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Officiate in a high performance environment

Officiate in a high performance environment

Unit of competency
National Code
SISSSOF305
State Code
WG035
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
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
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to officiate at an advanced level. This unit focuses on the ability to apply the laws of the sport, use communication strategies, demonstrate correct positioning and develop reports on high performance competition.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Apply the laws of the competition at an advanced level.
  • 1.1 Assess suitability of participants, other officials and external influences according to the requirements of the advanced level competition, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  • 1.2 Observe competition, with minimal disruption, and identify information on which to base decisions.
  • 1.3 Observe participants and officials to ensure competition is conducted according to the laws and regulations of the sport.
  • 1.4 Identify and respond to breaches of laws and regulations by participants, coaches, support personnel and other officials.
  • 1.5 Interpret and apply laws and regulations for the given situation according to the spirit of the laws of the sport.
  • 1.6 Make decisions quickly and decisively to correspond with the speed of the competition.
2. Use communication strategies.
  • 2.1 Communicate decisions and manage the outcomes of decision making while refereeing the competition according to the laws and regulations.
  • 2.2 Explain and convey decisions to participants, coaches, other officials, support personnel, spectators, scorers and or timekeepers.
  • 2.3 Respond to participants, coaches, support personnel and other officials according to the given situation.
  • 2.4 Interpret signals from other officials and work as a team according to laws and regulations.
  • 2.5 Use auditory devices as appropriate to assist in decision making and signalling.
  • 2.6 Perform the complete range of commands and signals to convey decisions in an authoritative manner.
3. Demonstrate positioning skills.
  • 3.1 Adopt appropriate positions for the start or recommencement of play, for set plays, and general play situations according to environmental conditions and external influences.
  • 3.2 Identify positioning areas and adopt the appropriate position when working as a team with other officials.
  • 3.3 Move appropriately to maintain optimal position to view play throughout the competition.
  • 3.4 Adjust position according to the direction and/or movement of play according to the laws and regulations.
4. Provide reports and give feedback.
  • 4.1 Complete relevant paperwork and sign as required by association or sport controlling body.
  • 4.2 Forward written reports to the controlling body.
  • 4.3 Provide reports to controlling body, mentor, adviser or other relevant persons.
  • 4.4 Respond to reportable offences and follow reporting procedures.
  • 4.5 Discuss feedback provided by others and analyse in a rational and constructive way.
  • 4.6 Implement changes to improve the quality of officiating based on formal and informal feedback provided by mentors, advisers, other officials or other relevant persons.
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.
Other officialsmay include:
timekeepers
judges
scorers
team managers
medical personnel
controlling body official
officials’ coaches.
External influences may include:

ground and facility conditions
weather conditions
spectators
coaches bench
media
administrators
hazards and risks.
Advanced level may include:
participants in highest divisions of the competition
professional athletes
participants ranging from regional to international level.
Competition also refers to:
match
fixture
game
event.
Relevant legislationmay include:
work health and safety
working with children.
Organisational policies and proceduresmay include:
work health and safety
communication protocols
officiating guidelines
procedures for reporting participants
member protection
child protection
code of ethics.
Informationmay include:

infringements
participant reactions
signals from other officials
participant injury.
Laws and regulations may include:

rules, regulations and laws of the sport
NSO Code of Behaviour
NSO policies
International Sporting Organisation regulations
Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Harassment-free Sport policy
age restrictions.
Signalsmay include:
flags
hand gestures
auditory
visual cues.
Auditory devicesmay include:
whistle
wireless headset
siren
horn
bell.
Environmental conditionsmay include:
temperature
light
weather conditions
location on the ground.
Relevant paperworkmay include:
best and fairest votes
report of participant forms
timekeepers cards
team sheets
controlling body competition report.
Reporting procedures may include:
on ground
post competition
tribunal.
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:
assess suitability of participants and other officials to participate in the competition, and interprets and applies the laws and regulations of the specific NSO for the given situation
anticipate the flow and speed of competition and makeand communicate accurate and consistent decisions to participants, other officials, coaches and spectators promptly
convey a confident manner and maintain optimal position to view play throughout the competition
work effectively as a member of an officiating team
provide written and oral formal and informal reports for local or district level competition, and 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 at an advanced level.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a sport competition facility, with marked out fields
groups or teams of participants playing the sport at theadvancedlevel
officiating equipment and resources
NSO laws and regulations
reporting, tribunal and judiciary procedures.
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 laws and regulations by participants and other officials
oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of the laws and regulations
observation of applying a variety of communication and positioning techniques while officiating
a portfolio containing written reports, evidence or documentation of oral reports, relevant paperwork and analysis of feedback where required
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing officiating performance.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended:
SISSSOF306 Apply self-management to high performance officiating.
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