Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range Statements provide advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competence, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. The Range Statements relate to the unit as a whole and helps facilitate holistic assessment. In addition, the following variables may be present for this particular unit of competency:

Equipment

number of allowable clubs

list of conforming golf balls

Environment

weather conditions

lightning

extremes of weather

Facilities

course condition

Information

rules and interpretations

golf etiquette

control of game

infringements

scoring

players reactions, eg, verbal and non-verbal

positioning

Resources

golf course

Rules and etiquette

the game

match play

stroke play

clubs

the ball

the player

practice

advice, eg, indicating line of play

information as to stokes taken

order of play

teeing ground

searching for and identifying ball

ball played as it lies

striking the ball

wrong ball, eg, substituted ball

the putting green

the flagstick

ball at rest moved

ball in motion deflected or stopped

lifting, dropping and placing, eg, playing from wrong place

cleaning ball

ball interfered with or assisted play

loose impediments

obstructions

abnormal ground conditions, embedded ball and wrong putting green

water hazards (including lateral water hazards)

ball lost or out of bounds; provisional ball

ball unplayable

threesomes and foursomes

three-ball, best-ball and four-ball match play

four-ball stoke play

bogey, par and stableford competitions

the committee

disputes and decisions

local rules

rules governing competition conditions

golf etiquette

pace of play

tips to avoid slow play

safety

'FORE'

consideration

priority

bunker care

replace and repair turf

green care

golf carts

golf buggy use

practice swings

non-metal spikes

dress

mobile phone use

clubs

behaviour

situations to avoid

Safety

act in accordance with rules and etiquette of golf

Spirit of the rules

no unsportsmanlike behaviour is tolerated and golfers must abide by the written and unwritten rules

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competence and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statements.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
Assessment must confirm sufficient knowledge of the rules of golf in order to interpret and apply them at the A grade level, in a competitive golf environment
Assessment of performance should be over a period of time covering all categories of skill acquisition from the Range Statements
Assessment must confirm the ability to apply knowledge and appropriate techniques to
observe and recognise when breaches of rules and etiquette occur
mark cards correctly
communicate that decision to the players and match committee

Interdependent assessment of units
This unit must be assessed after attainment of competency in the following unit(s)
Nil
This unit must be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)
SRSGLF001A Perform the A grade skills of golf
SRSGLF002A Apply the A grade tactics and strategies of golf in a competitive situation
For the purpose of integrated assessment, this unit may be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)
SRSCOP001B Prepare for public speaking
SRSCOP002B Plan for and participate in a media interview
SRSCOP003B Demonstrate personal image and presentation skills
SRSCOP004B Develop negotiation skills
SRSCOP005B Demonstrate basic assertive communication skills
SRSCOP006B Complete a tax return
SRSCOP007B Develop a financial goal setting plan
SRSCOP008B Prepare a pre- or post-event meal
SRSCOP009B Collect information on drugs in sport
SRSCOP010B Collect information on stress management
SRSCOP011B Develop an integrated time management plan
SRSCOP012B Develop a travel and accommodation plan
SRSCOP013B Develop a career goal setting plan
SRSCOP014B Prepare to study

Required knowledge and skills
Required knowledge
Knowledge of access to resources
Knowledge of how to use rules and language of the rules
Knowledge of the game and game environment
Knowledge of the role of scoring and marking the card
Required skills
How to use the Rules and decisions books
Literacy skills
Numeracy skills
Communication skills

Resource implications
Physical resources - assessment of this competency requires access to a
golf facility
equipment
participants competing at a A grade level
Human resources - assessment of this competency will require
personnel with competency in coaching golf at the A grade level or above
personnel to be current in their knowledge and understanding of the industry through provision of evidence of professional activity in the relevant area
personnel to have attained the National Competency Standards for Assessment BSZ401A, BSZ402A and BSZ403A

Consistency in performance
Due to the issues such as variation in judgement and observation this unit of competency must be assessed over a minimum of five (5) rounds, over a minimum of three (3) 18 hole golf courses and achieving a score on the national skill test in the range of 50 to 60 in order to ensure consistency in performance over the Range Statements and contexts applicable to playing golf

Context for assessment
This unit of competency must be assessed in the context of a sporting activity with a range of real clients. For valid and reliable assessment the activity should be conducted during a game of golf with players participating at the advanced level. The environment should be safe, with noise to a level experienced with an activity in full operation and support serviced provided for optimum performance
This unit of competency should be assessed through the observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes
Where performance is not directly observed and/or is required to be demonstrated over a 'period of time' and/or in a 'number of locations', any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues, supervisors, clients or other appropriate persons

Communicating ideas and information
Communicate results clearly to players and match committee (1)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Identify and recognise breaches of rules and etiquette (2)

Planning and organising activities
Not applicable (0)

Working with others and in teams
Cooperate with players, officials, and match committee in professional manner (2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Mark score cards correctly (1)

Solving problems
Assess facilities, environment and equipment to ensure safe play (2)

Using technology
Not applicable (0)