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SISSSOF306
Apply self-management to enhance high performance officiating

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit applies to those personnel who are responsible for officiating competitions such as referees and umpires in a high performance environment, where the competition is comprised predominantly of elite participants. Personnel will already have achieved higher level officiating accreditation through their NSO.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to improve officiating skills for high performance competition environments. This unit focuses on the ability to apply self-reflection techniques and plan and implement a professional development plan.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 ability to:

reflects on own performance and career objectives related to officiating to inform the professional development plan

critically analyse own competition performance using available technology and equipment to identify areas for improvement

communicate effectively with support personnel to gain feedback and information to enhance performance

implement changes to improve the quality of officiating based on formal and informal feedback.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

demonstration of officiating multiple competitions in a high performance environment.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

technology or equipment to facilitate feedback capture

groups or teams of participants playing the sport at theadvancedlevel

officiating equipment and resources

NSO and IF officiating standards and career pathways.

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 performance deficiencies

oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of evaluation and self-reflection techniques

observation of receiving feedback

a portfolio containing written reports or diaries, evidence or documentation of oral reports, relevant paperwork and analysis of feedback where required

third-party reports from support personnel detailing officiating professional development.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended:

SISSSOF305 Officiate in a high performance environment.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

communication skills to share and discuss feedback with others

problem-solving skills to:

determine professional development objectives

identify weaknesses or gaps in performance standards

identify strategies to enhance performance

self-management skills to respond appropriately to feedback

psychological skills to build resilience as an official

literacy skills to:

document a professional development plan

read written feedback

technology skills to access and use information and equipment to gather feedback and improve performance.

Required knowledge

career pathways and performance standards related to officiating in chosen sport

physical requirements of the sport, including nutrition, fitness and recovery

roles and responsibilities of other officials and support personnel in enhancing performance

mental preparation requirements and strategies for high performance officiating

self-reflection and evaluation methods.

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 individual, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Evaluation strategies may include:

reflection on past performance

questioning and discussions

observations

cross-referencing with officiating standards

consultation with other support personnel or specialists

feedback from official’s coach or mentor.

Self-reflection methods must include:

officiating diary

mentoring

video analysis.

Officiating stylesmay include:

friendly and approachable while maintaining a 'professional distance'

clear, precise and, if appropriate, directive regarding non-negotiable issues such as safety factors

humorous when appropriate

organised and efficient

supportive and encouraging.

Professional development planmust include:

career objectives

performance standards to be met (technique and competition)

fitness

nutrition

recovery

mental preparation

use of mentor or officials coach

use of support personnel

identified deficiencies

strategies to improve performance

time management or lifestyle balance.

Officiating actions may include:

competition/performance

self-improvement

lifestyle adjustments

mental preparation

comfort/discomfort levels.

Feedback may be:

verbal

written

visual

tactile

informal

formal.

Support personnelmay include:

officials administrators

officials coaches

other officials

mentors

sports physician

sports trainer

sports doctor

physiotherapist

accredited exercise physiologist

sports scientist

remedial massage therapist

accredited practising dietician

other appropriate personnel.

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
Use evaluation strategies to establish personal professional development objectives. 
Review own performance against agreed program objectives and in response to senior officials' comments. 
Use self-reflection methods to assist the self-evaluation process. 
Identify aspects of officiating styles to improve. 
Design a professional development plan to enhance performance and build resilience as an official. 
Identify specialists to assist with implementation of the plan. 
Take action to implement the plan. 
Use appropriate technology and equipment to evaluate performance. 
Record officiating actions or officiating styles that were particularly effective or to be avoided for future use. 
Share and discuss feedback regarding evaluation and recommended future modifications with support personnel. 
Confirm with support personnel any changes to future performances based on outcomes of evaluation process. 
Modify professional development plan accordingly. 
Determine timing of a review of the professional development plan. 
Identify support personnel to be part of the review. 
Assess progress towards career objectives and performance standards of NSO and International Federation (IF). 
Adjust objectives and modify plan based on evaluation outcomes. 

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