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Officiate beginner level surf life saving competitions

Officiate beginner level surf life saving competitions

Unit of competency
National Code
SISSSUR202A
State Code
D5610
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
28/11/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/10/2014
Field of Education
092103 - Sports Coaching, Officiating And Instruction
Original Release Date
14/10/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to officiate surf life saving at the beginner level. This unit focuses on the ability to apply the rules of surf life saving, use communication strategies, demonstrate correct positioning and assist in the prevention of emergencies in competitions.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Apply the rules of surf life saving at the beginner level.
  • 1.1. Assess conditions for a surf life saving event according to the organisation's rules and regulations, requirements of the beginner level event, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  • 1.2. Assess external influences, safety aspects and risks prior to commencement of the event.
  • 1.3. Observe the event, with minimal disruption, to ensure it is conducted according to the organisation's rules and regulations.
  • 1.4. Identify and document breaches of rules and regulations.
  • 1.5. Interpret and apply the rules and regulations according to current guidelines and national trends of surf life saving.
  • 1.6. Make consistent decisions based on relevant information, fairness, equity and participant safety.
2. Use communication strategies to officiate surf life saving.
  • 2.1. Communicate decisions and manage the outcomes of decision making according to the fundamental rules and regulations of surf life saving.
  • 2.2. Explain and convey decisions to competitors, other officials and spectators
  • 2.3. Respond to competitors and other officials according to the given situation.
  • 2.4. Use fundamental auditory devices and signals to clearly convey decisions to competitors when officiating.
  • 2.5. Receive and discuss feedback from competitors and other officials in a positive and constructive manner.
  • 2.6. Implement changes to improve the quality of officiating according to informal discussions with relevant persons.
3. Demonstrate positioning skills to officiate surf life saving.
  • 3.1. Adopt appropriate position to marshal, start and judge surf life saving events at the beginner level.
  • 3.2. Identify and document external influences and conditions for adjusting position when officiating surf life saving events.
  • 3.3. Move to maintain optimal position to view events and record results according to the rules and regulations.
4. Assist in the prevention of emergencies in competitions.
  • 4.1. Identify basic types, principles and limitations of emergency equipment, facilities and resources located in the competition area.
  • 4.2. Check the immediate competition area regularly and identify potential hazards and risks which may lead to emergencies.
  • 4.3. Apply or recommend procedures to minimise or prevent emergencies from occurring.
  • 4.4. Correct hazards where possible and report to supervisor of competition or other appropriate person according to organisational policies and procedures and rules and regulations.
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 candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Conditions may include:
environment
facilities
equipment
resources.
Rules and regulations may include:
Surf Life Saving Australia competition manual
Surf Life Saving Australia supplementary regulations
nipper rules and regulations of surf life saving
competition bulletins.
Beginner level may include:
without experience in surf life saving officiating
over 16 years of age.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
environmental regulations
working with children
anti-doping policy
harassment-free sport policies.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
conflict resolution
communication protocols
procedures for officiating surf life saving events for beginners
code of ethics.
External influences may include:
water and beach conditions
weather conditions
spectators.
National trends may include:
competition and event safety
sportsmanship
code of conduct
Surf Life Saving Australia policies.
Information may include:
competition qualification policy and categories
dress of competitors
sponsor identification
gear specifications
scrutineering
competition area and beach positions
setting of competition courses
competitor limitations
timing, scoring, recording and reporting
marshalling
type of event or discipline.
Fundamental rules and regulations may include:
course layout
starting
finishing
judging
reporting.
Other officials may include:
judges
scrutineers
timekeepers
marshals
result recorders
team managers
coaches.
Relevant persons may include:
competitors
other officials
administrators
parents.
Hazards may include:
weather, water and beach conditions
gear and equipment
aquatic life
debris
public and spectators.
Risks may include:
dehydration
sun burn
injuries
collisions
hypothermia
drowning.
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 following is essential:
assesses external influences and conditions for surf life saving competition prior to commencement and applies the rules and regulations of surf life saving at the beginner level
makes consistent decisions and communicates these to competitors, other officials, coaches and spectators
conveys a confident and friendly manner and maintains optimal position to marshal, start, judge and record events throughout the competition
reports potential emergency situations and takes appropriate action to correct hazards and minimise risks.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure demonstration of officiating multiple surf life saving events at the beginner level to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
surf life saving events, with facilities and conditions suitable for beginner level competitors
competitors competing at club or branch level
surf life saving equipment
officiating equipment and resources.
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 breaches of rules and regulations by competitors and other officials
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the rules and regulations of surf life saving as they apply to events at the beginner level
observation of applying communication and positioning techniques while officiating surf life saving events at the beginner level
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing officiating performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
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