This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to meet Australian sport industry expectations of an official. It includes meeting legal and ethical obligations, managing competition risks, acting with professionalism and integrity, and working with others.

This unit applies to individuals working in community based officiating roles in the Australian sport industry. It includes individuals working and volunteering in sport clubs and organisations.

Specific industry accreditation requirements may apply to sport-specific officiating accreditation and information should be obtained from the relevant National Sporting Organisation (NSO).

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Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Source and interpret sport and sport-specific industry information to maintain knowledge of international and Australian sport and sport-specific industry structure and governance arrangements.
Source and interpret sport and sport-specific industry information to maintain knowledge of legal and ethical job role responsibilities.
Reflect on own officiating practice to confirm legal and ethical job role responsibilities are met.
Identify and maintain physical conditioning requirements of a sport-specific official.
Source and interpret information on basic mental preparation techniques for officials and apply to own preparations.
Reflect on Australian sport industry expectations of an official and apply to own officiating practice.
Carry out work tasks according to organisational policies and procedures.
Identify and follow dress code requirements before, during and after competitions.
Implement competition safety rules to protect safety of participants.
Request, acknowledge and act on feedback provided by others within scope of job role.
Identify and resolve workplace problems within scope of job role according to organisational policies and procedures.
Escalate workplace problems outside scope of job role to appropriate person according to organisational policies and procedures.
Select and use communication style to suit audience, situation and communication medium.
Use active listening and questioning techniques to clarify and confirm understanding.
Apply cultural awareness, sensitivity and discretion to communications to suit individual differences.
Develop and maintain working relationships with others relevant to own job role.
Seek assistance from and aid others to promote cooperation and fulfil work requirements.
Adapt personal presentation in different situations to meet organisational policies and procedures.
Identify communication problems and use strategies to minimise impact on working relationships.
Model behaviours expected of an official in a community sport environment.

Assessment Cover Sheet

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Assessment Record Sheet

SISSSOF001 - Work as an official in sport

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