Required skills

communication skills to

clarify rules and regulations of professional golf

report breaches of rules to appropriate personnel

language and literacy skills to

access interpret and apply information about the rules and regulations of professional golf

use a golf rule book

problemsolving skills to

use information about rules and regulations to make decisions about own game

identify and apply local rules used in professional tournaments

decide how and when to refer decisions to officials in tournament play

self management skills to keep up to date with rule changes of professional golf

numeracy skills to mark a players playing card

Required knowledge

how and when to use golf rule books and refer decisions to officials in professional tournaments

rules regulations and policies of professional golfing bodies including PGA of Australia including the difference between amateur and professional rules and rules related to marking the course

organisational policies and procedures best practice codes and etiquette in order to play fairly and at a sufficient standard to obtain and retain an official golf handicap according to Golf Australias womens and mens handicapping and course rating system

safety requirements and practices for professional golf tournaments

reporting requirements and channels to report breaches in rules and regulations of professional golf

terminology of professional golf rules and regulations such as par birdie and bogie

the role of scoring and requirements for marking the card to ensure scores are recorded accurately

duties of Golf Rules Officials and Referees including the delivery of rulings in professional golf tournaments

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

makes decisions in relation to own game based on the rules and etiquette of professional golf decides how and when to refer decisions to officials for clarification and recognises and reports when breaches of rules and etiquette occur according to appropriate channels and using appropriate communication strategies

applies knowledge of golf rules regulations and etiquette to mark playing cards and to confirm own score card with marker

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure interpretation of the rules of golf and the application of these to own game at a professional level under competition conditions on sufficient occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

golf training and competition facilities

other participants competing at professional level in golf competitions to observe and practice with

suitably qualified golfing officials and support staff

resources and equipment such as clubs balls and playing cards

rules and regulations of golf

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 practical application of rules and regulations to own game at the professional tournament level

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant rules regulations and etiquette of professional golf

thirdparty reports from coaches or professionals detailing application of rules and regulations

completed and verified playing cards

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

SISSGLFA Perform the advanced skills of golf

SISSGLF304A Perform the advanced skills of golf

SISSGLFA Apply the advanced tactics and strategies of golf

SISSGLF305A Apply the advanced tactics and strategies of golf.

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

Rules, regulations and policies of professional golf may include:

Rules and etiquette may include:

Appropriate personnel may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Information may include: