Developing Yourself and Your Officials

Identifying training Needs

Trying to work out what training you or the officials in your team need can seem like a daunting task. Here are some questions to help you identify your training needs, and plan an approach to help you get what you are looking for.

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Type of learning process

Not all learning requires a workshop in order to bridge the gap. Follow this decision-making process to decide the type of learning required for yourself or your officials based on the gap between where the person is now, and where they need to be.

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Skill and knowledge NSO assessment

This assessment can be completed by officials at the start of the season to determine skill and knowledge in each of the learning areas. [Note: This is not an assessment of performance – it is an indication of whether a person knows something or can apply a particular skill – not whether they are actually doing it.

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Skill and knowledge self-assessment

Complete this self-assessment to determine your skill and knowledge in each of the learning areas. Note: This is not an assessment of performance – it is an indication of whether you know something or can apply a particular skill – not whether you are actually doing it.

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Planning your session

This part of the toolkit provides some basic instructions and recommendations for delivering your session on a specific learning area. Those delivering a session are strongly encouraged to go through this section before using the resources.

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Training session plan template instructions

This template can be used by anyone running a training session. Its layout and content assists those training so that all subject matter will be covered during the workshop.

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Facilitator Troubleshooting

Things don’t always go according to plan when you’re running a workshop. Here’s a simple checklist that may help you out with what’s not quite right, and what you could do differently.

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Evaluation form

A simple evaluation form which can be completed by any official attending a training workshop.

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Officiating for the first time checklist

Officiating for the first time can be a daunting task, especially when you have been thrust into the role with little preparation or experience. However, there are a number of things that you can do to ensure that you are ready to take on the role, and do the best job that you can. The following checklist will help you.

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