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Guide snorkelling
Guide snorkelling
Unit of competency
National Code
SISOSNK302A
SISOSNK302A
State Code
D6497
D6497
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/02/2012
Field of Education
092101 - Sport And Recreation Activities
Original Release Date
21/02/2012
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to guide participants in snorkelling activities. This unit focuses on the application of planning skills to make suitable arrangements to lead groups in a snorkelling activity in confined and or open water conditions.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan a snorkelling activity.
- 1.1. Conduct relevant assessments to determine the conditionofparticipants.
- 1.2. Develop an activity plan according to participant's needs, industry criteria, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.3. Select an appropriate site for snorkelling according to participant's abilities, activity objectives, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.4. Identify hazards associated with snorkelling and minimise risks to ensure personal safety of participants.
- 1.5. Access relevantsources to interpret detailed weather and environmental information to determine activity plan.
- 1.6. Determine food and water requirements according to principles of nutrition and contextual issues of the snorkelling activity.
2. Select equipment for the group.
- 2.1. Select equipment according to contextual issues and organisational policies and procedures and check serviceability.
- 2.2. Assess equipment for safety and suitability and adjust and fit to ensure personal comfort.
- 2.3. Check safety and rescue equipment to ensure suitability to the group and the dive.
3. Brief participants.
- 3.1. Communicate instructions and relevant information about the snorkelling activity in a manner suitable to the participants.
- 3.2. Outline safety procedures to the participants and check understanding.
- 3.3. Establish a suitable communication system for participants to use during the snorkelling activity.
- 3.4. Check and confirm participants are properly equipped for the activity.
4. Lead a group in snorkelling.
- 4.1. Demonstrate snorkelling techniques to participants.
- 4.2. Monitor snorkelling techniques to ensure safety of participants.
- 4.3. Identify potential hazards and decide how they can be overcome or avoided.
- 4.4. Monitor individual participant's performance and provide appropriate feedback.
- 4.5. Implement appropriate modifications to activities in regard to all variable factors that are monitored.
- 4.6. Respond to emergencies or non-routine situations according to organisational policies and procedures.
5. Complete post activity responsibilities.
- 5.1. Retrieve, inspect, repair and store equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 5.2. Evaluate relevant aspects of snorkelling activity.
- 5.3. Identify potential areas of improvement for future snorkelling activities.
- 5.4. Review own performance and identify potential improvements.
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.
Condition of participants may include:
previous experience
physical development
age
injuries and illnesses.
Activity plan may include:
aims and objectives
date, time and duration
location, equipment and resources
safety and emergency requirements.
Industry criteria may include:
British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC)
Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI)
SCUBA Schools International (SSI).
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
time and budget constraints
communication protocols
code of ethics
confidentiality of participant information
minimal impact codes.
Activity objectives may include:
meeting people
fitness targets
adventure and recreation.
Hazards may include:
temperature extremes
dangerous animals and insects
group management hazards.
Risks may include:
hypothermia
heat exhaustion
injuries
exhaustion
lost party or party member
equipment failure.
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
weather warnings
event warnings
river levels
synoptic charts
high and low tide predictions.
Food and water requirements may include:
menu planning and preparation
range of foods.
Principles of nutrition may include:
food groups
dietary guidelines
individual food requirements and allergies.
Contextual issues may include:
weather conditions, including tide times
season
transport
location
trip distance and duration
group objectives
group size.
Equipment may include:
snorkel
mask
boots
fins
dive knife and or tool
wet suit
weight system or buoyancy control
safety and rescue equipment
first aid equipment
exposure protection.
Relevant information may include:
personal equipment requirements
safety procedures
snorkelling techniques
risk and hazard prevention and management responsible and safe behaviour.
Snorkelling techniques may include:
entering and exiting the water
breathing through a snorkel
clearing a snorkel and mask
equalising to clear water from ears
swimming and diving on a snorkel
conducting snorkel dive rescues.
Variable factors may include:
change of weather
equipment failure
water conditions.
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.
Condition of participants may include:
previous experience
physical development
age
injuries and illnesses.
Activity plan may include:
aims and objectives
date, time and duration
location, equipment and resources
safety and emergency requirements.
Industry criteria may include:
British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC)
Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI)
SCUBA Schools International (SSI).
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
time and budget constraints
communication protocols
code of ethics
confidentiality of participant information
minimal impact codes.
Activity objectives may include:
meeting people
fitness targets
adventure and recreation.
Hazards may include:
temperature extremes
dangerous animals and insects
group management hazards.
Risks may include:
hypothermia
heat exhaustion
injuries
exhaustion
lost party or party member
equipment failure.
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
weather warnings
event warnings
river levels
synoptic charts
high and low tide predictions.
Food and water requirements may include:
menu planning and preparation
range of foods.
Principles of nutrition may include:
food groups
dietary guidelines
individual food requirements and allergies.
Contextual issues may include:
weather conditions, including tide times
season
transport
location
trip distance and duration
group objectives
group size.
Equipment may include:
snorkel
mask
boots
fins
dive knife and or tool
wet suit
weight system or buoyancy control
safety and rescue equipment
first aid equipment
exposure protection.
Relevant information may include:
personal equipment requirements
safety procedures
snorkelling techniques
risk and hazard prevention and management responsible and safe behaviour.
Snorkelling techniques may include:
entering and exiting the water
breathing through a snorkel
clearing a snorkel and mask
equalising to clear water from ears
swimming and diving on a snorkel
conducting snorkel dive rescues.
Variable factors may include:
change of weather
equipment failure
water conditions.
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:
plans within activity constraints and guides and monitors groups in a safe and professional manner
applies contingency management techniques to deal with a range of problems and issues that commonly arise during snorkelling activities
encourages and responds to group feedback and evaluates and reflects on own guiding performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure the safe guiding of groups in snorkelling activities that reflect the needs of a range of participants to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a suitable snorkelling site with either open or confined water that enables the demonstration and practice of snorkelling techniques
participants to take part in the snorkelling activity
snorkelling, safety, rescue and first aid equipment
resources and information regarding participants and location to plan, guide and document snorkelling activity for a variety of participants.
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:
observation of planning and guiding processes and interacting with a group of participants, including conveying information for safe participation
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge and application of legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all snorkelling activities
observation of dealing with contingencies such as changing conditions and equipment failure
review of snorkelling activity plans
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:
SROSNK201A Participate in snorkelling activities.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
plans within activity constraints and guides and monitors groups in a safe and professional manner
applies contingency management techniques to deal with a range of problems and issues that commonly arise during snorkelling activities
encourages and responds to group feedback and evaluates and reflects on own guiding performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure the safe guiding of groups in snorkelling activities that reflect the needs of a range of participants to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a suitable snorkelling site with either open or confined water that enables the demonstration and practice of snorkelling techniques
participants to take part in the snorkelling activity
snorkelling, safety, rescue and first aid equipment
resources and information regarding participants and location to plan, guide and document snorkelling activity for a variety of participants.
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:
observation of planning and guiding processes and interacting with a group of participants, including conveying information for safe participation
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge and application of legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all snorkelling activities
observation of dealing with contingencies such as changing conditions and equipment failure
review of snorkelling activity plans
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:
SROSNK201A Participate in snorkelling activities.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1212 | SROSNK002A | Guide snorkelling | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBE68 | SISOSNK002 | Lead snorkelling activities | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J761 | SIS30413 | Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation | Qualification |