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Establish selection policies
Establish selection policies
Unit of competency
National Code
SISSCGP515A
SISSCGP515A
State Code
D6559
D6559
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/06/2012
Original Release Date
07/06/2011
Nominal Hours
20
Field of Education
092103 - Sports Coaching, Officiating And Instruction
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop and implement policies and criteria for the selection of athletes, officials and selectors in specific sporting areas and activities. It focuses on participating in a consultation process to develop and implement selection policies, communicating these policies to those concerned and adjusting them in response to feedback.
General notes
N/A
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop selection criteria.
- 1.1. Establish and document selection objectives in consultation with appropriate personnel according to the requirements of the activity, club or organisation.
- 1.2. Develop selection criteria according to documented selection objectives and relevant legislation.
- 1.3. Seek feedback on selection criteria from appropriate personnel.
- 1.4. Document selection criteria and circulate according to organisational policies and procedures.
2. Develop selection policies.
- 2.1. Develop selection policies andprocedures according to relevant legislation and the requirements of the activity, club or organisation.
- 2.2. Seek feedback on selection policies and procedures from appropriate personnel.
- 2.3. Document selection policies and procedures and circulate according to organisational policies and procedures.
3. Implement selection policies.
- 3.1. Identify personnel responsible for administering selection policies.
- 3.2. Assess information needs of personnel responsible for selection policies and procedures.
- 3.3. Explain selection policies and procedures to personnel using communication approaches appropriate to their needs.
- 3.4. Check understanding of personnel regarding selection policies and procedures using appropriate approaches and encourage them to clarify information.
- 3.5. Monitor application of selection policies and procedures and note consistent areas of contention.
- 3.6. Develop initiatives to support unsuccessful candidates in consultation with appropriate personnel.
4. Evaluate selection policies.
- 4.1. Analyse the success of selection policies and procedures in meeting organisational and activity selection objectives in consultation with appropriate personnel.
- 4.2. Make recommendations for change in the review of selection policies and procedures.
- 4.3. Modify selection policies and procedures according to recommendations and feedback.
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.
Selection objectives may include:
representation of specific sport at local, state, national and international level
future skills development.
Appropriate personnel may include:
administrators
selectors
club officials
club members.
Selection criteria may include:
citizenship
membership of sport-specific associations
past performances
current and potential future performance
experience
skill
technical ability
personal profile
availability
physical attributes
attitude and behaviour
needs of the team, group or organisation.
Relevant legislation may include:
equal opportunity
privacy
working with children.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
communication channels and protocols
decision making processes.
Selection policies and procedures may include:
policy principles
composition of selection panels
roles and responsibilities for selection
conflict of interest
timeframes to which selection criteria applies
procedures for application of selection criteria
feedback mechanisms and timeframes for successful and non-successful candidates
procedure for notification of selection or non-selection
appeal rights and processes
overriding factors or extenuating circumstances
breaches of conduct
resolution of disputes
record keeping requirements.
Information needs may include:
points of reference
documentation requirements
roles and responsibilities
selection processes
selection data required.
Communication approaches may include:
discussions
information sessions
presentations.
Initiatives may include:
counselling
additional training opportunities.
Selection objectives may include:
representation of specific sport at local, state, national and international level
future skills development.
Appropriate personnel may include:
administrators
selectors
club officials
club members.
Selection criteria may include:
citizenship
membership of sport-specific associations
past performances
current and potential future performance
experience
skill
technical ability
personal profile
availability
physical attributes
attitude and behaviour
needs of the team, group or organisation.
Relevant legislation may include:
equal opportunity
privacy
working with children.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
communication channels and protocols
decision making processes.
Selection policies and procedures may include:
policy principles
composition of selection panels
roles and responsibilities for selection
conflict of interest
timeframes to which selection criteria applies
procedures for application of selection criteria
feedback mechanisms and timeframes for successful and non-successful candidates
procedure for notification of selection or non-selection
appeal rights and processes
overriding factors or extenuating circumstances
breaches of conduct
resolution of disputes
record keeping requirements.
Information needs may include:
points of reference
documentation requirements
roles and responsibilities
selection processes
selection data required.
Communication approaches may include:
discussions
information sessions
presentations.
Initiatives may include:
counselling
additional training opportunities.
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:
works with appropriate personnel to develop, implement and review selection policies and procedures that comply with organisational and specific sport objectives and requirements and relevant legislation
selects and adopts communication strategies appropriate to the information needs of candidates to convey information clearly and appropriately within relevant timeframes
monitors implementation of selection policies and procedures and applies contingency management techniques to deal with issues that may arise during implementation.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure development, implementation and review of selection policy and procedures for a sport or activity specific to the candidate's current or intended work role to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a sport-specific training or competition setting
potential candidates such as athletes, officials and selectors, sports personnel and resources to implement selection policies and procedures
sources of information about requirements of specific sports and activities in relation to selection criteria
current organisational policies and procedures and relevant legislation that impact on the implementation of selection policies and procedures.
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 interaction with appropriate personnel and potential candidates to provide information about selection criteria, policies and procedures
observation of participatory consultation with relevant personnel to monitor organisational selection policies and procedures
oral or written questioning on relevant legislation impacting on the development and implementation of selection policies and procedures
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing work performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISSCGP307A Implement selection policies.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
works with appropriate personnel to develop, implement and review selection policies and procedures that comply with organisational and specific sport objectives and requirements and relevant legislation
selects and adopts communication strategies appropriate to the information needs of candidates to convey information clearly and appropriately within relevant timeframes
monitors implementation of selection policies and procedures and applies contingency management techniques to deal with issues that may arise during implementation.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure development, implementation and review of selection policy and procedures for a sport or activity specific to the candidate's current or intended work role to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a sport-specific training or competition setting
potential candidates such as athletes, officials and selectors, sports personnel and resources to implement selection policies and procedures
sources of information about requirements of specific sports and activities in relation to selection criteria
current organisational policies and procedures and relevant legislation that impact on the implementation of selection policies and procedures.
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 interaction with appropriate personnel and potential candidates to provide information about selection criteria, policies and procedures
observation of participatory consultation with relevant personnel to monitor organisational selection policies and procedures
oral or written questioning on relevant legislation impacting on the development and implementation of selection policies and procedures
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing work performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISSCGP307A Implement selection policies.
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