Required skills

communication skills to

elicit and confirm information from participants before the competition

clarify rules and regulations with appropriate personnel

communicate decisions clearly and accurately

interact with participants coaches and team officials with in a courteous and professional manner

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 competition

complete documentation in relation to competition outcomes and results

problemsolving skills to

respond appropriately to problems during or after the competition

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

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

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

Required knowledge

NSO codes rules performance standards and guidelines including conditions of participation and documentation required for the relevant competition

relevant legislation to enable safe conduct of the competition

selfreflection principles to enable effective selfevaluation for future improvement

judging codes of practice and best practice principles to enable the competition to be officiated to the highest standard

organisational risk management procedures to enable risks associated with competitions to be assessed and addressed so that activities can be undertaken safely

conflict resolution strategies and procedures to enable disputes arising from the competition decisions or outcomes 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

utilise knowledge and interpretation of relevant rules regulations and competition performance standard requirements to judge competitive situations according to NSO requirements and policies and procedures

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

observe the performance standards and makes decisions objectively within required time frames and certifies and endorses the results

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

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

judging of multiple events or competitions to demonstrate competence and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

a sportspecific competition setting or environment

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

current NSO rules and regulations and performance standards for the relevant competition

Australian Sports Commission 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 judging competitive situations with a range of participants including making and certifying decisions

observation of dealing with contingencies such as disputes to the outcomes of the competition

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

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:

Equipmentmay include:

Risk analysismay include:

Organisational policies and proceduresmay include:

Decisionsmay include:

Reactionsmay include:

External sourcesmay include:

Communication strategiesmay include:

Causes of conflictmay include:

Conflict resolution techniquesmay include:

Relevant othersmay include:

Disputes may include:

Relevant legislationmay include:

Principles of natural justicemust include:

Self-reflection methodsmay include:

Feedbackmay include: