Modification History
The release details of this endorsed unit of competency set are in the table below. The latest information is at the top.
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Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge to judge the performance standard and outcome of a competitive situation according to relevant National Sporting Organisation (NSO) rules and regulations. It includes the application of strategies to deal with disputes surrounding the outcome of the competition and self-reflection to review and analyse the conduct and outcomes of the official’s performance to modify and improve future performances.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to those undertaking an officiating role in a competition environment at entry level. This unit covers the application of relevant NSO rules, regulations and guidelines to judge performance levels and competition outcomes. It also includes the application of some basic strategies to prevent and deal with minor disputes regarding decisions made by the official. Personnel undertaking this unit would be seeking to act as a judge or scorer in a sport specific event or competition.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Each NSO has specific training and assessment requirements for industry accreditation of officials. These requirements will vary between different sports and those developing training and assessment for this unit should undertake consultation with the relevant NSO or State Sporting Organisation (SSO) to determine any specific arrangements for courses, trainers and assessors to facilitate RPL for individuals to achieve the required registration status to operate as an official in that sport.
Pre-Requisites
SISSSOF101 |
Develop and update officiating knowledge |
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements and Performance Criteria
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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. Assess the competition environment and requirements. |
1.1 Identify the rules or regulations and performance standards appropriate for the relevant event or competition. 1.2 Check appropriate documentation prior to commencement of event or competition and confirm participant eligibility status. 1.3 Confirm that environment, facilities and equipment meet event or competition requirements. 1.4 Confirm that risk analysis has been completed prior to commencement of the event or competition according to organisational policies and procedures. |
2. Judge performance levels. |
2.1 Undertake observation of the competitive situation and demonstrated performance levels. 2.2 Judge within terms of NSO rules, regulations and guidelines. 2.3 Make decisions within required time frames and advise outcomes promptly. 2.4 Manage reactions of participants to decisions according to organisational policies and procedures. 2.5 Identify breaches of rules and regulations by participants, coaches and officials and act accordingly. |
3. Judge the outcome. |
3.1 Make decisions that are fair and equitable and can be factually justified. 3.2 Make and communicate decisions promptly within required timeframes and without influence of external sources . 3.3 Undertake cooperative approach to team judging decisions where appropriate. 3.4 Apply effective communication strategies in interactions with competitors, spectators and other officials. |
4. Certify and endorse results. |
4.1 Undertake certification clearly and accurately within prescribed time frames. 4.2 Utilise prescribed formats and documentation where required to ensure consistency. 4.3 Cross check certifications for verification prior to authorisation where required. |
5. Deal with disputes. |
5.1 Identify the causes of conflict . 5.2 Use accepted conflict resolution techniques to manage the conflict situation and develop solutions. 5.3 Explain techniques for conflict resolution to individuals involved and relevant others where appropriate. 5.4 Identify quickly situations where personal safety of relevant others may be threatened and organise appropriate assistance. 5.5 Resolve disputes arising from the event or competition promptly. 5.6 Ensure assessment and decisions are fair, equitable evidence based and adhere to principles of natural justice . 5.7 Record outcomes of dispute according to organisational policies and procedures and competition regulations. |
6. Review and modify outcomes. |
6.1 Review outcomes in consultation with appropriate personnel. 6.2 Evaluate own performance using self-reflection methods and identify potential improvements for future performances. 6.3 Make modifications where required in response to feedback from support personnel and own self-reflection outcomes. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
Assessment must also ensure access to:
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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:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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Range Statement
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. |
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Rules or regulations may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Risk analysis may include: |
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Organisational policies and procedures may include: |
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Decisions may include: |
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Reactions may include: |
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External sources may include: |
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Communication strategies may include: |
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Causes of conflict may include: |
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Conflict resolution techniques may include: |
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Relevant others may include: |
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Disputes may include: |
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Relevant legislation may include: |
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Principles of natural justice must include: |
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Self-reflection methods may include: |
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Feedback may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Sport
Competency Field
Sport Officiating