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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Design a professional development plan.
  2. Analyse own officiating performance.
  3. Monitor progress and make modifications to plan.

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to share and discuss feedback with others

problemsolving skills to

determine professional development objectives

identify weaknesses or gaps in performance standards

identify strategies to enhance performance

selfmanagement skills to respond appropriately to feedback

psychological skills to build resilience as an official

literacy skills to

document a professional development plan

read written feedback

technology skills to access and use information and equipment to gather feedback and improve performance

Required knowledge

career pathways and performance standards related to officiating in chosen sport

physical requirements of the sport including nutrition fitness and recovery

roles and responsibilities of other officials and support personnel in enhancing performance

mental preparation requirements and strategies for high performance officiating

selfreflection and evaluation methods

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 ability to

reflects on own performance and career objectives related to officiating to inform the professional development plan

critically analyse own competition performance using available technology and equipment to identify areas for improvement

communicate effectively with support personnel to gain feedback and information to enhance performance

implement changes to improve the quality of officiating based on formal and informal feedback

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

demonstration of officiating multiple competitions in a high performance environment

Assessment must also ensure access to

technology or equipment to facilitate feedback capture

groups or teams of participants playing the sport at theadvancedlevel

groups or teams of participants playing the sport at theadvancedlevel

officiating equipment and resources

NSO and IF officiating standards and career pathways

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 identifying performance deficiencies

oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of evaluation and selfreflection techniques

observation of receiving feedback

a portfolio containing written reports or diaries evidence or documentation of oral reports relevant paperwork and analysis of feedback where required

thirdparty reports from support personnel detailing officiating professional development

Guidance information for assessment

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

SISSSOF Officiate in a high performance environment


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

Evaluation strategies may include:

reflection on past performance

questioning and discussions

observations

cross-referencing with officiating standards

consultation with other support personnel or specialists

feedback from official’s coach or mentor.

Self-reflection methods must include:

officiating diary

mentoring

video analysis.

Officiating stylesmay include:

friendly and approachable while maintaining a 'professional distance'

clear, precise and, if appropriate, directive regarding non-negotiable issues such as safety factors

humorous when appropriate

organised and efficient

supportive and encouraging.

Professional development planmust include:

career objectives

performance standards to be met (technique and competition)

fitness

nutrition

recovery

mental preparation

use of mentor or officials coach

use of support personnel

identified deficiencies

strategies to improve performance

time management or lifestyle balance.

Officiating actions may include:

competition/performance

self-improvement

lifestyle adjustments

mental preparation

comfort/discomfort levels.

Feedback may be:

verbal

written

visual

tactile

informal

formal.

Support personnelmay include:

officials administrators

officials coaches

other officials

mentors

sports physician

sports trainer

sports doctor

physiotherapist

accredited exercise physiologist

sports scientist

remedial massage therapist

accredited practising dietician

other appropriate personnel.