Officiate intermediate level surf life saving competitions

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Assessment Template
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Assessment Matrix
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Observation Checklist
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Self Assessment Survey
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Moodle Outcomes
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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. 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.