Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

SISSGLF315 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply the advanced tactics and strategies of golf

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency SISSGLF315 - Apply the advanced tactics and strategies of golf
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply the advanced tactics and strategies of golf in competitive rounds. This unit focuses on the development and performance of advanced tactics and strategies of golf to enhance competition performance.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to those who want to pursue a career in golf at a regional, state, territory or national level. Those undertaking this unit should be a scholarship holder with a regional, state, territory or national Institute of Sport, a member of a state, territory national team or squad, or a member of a second tier national competition.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites SISSGLF316Interpret and apply the rules of golf.
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Participate in pre-round preparation.
  • Identify the advanced tactics and strategies of golf to be developed in consultation with the coach or mentor.
  • Analyse strengths and weaknesses of past performance.
  • Determine appropriate psychological methods and techniques commonly used at the advanced level of golf to enhance performance during pre-round preparation.
  • Develop individual tactical plans and strategies in consultation with the coach or mentor.
  • Identify the role of the coach or mentor and support staff regarding tactics for training, team preparation and competitive situations.
       
Element: Assess conditions for a competition.
  • Assess the environment, and confirm it meets golf rules, regulations and policies in consultation with the coach or mentor.
  • Assess resources and equipment according to golf rules, regulations and policies.
  • Take appropriate action in response to unsuitable conditions.
       
Element: Implement advanced tactics and strategies.
  • Apply tactics and strategies to counter weaknesses and take advantage of strengths.
  • Adopt psychological approaches identified in pre-round preparation.
  • Implement identified tactical plans in a safe manner, according to golf rules, regulations and policies, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  • Monitor and refine plans, tactics and strategies according to the stage and situation of the round.
  • Maintain effective communication with coach or mentor in order to enhance own performance.
       
Element: Participate in post-round analysis and follow-up.
  • Review advanced tactics and strategies implemented throughout round, and identify strengths and areas requiring improvement in consultation with the coach or mentor.
  • Debrief on round or rounds and analyse own strengths and weaknesses in relation to tactics and strategies for future rounds.
  • Analyse statistics to assist with modifying tactics and strategies to improve performance.
       


Evidence Required

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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:

utilise knowledge and interpretation of advanced tactics and strategies of golf, and relevant rules, regulations and policies of golf to develop and follow game plans, apply advanced tactics and strategies in competitive situations and analyse own performance

determine own psychological approaches and prepare to apply tactics and strategies accordingly

communicate with colleagues, coach or PGA mentor, officials and support staff throughout activities and games, and respond to feedback

monitor own performance during rounds and modify tactics and strategies to address identified issues

review own performance to identify strengths and areas requiring improvement and or modifications.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

performance of the advanced tactics and strategies of golf applicable to agreed plan to achieve a handicap of 3 or better for males and 6 or better for females under competition conditions over a minimum of five rounds on a minimum of three 18 hole golf courses.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

golf training and competition facilities

a coach with a minimum National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS) Level III accreditation or PGA mentor to instruct athletes

suitably qualified golfing officials and support staff:

technological aids and equipment

resources and information outlining the advanced tactics and strategies of golf

rules and regulations of golf, current legislation and organisational policies and procedures that impact on the conduct of drills, activities, games and competitions.

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 of advanced tactics and strategies of golf during drills, activities, games and competitions

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant rules, regulations and etiquette of golf and the various advanced tactics and strategies of golf

third-party reports from coaches or PGA mentors detailing performance.

Guidance information for assessment

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

Industry has determined that this unit should be assessed with the following units:

SISSGLF314 Perform the advanced skills of golf.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

communication skills to:

liaise with coaches or Professional Golfers Association (PGA) of Australia mentors to devise and clarify tactics and strategies

seek feedback and instructions from coaches or PGA mentors, support staff and officials

language and literacy skills to access, interpret and apply information about the tactics and strategies of golf

numeracy skills to interpret and analyse relevant playing statistics to improve competitive performance

problem-solving skills to:

identify pre-round tactics and strategies

respond with appropriate tactics and strategies during a round or competition

refine tactics and skills to improve performance

self-management skills to:

review and reflect on own performance

organise time and priorities effectively

set short, medium and long term goals

ability to achieve and retain a recognised golf handicap according to the Golf Australia handicapping system.

