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.
Rules, regulations and policiesmay include:
Golf Australia handicapping system
best practice codes of ethics and policies of organisations such as:
Golf Australia
Professional Golfers Association (PGA) of Australia
Registered Golf Clubs
Australian Sports Commission (ASC).
Basic biomechanical principles may include:
balance and base of support
centre of gravity
Newton’s laws; linear and angular motion
forces and torques
linear and angular momentum, moment of inertia
levers
projectile motion
power.
A-Grade skills of golf must include:
pre-swing fundamentals:
grip
aim and alignment
stance
ball position
posture
in-swing fundamentals:
full swing concept
stages of the full swing
full swing principles
short game fundamentals:
pitching
chipping
bunker play
putting.
Learning aids, equipment and environment may include:
golf equipment
golf course
golf range
putting green
mirrors
impact bags
alignment aids
lie boards
computer software and technological devices.
Drills, activities and gamesmay include:
warm-up and cool-down activities
drills and activities for pre-swing fundamentals
drills and activities for in-swing fundamentals
drills and activities for short game fundamentals
on-course modified games such as, two-ball worst-ball
range-based games such as Aussie rules
National Skills Test or modified equivalent
activities using computer swing and or video analysis
activities using technological devices.
Organisation policies and proceduresmay include:
work health and safety
conflict resolution
communication protocols
training and scheduling commitments
code of ethics or behaviour
golf course etiquette and local rules.
Review may include:
individual evaluation
video review
statistical recording and analysis
modified game scores
scores on skills tests.
Conditions and external influencesmay include:
environmental and or weather conditions
other facility users
support staff
parents
referees and administrators
other coaches or professionals.

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 A-Grade skills of golf, and relevant rules, regulations and policies to achieve a handicap of 5 to 12 under competition conditions over a minimum of five rounds on a minimum of three 18 hole golf courses and achieves a score in the range of 50 to 60 on the National Skills Test
identify observable body movements for each stage of A-Grade skills and link these together during practice drills, activities and games
communicate with coach, officials and support staff throughout drills, activities and games and respond to feedback
review own performance to identify strengths and areas requiring improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
achievement of a handicap of 5to 12 under competition conditions over a minimum of 5 x 18 hole rounds or equivalent
achievement of a score in the range of 50 to 60 on the National Skills Test to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
golf training and competition facilities
a coach or professional to instruct athletes
suitably qualified golfing officials and support staff
technological aids and equipment
information outlining the A-Grade skills of golf
current legislation and organisational policies and procedures that impact on the conduct of drills, activities and games.
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 A-Grade skills of golf during drills, activities and games
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant rules and regulations, etiquette of golf and the various A-Grade skills of golf
third-party reports from coaches or professionals 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:
SISSGLF202 Apply the A-Grade tactics and strategies of golf.