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Teach the intermediate skills of surf life saving
Teach the intermediate skills of surf life saving
Unit of competency
National Code
SISSSUR303A
SISSSUR303A
State Code
D5611
D5611
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Transition (Deleted)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/10/2014
Field of Education
092103 - Sports Coaching, Officiating And Instruction
Original Release Date
14/10/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to teach the intermediate skills of surf life saving. This unit focuses on planning, conducting and evaluating drills, activities and games to develop the skills of surf life saving to an intermediate level.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan intermediate surf life saving sessions.
- 1.1. Establish participant's needs and characteristics.
- 1.2. Assess participant's readiness and current knowledge of surf life saving in order to determine session's aims and objectives.
- 1.3. Develop a plan according to participant's needs and characteristics, relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures and endorsed standards promoted by surf life saving.
- 1.4. Identify safety procedures associated with surf life saving drills, activities and games according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.5. Select and access location, equipment and resources according to organisational policies and procedures.
2. Brief participants.
- 2.1. Communicate instructions and relevant information about the surf life saving session in a manner appropriate to the participants.
- 2.2. Encourage participants to seek clarification, information and feedback as required during the session.
- 2.3. Inform participants of known and anticipated risks, safety procedures, appropriate behaviour and intermediate surf life saving rules and regulations.
- 2.4. Establish a suitable communication system to use while participating in surf life saving drills, activities and games.
3. Conduct intermediate surf life saving session or sessions.
- 3.1. Apply clear and accurate teaching and coaching techniques to impart required knowledge and the requirements of the intermediate skills of surf life saving to be developed.
- 3.2. Advise procedures for dealing with emergency and non-routine situations according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 3.3. Conduct warm-up and introductory activities for participants, to reduce the risk of injury.
- 3.4. Monitor individual participant's performance and maintain effective communication during intermediate surf life saving drills, activities and games.
- 3.5. Observe participants during intermediate surf life saving drills, activities and games, and adjust or refine individual or group techniques as required.
- 3.6. Allow time for cooling down at the end of the session and inform participants of opportunities to further develop their surf life saving skills.
4. Complete post-session responsibilities.
- 4.1. Provide opportunities for participants to identify their personal progress and satisfaction with the session and give feedback as required.
- 4.2. Evaluate relevant aspects of intermediate surf life saving session and determine the level of learning achieved.
- 4.3. Identify potential areas of improvement for future intermediate surf life saving sessions.
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.
Participant's needs and characteristics may include:
age
cultural and situational factors
previous experience
fitness level and physical capabilities
injuries and illnesses.
Readiness may include:
fitness level
motor performance
social
psychological
emotional.
Session's aims and objectives may include:
progressive skill acquisition
self-improvement
fitness targets
intermediate movements
biomechanical principles.
Plan may include:
session's aims and objectives
date, time and duration
location, equipment and resources
coach and participant ratios
drills, activities and games
safety requirements.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
privacy
working with children
environmental regulations
harassment-free sports policies.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
conflict resolution
communication protocols
use, care and maintenance of equipment
training and scheduling commitments
code of ethics.
Endorsed standards may include:
Surf Life Saving Australia Code of Conduct policy
culture of surf life saving
local council by-laws and regulations
Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy.
Safety procedures may include:
group management in emergency situations
symptoms, treatment and prevention of common surf life saving injuries
clear communication systems
life guards on duty.
Drills, activities and games may include:
those designed to teach the intermediate skills of surf life saving as described in Surf Life Saving Australia Coaching Course
beach, surf, pool activities
modified games.
Equipment may include:
boards, skis and paddles
flags
inflatable rescue boat (IRB)
reel and rescue equipment
marker buoys.
Resources may include:
life guards
teaching and coaching tools
food and water
clothing and footwear
sun protection
first aid kit.
Risks may include:
injuries
illness
collision.
Rules and regulations may include:
local, national and international rules of surf life saving
best practice codes of ethics:
Surf Life Saving Australia Code of Ethics
Surf Life Saving Australia Anti-doping policy
Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy
age restrictions.
Communication system may include:
verbal, non-verbal and written modes
terminology and language to suit group.
Teaching and coaching techniques may include:
demonstrating skills
whole and part approaches
shaping and modelling approaches
reciprocal or peer tutoring
reinforcement, feedback and correctional techniques
assessment and evaluation
repetition and practice of skills.
Required knowledge may include:
rules and regulations of surf life saving
intermediate surf life saving skills
biomechanical principles
factors affecting skill acquisition
communication systems used in surf life saving.
Intermediate skills of surf life saving may include:
skill level for athlete at regional or competition level
beach sprints
surf board and ski paddling
surf boat rowing
inflatable rescue boat
reel and rescue
surf swimming.
