Required skills

communication skills to

clarify rules and regulations of golf

report breaches of rules to appropriate personnel

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

problemsolving skills to use information about rules and regulations to make decisions about own game

numeracy skills to mark playing cards

Required knowledge

rules regulations and policies of relevant golfing bodies including the Professional Golfers Association PGA of Australia and Golf Australia to enable application to own game

organisational policies and procedures best practice codes and etiquette in order to play fairly and at a sufficient standard to obtain and retain an official golf handicap according to Golf Australias womens and mens handicapping and course rating system

equipment and resources required for games and competitions at AGrade level

safety requirements and practices during golf games and competitions

reporting requirements and channels to report breaches in rules and regulations

terminology of golf rules and regulations such as par birdie and bogie

the role of scoring and requirements for marking the card to ensure scores are recorded accurately

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

makes decisions in relation to own game based on the rules and etiquette of golf and recognises and reports when breaches of rules and etiquette occur according to appropriate channels and using appropriate communication strategies

applies knowledge of golf rules regulations and etiquette to mark playing cards

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure interpretation of the rules of golf and the application of these to own game at AGrade level under competition conditions on sufficient occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

golf training and competition facilities

other participants competing at appropriate levels in golf competitions to observe and practice with

suitably qualified golfing officials and support staff

resources and equipment such as clubs balls and playing cards

rules and regulations of golf

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 application of rules and regulations to own game at the AGrade level

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant rules regulations and etiquette of golf

thirdparty reports from coaches or mentors detailing application of rules and regulations

completed and verified playing cards

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 Apply the AGrade tactics and strategies of golf

SISSGLF202A Apply the A-Grade tactics and strategies of golf.

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

Rules, regulations and policies may include:

Rules and etiquette may include:

Appropriate personnel may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Information may include: