Required skills

communication skills to

communicate with coaches and or professionals

follow instructions during drills and activities

clarify rules and seek feedback on performance

language and literacy skills to access interpret and apply information about the rules and regulations of golf

self management skills to

review and reflect on own performance

organise time and priorities effectively

set short medium and long term goals

ability to play golf at a sufficient standard to obtain and retain a specified official golf handicap according to Golf Australias womens and mens handicapping and course rating system as registered with Golf Australia or equivalent

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe participation during golf drills activities games and competitions

rules regulations and policies of relevant golfing bodies including the Professional Golfers Association PGA of Australia and Golf Australia

best practice codes and etiquette in order to play at a sufficient standard to obtain an official golf handicap according to Golf Australias womens and mens handicapping and course rating system as registered with Golf Australia

biomechanical principles to enable development and application of AGrade golf skills

selfreflection principles to enable effective selfevaluation for future improvement

equipment and technological aids used in golf drills activities games and competitions to facilitate the development of AGrade skills

safety requirements and practices during golf drills activities games and competitions

communication systems used between players coaches and support staff and officials during golf drills activities games and competitions

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

utilises knowledge and interpretation of AGrade skills of golf and relevant rules regulations and policies to achieve a handicap of to under competition conditions over a minimum of five rounds on a minimum of three hole golf courses and achieves a score in the range of to on the National skills test

identifies observable body movements for each stage of AGrade skills and links these together during practice drills activities games and competitions

communicates with coach officials and support staff throughout drills activities games and competitions and responds to feedback

applies review and contingency strategies to own performance to identify strengths and areas requiring improvement and further development

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure achievement of a handicap of to under competition conditions over a minimum of x hole rounds or equivalent and achieves a score in the range of to on the National skills test to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must ensure achievement of a handicap of 5to 12 under competition conditions over a minimum of 5 x 18 hole rounds or equivalent and achieves a score in the range of 50 to 60 on the National skills test to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to

golf training and competition facilities

a coach or professional to instruct athletes

suitably qualified golfing officials and support staff

technological aids and equipment

information outlining the AGrade skills of golf and the rules and regulations of golf

current legislation and organisational policies and procedures that impact on the conduct of drills activities games and competitions

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 performance of AGrade skills of golf during drills activities games and competitions

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant rules and regulations etiquette of golf and the various AGrade skills of golf

thirdparty reports from coaches or professionals detailing performance

Industry has determined that this unit must be assessed with the following units

SISSGLFA Apply the AGrade tactics and strategies of golf

SISSGLF202A Apply the A-Grade tactics and strategies of golf

SISSGLFA Interpret and apply the rules of golf at the AGrade level

SISSGLF203A Interpret and apply the rules of golf at the A-Grade level.

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

Guidance information for assessment

Rules, regulations and policies may include:

Basic biomechanical principles may include:

A- Grade skills of golf must include:

Aids and equipment may include:

Drills and activities may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Review may include:

Conditions and external influences may include: