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.
Key aspectsmay include:
current relevant registration and accreditation requirements
emotional tone:
hostile
emotionally charged
isolated
supportive
negative.
Stakeholders may include:
competitors
teams
coaches of individuals/teams
sports administrators
media
officials.
Session planmay include:
aims
dates and times
activity or drill components and structure
logistics
equipment required.
Equipment may include:
protective or safety
sport specific
training aids
personal equipment
technical equipment such as video, wireless and monitoring.
Coaching stylesmay include:
friendly and approachable while maintaining a 'professional distance'
clear, precise and if appropriate directive regarding non negotiable issues, e.g. safety factors
humorous when appropriate
laisez faire when appropriate
organised and efficient
a 'critical friend'
supportive and encouraging
motivational and inspiring
disciplinarian, including modification of undesirable behaviours in officials.
Teaching methods may include:
whole or part approaches
shaping approaches
modelling approaches
command and response approaches
directive approaches through specific set tasks
reciprocal or peer tutoring approaches
feedback and refinement approaches
guided discovery approaches (setting problems and allowing officials to discover solutions)
experimental or problem solving approaches.
Feedbackmay be:
verbal
written
visual
tactile
incremental during an event or activity
at completion.
Administrative requirementsmay include:
advice of appointment
level of competition
officiating partners
venue
start time
competition teams
format of competition
official's contact at competition.
Officiating plan must include:
anticipated focus of performance
goals
intended strategies
measures.
Performance problems or difficultiesmay include:
shyness or lack of confidence
ineffective communication
language or cultural barriers
insufficient knowledge of rules
distraction by players, coaches, spectators and others
physical fitness and preparation
psychological preparation
lack of resilience.
Communication strategies may include:
active listening
questioning techniques
rephrasing and repeating questions, requests and statements to confirm that they have been correctly understood
empathising with the official’s situation while upholding rules and regulations
assertiveness
non-verbal communication and recognition of non-verbal signs
ability to speak clearly to be understood and use appropriate language, style and tone.

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:
interpret relevant rules, regulations and competition requirements to coach officials according to NSO and IF requirements
apply effective planning and organisation skills to deliver sessions to improve technical skills
use a range of coaching styles and teaching methods to transfer skills and knowledge to officials
observe and monitor the progress of the officials and provide feedback objectively within required time frames about performance enhancements
use a range of communication strategies to work effectively with officials.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
coaching of multiple officials over a sufficient period of time to observe progress in technical skills.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a sport-specific training or competition setting or environment
participants, equipment and facilities and support officials in a competition setting or environment
current NSO and IF rules and regulations and best practice principles for the development of officials.
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 training sessions including making and communicating information about skills
observation providing feedback to officials after the competition or game
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of NSO and IF rules and regulations for coaching officials
review of portfolios of evidence such as session and officiating plans
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing work performance.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
sport-specific units of competency.