Assessment Requirements for SISSSOF003 Officiate sport competitions

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Assessment Requirements for SISSSOF003 Officiate sport competitions

Modification History

Not applicable.

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 sport-specific competitions on three occasions for a duration of at least 30 minutes each that involves:

applying sport-specific rules, regulations and performance standards

dealing with a dispute arising during a competition

making officiating decisions objectively and promptly

reflecting on own officiating practice.

Knowledge Evidence

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

organisational policies and procedures applicable to officiating competitions in a specific sport

officiating codes of practice and best practice principles

sport-specific rules and regulations:

registration and accreditation

age

certification requirements

membership

standard of facilities and equipment

National Sporting Organisation rules and regulations

competition-specific rules and regulations

safety rules including the blood rule

conflict resolution strategies and procedures for disputes

types of officiating styles:

friendly and approachable with a professional distance

clear, precise and humorous

organised and efficient

supportive and encouraging

techniques for responding to participant reactions:

queries about decisions

appeals against decisions

abuse towards official or opponent

abuse of equipment

•	causes of conflict:

lack of information

ineffective communication

frustration

provocation

vilification

sledging

types of conflict resolution strategies:

identification

avoidance

problem solving

negotiation

types of disputes:

disagreement with and questioning of decisions and results

official protests

appeals

types of feedback:

verbal

written

visual

tactile

methods of self reflection.

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 include access to:

first aid kit

drinking water

sport-specific equipment and facilities

sport-specific National Sporting Organisation rules and regulations

organisational policies and procedures related to officiating

organisational safety, emergency and first aid procedures.

Assessment must ensure use of:

participants, coaches, officials, spectators and support staff.

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