Officiate advanced level Rugby Union

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver SISSRGU410A, 'Officiate advanced level Rugby Union'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Officiate advanced level Rugby Union' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


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. Apply the laws of Rugby Union at an advanced level.

1.1. Assess suitability of players, other officials and external influences according to the requirements of the advanced level match, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

1.2. Observe match, with minimal disruption, and identify information on which to base decisions.

1.3. Observe players and club officials to ensure match is conducted according to the laws and regulations of Rugby Union.

1.4. Identify and note breaches of laws and regulations by players andother officials.

1.5. Interpret and apply laws and regulations for the given situation according to the spirit of the laws of Rugby Union.

2. Use communication strategies to referee Rugby Union.

2.1. Communicate decisions and manage the outcomes of decision making while refereeing the match according to the laws and regulations of Rugby Union.

2.2. Explain and convey decisions to players, other officials, spectators, scorers and or timekeepers.

2.3. Respond to players and other officials according to the given situation.

2.4. Interpret signals from other officials and work as a team according to laws and regulations.

2.5. Use auditory devices when refereeing to assist in decision making and signalling.

2.6. Perform the complete range of whistle commands using a strong whistle to convey decisions in an authoritative manner.

3. Demonstrate positioning skills to referee Rugby Union.

3.1. Adopt appropriate positions for the start or recommencement of play, for set plays, and general play situations according to environmental conditions and external influences.

3.2. Adopt the appropriate position when working as a team with other officials.

3.3. Move appropriately to maintain optimal position to view play throughout the game.

3.4. Adjust position according to the direction and or movement of play according to the laws and regulations.

4. Provide reports and give feedback.

4.1. Complete relevant paperwork and sign as required by associations or controlling body.

4.2. Forward written reports to the association or controlling body according to local guidelines.

4.3. Conduct formal and informal oral reports to controlling body, mentor, adviser or other relevant person.

4.4. Attend to reportable offences and follow reporting procedures on players sent off.

4.5. Discuss feedback provided by others and analyse in a rational and constructive way.

4.6. Implement changes to improve the quality of officiating based on formal and informal feedback provided by mentors, advisers, other officials, parents or other relevant persons.