Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Food and water may include:
range of foods:
hydration.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
permits or permission for access
environmental regulations
marine regulations.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety:
use and maintenance of equipment
communication protocols
marked beach zones
code of ethics.
Relevant sources may include:
Bureau of Meteorology
media
land managers or agencies
coastal patrol or coastguard
volunteer marine rescue
local knowledge.
Weather and environmental information may include:
satellite images
daily and weekly forecasts
maximum and minimum temperatures
event warnings
river level
synoptic charts
high and low tide predictions.
Hazards may include:
temperature extremes
dangerous animals and insects
group management hazards.rips
lateral currents
marine creatures
rocks
sandbars
other surfers
other equipment
large waves
shorebreaks
dumping waves.
Risks may include:
hypothermia
heat exhaustion
injuries
exhaustion
lost party or party member
equipment and course failure.
Craft may include:
bodyboards
surfboards
single and double sit on-kayaks
stand up paddle boards.
Equipment may include:
fins
wetsuit
craft
booties
leg ropes
paddles
rash vests
helmets
rescue and safety equipment
Personal Flotation Device (PFD) for sit-ons.
Transport may include:
vehicle
carrying craft on head or shoulder
under one arm either alone or in pairs.
Safe location may include:
controlled conditions
marked beach zones
creeks, rivers, and lakes.
Paddling techniques may include:
freestyle action
butterfly action, where appropriate
deep sculling action under the water
forward and reverse strokes
forward and reverse sweeps
low support and rudder strokes
advanced and beginner pivot turns and arc turns.
Methods of manoeuvring may include:
duck diving
press ups
Eskimo rolls
Intermediate surfing techniques may include:
selection of appropriate waves to catch and ride
catching and riding wave
standing, where appropriate to craft
traversing left and right along the green face of a spilling wave
performing and linking intermediate surfing manoeuvres
maintaining control of the board.
Intermediate surfing manoeuvres may include:
top turn
bottom turn
cutback
re-entry.
Intermediate waves may include:
waves of up to 1m
open face peeling waves
peaking left or right.
Intermediate surfing locations may include:
beach break
point break
reef break
river mouth.
Surfing etiquette may include:
looking inside to see if anyone is on wave
avoid dropping in
person closest to breaking part of wave has right of way
wave rider to avoid swimmers and other surfers.
Wipe-out procedures may include:
covering head with arms
wrestling or holding board tight when in prone position
pushing board clear with feet when in the water and when standing
waiting for turbulence to subside
floating to the surface in a horizontal position.
Relevant aspects may include:
objectives
planning process
activity site
weather
equipment selection
clothing selection
food selection
instructional content
instructional technique
assessment technique
group feedback
directing techniques
rescue techniques employed.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
applies relevant process to plan equipment and supply requirements appropriate to the surf conditions and duration of the surfing activity
demonstrates ability to control craft and negotiate hazards safely in different surf conditions
evaluates and reflects on own surfing performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure participation in multiple surfing activities that are of sufficient duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a surf beach with intermediate waves
equipment such as a suitable craft, personal clothing and food and water appropriate to the conditions
resources and information, such as weather sources to accurately plan and prepare for the surfing activity.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of surfing hazards and intermediate surfing techniques and strategies
observation of safe participation and demonstration of intermediate surfing skills, manoeuvres and etiquette
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISOSRF304A Perform simple rescues in moderate surf conditions.