Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range Statements provide advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competence, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. The Range Statements relate to the unit as a whole and helps facilitate holistic assessment. In addition, the following variables may be present for this particular unit of competency:

Equipment

technical equipment, eg, rule book, score card

personal equipment, eg, pencil/pen

Environment

weather conditions

extremes of weather

Facilities

course condition

Information

Rules of Golf , The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews

Resources

golf course

Rules and etiquette

the game

match play

stroke play

clubs

the ball

the player

practice

advice, eg, indicating line of play

information as to stokes taken

order of play

teeing ground

searching for and identifying ball

ball played as it lies

striking the ball

wrong ball, substituted ball

the putting green

the flagstick

ball at rest moved

ball in motion deflected or stopped

lifting, dropping and placing, playing from wrong place

cleaning ball

ball interfered with or assisted play

loose impediments

obstructions

abnormal ground conditions, embedded ball and wrong putting green

water hazards (including lateral water hazards)

ball lost or out of bounds; provisional ball

ball unplayable

threesomes and foursomes

three-ball, best-ball and four-ball match play

four-ball stoke play

bogey, par and stableford competitions

the committee

disputes and decisions

local rules

rules governing competition conditions

golf etiquette

pace of play

tips to avoid slow play

safety

'FORE'

consideration

priority

bunker care

replace and repair turf

green care

golf carts

golf buggy use

practice swings

non-metal spikes

dress

mobile phone use

clubs

behaviour

situations to avoid

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competence and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statements.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
Assessment must confirm sufficient knowledge of the rules of golf in order to interpret and apply them at the advanced level, in a competitive environment
Assessment of performance should be over a period of time covering all categories of playing from the Range Statements
Assessment must confirm the ability to apply knowledge and appropriate techniques to
observe and recognise when breaches of rules and etiquette occur
mark cards correctly
communicate that decision to the players and match committee

Interdependent assessment of units
This unit must be assessed after attainment of competency in the following unit(s)
Nil
This unit must be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)
SRSGLF004A Perform the advanced skills of golf
SRSGLF005A Apply advanced tactics and strategies of golf in a competitive situation
SRSGLF007A Participate in conditioning for golf
For the purpose of integrated assessment, this unit may be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)
SRSCOP015B Prepare a public speaking presentation for informative, motivational and persuasive talks
SRSCOP017B Develop self awareness skills
SRSCOP018B Develop advanced assertive communication skills
SRSCOP019B Prepare a sponsorship proposal
SRSCOP020B Develop a personal financial plan
SRSCOP021B Collect information on contracts
SRSCOP022B Collect information on elite athletes
SRSCOP023B Design an athlete's diet
SRSCOP024B Prepare for an overseas sporting event
SRSCOP025B Prepare to participate in competition
SRSCOP026B Implement and evaluate a time management plan

Required knowledge and skills
Required knowledge
Knowledge of the 'language' of the rules
Knowledge of how to apply local rules, competition conditions and temporary local rules used in open events
Knowledge of marking the course
Knowledge of duties of Rules Officials/Referees including the delivery of rulings and Association Slow Play procedure
Required skills
Ability to use the Rules of Golf book
Ability to use Decisions on the Rules of Golf book

Resource implications
Physical resources - assessment of this competency requires access to a
golf facility
equipment
participants competing at an advanced level
Human resources - assessment of this competency will require
personnel with competency in coaching golf at the A grade level
personnel to be current in their knowledge and understanding of the industry through provision of evidence of professional activity in the relevant area
personnel to have attained the National Competency Standards for Assessment BSZ401A, BSZ402A and BSZ403A

Consistency in performance
Due to the issues such as variation in judgement and observation this unit of competency must be assessed over a minimum of five (5) rounds, over a minimum of three (3) 18 hole golf courses and achieving a score on the national skill test in the range of 50 to 60 in order to ensure consistency in performance over the Range Statements and contexts applicable to playing golf

Context for assessment
This unit of competency must be assessed in the context of a sporting activity with a range of real clients. For valid and reliable assessment the activity should be conducted during a game of golf with players participating at the advanced level. The environment should be safe, with noise to a level experienced with an activity in full operation and support serviced provided for optimum performance
This unit of competency should be assessed through the observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes
Where performance is not directly observed and/or is required to be demonstrated over a 'period of time' and/or in a 'number of locations', any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues, supervisors, clients or other appropriate persons

Communicating ideas and information
Communicate results clearly to players and match committee (1)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Interpret the rules of golf at the advanced level (2)

Planning and organising activities
Not applicable (0)

Working with others and in teams
Cooperate with players, officials, and match committee in professional manner (2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Not applicable (0)

Solving problems
Assess facilities, environment and equipment to ensure safe play (2)

Using technology
Not applicable (0)