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. Manage the format of an intermediate surf life saving competition.

1.1. Establish selection and entry criteria for participation in an intermediate level surf life saving competition according to organisation's rules and regulations and national trends.

1.2. Advise participants accordingly.

1.3. Select a competition format, timetable, equipment, resources and team of officials according to the objectives and requirements of the competition and organisation.

1.4. Prepare a timetable and distribute to all competitors and other officials.

1.5. Implement timetable and modify where required.

2. Apply the rules of surf life saving at the intermediate level.

2.1. Assess suitability of competitors and conditions for the event according to the organisation's rules and regulations, requirements of the intermediate level event, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

2.2. Assess external influences, safety aspects and risks prior to commencement of the event.

2.3. Observe the event, with minimal disruption, to ensure it is conducted according to the organisation's rules and regulations.

2.4. Identify and document breaches of rules and regulations and address these according to organisational policies and procedures.

2.5. Interpret and apply the rules and regulations according to current guidelines and national trends of surf life saving.

2.6. Make consistent decisions based on relevant information, fairness, equity and participant safety.

3. Use communication strategies to officiate surf life saving.

3.1. Communicate decisions and manage the outcomes of decision making while officiating the event according to rules and regulations of surf life saving.

3.2. Explain and convey decisions to competitors, other officials and spectators.

3.3. Respond to competitors and other officials according to the given situation.

3.4. Use auditory devices and signals to clearly convey decisions to competitors when officiating.

3.5. Provide and receive formal and informal feedback in a positive and constructive manner.

3.6. Implement changes to improve the quality of officiating according to informal discussions with relevant persons.

4. Demonstrate positioning skills to officiate beach and water events.

4.1. Adopt appropriate position to undertake roles as a beach event official and a water event official at the intermediate level.

4.2. Identify and document external influences and conditions for adjusting position when officiating beach events and water events.

4.3. Move to maintain optimal position to view beach and water events according to the rules and regulations.

4.4. Adopt position to record results for beach and water events.

5. Manage competition results.

5.1. Interpret and document results as directed by the organising body.

5.2. Record and process the results of an event or competition according to organisational policies and procedures.

5.3. Document decisions received about disqualifications and penalties and communicate to participants affected by the decisions according to the rules and regulations of the organising body.

5.4. Communicate information and results to all individuals within the set timeframe specified by the organising body.

Required skills

communication skills to:

indicate decisions to competitors and other officials

confirm decisions of other officials

develop rapport with competitors and other officials

provide feedback to competitors and other officials

teamwork skills to:

officiate as part of a team

support other official's decisions

planning and organising skills to:

manage the format and results of a competition

maintain position at beach and water events

self-management skills to respond appropriately to criticism

literacy skills to:

establish selection and entry criteria

prepare competition timetables

record event results

complete reports

problem-solving skills to:

document and address breaches of rules and regulations

assess suitability of competitors and conditions for an event

numeracy skills to:

record event results

communicate information to individuals within set timeframes.

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of surf life saving competitions

rules and regulations and national trends of surf life saving to officiate effectively

safety requirements of surf life saving to conduct a safe competition

presentation requirements, including use of auditory devices and body language, to enable clear and effective communication of decisions

roles and responsibilities of other officials to enable clear decision making and communication to competitors

communication processes to develop rapport with other officials and competitors

result processing procedures to record and process competition results efficiently

positioning principles to maintain optimal position to view competitors in beach and water events

competition formats to enable sufficient management of timetables and events.

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:

establishes selection and entry criteria to assess suitability of competitors for intermediate level surf life saving competitions and prepares timetables to enable proficient flow of events

applies the rules and regulations of surf life saving to make consistent decisions and communicates decisions to competitors, other officials, coaches and spectators

maintains optimal position to view competitors throughout beach and water events

records and processes results for an event or competition and communicates information and results to all individuals.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure demonstration of officiating multiple surf life saving events at the intermediate level that are of sufficient breadth and duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

a surf life saving event, with facilities and conditions suitable for intermediate level competitors

competitors competing at regional surf life saving level

surf life saving equipment

officiating equipment and resources

rules and regulations of surf life saving.

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 identifying breaches of rules and regulations by competitors and other officials

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the rules and regulations of surf life saving as they apply to events at the intermediate level

observation of applying communication and positioning techniques while officiating surf life saving events at the intermediate level

a portfolio containing copies of selection and entry criteria, timetables, records of results and any relevant reports

third-party reports from a supervisor detailing officiating performance.

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.

Intermediate level may include:

level one experience in surf life saving officiating

over 16 years of age.

Rules and regulations may include:

Surf Life Saving Australia competition manual

Surf Life Saving Australia supplementary regulations

nipper rules and regulations of surf life saving

competition bulletins.

National trends may include:

competition and event safety

sportsmanship

code of conduct

Surf Life Saving Australia policies.

Conditions may include:

environment

facilities

equipment

resources.

Relevant legislation may include:

occupational health and safety

environmental regulations

working with children

anti-doping policy

harassment-free sports policies.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

occupational health and safety

conflict resolution

communication protocols

managing competition format and results

code of ethics.

External influences may include:

water and beach conditions

weather conditions

public

spectators

media

promotional schedules and equipment.

Information may include:

competition qualification policy and categories

positioning

gear specifications

scrutineering

competition area and beach positions

competition courses

competitor limitations

timing, scoring, recording and reporting

type of event or discipline

infringements.

Other officials may include:

referees

liaison officers

judges

scrutineers

stewards

timekeepers

marshals

result recorders.

Auditory devices may include:

whistles

loud hailers

public address system

radios.

Relevant persons may include:

competitors

other officials

administrators

parents.

Beach event officials may include:

scrutineers

stewards

starters

marshals

recorders

timekeepers

recorders.

Water event officials may include:

marshals

check starter

emergency services coordinator

radio and communications coordinator

motor and equipment scrutineers

referee stewards and recorders

announcer

duty boat crews

course judges

gear steward

competitors liaison officer.

Beach events may include:

beach sprint and relay

beach flags

march past

rescue and resuscitation

first aid competitions.

Water events may include:

belt race

surf race

surf teams

run-swim-run

boat race

board race

ski race.