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Officiate local or district level Rugby Union

Officiate local or district level Rugby Union

Unit of competency
National Code
SISSRGU205A
State Code
D6623
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
28/11/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/02/2014
Field of Education
092103 - Sports Coaching, Officiating And Instruction
Original Release Date
25/02/2014
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to officiate Rugby Union at a local or district level. This unit focuses on the ability to apply the laws of Rugby Union, use communication strategies, demonstrate correct positioning and develop reports for local or district matches.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Apply the laws of Rugby Union at a local level.
  • 1.1. Assess suitability of players, other officials and external influences according to the requirements of the local or district level match, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  • 1.2. Observe match and identify information on which to base decisions.
  • 1.3. Observe players and club officials to ensure match is conducted according to the laws and regulations of Rugby Union.
  • 1.4. Identify and note breaches of laws and regulations by players andother officials.
  • 1.5. Interpret and apply laws and regulations for the given situation according to the spirit of the laws of Rugby Union.
  • 1.6. Makeaccurate and consistent decisions based on fairness, participant safety and spirit of the laws.
2. Apply communication strategies.
  • 2.1. Communicate decisions and manage the outcomes of decision making while refereeing the match according to the laws and regulations of Rugby Union.
  • 2.2. Explain and convey decisions to players, other officials, spectators, scorers and or timekeepers.
  • 2.3. Respond to players and other officials according to the given situation.
  • 2.4. Interpret signals from other officials and work as a team according to laws and regulations.
  • 2.5. Use auditory devices when refereeing to assist in decision making and signalling.
  • 2.6. Perform the complete range of whistle commands using a strong whistle to convey decisions in an authoritative manner.
3. Apply positioning skills.
  • 3.1. Adopt appropriate positioning for the start of play, scoring, set plays, observing contests, and when ball is in possession and attack is about to begin, according to environmental conditions and external influences.
  • 3.2. Adopt the appropriate position when working as a team with other officials.
  • 3.3. Move appropriately to maintain optimal position to view play throughout the game.
  • 3.4. Adjust position according to the direction and or movement of play according to the laws and regulations.
4. Provide reports and give feedback.
  • 4.1. Complete relevant paperwork according to association or controlling body requirements.
  • 4.2. Forward written reports to the association or controlling body according to local guidelines.
  • 4.3. Provide formal and informal oral reports to controlling body, mentor, adviser or other relevant person.
  • 4.4. Attend to reportable offences and follow reporting procedures on players sent off.
  • 4.5. Discuss feedback provided by others and analyse to determine required improvements.
  • 4.6. Implement changes to improve the quality of officiating based on formal and informal feedback provided by mentors, advisers, other officials, parents or other relevant persons.
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.
Officials may include:
timekeepers
touch judges
team managers
controlling body official
coaches.
External influences may include:
ground and facility conditions
weather conditions
spectators and parents
coaches bench
hazards and risks.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety (OHS)
working with children.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
OHS
communication protocols
refereeing guidelines
procedures for reporting on players sent off
code of ethics.
Information may include:
infringements
player reactions
signals from other officials
player injury
Laws and regulations may include:
laws of Rugby Union
Australian Rugby Union Code of Conduct
Australian Rugby Union policies
International Rugby Board regulations
Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy.
Auditory devices may include:
whistle
siren
horn
bell.
Appropriate positioning may include:
distance from set play
distance from likely contest.
Relevant paperwork may include:
best and fairest votes
report of player forms
timekeepers cards
team sheets
controlling body match report.
Reporting procedures may include:
on ground
post match
tribunal.
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:
assesses suitability of players and other officials to participate in the match, and interprets and applies the laws and regulations of Rugby Union for the given situation
makesaccurate and consistent decisions and communicates decisions to players, other officials, coaches and spectators
conveys a confident manner and maintains optimal position to view play throughout the game
provides written and oral formal and informal reports for local or district level game, and implements changes to improve the quality of officiating based on formal and informal feedback.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure officiating multiple local or district level Rugby Union games to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a Rugby Union competition facility, with marked out fields
groups or teams of participants playing Rugby Union at thelocal or districtlevel
officiating equipment and resources
convened judiciary hearing or a mock judiciary hearing.
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 identifying breaches of laws and regulations by players and other officials
oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of the laws and regulations of Rugby Union
observation of applying a variety of communication and positioning techniques while officiating local or district level Rugby Union
a portfolio containing written reports, evidence or documentation of reports, relevant paperwork and analysis of feedback where required
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing officiating performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
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