CGSA

National Occupational Standards Competency Levels

Each block of the NOS DACUM Chart is outlined here with the competency levels for each skill.

Please keep the following information in mind when reviewing the Competency Levels;

  •  The emphasis is on general - there are always exceptions to the guidelines
  •  There should be no discriminuation against any superitnendent
  •  The basic level is a practicing superintendent with more of a focus on practical/day-to-day knowledge
  •  The emphasis is objective and measurable
  •  Simple and easy to recognize standards
  •  A person can be at a different level for each different skill
  •  Each level builds on the last until all criteria are met
  •  Progressive levels

                   Basic (familiar with skill set and knowledge - Bare Bones)

                   Intermediate (building on basic, application and working knowledge of skill sets)

                   Advanced (ongiong development of intermediate applicaiton of skill sets - Fleshed out)

 

   Basic  Intermediate Advanced 
 Level of Technical Knowledge
  • Practical
  • Basic
  • Normal/average conditions
  • Practical
  • Competent
  • All situations (normal/average/exceptions)
  • Wisdom
  • Complex
  • All situations (normal/average/exceptions/extreme)
  • Different climatic zones
 Complexity of Work
  • Straight Forward routine skills
  • Visual
  • Applied self-directed technical skills
  • Management skills developing
  • Routine and non-routine skills
  • Increasing complexity
  • An innovator
  • A big picture person
  • Creative recommendations
  • Mulit-factors at work
  • Leadership
  • Exceptional/Catastrophic situation skills
 Level of Autonomy
  • Directed e.g. owner, general manager, regional supervisor
  •  Self-directed but under direction of course guidelines
  • Co-determine future
  • Recognized as an authority within club and within profession
  • Asked for advise/mentor
  • Resource or reference person Internal/Exteranal Consultant
 Level of Responsibility
  •  Day to day
  • Course Management - seasonally
  •  Course leadership (future oriented)
 Typical Working Experience
  •  1-3 years
  •  3-9 years
  •  10 + years


Competency Levels by Block

Block A - Golf Course Turfgrass Management

Block B - Golf Course Management Planning

Block C - Golf Course Administration
Block D - Golf Course Irrigation Management

Block E - Golf Course Environmental Management
Block F - Golf Course Construction and Renovation
Block G - Golf Course Property Management
Block H - Golf Course Equipment Management
Block I - Golf Course Health and Safety


 

For the complete Competency Level Document click here.