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Technical Official Training Program Curriculum

20 June 2017

Technical Official Training Program | Curriculum of 14

Contents

Section 1 – What is the purpose of the training program? 3

Section 2 – What do Technical Officials need to be able to do? 5

Section 3 – What are the performance standards for the training program? 6

Section 4 – What is the training programs assessment model? 7

Assessment Task 1 – ASC Introductory Level Officiating Principles (On-line) .......................................................................... 7

Assessment Task 2 - Being an SLSA Technical Official .............................................................................................................. 8

Assessment Task 3 – The Technical Official in Action ............................................................................................................... 9

Section 5 – What is the training programs delivery model? 10

Technical Official Training Program ........................................................................................................................................ 10

Section 6 – What modules does the training program include and what are the key content areas within each module? 11

Section 7 – Measuring the impact of the training program 13

Section 8 – Quality Assurance Mechanisms 14


Section 1 – What is the purpose of the training program?

The purpose of the Technical Official Training Program is to help attract, train, support and retain a national Technical Officials network able to effectively support the developmental needs of surf sport participants in the Learn and Participate Phases of Development.

Training Program Title Techincal Official Training Program

Who will the participants of the Training Program be trained to work with?

I.e. Refer to your NSO’s Participant Map / Development Pathway (PDP) – “Know Your Participants” and identify the category of participants the coaches / officials will support.

Please provide a brief overview of the characteristics and needs of participants in this stage(s) of development.

Stage(s) of development

Learn and Participate Phases.

Participant Characteristics

Learn Phase

• The characteristics of the Learn phase of development relate to advancing and refining Explore Phase movement experiences through continued broad exposure to formal and informal play, practice and games, via both surf sport and non-surf sport activities and environments. In this phase, the participant is exposed to greater movement challenges, and whilst parents, playmates and other family members still have an ongoing role in development, this is usually supported by involving more professional levels of instruction and feedback such as experiences delivered by age managers and coaches.

• Those participants electing not to progress to competitive Surf Sport pursuits (participate phase) are able to translate their movement foundations into active lifestyle activities (i.e. either via the surf sport Recreation Stream, or in other sports / active recreational pursuits). However, if the participant’s goal is to move beyond Explore and Learn movement foundations in surf sport, attaining proficiency in these movement foundations is very important.

Key motivators: Participation for wellbeing - fundamental movement skills.

Key Drivers: parents, coaches, clubs, age managers, friends.

Participate Phase

• The Participate phase is characterised by an increase in participant commitment to Surf Sports training, Surf Sport specific skill development and formal engagement in competition.

• In all cases, foundational skills developed in the Explore and Learn phases are now applied within the constraints or conventions set by Surf Sports competition rules and regulations and the movement skills become more specialised to the individual Surf Sport disciplines.

• Participants may remain in the Participate phase for a life time (through choice or ability), or move quickly beyond this phase into the Perform phase, should they be identified as having potential for high performance outcomes.

Key motivators: Participation for wellbeing, fun, fitness and challenge - fundamental Surf Sports skills and club / branch competition experiences.

Key Drivers: surf clubs, coaches, fellow competitors, self.

Participant needs.

• Variety of sports, and surf sport disciplines.

• Skill development that becomes more sport-specific.

• A continued degree of modified sports, but gradual introduction of adult structured sport and competition.

• A high level of activity (lots of time on task) with rotations of roles and equal involvement.

• Consistent, organised sessions – transition from deliberate play to increasingly deliberate practice.

• Decision making.

• Introduction to the notion of competition, with emphasis on improvement to win.

• Provision of a safe emotional, physical, cultural and social environment.

• Proactive promotion of fair play and moral decision making.

• Use of role models as a teaching tool.

• Lots of positive reinforcement, variety, enjoyment.


• Learning through mistakes and creation of challenges.

• Encouragement to take risks in games.

• Positive input from parents.

• Cooperative activities that reinforce the enjoyment of playing with friends.

• An empathetic environment (understand and listen to individual athletes’ needs). Leadership and responsibility opportunities (independence).

• Leadership and responsibility opportunities (independence).

• Opportunity to explore, question and foster natural curiosity and imagination.

• Training programmes that recognise their physiological stage of development:

• physical fitness

• skill development

• injury prevention

• burnout

• Coaches who plan, with goal setting based on needs.

• Simple tactics.

• Mental and physical challenges.

• Structure and firm but fair discipline.

• Setting of realistic expectations of success.

• Ownership and responsibility, but consequences if they are irresponsible.

• Understanding of why they are doing things.

