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 coach officials to develop technical skills and improve their officiating performance. It includes the application of strategies to review and analyse the officiating environment, competition performance and skills required to modify and improve future performances.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to those responsible for the development of officials in a chosen sport. This unit covers the application of relevant NSO and International Federation rules, regulations and guidelines to design activities and drills to develop officiating skills. It also includes the application of strategies to analyse game performance and provide advice on performance enhancement.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Each National Sporting Organisation (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. Prepare to coach officials. |
1.1 Identify key aspects of the current officiating environment by consulting with key stakeholders. 1.2 Confirm participant eligibility, motivation and officiating career goals and assess readiness to acquire skills. 1.3 Select the particular officiating skills to be developed. 1.4 Ensure health and safety requirements, presentation and equipment are in line with organisational policies and procedures. 1.5 Select components of the official’s development program. 1.6 Identify appropriate professionals to assist with design and implementation of training and recovery program for officials. |
2. Conduct drills and activities to develop officiating skills. |
2.1 Prepare a session plan and allocate sufficient space and resources for the activities. 2.2 Confirm that environment, facilities and equipment meet organisational requirements. 2.3 Select and use a range of coaching styles and teaching methods to transfer skills and knowledge. 2.4 Undertake observation with minimal disruption to activities. 2.5 Observe officials skill execution and apply correction techniques to improve the skill on an individualised and/or group basis. 2.6 Explain and demonstrate specific skills to be coached. 2.7 Apply strategies to maintain group control to ensure safety and enjoyment of the individual and group. 2.8 Provide feedback in a constructive and supportive manner. |
3. Prepare officials for competition. |
3.1 Prepare officials at an appropriate motivational and psychological level for competition. 3.2 Ensure appropriate administrative requirements are advised to the official prior to competition. 3.3 Prepare an officiating plan in consultation with the official. |
4. Analyse official’s competition performance. |
4.1 Observe officials performance and record key officiating aspects of performance. 4.2 Identify any performance problems or difficulties . 4.3 Analyse officiating performance against NSO and International Federation (IF) standards. 4.4 Conduct debriefing session with officials following competition using effective communication strategies . 4.5 Identify ways to rectify performance problems or difficulties and develop relevant coaching strategies to enhance officiating performance. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
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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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Key aspects may include: |
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Stakeholders may include: |
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Session plan may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Coaching styles may include: |
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Teaching methods may include: |
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Feedback may be: |
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Administrative requirements may include: |
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Officiating plan must include: |
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Performance problems or difficulties may include: |
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Communication strategies may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Sport
Competency Field
Sport Officiating