Required skills

communication skills to

clarify rules and regulations of golf

report breaches of rules to appropriate personnel

language and literacy skills to

access interpret and apply information about the rules and etiquette of golf

use the Rules of Golf and Decisions on the Rules of Golf books

problemsolving skills to

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

identify and apply local rules used in rounds competitions and tournaments

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

selfmanagement skills to keep up to date with rule changes in golf

numeracy skills to mark a scorecard

Required knowledge

how and when to use rule books and refer decisions to officials in rounds competitions or tournaments

rules regulations and policies of golf bodies such as Registered Golf Clubs Golf Australia and the Professional Golfers Association PGA of Australia including any local rules as they relate to a competitive or tournament environment

organisational policies and procedures and best practice codes in order to play fairly and at a sufficient standard to obtain and retain an official golf handicap according to the Golf Australia handicapping system

safety requirements and practices for professional golf tournaments

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

terminology of golf rules and regulations

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

duties of rules officials and referees including the delivery of rulings in golf competitions and 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 ability to

access rules and use Rule Book to find relevant information

develop knowledge of golf rules by using a range of resources and by observing rounds competitions or tournaments

make decisions in relation to own game based on the rules and etiquette of golf

decide how and when to refer decisions to officials for clarification

recognise and report when breaches of rules and etiquette occur according to appropriate channels and using appropriate communication strategies

apply knowledge of golf rules regulations and etiquette to mark cards and to confirm own score 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 courses and competition facilities

other participants competing in rounds competitions and tournaments to observe and practice with

suitably qualified golfing officials and support staff

resources and equipment such as books publications and scorecards

rules and etiquette 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

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

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

completed and verified score cards

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended Industry has determined that this unit should be assessed with the following units

SISSGLF Perform the advanced skills of golf

Key rules and etiquettemay include:

Resourcesmay include:

Breachesmay include:

Appropriate personnelmay include:

Organisational policies and proceduresmay include:

Relevant informationmay include: