Unit of competency details

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide.

1. Establish criteria for participation in a specified competition.

1.1. Determine eligibility of participants in consultation with the organising body  according to the rules and laws of golf .

1.2. Convey criteria  for participation to potential participants.

1.3. Encourage potential participants to clarify eligibility criteria as required.

2. Plan and implement the format for a specified competition.

2.1. Identify alternative competition formats .

2.2. Select a competition format that meets the objectives of the competition, the rules and laws of golf and the requirements of the host facility .

2.3. Prepare a draw or timesheet and distribute to all relevant stakeholders .

2.4. Establish draw modification guidelines  in consultation with appropriate personnel and distribute to all individuals .

2.5. Modify the draw if required, document amendments according to the rules and regulations of golf and distribute to all individuals.

2.6. Implement the modified draw as documented.

2.7. Identify local rules  and make alterations as required in conjunction with the local match committee and communicate appropriately to all individuals.

3. Record and process the results of a specified competition.

3.1. Interpret result notifications and document results according to requirements of the organising body.

3.2. Record decisions received about disqualifications and penalties, and communicate to participants affected by the decisions, according to the rules and laws of golf.

3.3. Process results according to requirements of the organising body.

3.4. Communicate results to all individuals within the timeframe specified by the organising body.

3.5. Make subsequent alterations to handicaps where appropriate and notify the organising body and the individual.

4. Evaluate planning and conduct of tournament or competition.

4.1. Seek and acknowledge feedback from relevant stakeholders  involved in the tournament or competition.

4.2. Evaluate all relevant components of the tournament or competition and identify potential areas of improvement for future competitions.

4.3. Review own performance and identify potential improvements.

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.

Required skills 

• communication skills to:

• convey information about criteria for participation in golf competitions and tournaments to potential participants
• convey information about draws and modified draws to participants
• communicate competition and tournament results
• seek feedback on the conduct of the competition or tournament from participants and other personnel

• language and literacy skills to interpret and accurately record results
• problem-solving skills to:

• assess different competition formats
• select formats to meet the objectives of the tournament or competition

• planning and organising skills to:

• plan and implement competitions and tournaments
• prepare and adjust a draw schedule
• process results

• self management skills to reflect on own performance and make appropriate adjustments
• ability to develop a draw for a golf tournament or competition.

Required knowledge 

• National Activity Organisation handicapping system in order to effectively manage the format of competitions and tournaments
• scoring methods used in different competition formats
• rules and regulations of golf in order to effectively and professionally manage the format of competitions and tournaments
• local rules specific to golf courses or greens in order to professionally manage and make adjustments to the format of competitions and tournaments.

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:

• adapts the tournament draw and local rules in response to changing situations and applies appropriate communication strategies to clearly convey changes to all stakeholders within appropriate timeframes
• applies effective contingency management techniques to deal with a range of problems that may arise during the tournament such as changing conditions or participant behaviour
• records tournament results accurately and in line with the rules and regulations of golf and conveys results and alterations to results to participants accurately and promptly
• evaluates and reflects on own work performance to identify ways in which tournaments and competitions can be better managed.

Context of and specific resources for assessment 

Assessment must ensure planning and implementation of multiple golf competitions and tournaments to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

• a golf facility or green
• participants or players competing at appropriate levels
• appropriate equipment and resources to plan and implement a golf tournament or competition
• the rules and regulations of golf
• local rules
• information about alternative competition formats.

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 performance in planning and implementing golf competitions
• oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant rules, regulations of golf impacting on the management of tournaments and competitions
• third-party reports from stakeholders detailing performance
• documented examples of draws and results.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.

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.

Organising body  may include:

• local club
• regional associations.

Rules and laws of golf  may include:

• The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews
• Australian handicapping system of the sport's National Sporting Organisation
• policies of organisations such as:
• Golf Australia
• PGA of Australia
• current editions of Rules of Golf, The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews Decisions on the Rules of Golf.
• National Activity Organisation Coaches Code of Ethics policy
• Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy code of conduct.

Criteria  may include:

• handicap
• age.

Competition formats  may include:

• knock-out
• stableford
• stroke
• handicapping
• four ball
• par
• ambrose
• championship play
• pro-ams
• match play.

Requirements of host facilities  may include:

• official National Activity Organisation handicap
• local rules.

Individuals  may include:

• competitors
• coaches
• officials
• media
• organising body.

Modification guidelines  may include:

• late withdrawals and entries
• cancellations
• postponements.

Local rules  may include:

• course boundaries
• ground under repair
• areas of course maintenance works
• fallen trees
• burst pipes
• damage to the course
• aeration holes
• preferred Lies or Tee-Up due to extremely wet or muddy conditions
• temporary obstructions.

Relevant stakeholders  may include:

• competitors
• coaches
• officials
• media
• organising body.