Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants to plan an advanced golf session that meets their needs

convey information about the safety aspects of the session

interact with participants to create a safe and positive environment

problemsolving skills to

plan suitable advanced golf sessions according to participants needs and characteristics

address participant difficulties in developing skills and techniques

anticipate and respond appropriately to nonroutine situations

planning and organising skills to

source allocate and coordinate resources equipment and a suitable location

monitor and evaluate progress

organise participants into manageable groups for advanced golf drills activities and games

language and literacy skills to

produce a plan for the advanced golf session or sessions

complete postsession participant and selfevaluations

give and receive feedback

teaching and coaching techniques to suit a range of participants needs characteristics and learning styles

golf skills to an advanced level of technical correctness to enable understanding of progressive skills acquisition to demonstrate explain and break down skills and techniques to participants and recognise and correct participant performance errors

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the location to enable initial response to injury

Required knowledge

legislation organisational policies and procedures and rules and regulations of advanced golf to enable safe conduct of session or sessions

relevant equipment and safety requirements to enable safe participation in advanced golf sessions

technological aids such as video and or computer enhanced assessment to enable the effective and accurate assessment of technique

teaching and coaching techniques and practices applicable to a range of ages and learning abilities

anatomy and physiology to enable understanding of swing analysis and motion

biomechanical and ball flight laws and principles to enable the teaching of advanced skills of golf

factors affecting skill acquisition such as stage of development and psychological status to enable the application of effective teaching and coaching techniques

advanced skills of golf such as swing mechanics and components preswing backswing and forward swing and specific drills activities and games that promote progressive advanced skill acquisition in individuals and groups

variances in swing mechanics for different shot types to enable appropriate instruction and correction of technique

sitespecific information to assist in the planning process and enable management of potential risks and any special restrictions applying to the location

risks commonly associated with advanced golf and methods of mitigating these risks

emergency response and rescue procedures appropriate for advanced golf to ensure risk minimisation to self and group

golf terminology and its application to the advanced skills of golf

golf etiquette both amateur and professional to enable this information to be built into sessions and conveyed to participants

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

plans and delivers information explanations and demonstrations for golf sessions to ensure activities are conducted safely according to participants needs and characteristics

observes and monitors the progress of participants and provides constructive feedback and intervention to improve and develop the skills of golf to an advanced level

uses and modifies teaching and coaching techniques drills activities and games to cater for a range of individual learning styles and levels

evaluates and reflects on own coaching performance to identify strengths weaknesses and areas that need improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure conduct of safe drills activities and games that reflect the needs and characteristics of a range of participants and are of sufficient duration and breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

resources and information regarding participants to accurately plan coach and document golf sessions to an advanced level of performance

rules and regulations of golf such as Golf Australia publications and the Australian Sports Commission harassmentfree Sport policy

current relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures that impact on the conduct of drills activities and games

a suitable location green or golf facility

a group of participants to take part in the golf sessions and games to an advanced level

suitably qualified golfing officials and support staff

equipment such as clubs and balls

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 planning processes such as consulting with participants to determine their needs and characteristics

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation organisational policies and procedures and rules and regulations of golf to enable safe conduct of all drills activities and games during the session or sessions

observation of safe golf coaching to an advanced level and monitoring and adjusting instructional techniques according to participants needs characteristics and responses

portfolio of session plans and selfevaluations

thirdparty reports from a supervisor or mentor detailing performance

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

SISSGLFA Teach the advanced tactics and strategies of professional golf

SISSGLF509A Teach the advanced tactics and strategies of professional golf.

Participant's needs and characteristics may include:

Readiness may include:

Session aims and objectives may include:

Plan may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Endorsed standards promoted by golf may include:

Safety procedures may include:

Drills, activities may include:

Games may include:

Equipment may include:

Resources may include:

Relevant information may include:

Rules and regulations of golf may include:

Teaching and coaching techniques may include:

Advanced skills of golf may include:

Monitoring may include:

Relevant aspects may include: