Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Target groupsmay include:
those who have never played golf
novices or beginners
talent or development squads
elite juniors
representative teams.
Stakeholdersmay include:
professional golfing bodies
golf clubs
schools
community organisations
parents
participants
representatives from host facilities.
Needs and aimsmay include:
to identify talent
to develop skills
to promote junior participation in golf
to introduce junior participants to club facilities and competitive environments
to promote and facilitate national skills or national development programs.
Relevant informationmay include:
participant profiles
available facilities and equipment
level of demand
modified activities and games
rules and regulations of golf.
Type of activitiesmay include:
ongoing development programs
one-off events
talent ID
promotional activities
individual coaching
group coaching
schools based
club based
National Activity Organisation junior clinics
junior representative team programs.
Requirementsmay include:
handicap
age
experience
physical capability
equipment
facilities
personnel.
Organisation policies and proceduresmay include:
equal opportunity
privacy
working with children
work health and safety
budgeting constraints
marketing
advertising.
Requirements of host facilitiesmay include:
local rules
space, access and time restrictions
safety and insurance requirements
parent approval and participant disclaimers
working with children checks and supervision requirements
Program formatsmay include:
schools based participation and skills program
club based participation and skills program
age-specific development programs
junior representative team programs
junior shootouts or other modified programs.
Rules and regulations of golfmay include:
Golf Australia handicapping and course rating system
best practice codes of ethics and policies of organisations such as:
Golf Australia
Professional Golfers Association (PGA) of Australia
Australian Sports Commission (ASC)
safety requirements and protocols.
Local groupsmay include:
schools
community groups
local government authorities
regional associations
junior foundations
golf clubs.
Resourcesmay include:
modified golf equipment
courses, ranges, greens or sport facilities
coaching and supervisory staff
first aid equipment
funding and financial requirements.
Modifications may include:
ability level of group
ability level of individuals
facility constraints
weather conditions
group size
length of hole
scoring format
skills requirements.
Relevant componentsmay include:
facility
format
activities
promotion and marketing
timing
costs
modifications
inclusion, participation and enjoyment
financial outcomes.

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 of stakeholder needs and objectives to develop and implement strategies for different participant groups and playing abilities to increase junior participation in golf
build and maintains links and networks with stakeholder organisations and use these to collect information about needs in relation to participation and development of skills and to convey information about available golf junior programs and activities
review strategies and respond to feedback to action alterations to improve future programs or activities
evaluate and reflect on own work performance to identify ways in which junior development can be better managed.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
development and implementation of junior golf participation and development activities and programs for different participant groups and playing abilities to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
golf course or green with suitable practice areas for groups
potential participants at the junior level and networks such as schools and clubs
appropriate equipment and resources to develop and manage junior participation and development programs in golf
the rules and regulations of golf
local rules of host facilities
information about alternative program formats and structures.
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 in developing and managing junior golf programs
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant rules, regulations of golf impacting on the development of junior golf programs
third-party reports from stakeholders detailing performance
portfolios containing evidence of strategies to increase junior participation, coaching program outlines, feedback from stakeholders and modifications to program and activities.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.