Required skills

communication skills to

elicit and confirm information from participants before the game or competition

clarify rules and regulations with appropriate personnel

communicate decisions clearly and accurately

interact with participants and team officials in a friendly and professional manner according to the sports accepted best practice principles

resolve conflict

seek feedback from appropriate personnel on the conduct of the game or competition

language and literacy skills to

access and interpret information about the rules and regulations for the relevant game or competition

complete documentation in relation to game or competition outcomes and results

problemsolving skills to

respond appropriately to problems during or after the game or competition

apply strategies to resolve disputes related to the conduct or outcome of the competition or game

planning and organising skills to identify game or competition requirements and confirm these are met

selfmanagement skills to review and reflect on own work performance in effectively officiating games and competitions according to rules and regulations and expectations of participants

Required knowledge

NSO codes rules and guidelines including conditions of participation and documentation required for the relevant competition or game

relevant legislation to enable safe conduct of the competition or game

selfreflection principles to enable effective selfevaluation for future improvement

officiating codes of practice and best practice principles to enable the game or competition to be officiated to the highest standard

organisational risk management procedures to enable risks associated with games and competitions to be assessed and addressed

conflict resolution strategies and procedures to enable disputes arising from the game or competition to be resolved fairly and to the satisfaction of those involved

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

use knowledge and interpretation of relevant rules regulations and competition requirements to officiate according to NSO requirements and organisational policies and procedures

apply effective negotiation and contingency management techniques to deal with problems or disputes that arise during or following the competition or game and makes adjustments in response to changing situations

observe and monitors the progress of the competition or game and makes decisions objectively within required time frames

use a range of communication strategies to work effectively with other officials and communicate with coaches participants officials and spectators

seek feedback from stakeholders and evaluates and reflects on own work performance to identify ways in which the conduct of games and competitions can be improved

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

the officiating of multiple games or competitions to demonstrate competence and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

a sportspecific training or competition setting or environment

participants equipment and facilities and support personnel in a competition setting or environment

current NSO rules and regulations and best practice principles for the relevant competitions or games

ASC Officials Code of Behaviour

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 officiating a competition or game with a range of participants including making and communicating decisions

observation of dealing with contingencies such as disputes during or after the competition or game

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of NSO rules and regulations for the relevant competition or game

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing work performance

Guidance information for assessment

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

sportspecific units of competency

Rules or regulationsmay include:

Equipment may include:

Risk analysismay include:

Organisational policies and proceduresmay include:

Relevant legislationmay include:

Best practice principlesmay include:

Decisionsmay include:

External sourcesmay include:

Communication strategiesmay include:

Reactions may include:

Causes of conflictmay include:

Conflict resolutionstrategiesmay include:

Relevant othersmay include:

Disputes may include:

Self-reflection methodsmay include:

Feedbackmay include: