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 candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Rules, regulations and policies may include:
Golf Australia's women's and men's handicapping and course rating system
best practice codes of ethics and policies of organisations such as:
Golf Australia
PGA of Australia
Australian Sports Commission
current editions of Rules of Golf, The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews and Decisions on theRules of Golf.
Rules and etiquette may include:
local rules
rules governing competition conditions
golf etiquette:
'FORE'
consideration of others
green care
golf carts
golf buggy use
practice swings
dress
behaviour.
Appropriate personnel may include:
club officials.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
reporting protocols
code of ethics.
Information may include:
rules, regulations and policies
publications of accredited bodies or associations.

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:
makes decisions in relation to own game based on the rules and etiquette of golf and recognises and reports when breaches of rules and etiquette occur according to appropriate channels and using appropriate communication strategies
applies knowledge of golf rules, regulations and etiquette to mark playing cards.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure interpretation of the rules of golf and the application of these to own game at A-Grade level under competition conditions on sufficient occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
golf training and competition facilities
other participants competing at appropriate levels in golf competitions to observe and practice with
suitably qualified golfing officials and support staff
resources and equipment such as clubs, balls and playing cards
rules and regulations of golf.
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 application of rules and regulations to own game at the A-Grade level
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant rules, regulations and etiquette of golf
third-party reports from coaches or mentors detailing application of rules and regulations
completed and verified playing cards.
Industry has determined that this unit must be assessed with the following units:
SISSGLF201A Perform the A-Grade skills of golf
SISSGLF202A Apply the A-Grade tactics and strategies of golf.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.