Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

SISSCGP411A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Work with officials

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SISSCGP411A - Work with officials
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to consult with sports officials to develop and maintain an effective working relationship in relation to sporting activities or competition.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to personnel who coach or train athletes in a sport-specific training or competition setting and those who work in sports development roles.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Nil
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Develop strategies to promote effective working relationships with officials.
  • Identify key officials for the relevant sporting activity or competition.
  • Consult with officials to plan strategies to resolve key competition or activityissues according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • Select methods for implementing strategies according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • Identify communication techniques which are appropriate to the needs of officials and the competition or activity.
       
Element: Implement strategies to develop working relationships with officials.
  • Communicate with officials to establish the most relevant strategies for the situation.
  • Implement strategies in activity-specific setting according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • Maintain working relationships with officials according to organisational policies and procedures.
       
Element: Evaluate relationships with officials.
  • Consult with officials to assess the effect of the strategies in facilitating effective relationships with officials.
  • Make modifications to the strategies in consultation with officials and athletes.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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:

interacts with relevant sports officials according to knowledge and expectations of roles and responsibilities as well as developing and implementing organisational strategies to facilitate a professional and effective working relationship with officials

uses effective communication techniques to consult with officials and develops trust and confidence in dealings with sports officials

applies a continuous improvement approach to evaluate relationships with sports officials and recommend potential improvements.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in multiple interactions with sports officials relevant to the candidate's current or intended work role to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

relevant sports officials

a coaching setting including athletes participating in activities or competitions

organisational policies and procedures in relation to interacting with officials.

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 interaction with sports officials in forming and maintaining effective working relationships

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the functions and responsibilities of sports officials

third-party reports from a supervisor detailing work performance over multiple applications.

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

relevant sport-specific coaching units of competency.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

communication skills to:

consult with officials to develop and assess strategies to build rapport

resolve activity or competition issues professionally

use communication techniques appropriate to the needs of officials

problem-solving skills to identify issues in relationships with officials and implement measures to improve working relationships.

Required knowledge

organisational policies and procedures to enable the development of effective relationships and professional conduct of competitions and activities

relevant activity or sport-specific knowledge in order to work effectively with officials and understand and discuss decisions made by officials

roles and responsibilities of officials within an activity or sport in order to understand how and why officiating decisions are made.

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 candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Officials may include:

referees

judges

umpires

scorers.

Strategies may include:

communication processes

clarifying roles and responsibilities

negotiation of best possible outcome for athletes

discussion of decisions made by officials

questioning and clarification of decisions

promotion of protocols.

Competition or activity issues may include:

the role of the captain in dealing with on-field officials

disputes and protests (processes and procedures)

pre- and post-competition communication

communication between athletes, coaches and officials

the officials' duty of care

coach and official relationships

interpretation of the laws and rules that govern the sport or activity.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

occupational health and safety

duty of care

conflict resolution procedures

communication protocols

mediation

protocols on criticism of officials.

Athletes may include:

beginner through to high performance level competitors

female or male

children

those with or without a disability or special needs

those with or without social disadvantage

minority ethnic and cultural groups.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify key officials for the relevant sporting activity or competition. 
Consult with officials to plan strategies to resolve key competition or activityissues according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Select methods for implementing strategies according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Identify communication techniques which are appropriate to the needs of officials and the competition or activity. 
Communicate with officials to establish the most relevant strategies for the situation. 
Implement strategies in activity-specific setting according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Maintain working relationships with officials according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Consult with officials to assess the effect of the strategies in facilitating effective relationships with officials. 
Make modifications to the strategies in consultation with officials and athletes. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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