• Understanding of why they are doing things.

What are the ideal attributes for officials at this level?

• Nurture a love of surf sport

• Focus primarily on fun

• Understand the needs of young participants

• Introduce the concept of fair play

• Understand they not only play a role in developing better young athletes, but better young people

• Have a sense of working in a wider coaching community

• Trustworthy - honest and impartial.

• Responsible - have integrity and take the role seriously.

• Prepared for their role - prepared physically and mentally for the task.

• Competent – understand the components of the Learn and Participate Phases of Development within the SLSA Participant Development Pathway and understand the rules of surf sport competition as they relate to their chosen officiating role.


Section 2 – What do Technical Officials need to be able to do?

In order to effectively support the developmental needs of participants they are officiating (i.e. those in the Learn and Participate phases of development) Technical Officials will be able to:


Section 3 – What are the performance standards for the training program?

Competency Satements Perfromance Standards

• Understand the role, legal obligations and ethical responsibilities of officials;

• Prepare for the requirements of officiating; and

• Identify officiating philosophies and approaches appropriate to participants in the Learn and Participate Phases of development.

• Understand the rules of surf sport competition.

• Understand the roles of identified officials in junior surf sport competition environments.

- Outline the ethical responsibilities of Officials.

- Identify key elements of the SLSA risk management framework and understand how this applies to Technical Officials.

- Identify the broad roles and information needs of Officials.

- Describe the broad nature of the SLSA Participant Development Pathway and the implications this has for Technical Officials.

- Describe the basic rules of Surf Sports Competition (Beach, Board, Ski, Swim, Pool Rescue, IRB, Surf Boats, R and R, March Past, Surf Rescue and Board Riding) and access additional information if required.

- Prepare physically and mentally to officiate.

- Describe the role specific activities of specific officiating roles in junior competition environments – i.e. candidates will choose at least 1 officiating role from those listed below):

✓ Marshal / Check Marshal

✓ Starter / Check Starter

✓ Recorder

✓ Timekeeper

✓ Finish Judge (and lane judge in the case of IRB)

• Manage the risks of officiating in Beach, Ocean, Pool Rescue, IRB, Surf Boats, R and R, March Past, Surf Rescue and Board Riding competition, and abide by the legal responsibilities expected of a Technical Official;

• Use a range of communication strategies to develop effective relationships, minimise conflict, and deal with disputes effectively; and

• Display professionalism, integrity and ethical conduct in specified officiating roles.

- Incorporate risk management practices into their role specific officiating of Beach, Board, Ski, Swim, Pool Rescue, IRB, Surf Boats, R and R, March Past, Surf Rescue, or Board Riding competitions.

- Follow emergency incident management procedures during Beach, Board, Ski, Swim, Pool Rescue, IRB, Surf Boats, R and R, March Past, Surf Rescue, or Board Riding competitions.

- Communicate effectively with others (officials, parents, competitors, coaches, spectators) in a junior surf sport competition environment.

- Work effectively as part of an officiating team.

- Minimise and deal with conflict situations as required.

- Effectively fulfil the requirements of a specified officiating role during junior Beach, Board, Ski, Swim, Pool Rescue, IRB, Surf Boats, R and R, March Past, Surf Rescue, or Board Riding competitions.

• Review their own performance after a competition. - Review their own officiating performance and identify specific improvement strategies designed to improve future performances.


Section 4 – What is the training programs assessment model?

Assessment Task 1 – ASC Introductory Level Officiating Principles (On-line) Purpose of Assessment Task To assess candidates’ understanding of introductory officiating general principles relevant

to Technical Officials.

Competencies assessed

Understand the legal obligations and ethical responsibilities of officials.

Prepare for the requirements of officiating.

Manage the risks of officiating and abide by the legal responsibilities expected of a Core Official.

Performance standards assessed

Outline the ethical responsibilities of Officials.

Identify the roles and information needs of Officials.

Prepare physically and mentally to officiate.

Present professionally as an official.

Method of Assessment Observation of performance in a real officiating environment (including video footage of performance)

☐

Interview / questioning / discussion. ☐

Completion of on-line assessment tasks. ☒

Completion of written / word processed tasks. ☐

Conditions of Assessment

In order for the candidate to have every chance of successfully completing the assessment, they will have access to:

ASC on-line learning and assessment resources ☒

NSO (and other) learning resources ☐

NSO e-learning facilitator ☐

NSO assessor ☐

Computer / tablet device ☒

A real and suitable officiating environment ☐

An SLSA Core Official Practical Workshop Facilitator ☐

A mentor ☐

Instructions to the candidate Candidates are required to enrol in the free Australian Sports Commission Introductory Officiating General Principles on-line course and complete all activities and assessment tasks. Once the tasks have been successfully completed, candidates are required to download a copy of their certificate as evidence.