Participant's performance may include:
performance and accuracy of intermediate skills
attitude and behaviour.
Relevant aspects may include:
effectiveness of the teaching and coaching session
suitability of teaching and coaching methods
feedback provided to or by participants
initial and final assessment of participant's abilities
validity and reliability of assessment and evaluation tools.
Participant's needs and characteristics may include:
age
cultural and situational factors
previous experience
fitness level and physical capabilities
injuries and illnesses.
Readiness may include:
fitness level
motor performance
social
psychological
emotional.
Session's aims and objectives may include:
progressive skill acquisition
self-improvement
fitness targets
intermediate movements
biomechanical principles.
Plan may include:
session's aims and objectives
date, time and duration
location, equipment and resources
coach and participant ratios
drills, activities and games
safety requirements.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
privacy
working with children
environmental regulations
harassment-free sports policies.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
conflict resolution
communication protocols
use, care and maintenance of equipment
training and scheduling commitments
code of ethics.
Endorsed standards may include:
Surf Life Saving Australia Code of Conduct policy
culture of surf life saving
local council by-laws and regulations
Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy.
Safety procedures may include:
group management in emergency situations
symptoms, treatment and prevention of common surf life saving injuries
clear communication systems
life guards on duty.
Drills, activities and games may include:
those designed to teach the intermediate skills of surf life saving as described in Surf Life Saving Australia Coaching Course
beach, surf, pool activities
modified games.
Equipment may include:
boards, skis and paddles
flags
inflatable rescue boat (IRB)
reel and rescue equipment
marker buoys.
Resources may include:
life guards
teaching and coaching tools
food and water
clothing and footwear
sun protection
first aid kit.
Risks may include:
injuries
illness
collision.
Rules and regulations may include:
local, national and international rules of surf life saving
best practice codes of ethics:
Surf Life Saving Australia Code of Ethics
Surf Life Saving Australia Anti-doping policy
Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy
age restrictions.
Communication system may include:
verbal, non-verbal and written modes
terminology and language to suit group.
Teaching and coaching techniques may include:
demonstrating skills
whole and part approaches
shaping and modelling approaches
reciprocal or peer tutoring
reinforcement, feedback and correctional techniques
assessment and evaluation
repetition and practice of skills.
Required knowledge may include:
rules and regulations of surf life saving
intermediate surf life saving skills
biomechanical principles
factors affecting skill acquisition
communication systems used in surf life saving.
Intermediate skills of surf life saving may include:
skill level for athlete at regional or competition level
beach sprints
surf board and ski paddling
surf boat rowing
inflatable rescue boat
reel and rescue
surf swimming.
Participant's performance may include:
performance and accuracy of intermediate skills
attitude and behaviour.
Relevant aspects may include:
effectiveness of the teaching and coaching session
suitability of teaching and coaching methods
feedback provided to or by participants
initial and final assessment of participant's abilities
validity and reliability of assessment and evaluation tools.
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:
plans and delivers precise relevant information, explanations and demonstrations for surf life saving session or sessions to ensure activities are conducted safely according to participant's needs and characteristics
observes and monitors the progress of participants and provides constructive feedback and intervention to improve and develop the intermediate skills of surf life saving
uses and modifies teaching and coaching techniques and drills, activities and games to cater for a range of individual learning styles
evaluates and reflects on own coaching performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure demonstration of the conduct of drills, activities and games that reflect the needs and characteristics of a range of participants and are of sufficient duration and breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a beach, pool and club house for training
a group of participants at an intermediate level surf life saving level
equipment and resources.
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 relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures, and rules and regulations of surf life saving to enable safe conduct of all drills, activities and games during the sessions
observation of providing clear instruction and monitoring and adjusting individual and group technique where required
portfolio of session plans and self-evaluations
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
plans and delivers precise relevant information, explanations and demonstrations for surf life saving session or sessions to ensure activities are conducted safely according to participant's needs and characteristics
observes and monitors the progress of participants and provides constructive feedback and intervention to improve and develop the intermediate skills of surf life saving
uses and modifies teaching and coaching techniques and drills, activities and games to cater for a range of individual learning styles
evaluates and reflects on own coaching performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure demonstration of the conduct of drills, activities and games that reflect the needs and characteristics of a range of participants and are of sufficient duration and breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a beach, pool and club house for training
a group of participants at an intermediate level surf life saving level
equipment and resources.
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 relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures, and rules and regulations of surf life saving to enable safe conduct of all drills, activities and games during the sessions
observation of providing clear instruction and monitoring and adjusting individual and group technique where required
portfolio of session plans and self-evaluations
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
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| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J764 | SIS30713 | Certificate III in Sport Coaching | Qualification |