Application
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. Those undertaking this unit should be a scholarship holder with a regional, State, Territory or National Institute of Sport; a member of a State, Territory or National team, squad or development program; or a member of a second tier national competition.
Prerequisites
Nil
Elements and Performance Criteria
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. Observe a professional golf tournament. | 1.1. Access and interpret current rules, regulations and policies of professional golf. 1.2. Identify the differences in amateur and professional golf rules. 1.3. Observe players and club officials, with minimal disruption to the game, to confirm that the game is conducted according to the rules and etiquette of professional golf. 1.4. Seek clarification of application of professional golf rules and etiquette as required. 1.5. Identify any breaches of rules and etiquette by players and report to appropriate personnel according to organisational policies and procedures. |
2. Interpret and apply rules and etiquette of professional golf to own game. | 2.1. Prepare for a tournament according to the rules and regulations of professional golf. 2.2. Make decisions on own game using relevant information. 2.3. Check and confirm own score with marker according to the rules and regulations of professional golf. 2.4. Refer decisions to officials in tournament play as appropriate. 2.5. Confirm the interpretation of rules and etiquette is consistent with the documented rules of professional golf. 2.6. Communicate breaches of rules to match committees. 2.7. Mark a playing partner's card according to the rules and regulations of professional golf. |
Required Skills
Required skills |
communication skills to: clarify rules and regulations of professional golf report breaches of rules to appropriate personnel language and literacy skills to: access, interpret and apply information about the rules and regulations of professional golf use a golf rule book problem-solving skills to: use information about rules and regulations to make decisions about own game identify and apply local rules, used in professional tournaments decide how and when to refer decisions to officials in tournament play self management skills to keep up to date with rule changes of professional golf numeracy skills to mark a player's playing card. |
Required knowledge |
how and when to use golf rule books and refer decisions to officials in professional tournaments rules, regulations and policies of professional golfing bodies including PGA of Australia including the difference between amateur and professional rules and rules related to marking the course organisational policies and procedures, best practice codes and etiquette in order to play fairly and at a sufficient standard to obtain and retain an official golf handicap according to Golf Australia's women's and men's handicapping and course rating system safety requirements and practices for professional golf tournaments reporting requirements and channels to report breaches in rules and regulations of professional golf terminology of professional golf rules and regulations such as par, birdie and bogie the role of scoring and requirements for marking the card to ensure scores are recorded accurately duties of Golf Rules Officials and Referees including the delivery of rulings in professional golf tournaments. |
Evidence Required
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: makes decisions in relation to own game based on the rules and etiquette of professional golf, decides how and when to refer decisions to officials for clarification and recognises and reports when breaches of rules and etiquette occur according to appropriate channels and using appropriate communication strategies applies knowledge of golf rules, regulations and etiquette to mark playing cards and to confirm own score card with marker. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure interpretation of the rules of golf and the application of these to own game at a professional level under competition conditions on sufficient occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance. Assessment must also ensure access to: golf training and competition facilities other participants competing at professional level in golf competitions to observe and practice with suitably qualified golfing officials and support staff resources and equipment such as clubs, balls and playing cards rules and regulations of golf. |
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 practical application of rules and regulations to own game at the professional tournament level oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant rules, regulations and etiquette of professional golf third-party reports from coaches or professionals detailing application of rules and regulations completed and verified playing cards. Industry has determined that this unit must be assessed with the following units: SISSGLF304A Perform the advanced skills of golf SISSGLF305A Apply the advanced tactics and strategies of golf. Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended. |
Range Statement
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 of professional golf may include: | Golf Australia's women's and men's handicapping and course rating system best practice codes of ethics and policies of organisation 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. |
Rules and etiquette may include: | line markings and stakes loose impediments obstructions water hazards including lateral water hazards ball lost or out of bounds ball unplayable disputes and decisions pace of play options for management of hazards line of sight, relief such as signage and obstacles outside agencies resting on or near out of bounds or hazard ball moved. |
Appropriate personnel may include: | club officials tournament committee. |
Organisational policies and procedures may include: | reporting protocols. |
Information may include: | rules, regulations and policies of professional golf publications of accredited professional bodies or associations. |
Sectors
Sport
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
No licensing, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.