditions over a minimum of five rounds on a minimum of three hole golf courses and achieves a score in the range of to on the National Skills Test

determines observable body movements for each stage of advanced skills and links together and practices these during drills activities games and competitions

communicates with coach or mentor officials and support staff throughout drills activities games and competitions and responds to feedback

applies review and contingency strategies to own performance to identify strengths and areas requiring improvement and further development

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure achievement of a handicap of or better for males and or better for females under competition conditions over a minimum of x hole rounds or equivalent and achieves a score in the range of to on the National Skills Test to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must ensure achievement of a handicap of 3or better for males and 5 or better for females under competition conditions over a minimum of 5 x 18 hole rounds or equivalent and achieves a score in the range of 60 to 75 on the National Skills Test to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to

golf training and competition facilities

a coach or mentor to instruct athletes

suitably qualified golfing officials and support staff

technological aids and equipment

resources and information outlining the advanced skills of golf

rules and regulations of golf current legislation and organisational policies and procedures that impact on the conduct of drills activities games and competitions

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 of advanced skills of golf during drills activities games and competitions

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant rules regulations and etiquette of golf and the various advanced skills of golf

thirdparty reports from coaches or professionals detailing performance

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

SISSGLFA Apply the advanced tactics and strategies of golf

SISSGLF305A Apply the advanced tactics and strategies of golf

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

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

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

Rules, regulations and policies may include:

Basic biomechanical principles may include:

Advanced skills may include:

Aids and equipment may include:

Drills and activities may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Review may include:

Conditions and external influences may include: