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Develop and update officiating knowledge

Develop and update officiating knowledge

Unit of competency
National Code
SISSSOF101
State Code
WG031
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/03/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/10/2014
Field of Education
092103 - Sports Coaching, Officiating And Instruction
Original Release Date
15/10/2014
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop and update information on officiating, including the legal and ethical issues that must be considered by officials.The unit focuses on the ability to source and comprehend general principles of officiating as well National Sporting Organisation (NSO) sport specific requirements and covers the initial and ongoing development of a person's required knowledge base. It does not cover the technical requirements related to officiating in a particular sport, these skills are covered in other units. This knowledge underpins effective performance as an official.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Source and apply general information on officiating general principles.
  • 1.1 Identify sources of information to understand the structure and operation of the National Officiating Accreditation Scheme (NOAS).
  • 1.2 Access and comprehend NSO sport specific information relevant to officiating in chosen sport.
  • 1.3 Determine the physical conditioning requirements required of an official.
  • 1.4 Access and comprehend information on basic mental preparation techniques for officials.
  • 1.5 Identify a range of sources of information to update knowledge of officiating.
2. Source and apply information on legal and ethical issues that impact on officials.
  • 2.1 Obtain information on legal obligations of an official.
  • 2.2 Obtain information on ethical responsibilities of an official.
  • 2.3 Identify specific principles of risk management that can be incorporated into officiating duties.
  • 2.4 Identify relevant requirements of the NSO Member Protection Policy that apply to an official in that sport.
  • 2.5 Identify a range of strategies to apply information sourced to role as an official.
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.
Sources of information may include:
formal and informal research
media
reference books
legislation or plain English publications describing the law and responsibilities to comply
Australian Sports Commission (ASC)
libraries
NSOs
industry journals
internet
informal discussions and networking with officials
industry seminars
training courses
participation in industry accreditation schemes
industry codes of conduct or ethics.
Sport specific information must include chosen sport’s National Sporting Organisation:
rules
regulations
codes of behaviour for officials
policies and procedures for officials
registration and accreditation of officials.
Legal obligations must include:
duty to control and supervise the activity
negligence
anti-discrimination
public liability and duty of care
risk management
work health and safety
insurance
sporting tribunals and natural justice
child protection.
Ethical responsibilities may include:
behavioural requirements which govern the way in which an official interacts with the participants and conducts the competition or game and incorporates:
harassment
verbal abuse
physical abuse
participant/official relationships
fair play
free of bias
duty to enforce rules or laws.
Principles of risk management may include:
relevant activity specific safety requirements including personal protective equipment
injury prevention
risk identification and hazard control
risk minimisation
safety requirements for spectators or competition
emergency incident procedures.
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:
source general officiating information and apply this to role as an official for a specific sport
obtain general knowledge of the NOAS and the role of NSOs
understan the physical and mental preparation required to officiate in a particular sport
apply knowledge of the key legal obligations and ethical issues related to role as an official for a specific sport, including member protection and risk management.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to
appropriate communication technology, to facilitate the processes involved in sourcing officiating information
information sources in order to conduct research and collect sufficient information
NSO sport specific rules, regulations and requirements for officials for individual’s chosen sport
NOAS information and ASC Officials code of behaviour
plain English documents that describe key legislation related to officiating.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess the practical skills and knowledge required to develop and update officiating knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
projects to research differing aspects of officiating and delivery of the sourced information in a brief written or oral presentation
case studies and problem-solving exercises to assess application of knowledge to different situations and contexts
written and oral questioning or interview to test knowledge the key content of legislation and industry codes of behaviour
review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the individual.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended for example:
SISSSOF202 Officiate games or competitions
SISSSOF203 Judge competitive situations.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBE07 SISSSOF002 Continuously improve officiating skills and knowledge Unit of competency