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:

Accepted best practice in golf

code of conduct

the culture of the golf

golf policies

Australian Golf Union

Women's Golf Australia

other policies

Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy

A grade skills

grip aim and set-up (pre-swing)

all shots relate to the laws, principals and preferences, for example

full swing

pitching

chipping

bunker play

putting

specialist and trouble shots

Drills, activities and/or games

that are designed to teach or develop the A grade skills of golf

such as those described in the

should include

national skills test

impact drills

entering and terminal performance tasks

posture drills

swing plane

release drills

on course modified games, eg, two ball worst ball

an extensive use of teaching aids and technological devices such as computer swing and/or video analysis should be utilised in conjunction with appropriate drills

Resources

appropriate golf equipment to suit a range of players is assessed and prescribed by the coach, eg, age, playing ability

health and safety provisions

golf course and/or range

learning aids and technological devices, eg, computer swing and/or video analysis

access to charts, mirrors, impact bags, hinged clubs, splash boards, putting alignment disks, lie boards, shafts

Rules, policies and regulations

current editions of

best practice codes of ethics

policies of organisation such as

Australian Golf Union, Women's Golf Australia

current editions of

best practice codes of ethics such as

Australian Golf Union

Women's Golf Australia

Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy

Technological aids and equipment

golf range

putting green

video camera

videos of other players

Work environment

safety requirements, safe and appropriate dress and equipment as listed in the appropriate golf etiquette guidelines

other recommended safety guidelines are

sun safety guidelines should be followed

other weather eg lightning

hydration guidelines should be followed

access to first aid facilities/equipment

conditions and external influences include

golf course and golf range users

spectators

other players

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 and acquisition of the A grade skills of golf
Assessment of performance should be over a period of time covering all categories of skill acquisition from the Range Statements
Assessment must confirm the ability to apply knowledge and appropriate techniques to
perform the A grade skills of golf under competition conditions
apply the rules and etiquette of golf
review own performance and identify modifications for future practice sessions/competitions

Interdependent assessment of units
This unit must be assessed after or in conjunction with attainment of competency in the following unit(s)
Nil
This unit must be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)
SRSGLF002A Apply the A grade tactics and strategies of golf in a competitive situation
SRSGLF003A Interpret and apply the rules of golf at the A grade level
For the purpose of integrated assessment, this unit may be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)
SRSCOP001B Prepare for public speaking
SRSCOP002B Plan for and participate in a media interview
SRSCOP003B Demonstrate personal image and presentation skills
SRSCOP004B Develop negotiation skills
SRSCOP005B Demonstrate basic assertive communication skills
SRSCOP006B Complete a tax return
SRSCOP007B Develop a financial goal setting plan
SRSCOP008B Prepare a pre- or post-event meal
SRSCOP009B Collect information on drugs in sport
SRSCOP010B Collect information on stress management
SRSCOP011B Develop an integrated time management plan
SRSCOP012B Develop a travel and accommodation plan
SRSCOP013B Develop a career goal setting plan
SRSCOP014B Prepare to study

Required knowledge and skills
Required knowledge
Knowledge of the rules and etiquette of golf in order to play at a sufficient standard to obtain an official golf handicap as registered with the sport's National Sporting Organisation
Required skills
Ability to play golf at a sufficient standard to obtain an official golf handicap as registered with the sport's National Sporting Organisation

Resource implications
Physical resources - assessment of this competency requires access to
a golf facility
equipment
participants competing at appropriate levels in competitions
Human resources - assessment of this competency will require
personnel with competency in golf coaching at the advanced level or above
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 information in clear and direct manner (1)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Identify key skills for Grade A golf (1)

Planning and organising activities
Not applicable (0)

Working with others and in teams
Participate in review process (1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Identify key statistics from analysis (1)

Solving problems
Conduct personal skill analysis and modify for future performance (1)

Using technology
Use video analysis and computer analysis equipment properly (1)