Required skills

communication skills to

liaise with coaches or Professional Golfers Association PGA of Australia mentors to devise and clarify tactics and strategies

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

language and literacy skills to access interpret and apply information about the tactics and strategies of golf

numeracy skills to interpret and analyse relevant playing statistics to improve competitive performance

problemsolving skills to

identify preround tactics and strategies

respond with appropriate tactics and strategies during a round or competition

refine tactics and skills 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 the Golf Australia handicapping system

Required knowledge

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

rules regulations and policies of relevant golfing bodies

best practice codes and etiquette in order to participate appropriately and obtain an official golf handicap as registered with Golf Australia

selfreflection principles to enable effective selfevaluation for improved performance

equipment and technological aids used in golf drills activities games and competitions to enhance the development of advanced tactics and strategies

safety requirements and practices during golf drills activities games and competitions

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

psychological methods and techniques used in competition preparation as it applies to advanced tactics and strategies of golf

activities games and competitions to develop and implement the advanced 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 ability to

utilise knowledge and interpretation of advanced tactics and strategies of golf and relevant rules regulations and policies of golf to develop and follow game plans apply advanced tactics and strategies in competitive situations and analyse own performance

determine own psychological approaches and prepare to apply tactics and strategies accordingly

communicate with colleagues coach or PGA mentor officials and support staff throughout activities and games and respond to feedback

monitor own performance during rounds and modify tactics and strategies to address identified issues

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

performance of the advanced tactics and strategies of golf applicable to agreed plan to achieve a handicap of or better for males and or better for females under competition conditions over a minimum of five rounds on a minimum of three hole golf courses

Assessment must also ensure access to

golf training and competition facilities

a coach with a minimum National Coaching Accreditation Scheme NCAS Level III accreditation or PGA mentor to instruct athletes

suitably qualified golfing officials and support staff

technological aids and equipment

resources and information outlining the advanced tactics and strategies of golf

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

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant rules regulations and etiquette of golf and the various advanced tactics and strategies of golf

thirdparty reports from coaches or PGA mentors detailing performance

Guidance information for assessment

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

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

SISSGLF Perform the advanced skills of golf

Advanced tactics and strategiesmay include:

Strengths and weaknessesmay include:

Psychological methods and techniques may include:

Tactical plans may include:

Role of the coach or mentormay include:

Environmentmay include:

Rules, regulations and policies may include:

Equipmentmay include:

Organisation policies and proceduresmay include:

Statisticsmay include: