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Instruct cross country skiing

Instruct cross country skiing

Unit of competency
National Code
SISOSKT411A
State Code
D6495
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
28/11/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/10/2014
Field of Education
092103 - Sports Coaching, Officiating And Instruction
Original Release Date
15/10/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to instruct cross country skiing skills. This unit focuses on planning, instructing and evaluating an instructional cross country skiing session to enable participants to achieve the skills and knowledge required to participate independently, or with minimal supervision, in an intermediate or advanced cross country skiing activity.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan a cross country skiing session.
  • 1.1. Establish participant's needs and characteristics.
  • 1.2. Assess participant's current cross country skiing knowledge in order to determine the session'saims and objectives.
  • 1.3. Determine an instructional plan according to participant's needs and characteristics.
  • 1.4. Develop a cross country skiing plan according to participant's needs and characteristics, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  • 1.5. Identify potential hazards associated with cross country skiing on intermediate or advanced terrain and minimise risks according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 1.6. Access relevantsources to interpret detailed weather and information and determine contingency plans.
2. Select and organise equipment and resources.
  • 2.1. Select and access equipment and resources according to contextual issues and organisational policies and procedures, and check serviceability.
  • 2.2. Check equipment for safety and suitability according to relevant legislation and manufacturer's recommendations and adjust and fit to ensure personal comfort.
  • 2.3. Check contents of first aid and repair kits to ensure suitability to the location and activity.
3. Brief participants.
  • 3.1. Communicate instructions and relevant information about the cross country skiing session in a manner appropriate to the participants.
  • 3.2. Encourage participants to seek clarification, information and feedback as required during the session.
  • 3.3. Establish a suitable communication system for participants to use while cross country skiing.
  • 3.4. Inform participants of known and anticipated hazards, safety procedures and appropriate behaviour.
  • 3.5. Check and confirm participants are properly equipped for the session.
4. Instruct a cross country skiing session.
  • 4.1. Conduct introductory activities for participants, to reduce the risk of injury.
  • 4.2. Demonstrate procedures for dealing with emergency and non-routine situations according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 4.3. Apply instructional techniques to impart required knowledge, cross country skiing skills and safety and rescue procedures.
  • 4.4. Monitor individual participant's performance during session and adjust or refine individual and or group technique as required.
  • 4.5. Inform participants of opportunities to further develop their cross country skiing skills and knowledge.
5. Complete post session responsibilities.
  • 5.1. Retrieve, inspect, repair and store equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 5.2. Provide opportunities for participants to identify their personal progress and satisfaction with the session, and give feedback as required.
  • 5.3. Evaluate relevant aspects of the cross country skiing session, and determine the level of learning achieved.
  • 5.4. Identify potential areas of improvement for future cross country skiing instructional 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.
Characteristics may include:
age
cultural and situational factors
previous experience and knowledge
physical development.
Session's aims and objectives may include:
developing cross country skiing skills
education
development
therapy
fitness targets
recreation.
Instructional plan may include:
cross country skiing activities and drills
duration of activities and drills.
Cross country skiing plan may include:
aims and objectives
date, time and duration
location, equipment and resources
safety requirements.
Relevant legislation may include:

occupational health and safety
permits or permission for access
environmental regulations.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
assessment procedures
time and budget constraints
communication protocols
confidentiality of participant information
code of ethics
snowsport area signs and regulations
Alpine Responsibility Code.
Hazards may include:
temperature extremes
slippery or unstable terrain
dangerous animals and insects
stinging trees and nettles
dense vegetation
group management hazards.
Intermediate or advanced terrain may include:
intermediate terrain:
gentle and moderate slopes on groomed trails
advanced terrain:
moderate to steep slopes
full range of snow conditions.
Risks may include:

hypothermia
heat exhaustion
injuries
exhaustion
lost party or party member
equipment and course 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
event warnings
river levels
synoptic charts
high and low tide predictions.
Contingency plans may include:
change in weather or conditions
equipment failure
emergency situation.
Equipment may include:
cross country skiing equipment
rescue equipment
safety and first aid equipment.
Resources may include:
food and water
clothing and footwear
teaching aids
lift pass
map.
Contextual issues may include:
weather conditions, including times
season
transport
location
trip distance and duration
group objectives
group size.
Relevant information may include:
safety procedures
risk and hazard prevention and management
cross country skiing techniques
responsible and safe behaviour.
Instructional techniques may include:
simple to complex
part to whole
chronological
known to unknown
D.E.D.I.C.T:
demonstrate
explain
demonstrate
instruct
critique
test
E.D.I.C.T:
explain
demonstrate
instruct
critique
test
I.D.E.A:
introduce
demonstrate
explain
apply
Required knowledge may include:
cross country skiing skills and techniques
minimal impact practices
risk and hazard management
communication systems.
Cross country skiing skills may include:
intermediate cross country skiing skills:
diagonal striding in open terrain
free skating
downhill traversing
step turns
basic stem turning
Telemark straight running
kick turns
side slipping
advanced cross country skiing skills:
two skating
one skating
linked stem turning
linked Telemark turning
linked parallel turning
Telemark straight running
self arrest.
Safety and rescue procedures may include:
emergency response procedures
group management in emergency situations
symptoms, treatment and prevention of common risks.
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 and delivers information, explanations and demonstrations for cross country skiing session 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 performance as required
evaluates and reflects on own instruction performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure instruction of cross country skiing activities at suitable locations appropriate to the needs and characteristics of a range of participants to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a suitable snowsport location with intermediate or advanced terrain
participants to take part in the cross country skiing session
cross country skiing, rescue, safety, first aid and teaching equipment
resources and information regarding participants and location to plan, instruct and document cross country skiing sessions 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:
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge and application of legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all cross country skiing activities during the session
observation of safe cross country skiing instruction, monitoring and adjustment according to participant's needs and characteristics
review of portfolio of cross country skiing and instructional session 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:
SISOSKT406A Demonstrate advanced cross country skiing skills.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBE71 SISOSKT005 Lead skiing activities on intermediate cross country terrain Unit of competency