Assessment Requirements for SISSSOF001 Work as an official in sport

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Assessment Requirements for SISSSOF001 Work as an official in sport

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Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

officiate at three sport competitions in a specific sport for a duration of at least 30 minutes each that involves:

meeting legal, ethical and job role responsibilities

working and communicating with:

a coach

another official

a participant

a spectator

a committee member, sport administrator, parent or guardian.

Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

organisational policies and procedures related to working as an official in a specific sport

dress code before, during and after competitions

legal responsibilities of an official:

child protection

work health and safety

harassment and discrimination

public liability and duty of care

negligence

insurance

privacy and confidentiality

ethical responsibilities of an official:

being inclusive and balanced

treating participants with integrity, respect and empathy

National Sporting Organisation policies applicable to an official:

code of conduct

anti-doping

member protection

preparation requirements and strategies for the specific sport:

physical conditioning

mental preparation

structure and economic, health and social significance of the sport industry

role of sport in society

role and responsibilities of an official

limitations to the official role if not trained in first aid

safety rules within the specific sport including the blood rule

roles and responsibilities of others in a sport environment:

sport administrators

participants

parents and guardians

other officials

coaches and assistant coaches

support staff

spectators

volunteers

behaviours expected in a sport environment:

promoting cooperation and good relationships

using acceptable language

arriving on time

using self reflection to identify areas for improvement

types, distinctive features and methods of communication:

verbal:

use of language and tone

constructive feedback

active listening

active questioning

asking for advice

use of interpreters for languages other than English and for the hearing impaired

non verbal:

body language

personal presentation

gestures and mannerisms

voice tone and volume

use of space

written:

use of organisational forms

methods of adjusting communication to meet individual differences

methods of obtaining and reflecting on feedback

types, distinguishing features and application of communication styles:

direct

indirect

friendly and approachable

directive

casual

critical friend

motivational

disciplinarian

humorous

organised and efficient

supportive and encouraging

sources of and strategies to prevent communication problems:

misunderstandings

selection disputes

abuse of officials

parent roles

team harmony

compliance with policies and procedures

complaints

member protection

methods of dealing with communication problems

hazards in a sport-specific competition environment and how to minimise risk of harm:

facilities

playing area

equipment

participants.

Assessment Conditions

Skills must be demonstrated in:

a community based competition environment in a specific sport. This can be a workplace or simulated environment.

Assessment must ensure access to:

first aid kit

drinking water

computer connected to the internet

sport and sport-specific industry information

organisational policies and procedures related to officiating

organisational safety, emergency response and first aid procedures.

Assessment must ensure use of:

sport organisation staff and participants.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations requirements for assessors.

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guides - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1ca50016-24d2-4161-a044-d3faa200268b