This unit applies to current, junior or aspiring athletes who want to pursue a career in golf at a regional, state, territory or national level.

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for golf drills, activities, games and competitions.

1.1. Access and interpret golf rules, regulations and policies.

1.2. Determine basic biomechanical principles as they apply to golf.

1.3. Identify A-Grade skills of golf and determine observable body movements for each stage of these skills in priority of importance when performing the skills.

1.4. Select aids and equipment to enhance acquisition of A-Grade skills.

2. Participate in golf drills, activities, games and competitions.

2.1. Undertake drills, activities, games and competitions according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

2.2. Link and perform the A-Grade skills of golf in competition conditions.

2.3. Maintain effective communication with coach during drills, activities, games and competitions.

3. Review and adapt A-Grade skills performance.

3.1. Review performance and identify strengths and areas requiring improvement.

3.2. Identify conditions and external influences affecting conduct of activities and identify contingency strategies to improve future performance.

Required skills

communication skills to:

communicate with coaches and or professionals

follow instructions during drills and activities

clarify rules and seek feedback on performance

language and literacy skills to access, interpret and apply information about the rules and regulations of golf

self management skills to:

review and reflect on own performance

organise time and priorities effectively

set short, medium and long term goals

ability to play golf at a sufficient standard to obtain and retain a specified official golf handicap according to Golf Australia's women's and men's handicapping and course rating system as registered with Golf Australia or equivalent.

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe participation during golf drills, activities, games and competitions

rules, regulations and policies of relevant golfing bodies including the Professional Golfers Association (PGA) of Australia and Golf Australia

best practice codes and etiquette in order to play at a sufficient standard to obtain an official golf handicap according to Golf Australia's women's and men's handicapping and course rating system as registered with Golf Australia

biomechanical principles to enable development and application of A-Grade golf skills

self-reflection principles to enable effective self-evaluation for future improvement

equipment and technological aids used in golf drills, activities, games and competitions to facilitate the development of A-Grade skills

safety requirements and practices during golf drills, activities, games and competitions

communication systems used between players, coaches and support staff and officials during golf drills, activities, games and competitions.

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 and interpretation of A-Grade skills of golf, and relevant rules, regulations and policies to achieve a handicap of 5 to 12 under competition conditions over a minimum of five rounds on a minimum of three 18 hole golf courses and achieves a score in the range of 50 to 60 on the National skills test

identifies observable body movements for each stage of A-Grade skills and links these together during practice drills, activities, games and competitions

communicates with coach, officials and support staff throughout drills, activities, games and competitions, and responds to feedback

applies review and contingency strategies to own performance to identify strengths and areas requiring improvement and further development.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure achievement of a handicap of 5to 12 under competition conditions over a minimum of 5 x 18 hole rounds or equivalent and achieves a score in the range of 50 to 60 on the National skills test to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

golf training and competition facilities

a coach or professional to instruct athletes

suitably qualified golfing officials and support staff

technological aids and equipment

information outlining the A-Grade skills of golf and the rules and regulations of golf

current legislation and organisational policies and procedures that impact on the conduct of drills, activities, games and competitions.

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 of A-Grade skills of golf during drills, activities, games and competitions

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant rules and regulations, etiquette of golf and the various A-Grade skills of golf

third-party reports from coaches or professionals detailing performance.

Industry has determined that this unit must be assessed with the following units:

SISSGLF202A Apply the A-Grade tactics and strategies of golf

SISSGLF203A Interpret and apply the rules of golf at the A-Grade level.

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

Guidance information for assessment

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.

Rules, regulations and policies 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.

Basic biomechanical principles may include:

balance

centre of gravity

motion

forces and torques

momentum

moment of inertia

power.

A- Grade skills of golf must include:

pre-swing fundamentals:

grip

alignment

stance

ball position

posture

in-swing fundamentals:

stages of the full swing

full swing principles

shots:

pitching

chipping

bunker play

putting

specialist and trouble shots.

Aids and equipment may include:

golf range

putting green

charts

mirrors

impact bags

bunker boards

putting alignment aids

lie boards

shafts

computer software.

Drills and activities may include:

National skills test

impact drills

posture drills

grip, putting, chipping, bunker, pitching, full swing set-up and full swing motion drills

release drills

on-course modified games such as, two-ball worst-ball

computer swing and or video analysis.

Relevant legislation may include:

occupational health and safety

equal opportunity.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

occupational health and safety

conflict resolution

communication protocols

training and scheduling commitments

code of ethics

code of etiquette.

Review may include:

individual evaluation

video review

statistical recording and analysis

scores on skills tests.

Conditions and external influences may include:

environmental and or weather conditions

other facility users

support staff

spectators

parents

referees and administrators

other coaches or professionals.

Unit sector

Sport

This unit contains employability skills.