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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and establish the format and criteria for a specified competition.
  2. Implement the format for a specified competition.
  3. Process and record the results of a specified competition.
  4. Evaluate planning and management of tournament or competition.

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to

convey information about criteria for participation in golf competitions and tournaments to a range of stakeholders

convey information about draws and modified draws to participants

communicate competition and tournament results

provide incompetition support to participants

seek feedback on the conduct of the competition or tournament from participants and other personnel

language and literacy skills to process and accurately record results and administer handicaps

problemsolving skills to

assess different competition formats

select formats to meet the objectives of the tournament or competition

planning and organising skills to

plan and implement competitions and tournaments

prepare and adjust a draw schedule

process results and monitor adjustments to handicaps

selfmanagement skills to reflect on own performance and make appropriate adjustments

ability to

develop a draw for a golf tournament or competition

make rulings and influence pace of play during competitions and tournaments

Required knowledge

Golf Australia handicapping system in order to effectively manage the format of competitions and tournaments

scoring methods used in different competition formats

rules and regulations of golf in order to effectively and professionally manage the format of competitions and tournaments

local rules specific to golf courses in order to professionally manage and make adjustments to the format of competitions and tournaments

Evidence Required

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

adapt the tournament draw and local rules in response to changing situations and apply appropriate communication strategies to clearly convey changes to all stakeholders within appropriate timeframes

apply effective contingency management techniques to deal with a range of problems that may arise during the tournament such as changing conditions or participant behaviour

record tournament results accurately and in line with the rules and regulations of golf and convey results and alterations to results to participants accurately and promptly

evaluate and reflect on own work performance to identify ways in which tournaments and competitions can be better structured and managed

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

planning and implementation of multiple golf competitions and tournaments to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

a golf facility or course

participants or players competing at appropriate levels

appropriate equipment and resources to plan and implement a golf tournament or competition

the rules and regulations of golf

local rules

information about alternative competition formats and scoring mechanisms

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 in planning and implementing golf competitions or tournaments

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant rules and regulations of golf impacting on the management of tournaments and competitions

thirdparty reports from stakeholders detailing performance

documented examples of draws and results

Guidance information for assessment

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

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Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the individual, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Competition formats may include:

stableford

stroke

four-ball

medal play

ambrose

match play.

Organising body may include:

local club

regional associations

corporate or social groups

golf organisations.

Rules and regulations of golfmay include:

policies of organisations such as:

registered golf clubs

Golf Australia

Professional Golfers Association (PGA) of Australia

International Federation of PGA Tours

current edition of the Rules of Golf.

Criteria may include:

handicap

age

grade

ranking

exemption or entry category.

Relevant stakeholdersmay include:

participants or competitors

coaches

officials

professionals

golf operations staff

media

organising bodies.

Modification guidelinesmay include:

late withdrawals and entries

cancellations

disqualifications

injuries

inclement weather or conditions.

Local rules may include:

ground under repair

preferred lies

temporary obstructions.

In-competition supportmay include:

dress standards

course behaviour

player welcome and briefing

use of golf carts

pace of play

rules

course marshalling.

Relevant componentsmay include:

plans

formats

entry criteria

draws

rules

results

pace of play

scorecards

systems and procedures.