Required skills

communication skills to

consult with players to plan an advanced golf practice session that meets their needs

fully brief participants in all aspects of the session

convey information about the safety aspects of the session

give and receive feedback

interact with players to create a safe and positive environment

problemsolving skills to

plan suitable advanced golf practice sessions according to player needs and characteristics

address player difficulties in developing skills and techniques

anticipate and respond appropriately to nonroutine situations

planning and organising skills to

source allocate and coordinate resources equipment and a suitable location

monitor and evaluate progress

organise players into manageable groups for advanced golf drills activities and games

language and literacy skills to

produce a plan for the advanced golf practice session or sessions

complete postsession player and selfevaluations

give and receive feedback

teaching and coaching techniques to suit a range of player needs characteristics and learning styles

golf skills to an advanced level of technical correctness to

enable understanding of progressive skills acquisition

demonstrate explain and break down skills and techniques to players

recognise and correct player performance errors

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the location to enable initial response to injury

Required knowledge

legislation organisational policies and procedures and rules and regulations of advanced golf to enable safe conduct of practice session or sessions

relevant equipment and safety requirements to enable safe participation in advanced golf practice sessions

technological aids such as video and or computer software to enable the effective and accurate assessment of technique

teaching and coaching techniques and practices applicable to a range of ages and learning abilities

anatomy and physiology to enable understanding of swing analysis and motion

biomechanical and ball flight laws and principles to enable the teaching of advanced skills of golf

factors affecting skill acquisition such as stage of development and psychological status to enable the application of effective teaching and coaching techniques

advanced skills of golf such as swing mechanics and components preswing backswing and forward swing and specific drills activities and games that promote progressive advanced skill acquisition in individuals and groups

variances in swing mechanics for different shot types to enable appropriate instruction and correction of technique

sitespecific information to assist in the planning process and enable management of potential risks and any special restrictions applying to the location

risks commonly associated with advanced golf and methods of mitigating these risks

emergency response and rescue procedures appropriate for advanced golf to ensure risk minimisation to self and group

golf terminology and its application to the advanced skills of golf

golf etiquette both amateur and professional to enable this information to be built into sessions and conveyed to players

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

plan and deliver information explanations and demonstrations for golf practice sessions to ensure activities are conducted safely according to players needs and characteristics and industry best practice

observe and monitor the progress of players and provide constructive feedback and intervention to improve and develop the skills of golf to an advanced level

use and modify teaching and coaching techniques drills activities and games to cater for a range of individual learning styles and levels

evaluate and reflect on own coaching performance to identify strengths weaknesses and areas that need improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

safe conduct of drills activities and games that reflect the needs and characteristics of a range of players and are of sufficient duration and breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

resources and information regarding players to accurately plan coach and document golf practice sessions to an advanced level of performance

current relevant legislation organisational policies and procedures and the rules and regulations of golf

a suitable location or golf facility

a group of players to take part in the golf sessions and games to an advanced level

suitably qualified officials or support staff

equipment such as clubs balls and learning aids and resources

appropriate technology to break down and analyse skills and technique

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 planning processes such as consulting with players to determine their needs and characteristics

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of advanced golf skills current legislation organisational policies and procedures and the rules and regulations of golf

observation of safe golf coaching to an advanced level and monitoring and adjusting instructional techniques according to players needs characteristics and responses

portfolio of session plans and selfevaluations

thirdparty reports from a coach or PGA mentor detailing performance

Guidance information for assessment

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

SISSGLF Teach the advanced tactics and strategies of golf

SISXIND Select and use technology for sport fitness and recreation

Player needs and characteristicsmay include:

Readinessmay include:

Session aims and objectivesmay include:

Planmay include:

Advanced golf drills, activities and gamesmay include:

Location, equipment and resources may include:

Relevant informationmay include:

Teaching and coaching techniquesmay include:

Required player knowledge may include:

Accepted best practice in golf coaching may include:

Monitormay include:

Appropriate technology may include:

Relevant aspects may include: