This unit applies to current or aspiring surf life saving officials who are responsible for officiating surf life saving competitions at the beginner level.

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Apply the rules of surf life saving at the beginner level.

1.1. Assess conditions for a surf life saving event according to the organisation's rules and regulations, requirements of the beginner level event, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

1.2. Assess external influences, safety aspects and risks prior to commencement of the event.

1.3. Observe the event, with minimal disruption, to ensure it is conducted according to the organisation's rules and regulations.

1.4. Identify and document breaches of rules and regulations.

1.5. Interpret and apply the rules and regulations according to current guidelines and national trends of surf life saving.

1.6. Make consistent decisions based on relevant information, fairness, equity and participant safety.

2. Use communication strategies to officiate surf life saving.

2.1. Communicate decisions and manage the outcomes of decision making according to the fundamental rules and regulations of surf life saving.

2.2. Explain and convey decisions to competitors, other officials and spectators

2.3. Respond to competitors and other officials according to the given situation.

2.4. Use fundamental auditory devices and signals to clearly convey decisions to competitors when officiating.

2.5. Receive and discuss feedback from competitors and other officials in a positive and constructive manner.

2.6. Implement changes to improve the quality of officiating according to informal discussions with relevant persons.

3. Demonstrate positioning skills to officiate surf life saving.

3.1. Adopt appropriate position to marshal, start and judge surf life saving events at the beginner level.

3.2. Identify and document external influences and conditions for adjusting position when officiating surf life saving events.

3.3. Move to maintain optimal position to view events and record results according to the rules and regulations.

4. Assist in the prevention of emergencies in competitions.

4.1. Identify basic types, principles and limitations of emergency equipment, facilities and resources located in the competition area.

4.2. Check the immediate competition area regularly and identify potential hazards and risks which may lead to emergencies.

4.3. Apply or recommend procedures to minimise or prevent emergencies from occurring.

4.4. Correct hazards where possible and report to supervisor of competition or other appropriate person according to organisational policies and procedures and rules and regulations.

Required skills

communication skills to:

indicate decisions to competitors and other officials

confirm decisions of other officials

develop rapport with competitors and other officials

confirm information is understood by all relevant persons

planning and organising skills to maintain position when marshalling, starting, judging and recording events

self-management skills to respond appropriately to criticism

literacy skills to:

record event results

complete reports for supervisor of competition where required

problem-solving skills to document and address breaches of rules and regulations

numeracy skills to record event results.

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of surf life saving events

fundamental rules and regulations and nipper rules and regulations of surf life saving to officiate effectively at the beginner level

safety requirements of surf life saving to conduct a safe competition suitable for beginners

presentation requirements, including use of fundamental auditory devices and body language to present decisions clearly and effectively

teamwork and communication processes to develop rapport with other officials and achieve set goals

recording procedures to record competition results

positioning principles to maintain optimal position to view competitors

hazards and risks involved in the surf life saving environment at beginner level and safety and emergency procedures to minimise or prevent emergencies from occurring.

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:

assesses external influences and conditions for surf life saving competition prior to commencement and applies the rules and regulations of surf life saving at the beginner level

makes consistent decisions and communicates these to competitors, other officials, coaches and spectators

conveys a confident and friendly manner and maintains optimal position to marshal, start, judge and record events throughout the competition

reports potential emergency situations and takes appropriate action to correct hazards and minimise risks.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure demonstration of officiating multiple surf life saving events at the beginner level to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

surf life saving events, with facilities and conditions suitable for beginner level competitors

competitors competing at club or branch level

surf life saving equipment

officiating equipment and resources.

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 breaches of rules and regulations by competitors and other officials

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the rules and regulations of surf life saving as they apply to events at the beginner level

observation of applying communication and positioning techniques while officiating surf life saving events at the beginner level

third-party reports from a supervisor detailing officiating performance.

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

Guidance information for assessment

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

Conditions may include:

environment

facilities

equipment

resources.

Rules and regulations may include:

Surf Life Saving Australia competition manual

Surf Life Saving Australia supplementary regulations

nipper rules and regulations of surf life saving

competition bulletins.

Beginner level may include:

without experience in surf life saving officiating

over 16 years of age.

Relevant legislation may include:

occupational health and safety

environmental regulations

working with children

anti-doping policy

harassment-free sport policies.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

occupational health and safety

conflict resolution

communication protocols

procedures for officiating surf life saving events for beginners

code of ethics.

External influences may include:

water and beach conditions

weather conditions

spectators.

National trends may include:

competition and event safety

sportsmanship

code of conduct

Surf Life Saving Australia policies.

Information may include:

competition qualification policy and categories

dress of competitors

sponsor identification

gear specifications

scrutineering

competition area and beach positions

setting of competition courses

competitor limitations

timing, scoring, recording and reporting

marshalling

type of event or discipline.

Fundamental rules and regulations may include:

course layout

starting

finishing

judging

reporting.

Other officials may include:

judges

scrutineers

timekeepers

marshals

result recorders

team managers

coaches.

Relevant persons may include:

competitors

other officials

administrators

parents.

Hazards may include:

weather, water and beach conditions

gear and equipment

aquatic life

debris

public and spectators.

Risks may include:

dehydration

sun burn

injuries

collisions

hypothermia

drowning.

Unit sector

Sport

Surf life saving

This unit contains employability skills.