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

SISSGLF511A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop and manage junior development programs in golf

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SISSGLF511A - Develop and manage junior development programs in golf
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop and manage junior development programs in golf. It focuses on developing, monitoring and evaluating programs to meet the needs of stakeholders and participants.No licensing, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to those intending to pursue a career as a golf coach at an international level. This includes developing golf programs to develop the skills of juniors and managing the implementation of these in schools, golf clubs and community organisations.
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: Consult with stakeholders to determine needs.
  • Identify stakeholders' needs and aims.
  • Collect relevant information required to plan a junior development program in golf.
       
Element: Establish criteria for participation in a junior golf development program.
  • Assess and select the type of program relevant to the participants' age and experience.
  • Establish criteria for participation in the program types selected in consultation with relevant personnel and according to organisational policies and procedures and the local requirements of host facilities.
  • Convey criteria for participation to potential participants.
  • Encourage potential participants to clarify eligibility criteria as required.
       
Element: Plan and implement junior development programs.
  • Identify and assess alternative program formats suitable for the specified group.
  • Select a program format that meets the objectives of the group according to the rules and regulations of golf and requirements of the individual host facility.
  • Prepare and implement budgets for the programs according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • Identify and access resources required to conduct the programs.
  • Monitor and document progression across all programs and make modifications as required.
       
Element: Promote junior golf programs.
  • Develop strategic links with local groups for the provision of junior golf programs.
  • Market and advertise golf junior programs according to organisational policies and procedures.
       
Element: Evaluate the programs.
  • Seek and acknowledge feedback from participants and other staff.
  • Evaluate all relevant components of the programs.
  • Identify areas where programs could be improved and ways of obtaining this improvement.
  • Review own performance and identify potential improvements.
       


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:

utilises knowledge of stakeholder needs and objectives to develop and manage multiple junior golf development programs for different participant groups and playing abilities

builds and maintains links and networks with stakeholder organisations and uses these to collect information about needs in relation to the development of skills and to convey information about available golf junior programs

reviews programs and responds to feedback to action alterations during and following the program to improve future programs or sessions

evaluates and reflects on own work performance to identify ways in which junior development programs can be better managed.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure development and management of junior golf development 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 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

third-party reports from stakeholders detailing performance

portfolios containing evidence of the development and modification of junior golf programs.

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

Guidance information for assessment

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

communication skills to:

liaise with stakeholders to identify their needs in developing junior players

consult with relevant personnel to develop program criteria and formats

develop and participate in networks to promote programs

seek feedback on program outcomes

problem-solving skills to:

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 meet the requirements of the programs

planning and organising skills to:

manage a range of junior golf programs

develop criteria for participation in junior golf programs

assess resource requirements

develop, implement and monitor junior golf programs

adjust program structures and formats as required

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

ability to teach and develop the skills of golf up to an advanced to build these into junior development programs in golf

ability to develop and adapt programs and formats for a range of participant abilities, levels and ages.

Required knowledge

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

strategies to best develop and promote the delivery of junior golf programs

marketing and advertising strategies to promote junior golf programs

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.

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.

Stakeholders may include:

professional golfing bodies

golf clubs

schools

parents

participants

representatives from host facilities.

Needs and aims may include:

to identify talent

to promote golf.

Relevant information may include:

participant profiles

available facilities and equipment

level of demand

rules and regulations of golf.

Type of program may include:

schools based

club based

National Activity Organisation junior clinics

junior representative team programs.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

equal opportunity

privacy

working with children

occupational health and safety

budgeting constraints

marketing

advertising.

Criteria may include:

handicap

age

experience.

Host facilities requirements may include:

local rules.

Rules and regulations of golf may include:

Golf Australia's women's and men's handicapping and course rating system

best practice codes of ethics and policies of organisations such as:

Golf Australia

PGA of Australia

Australian Sports Commission

current editions of Rules of Golf, The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews and Decisions on the Rules of Golf.

safety requirements.

Resources may include:

golf equipment

technological aids

courses or greens

coaching staff

funding.

Modifications may include:

ability level of group

ability level of individuals

facility constraints

weather conditions

group size.

Local groups may include:

schools

community groups

golf clubs.

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 stakeholders' needs and aims. 
Collect relevant information required to plan a junior development program in golf. 
Assess and select the type of program relevant to the participants' age and experience. 
Establish criteria for participation in the program types selected in consultation with relevant personnel and according to organisational policies and procedures and the local requirements of host facilities. 
Convey criteria for participation to potential participants. 
Encourage potential participants to clarify eligibility criteria as required. 
Identify and assess alternative program formats suitable for the specified group. 
Select a program format that meets the objectives of the group according to the rules and regulations of golf and requirements of the individual host facility. 
Prepare and implement budgets for the programs according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Identify and access resources required to conduct the programs. 
Monitor and document progression across all programs and make modifications as required. 
Develop strategic links with local groups for the provision of junior golf programs. 
Market and advertise golf junior programs according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Seek and acknowledge feedback from participants and other staff. 
Evaluate all relevant components of the programs. 
Identify areas where programs could be improved and ways of obtaining this improvement. 
Review own performance and identify potential improvements. 

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