Required skills

communication skills to

liaise with stakeholders to identify their needs in developing junior players

consult with relevant personnel to develop activity or program criteria and formats

develop and participate in networks to promote programs

seek feedback on outcomes

problemsolving skills to

identify relevant products and services for specific target groups of juniors

investigate alternative program formats and structures and match these to the needs and objectives of specific participant groups

numeracy skills to develop implement and monitor a budget to implement the desired strategies

planning and organising skills to

manage a range of junior golf programs and activities

develop criteria for participation in junior golf programs

assess resource requirements

design implement and monitor junior golf programs and activities

adjust program structures and formats as required

selfmanagement skills to reflect on own performance in developing and managing appropriate junior development programs and activities and make appropriate adjustments

ability to

teach and develop the skills of golf to junior participants

develop and adapt programs activities and formats for a range of participant abilities levels and ages

Required knowledge

characteristics of different groups of junior participants and appropriate communication and motivation techniques for each group

products and services suitable for junior golfers

advanced skills tactics and strategies of golf in order to build these into junior development programs

strategies to best develop and promote participation in junior golf

marketing and advertising strategies to promote junior golf

existing and potential networks and groups to enable links to be developed with potential stakeholders and participants

the relationship between professional golf and junior golf development in order to develop programs that will integrate with and develop pathways to professional golf

types of program structures and formats suitable for different participant groups to ensure the development of appropriate programs and activities

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

utilise knowledge of stakeholder needs and objectives to develop and implement strategies for different participant groups and playing abilities to increase junior participation in golf

build and maintains links and networks with stakeholder organisations and use these to collect information about needs in relation to participation and development of skills and to convey information about available golf junior programs and activities

review strategies and respond to feedback to action alterations to improve future programs or activities

evaluate and reflect on own work performance to identify ways in which junior development can be better managed

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

development and implementation of junior golf participation and development activities and programs for different participant groups and playing abilities to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

golf course or green with suitable practice areas for groups

potential participants at the junior level and networks such as schools and clubs

appropriate equipment and resources to develop and manage junior participation and development programs in golf

the rules and regulations of golf

local rules of host facilities

information about alternative program formats and structures

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 developing and managing junior golf programs

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant rules regulations of golf impacting on the development of junior golf programs

thirdparty reports from stakeholders detailing performance

portfolios containing evidence of strategies to increase junior participation coaching program outlines feedback from stakeholders and modifications to program and activities

Guidance information for assessment

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

Target groupsmay include:

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Organisation policies and proceduresmay include:

Requirements of host facilitiesmay include:

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Rules and regulations of golfmay include:

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Modifications may include:

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