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Apply self-management to enhance high performance officiating

Apply self-management to enhance high performance officiating

Unit of competency
National Code
SISSSOF306
State Code
WG036
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
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to improve officiating skills for high performance competition environments. This unit focuses on the ability to apply self-reflection techniques and plan and implement a professional development plan.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Design a professional development plan.
  • 1.1 Use evaluation strategies to establish personal professional development objectives.
  • 1.2 Review own performance against agreed program objectives and in response to senior officials' comments.
  • 1.3 Use self-reflection methods to assist the self-evaluation process.
  • 1.4 Identify aspects of officiating styles to improve.
  • 1.5 Design a professional development plan to enhance performance and build resilience as an official.
  • 1.6 Identify specialists to assist with implementation of the plan.
  • 1.7 Take action to implement the plan.
2. Analyse own officiating performance.
  • 2.1 Use appropriate technology and equipment to evaluate performance.
  • 2.2 Record officiating actions or officiating styles that were particularly effective or to be avoided for future use.
  • 2.3 Share and discuss feedback regarding evaluation and recommended future modifications with support personnel.
  • 2.4 Confirm with support personnel any changes to future performances based on outcomes of evaluation process.
  • 2.5 Modify professional development plan accordingly.
3. Monitor progress and make modifications to plan.
  • 3.1 Determine timing of a review of the professional development plan.
  • 3.2 Identify support personnel to be part of the review.
  • 3.3 Assess progress towards career objectives and performance standards of NSO and International Federation (IF).
  • 3.4 Adjust objectives and modify plan based on evaluation outcomes.
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.
Evaluation strategies may include:
reflection on past performance
questioning and discussions
observations
cross-referencing with officiating standards
consultation with other support personnel or specialists
feedback from official’s coach or mentor.
Self-reflection methods must include:

officiating diary
mentoring
video analysis.
Officiating stylesmay include:
friendly and approachable while maintaining a 'professional distance'
clear, precise and, if appropriate, directive regarding non-negotiable issues such as safety factors
humorous when appropriate
organised and efficient
supportive and encouraging.
Professional development planmust include:
career objectives
performance standards to be met (technique and competition)
fitness
nutrition
recovery
mental preparation
use of mentor or officials coach
use of support personnel
identified deficiencies
strategies to improve performance
time management or lifestyle balance.
Officiating actions may include:
competition/performance
self-improvement
lifestyle adjustments
mental preparation
comfort/discomfort levels.
Feedback may be:

verbal
written
visual
tactile
informal
formal.
Support personnelmay include:

officials administrators
officials coaches
other officials
mentors
sports physician
sports trainer
sports doctor
physiotherapist
accredited exercise physiologist
sports scientist
remedial massage therapist
accredited practising dietician
other appropriate personnel.
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:
reflects on own performance and career objectives related to officiating to inform the professional development plan
critically analyse own competition performance using available technology and equipment to identify areas for improvement
communicate effectively with support personnel to gain feedback and information to enhance performance
implement changes to improve the quality of officiating based on formal and informal feedback.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
demonstration of officiating multiple competitions in a high performance environment.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
technology or equipment to facilitate feedback capture
groups or teams of participants playing the sport at theadvancedlevel
officiating equipment and resources
NSO and IF officiating standards and career pathways.
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 performance deficiencies
oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of evaluation and self-reflection techniques
observation of receiving feedback
a portfolio containing written reports or diaries, evidence or documentation of oral reports, relevant paperwork and analysis of feedback where required
third-party reports from support personnel detailing officiating professional development.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended:
SISSSOF305 Officiate in a high performance environment.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBE07 SISSSOF002 Continuously improve officiating skills and knowledge Unit of competency