Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range Statements provide advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competence, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. The Range Statements relate to the unit as a whole and helps facilitate holistic assessment. In addition, the following variables may be present for this particular unit of competency:

Advanced

the level of skill relevant to the players ability to achieve a handicap of 4 and under (men) and 7 and under (women) in accordance with sports National Sporting Organisation's handicapping system

Accepted best practice

Australian handicapping system as used by National Sporting Organisations

code of conduct

the culture of golf

golf policies pertaining to

Australian Golf Union

Women's Golf Australia

Professional Golf Association

Australian Sport Commission Harassment-free Sport policy

Advanced skills

grip, aim and set-up (pre-swing)

all shots relate to the laws, principles and preferences

pull swing

pitching

chipping

bunker play

putting

specialty shots

long grass-flop

long grass-shaft lean squeeze

4 iron scrape

putting chip

divots and depression standard

divots and depressions-vertical shaft, off the toe

soggy grass bunker shot

bare lie 'bounce' shot

sandy lie bunker shot

sloping lies

full shots from divots

iron 'scrape' full shots

'bellied' sand iron

3 wood chip

down hill lie soft shot

low spinner (two tiered green)

wind shots versus punch shots

cause and effect relationships

swing mechanics

Conditions

environmental/weather conditions

golf course access

cost to participate, eg, green fees, specialist equipment and dress

course condition

Drills, activities and games

that are designed to teach or develop the advanced skills of golf

those described in Professional Golfers Association

national skills test

impact drills

entering and terminal performance tasks

posture drills

swing plane

release drills

on course modified games, eg, two ball worst ball

use of teaching aids and technological devices such as computer swing and/or video analysis may be used in conjunction with appropriate drills

Resources

appropriate golf equipment to suit a range of players is assessed and prescribed by the coach, eg, age, playing ability

health and safety provisions

golf course and/or range

learning aids and technological devices eg computer swing analysis

access to charts, mirrors, impact bags, hinged clubs, splash boards, putting alignment charts, lie boards, shafts

Rules, regulations, etiquette and safety considerations

current editions of the 'Royal and Ancient', United States Golfers' Association and Australasian Tour Rules of Golf' and conditions of play

best practice codes of ethics such as

the National Activity Organisation coaches code of ethics policy

policies of the employer organisation such as

National Activity Organisation's anti-doping policy

Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy

Technological aids, resources and equipment

golf range

putting green

video camera

video of model players

Work environment

safety requirements, safe and appropriate dress and equipment as listed in the appropriate golf etiquette guidelines

other recommended safety guidelines are

sun safety guidelines should be followed

other weather, eg, lightning

hydration guidelines should be followed

access to first aid facilities/equipment

conditions and external influences include

golf course and golf range users

spectators

other players

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competence and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statements.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
Assessment must confirm sufficient knowledge to develop and perform the advanced skills of golf
Assessment of performance should be over a period of time covering all categories of skill acquisition from the Range Statements
Assessment must confirm the ability to apply knowledge and appropriate techniques to
perform the advanced skills of golf under competition conditions
apply the rules and etiquette of golf
review own performance and identify modifications for future practice sessions/competitions

Interdependent assessment of units
This unit must be assessed after or in conjunction with attainment of competency in the following unit(s)
Nil
This unit must be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)
SRSGLF005A Apply the advanced tactics and strategies of golf in a competitive situation
SRSGLF006A Interpret and apply the rules of golf at the advanced level
SRSGLF007A Participate in conditioning for golf
For the purpose of integrated assessment, this unit may be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)
SRSCOP015B Prepare a public speaking presentation for informative, motivational and persuasive talks
SRSCOP017B Develop self awareness skills
SRSCOP018B Develop advanced assertive communication skills
SRSCOP019B Prepare a sponsorship proposal
SRSCOP020B Develop a personal financial plan
SRSCOP021B Collect information on contracts
SRSCOP022B Collect information on elite athletes
SRSCOP023B Design an athlete's diet
SRSCOP024B Prepare for an overseas sporting event
SRSCOP025B Prepare to participate in competition
SRSCOP026B Implement and evaluate a time management plan

Required knowledge and skills
Required knowledge
Knowledge of the rules and etiquette of golf in order to play at a sufficient standard to obtain an official golf handicap as registered with the sport's National Sporting Organisation
Required skills
Ability to play golf at a sufficient standard to obtain an official golf handicap as registered with the sport's National Sporting Organisation

Resource implications
Physical resources - assessment of this competency requires access to
a golf facility
equipment
participants competing at appropriate levels in competitions
Human resources - assessment of this competency will require
personnel with competency in golf coaching at the advanced level or above
personnel to be current in their knowledge and understanding of the industry through provision of evidence of professional activity in the relevant area
personnel to have attained the National Competency Standards for Assessment BSZ401A, BSZ402A and BSZ403A

Consistency in performance
Due to the issues such as variation in judgement and observation this unit of competency must be assessed over a minimum of five (5) rounds, over a minimum of three (3) 18 hole golf courses and achieving a score on the national skill test in the range of 50 to 60 in order to ensure consistency in performance over the Range Statements and contexts applicable to playing golf

Context for assessment
This unit of competency must be assessed in the context of a sporting activity with a range of real clients. For valid and reliable assessment the activity should be conducted during a game of golf with players participating at the advanced level. The environment should be safe, with noise to a level experienced with an activity in full operation and support serviced provided for optimum performance
This unit of competency should be assessed through the observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes
Where performance is not directly observed and/or is required to be demonstrated over a 'period of time' and/or in a 'number of locations', any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues, supervisors, clients or other appropriate persons

Communicating ideas and information
Communicate information in clear and direct manner (3)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Identify key skills foradvanced golf (3)

Planning and organising activities
Organise equipment (3)

Working with others and in teams
Participate in review process (2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Identify key statistics from analysis (2)

Solving problems
Conduct personal skill analysis and modify for future performance (2)

Using technology
Use video analysis and computer analysis equipment properly (1)