Required skills

communication skills to

liaise with coaches or mentors to devise and clarify tactics and strategies

seek feedback and instructions from coaches or mentors support staff and golf officials

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

numeracy skills to interpret and analyse playing statistics to improve future performance

problemsolving skills to

identify pregame tactics and strategies

respond to changing conditions during training and competition situations

apply strategies to improve performance

selfmanagement skills to

review and reflect on own performance

organise time and priorities effectively

set short medium and long term goals

ability to achieve and retain a recognised 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 and types and forms of competition in order to participate appropriately and obtain the specified official golf handicap as registered with Golf Australia or its equivalent

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 tactics and strategies

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

psychological methods and techniques used in game preparation as it applies to AGrade tactics and strategies of golf

activities and games to practice the AGrade tactics and strategies of golf

terminology associated with golf rules and regulations to enable effective communication

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 tactics and strategies of golf and relevant rules regulations and policies to develop and follow game plans and apply the tactics and strategies in competitive situations

determines own psychological approaches and prepares to apply tactics and strategies accordingly

communicates with colleagues coach or mentor officials and support staff throughout activities and games and responds to feedback

reviews own performance to identify strengths and areas requiring improvement or modifications

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure performance of the AGrade tactics and strategies of golf applicable to agreed game plan 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 demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

golf training and competition facilities

a coach or mentor to instruct players

suitably qualified golfing officials and support staff

technological aids and equipment

resources and information outlining the AGrade tactics and strategies of golf

rules and regulations of golf such as official golf publications and the Australian Sports Commission Harassmentfree Sport policy

current 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 tactics and strategies of golf during drills activities games and competitions

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the application of the AGrade tactics and strategies of golf

thirdparty reports from coaches or professionals detailing performance

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

SISSGLFA Perform the AGrade skills of golf

SISSGLF201A Perform the A-Grade skills 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

A-Grade tactics and strategies may include:

Activities and games to develop A-Grade tactics and strategies may include:

Psychological methods and techniques may include:

Strengths and weaknesses may include:

Game plans may include:

Resources may include:

Environment may include:

Equipment may include:

Rules, regulations and policies may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include: