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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Describe and demonstrate the technique for coaching basic golf strokes 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
336034  Describe and demonstrate the technique for coaching basic golf strokes 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Sport 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 02 - Culture and Arts Sport 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 4  NQF Level 04  12 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
Learners working towards this standard will be working within sport education function, or golf club environment providing support services to golf clubs, golf coaching, and golf event management, where the acquisition of competence against this standard will add value to one`s job. This standard will

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Providing a brief overview of the game of golf.
  • Explaining and demonstrating basic putting technique in golf.
  • Explaining and demonstrating the chip and pitch shots in golf.
  • Demonstrating knowledge of the game and scoring systems. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners accessing this standard are competent in:
  • Communication at NQF Level 4.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF level 3.
  • Computer Literacy at NQF Level 3. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Briefly explain the game of golf with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The purpose and objectives of the game of golf is explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The basic golf clubs and their purpose is explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The general layout of a golf course is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The general rules of etiquette and play are explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    A knowledge of golf and golfing terminology is demonstrated with examples. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Explain and demonstrate basic putting technique in golf. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The role and importance of putting in the game of golf is explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Putting grips and their advantages are explained and demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Different putting strokes are described and demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Putting drills to improve putting are explained and demonstrated. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Explain and demonstrate the chip and pitch shots in golf. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The role and importance of the chip and pitch shot in the game of golf is explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The grip, posture, ball position, address, alignment and pre-shot routine in relation to the chip and pitch shots are explained and demonstrated by example. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The basic technique of the chip and pitch shout are explained and demonstrated by example. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Chipping and pitching drills to improve chipping and pitching are explained and demonstrated by example. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Demonstrate knowledge of the game and scoring systems. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The playing of a golf game according to the rules of golf is demonstrated by playing nine holes of golf. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    A nine hole competition is played demonstrating Stableford scoring. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The basic rules of handicaps are explained in relationship to scoring methods. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Golf strokes are reviewed and explained in relationship to the golf course and course management. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Any individual wishing to be assessed (including through Recognation of Prior Learning) against this Unit Standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA, or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA, or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this Unit Standard or assessing this Unit Standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA, or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The learner must demonstrate an understanding:
  • The principles of motivation.
  • Feedback skills.
  • Interpersonal and communication skills. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems using critical and creative thinking processes in the context of describing and demonstrating the technique for coaching basic golf strokes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organization or community in the context of golf coaching. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively in order to ensure that techniques for coaching basic golf strokes is safely and appropriately delivered. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information in order to demonstrate the technique for coaching basic golf strokes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion to describe and demonstrate technique for coaching basic golf strokes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility to the environment and health of others in the context of describing and demonstrating the technique for coaching basic golf strokes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of interrelated systems by recognising that golf coaching problem-solving contexts within the coaching world and do not exist in isolation. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities by enabling learners better to understand and play basic golf strokes. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  73189   Further Education and Training Certificate: Golfing and Golf Coaching  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CATHSSETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    NONE 


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