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe participation during golf drills, activities, rounds and competitions

rules, regulations and policies of relevant golfing bodies

best practice codes and etiquette in order to participate appropriately and obtain an official golf handicap as registered with Golf Australia

self-reflection principles to enable effective self-evaluation for improved performance

equipment and technological aids used in golf drills, activities, games and competitions to enhance the development of advanced tactics and strategies

safety requirements and practices during golf drills, activities, games and competitions

communication systems used between players, coaches or PGA mentors and support staff and officials during golf drills, activities, games and competitions

psychological methods and techniques used in competition preparation as it applies to advanced tactics and strategies of golf

activities, games and competitions to develop and implement the advanced tactics and strategies of golf

terminology associated with golf rules and regulations to enable effective communication.

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.

Advanced tactics and strategiesmay include:

pre-round routines

pre-shot and post-shot routines

risk assessment prior to shot and club selection

carry distances applied to shot and club selection

decision making relative to understanding of own performance in competitive environment

strategies for recovery, hazards and trouble

dealing with delays

dealing with poor shots and results.

Strengths and weaknessesmay include:

physical

tactical

technical

mental.

Psychological methods and techniques may include:

self talk

performance, process and outcome goals

performance profiling

performance mapping

course mental plans

competition performance reviews

integrating routines into practice and competition.

Tactical plans may include:

shot plans

hole plans

specific round and tournament plans

plans according to score or field position

plans for delays and inclement weather.

Role of the coach or mentormay include:

individual or team preparation

developing and refining advanced tactics and strategies

individual or group performance assessment

assessment of competition and tournament conditions

advanced statistical analysis and reporting.

Environmentmay include:

weather conditions

course condition

physical obstacles

water hazards

course boundaries

spectators.

Rules, regulations and policies may include:

Golf Australia handicapping system

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

Golf Australia

PGA of Australia

Registered Golf Clubs

Australian Sports Commission (ASC)

current editions of the Rules of Golf.

Equipmentmay include:

number of allowable clubs

list of conforming clubs.

Organisation policies and proceduresmay include:

work health and safety

conflict resolution

communication protocols

training and scheduling commitments

golf course etiquette and local rules.

Statisticsmay include:

fairways hit

putts per hole or round

putts per greens in regulation

up and downs

sand saves

carry distance

wedge distance to hole

scrambling.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify the advanced tactics and strategies of golf to be developed in consultation with the coach or mentor. 
Analyse strengths and weaknesses of past performance. 
Determine appropriate psychological methods and techniques commonly used at the advanced level of golf to enhance performance during pre-round preparation. 
Develop individual tactical plans and strategies in consultation with the coach or mentor. 
Identify the role of the coach or mentor and support staff regarding tactics for training, team preparation and competitive situations. 
Assess the environment, and confirm it meets golf rules, regulations and policies in consultation with the coach or mentor. 
Assess resources and equipment according to golf rules, regulations and policies. 
Take appropriate action in response to unsuitable conditions. 
Apply tactics and strategies to counter weaknesses and take advantage of strengths. 
Adopt psychological approaches identified in pre-round preparation. 
Implement identified tactical plans in a safe manner, according to golf rules, regulations and policies, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 
Monitor and refine plans, tactics and strategies according to the stage and situation of the round. 
Maintain effective communication with coach or mentor in order to enhance own performance. 
Review advanced tactics and strategies implemented throughout round, and identify strengths and areas requiring improvement in consultation with the coach or mentor. 
Debrief on round or rounds and analyse own strengths and weaknesses in relation to tactics and strategies for future rounds. 
Analyse statistics to assist with modifying tactics and strategies to improve performance. 

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