Assessment Task 2 - Being an SLSA Technical Official Purpose of Assessment Task To assess candidates’ understanding of core elements of the Surf Sport environment and

how this relates to officiating in junior surf sport environments.


• Identify officiating philosophies and approaches appropriate to participants in the Learn and Participate Phases of development.

• Understand the legal obligations and ethical responsibilities of Officials.

• Understand the rules of surf sport competition.


• Describe the broad nature of the SLSA Participant Development Pathway and the implications this has for Technical Officials.

• Identify key elements of the SLSA risk management framework and understand how this applies to Technical Officials.

• Describe the basic rules of Surf Sports Competition (Beach, Board, Ski, Swim, Pool Rescue, IRB, Surf Boats, R and R, March Past, Surf Rescue and Board Riding) and access additional information if required.

Method of Assessment Observation of performance in a real officiating environment (including video footage of performance)

☐

Interview / questioning / discussion. ☐





ASC on-line learning and assessment resources ☐

NSO (and other) e-learning resources ☒

NSO e-learning facilitator ☒

NSO assessor ☒


A real / simulated and suitable officiating environment ☐

An SLSA Core Official Practical Workshop Facilitator ☐

A mentor ☐

Instructions to the candidate Candidates are required to engage in activities (formative assessment) and complete all assessment tasks (summative assessment) contained within the Technical Official, Module 2 (Being an SLSA Technical Official) e-Learning resource.


Assessment Task 3 – The Technical Official in Action

Purpose of Assessment Task

To assess the candidates’ ability to implement key knowledge based performance standards in practical (and suitable) Surf Sport environments (i.e. junior Beach, Board, Ski, Swim, Pool Rescue, IRB, Surf Boats, R and R, March Past, Surf Rescue and Board Riding competition environments).


• Understand the roles of identified officials in junior surf sport competition environments.

• Manage the risks of officiating in Beach, Board, Ski, Swim, Pool Rescue, IRB, Surf Boats, R and R, March Past, Surf Rescue and Board Riding competition, and abide by the legal responsibilities expected of a Technical Official;

• Use a range of communication strategies to develop effective relationships, minimise conflict, and deal with disputes effectively; and

• Display professionalism, integrity and ethical conduct in specified officiating roles.

• Review their own performance after a competition.


• Incorporate risk management practices into their role specific officiating of Beach, Board, Ski, Swim, Pool Rescue, IRB, Surf Boats, R and R, March Past, Surf Rescue, or Board Riding competitions.

• Follow emergency incident management procedures during Beach, Board, Ski, Swim, Pool Rescue, IRB, Surf Boats, R and R, March Past, Surf Rescue, or Board Riding competitions.

• Communicate effectively with others (officials, parents, competitors, coaches, spectators) in a junior surf sport competition environment.

• Work effectively as part of an officiating team.

• Minimise and deal with conflict situations as required.

• Effectively fulfil the requirements of a specified officiating role during junior Beach, Board, Ski, Swim, Pool Rescue, IRB, Surf Boats, R and R, March Past, Surf Rescue, or Board Riding competitions.

• Review their own officiating performance and identify specific improvement strategies designed to improve future performances.

Method of Assessment

Observation of performance in a real officiating environment. ☒

Interview / questioning / discussion. ☒





ASC on-line learning and assessment resources ☐

NSO (and other) e-learning resources ☒

NSO e-learning facilitator ☒

NSO assessor ☒


A real / simulated and suitable officiating environment ☒

An SLSA Core Official Practical Workshop Facilitator ☒

A mentor ☐

Instructions to the candidate

Candidates are required to engage in activities (formative assessment) and complete all assessment tasks (summative assessment) contained within the Technical Official, Module 3 (The Technical Official in Action) e-Learning resource.

Candidates are also required to engage in a role specific Officiating Practical Workshop and soundly fulfil the core roles of their chosen officiating role in a suitable junior competition environment during this workshop. Note – it is suggested that the workshop coincide with a junior branch competition to allow candidates access to a suitable learning and assessment environment.


Section 5 – What is the training programs delivery model?

Technical Official Training Program

Based on the delivery model outlined above, SLSA will ensure the size and skill set of the national NOAS delivery workforce will allow the Training program to be effectively rolled out across the country.

In line with our participant data, our annual, NOAS goals per level are listed below.

