Required skills

communication skills to

liaise with stakeholders to identify their needs in developing junior players

consult with relevant personnel to develop program criteria and formats

develop and participate in networks to promote programs

seek feedback on program outcomes

problemsolving skills to

investigate alternative program formats and structures and match these to the needs and objectives of specific participant groups

numeracy skills to develop implement and monitor a budget to meet the requirements of the programs

planning and organising skills to

manage a range of junior golf programs

develop criteria for participation in junior golf programs

assess resource requirements

develop implement and monitor junior golf programs

adjust program structures and formats as required

self management skills to reflect on own performance in developing and managing appropriate junior development programs and make appropriate adjustments

ability to teach and develop the skills of golf up to an advanced to build these into junior development programs in golf

ability to develop and adapt programs and formats for a range of participant abilities levels and ages

Required knowledge

advanced skills tactics and strategies of golf in order to build these into the development of junior programs

strategies to best develop and promote the delivery of junior golf programs

marketing and advertising strategies to promote junior golf programs

existing and potential networks and groups to enable links to be developed with potential stakeholders and participants

the relationship between professional golf and junior golf development in order to develop programs that will integrate with and develop pathways to professional golf

types of program structures and formats suitable for different participant groups to ensure the development of appropriate programs

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 of stakeholder needs and objectives to develop and manage multiple junior golf development programs for different participant groups and playing abilities

builds and maintains links and networks with stakeholder organisations and uses these to collect information about needs in relation to the development of skills and to convey information about available golf junior programs

reviews programs and responds to feedback to action alterations during and following the program to improve future programs or sessions

evaluates and reflects on own work performance to identify ways in which junior development programs can be better managed

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure development and management of junior golf development programs for different participant groups and playing abilities to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

golf course or green with suitable practice areas for groups

potential participants at the junior level and networks such as schools and clubs

appropriate equipment and resources to develop and manage junior development programs in golf

the rules and regulations of golf

local rules of host facilities

information about alternative program formats and structures

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 developing and managing junior golf programs

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant rules regulations of golf impacting on the development of junior golf programs

thirdparty reports from stakeholders detailing performance

portfolios containing evidence of the development and modification of junior golf programs

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

Guidance information for assessment

Stakeholders may include:

Needs and aims may include:

Relevant information may include:

Type of program may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Criteria may include:

Host facilities requirements may include:

Rules and regulations of golf may include:

Resources may include:

Modifications may include:

Local groups may include: