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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Fit golf equipment.
  2. Review recommended equipment.
  3. Repair and alter golf equipment.

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to

convey information about fitting techniques and processes to players

respond to player feedback and questions about equipment and performance requirements

problemsolving skills to

analyse a variety of performances of participants in order to detect performance gaps due to equipment variables

apply appropriate corrections using a variety of appropriate fitting techniques

undertake repair and alteration procedures to enable equipment to be tailored to individual player requirements

language and literacy skills to detect and document patterns of errors by use of round analysis charts and statistical results

ability to apply fitting methods and techniques to enhance performance

ability to repair or alter golf equipment in response to fitting outcomes

ability to apply appropriate technological aids as part of the fitting process

Required knowledge

biomechanical and ball flight laws principles and preferences in the context of golf equipment design to enable the accurate assessment and fitting of golf equipment

cause and effect relationships and their impact on equipment or component design and fitting to enable accurate modification of equipment

procedures and protocols for fitting players for the advanced skills of golf

rules and regulations of golf to enable the fitting alteration and repair of golf equipment to be conducted according to required specifications

relevant equipment and safety requirements of golf in order to conduct a fitting session safely

terminology for fitting repair and alteration of golf equipment

appraisal methods used to conduct fitting sessions

Evidence Required

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

recognises when and how equipment intervention should take place to improve individual skill performance and carries out fittings over sufficient time to enhance player performance in a safe manner and to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

determines and analyses player preferences and ability and makes appropriate equipment recommendations based on this information

monitors and reviews player performance during practice sessions and adapts or modifies fitting recommendations in response to continuing problems over sufficient time to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

undertakes suitable repair or alteration procedures according to best practice in golf repair and alteration

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure carrying out fittings for multiple golfers with differing requirements to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

a golf facility or green

participants or players competing at appropriate ability levels

appropriate equipment and resources for undertaking fitting repair and alteration of golf equipment

relevant organisational policies and procedures for fitting and altering golf equipment

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 in fitting sessions and response to requirements for further intervention

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant rules regulations of golf impacting on fitting alteration and repair of golf equipment

thirdparty reports from coaches or officials detailing performance

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


Range Statement

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

Performance requirements may include:

ball speed

power.

Factors may include:

athletic ability

strength

flexibility

golfing experience

physical characteristics

swing characteristics.

Equipment design may include:

head design and function

shaft design and function

grip design and function

club length

club weight.

Player ability may include:

handicap.

Fitting techniques may include:

observation of:

ball flight

lie angle

grip.

Resources may include:

appropriate range of golf equipment to suit a range of players

health and safety provisions

golf course and or range.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

occupational health and safety (OHS):

teaching bay and range organisation

personal equipment.

Rules, regulations and policies of golf may include:

Golf Australia's women's and men's handicapping and course rating system

best practice codes of ethics and policies of organisations such as:

Golf Australia

PGA of Australia

Australian Sports Commission

current editions of Rules of Golf, The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews and Decisions on the Rules of Golf.

safety requirements.

Monitoring techniques may include:

fitting protocols

carry distance profiling

club specifications.

Repair and alteration may include:

shaft length

shaft flex

lie angle

loft

swing weight

dead weight

grip size

flex point

head design

shaft material

repair and alteration variables:

shaft extraction methods

shaft types (parallel tip or taper tip) and installation procedures

shaft lengths and alteration methods

cast or forged head designs and alteration procedures

grip types and installation methods

swing weight and dead weight alteration methods

refurbishment methods, woods, irons, metal woods.