Required skills

communication skills to

consult with players to plan conduct and evaluate golf drills activities and games that develop the advanced tactics and strategies of golf

identify player needs

convey information about safety aspects

convey information about the effective use of game strategies and player tactics

clarify advanced tactics and strategies to be developed

interact with players to create a safe and positive learning environment

fully brief players on the implementation of strategies and tactics at the advanced level

provide feedback on self and player performance in game strategy and player tactics

problemsolving skills to

plan suitable golf drills activities and games according to players needs and characteristics

determine player intentions and movements

analyse strengths and weaknesses of players and opponents to inform decisions

address player difficulties in developing tactics and strategies

anticipate and respond appropriately to nonroutine situations

resolve disputes related to the conduct or outcome of games or competitions

planning and organisation skills to

develop tactical plans and strategies

source allocate and coordinate resources equipment and a suitable location

monitor and evaluate short and long term progress

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

language and literacy skills to

produce plans for advanced golf sessions

complete postgame player and selfevaluations

give and receive feedback

numeracy skills to

calculate effective time use during drills activities and games

calculate the effect of time on the implementation or adjustment of strategies or tactics during games and competitions

manage time within session timeframes when delivering a series of drills activities and games

personal tactics and strategies to an advanced level of technical correctness to

enable understanding of a range of tactics and strategies

demonstrate explain and break down tactics and strategies for players

recognise and adjust tactics and strategies in conjunction with the player

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

analytical skills to discuss and evaluate strengths and weaknesses and monitor the use of tactics

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the location

Required knowledge

legislation organisational policies and procedures and rules and regulations of golf to ensure safe conduct of all activities

advanced tactics and strategies and how to implement these during a game or competition

specific drills activities and games that promote the learning of advanced tactics and strategies for professional golf in a competitive situation

psychological methods and techniques used in competition or tournament preparation

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

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

equipment types characteristics and technology used for advanced golf

anatomy and physiology to enable understanding of swing analysis and motion

communication systems used between players and coaches or PGA mentors

risks commonly associated with advanced level golf and ways to avoid or prevent these

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

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

conduct multiple and diverse drills activities and tactical games to progress player tactical skills to competitive situations

develop a training plan and convey relevant information explanations and demonstrations to facilitate golf activities that foster the development of the advanced tactics and strategies of golf in competitive situations

observe and monitor the progress of players and provide constructive feedback and intervention to develop and improve advanced tactics and strategies of golf

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

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

conduct of safe 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 enable access to

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

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

teaching and coaching tools such as videos DVDs computers televisions whiteboards statistics books magazines handouts and the internet

a suitable location green or golf facility to conduct advanced golf sessions

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 tactics and strategies current legislation organisational policies and procedures and the rules and regulations of golf and how strategies and tactics impact on compliant play

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 skills of golf

SISSSCO Plan and deliver coaching programs

Player needs and characteristicsmay include:

Tactics and strategiesmay include:

Strengths and weaknessesmay include:

Readinessmay include:

Session plansmay include:

Advanced drills, activities and gamesmay include:

Relevant informationmay include:

Psychological techniquesmay include:

Feedbackmay include:

Player performancemay include:

Appropriate technology may include:

In-game analysis may include:

Relevant aspectsmay include:

Statisticsmay include: