ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide.

1. Prepare for 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 the advanced skills of golf and determine observable body movements for each stage of these skills in priority of importance when performing the skills.

1.4. Identify the advanced skills of golf players applicable to different shots, and their purpose.

1.5. Select aids and equipment to enhance acquisition of advanced golf skills.

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

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

2.2. Link and perform the advanced skills in competition conditions.

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

3. Review advanced 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 or mentors

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

problem-solving skills to:

respond to changing conditions during training and competition situations

apply strategies to improve performance

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 Golf Australia and the Professional Golfers Association (PGA) of 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

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

equipment and technological aids used in golf drills, activities, games and competitions to develop and enhance advanced skills

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:

performs the advanced skills of golf to achieve a handicap of 3 or better for males and 5 or better for females 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 60 to 75 on the National Skills Test

determines observable body movements for each stage of advanced skills and links together and practices these during drills, activities, games and competitions

communicates with coach or mentor, 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 3or better for males and 5 or better for females under competition conditions over a minimum of 5 x 18 hole rounds or equivalent and achieves a score in the range of 60 to 75 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 mentor to instruct athletes

suitably qualified golfing officials and support staff

technological aids and equipment

resources and information outlining the advanced skills of golf

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 advanced skills of golf during drills, activities, games and competitions

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant rules, regulations and etiquette of golf and the various advanced 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:

SISSGLF305A Apply the advanced tactics and strategies of golf

SISSGLF306A Interpret and apply the rules of golf at the advanced level.

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

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.

Advanced skills may include:

specialty shots from:

long grass

divots and depressions

soggy grass and bunkers

bare lies

sandy lies

sloping lies

wind shots

punch shots.

Aids and equipment may include:

golf range

putting green

video equipment

charts

mirrors

impact bags

bunker boards

putting alignment aids

lie boards

shafts

computer software.

Drills and activities may include:

National Skills Test

impact drills

entering and terminal performance tasks

posture drills

swing plane

release drills

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

computer swing 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

use and maintenance of equipment and field

training and scheduling commitments

code of ethics

code of etiquette.

Review may include:

formal review with the coach or professional

video review

statistical recording and analysis

scores on skills tests.

Conditions and external influences may include:

environmental and weather conditions

other facility users

golf course access

cost to participate

course condition

support staff

spectators

parents

referees and administrators

other coaches or professionals.