There are approximately 40 current official training program presenters nationally. In order to achieve the aforementioned NOAS quantitative goals, we envisage we will need to recruit, train, support and retain a NOAS Training Program delivery workforce equipped to facilitate the new NOAS Training Programs. Our quantitative goals relating to these key roles are listed below.


Section 6 – What modules does the training program include and what are the key content areas within each module?

Module Key Content Areas

1. ASC Introductory Level Officiating General Principles

Applying the principles of honesty, integrity and ongoing self-improvement

Code of conduct for officials, and relevant components of the member protection policy in your sport.

The requirements of your sport’s Junior Sport Policy.

The requirements of your sport’s Disability Action Plan (where applicable).

Ensuring people are treated with integrity, respect and empathy, regardless of gender, race, disability or age.

Appropriate dress to officiate in a competition, as well as before and after a competition.

Professionalism in dealings with athletes, coaches and administrators.

Physical requirements of an official in particular sports.

Basic mental preparation techniques for officials.

Receiving and responding to feedback on performance from other officials and advisors in a constructive and reflective manner.

Implementing basic self-reflection techniques to improve own officiating performance.

Where to go in order to develop your officiating knowledge, skills and attitudes.

Sourcing information on officiating in your sport.

Who to contact to maintain your officiating accreditation or seek additional accreditation.

Legal responsibilities of an official.

Identifying potential risks and hazards in the competition environment (facilities, playing area, equipment and athletes).

How to minimise the risk of harm occurring during the competition.

Implementing safety rules within your sport.

Awareness of legislation that may impact on the official (e.g. state child protection legislation).

Procedures for dealing with an emergency situation.

Limitations to the role that the official is able to play in injury management if they are not trained in first aid.

Working as part of a team.

Communication skills for officials.

Conflict management skills for officials.


Module Key Content Areas

2. Being a Technical Official

Introduction to the SLSA Official Development Framework.

Introduction to the SLSA Participant Development Pathway.

Introduction to Surf Sport:

• Surf sport disciplines

• Coaches

• Age Managers

• Fair play

• Member safety and wellbeing

• Risk management

• Surf safety and injury prevention

• Fluid replacement & sun protection

The SLSA risk management framework for officials.

The basic rules of Surf Sports Competition (Beach, Board, Ski, Swim, Pool Rescue, IRB, Surf Boats, R and R, March Past, Surf Rescue and Board Riding) and how to access additional information if required.

3. The Technical Official in Action (Candidates choose at least 1 officiating role)

Note – a role specific e-learning resource will be developed for the roles listed above and candidates are to select and successfully complete at least 1 in order to achieve Technical Official NOAS accreditation.

Each “elective” module will include:

• What does the role involve?

• Role specific safety considerations

• Reviewing role specific officiating performance and continuously improving


Section 7 – Measuring the impact of the training program

In order to measure whether or not the purpose of the Training Program (i.e. to effectively recruit, train, support and retain 250 Technical Officials p.a. nationally, able to effectively officiate participants in the Learn and Participate phases of development, within the SLSA Participant Development Pathway) is being achieved over time, SLSA will implement the following strategies.

• 6 monthly quantitative Technical Official accreditation data collected per state / territory and nationally.

• Post training program participant e-surveys (i.e. 6 months after the Training) to identify the impact the training program has on participant officiating activity levels and behaviours.

• Post training interviews and / or focus group sessions facilitated by State SLS associations / SLSA (e.g. 6 months after the Training).

• Official mentor feedback on the skills of Core Officials following their accreditation.

• Participation in non-accredited Official development activities and Training Programs.

• NOAS re-accreditation statistics.


Section 8 – Quality Assurance Mechanisms

Mechanisms (e.g. policies, procedures, systems and resources) implemented by SLSA and state SLS Associations to ensure the ongoing quality of the Technical Official Training Program include (but may not be limited to):

• Complaints Handling Procedure.

• Practical Workshop Facilitator, Assessor and Mentor Qualifications and Training.

• NOAS Training Program design and review responsibilities and Processes.

• Flexible delivery mechanisms (e.g. blended learning model, etc).

• Contemporary learning and assessment resources designed following the indepe3ndant review of all SLSA Officiating Training Program.

• Standards required of NOAS training program delivery agencies / deliverers.

• Training program impact measurement strategies (refer section 7).

• The use of competency-based training and assessment procedures.

• Recognition of current competency procedures.

• Contemporary Learning Management System to track and collate participate data and progress.

Note – all policies, procedures and systems mentioned above can be made available immediately upon the request of the ASC.

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