Required skills

communication skills to

communicate with coaches or professionals

follow instructions during drills and activities games and competitions

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 the Golf Australia handicapping system

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 the Golf Australia handicapping system

selfreflection principles to enable effective selfevaluation for improved competition performance

golf drills activities games and competitions to develop and enhance advanced skills

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

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 ability to

perform 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 achieve a score in the range of to on the National Skills Test

determine observable body movements for each stage of advanced skills and link together and implement these during drills activities games and competitions

communicate with coach or PGA mentor officials and support staff throughout drills activities games and competitions and respond to feedback

review own performance to identify strengths and develop strategies to address areas requiring improvement

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

achievement of a handicap of 3or better for males and 6 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.

Assessment must also ensure access to

golf training and competition facilities

a coach with a minimum National Coaching Accreditation Scheme Level III accreditation or PGA 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

Guidance information for assessment

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

SISSGLF Apply the advanced tactics and strategies of golf

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

SISSGLF Participate in conditioning for golf

Rules, regulations and policiesmay include:

Specific biomechanical principles may include:

Advanced skills of golf may include:

Learning aids, equipment and environment may include:

Drills, activities, games and competitionsmay include:

Organisation policies and proceduresmay include:

Review may include:

Conditions and external influencesmay include: