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.
Advanced tactics and strategiesmay include:
pre-round routines
pre-shot and post-shot routines
risk assessment prior to shot and club selection
carry distances applied to shot and club selection
decision making relative to understanding of own performance in competitive environment
strategies for recovery, hazards and trouble
dealing with delays
dealing with poor shots and results.
Strengths and weaknessesmay include:
physical
tactical
technical
mental.
Psychological methods and techniques may include:
self talk
performance, process and outcome goals
performance profiling
performance mapping
course mental plans
competition performance reviews
integrating routines into practice and competition.
Tactical plans may include:
shot plans
hole plans
specific round and tournament plans
plans according to score or field position
plans for delays and inclement weather.
Role of the coach or mentormay include:
individual or team preparation
developing and refining advanced tactics and strategies
individual or group performance assessment
assessment of competition and tournament conditions
advanced statistical analysis and reporting.
Environmentmay include:
weather conditions
course condition
physical obstacles
water hazards
course boundaries
spectators.
Rules, regulations and policies may include:
Golf Australia handicapping system
best practice codes of ethics and policies of organisations such as:
Golf Australia
PGA of Australia
Registered Golf Clubs
Australian Sports Commission (ASC)
current editions of the Rules of Golf.
Equipmentmay include:
number of allowable clubs
list of conforming clubs.
Organisation policies and proceduresmay include:
work health and safety
conflict resolution
communication protocols
training and scheduling commitments
golf course etiquette and local rules.
Statisticsmay include:
fairways hit
putts per hole or round
putts per greens in regulation
up and downs
sand saves
carry distance
wedge distance to hole
scrambling.

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 and interpretation of advanced tactics and strategies of golf, and relevant rules, regulations and policies of golf to develop and follow game plans, apply advanced tactics and strategies in competitive situations and analyse own performance
determine own psychological approaches and prepare to apply tactics and strategies accordingly
communicate with colleagues, coach or PGA mentor, officials and support staff throughout activities and games, and respond to feedback
monitor own performance during rounds and modify tactics and strategies to address identified issues
review own performance to identify strengths and areas requiring improvement and or modifications.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
performance of the advanced tactics and strategies of golf applicable to agreed plan to achieve a handicap of 3 or better for males and 6 or better for females under competition conditions over a minimum of five rounds on a minimum of three 18 hole golf courses.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
golf training and competition facilities
a coach with a minimum National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS) Level III accreditation or PGA mentor to instruct athletes
suitably qualified golfing officials and support staff:
technological aids and equipment
resources and information outlining the advanced tactics and strategies of golf
rules and regulations of golf, current legislation and organisational policies and procedures that impact on the conduct of drills, activities, games and competitions.
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 of advanced tactics and strategies of golf during drills, activities, games and competitions
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant rules, regulations and etiquette of golf and the various advanced tactics and strategies of golf
third-party reports from coaches or PGA mentors detailing performance.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Industry has determined that this unit should be assessed with the following units:
SISSGLF314 Perform the advanced skills of golf.