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Coordinate and manage white water rafting trips
Coordinate and manage white water rafting trips
Unit of competency
National Code
SISORAF404A
SISORAF404A
State Code
D6445
D6445
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Transition (Deleted)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/10/2014
Field of Education
092101 - Sport And Recreation Activities
Original Release Date
15/10/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to operate as the trip leader rafting trips on Grade 3 white water. This includes managing other guides and applying advanced river guide, rafting and rescue management skills on Grade 3 white water.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan for rafting trips.
- 1.1. Coordinate logistical details of rafting trip according to relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures and the operational management plan.
- 1.2. Determine trip objectives according to other guides and participant's characteristics, skills and experience.
- 1.3. Design a trip and choose a location or section of river that meets the participants needs, abilities and trip objectives.
- 1.4. Identify and implement risk management strategies that promote participant's safety.
- 1.5. Select equipment and resources required by participants and other guides during the rafting trip.
- 1.6. Inform appropriate authorities before commencing rafting trip.
2. Manage rafting trips.
- 2.1. Communicate relevant information to other guides involved in the rafting trip.
- 2.2. Manage general trip problems according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- 2.3. Supervise other guides on the river according to their experience and skill level the operational management plan.
- 2.4. Maintain communication with crew throughout trip
3. Apply paddling manoeuvres
- 3.1. Demonstrate a variety of manoeuvres on Grade 3 rapids maintaining hazard free lines, boat control and displaying good guiding technique.
- 3.2. Access and cross difficult areas on the river maintaining hazard free lines, boat control and displaying guiding technique.
4. Crisis response and management
- 4.1. Identify crisis management procedures as outlined in the organisation's emergency plan.
- 4.2. Apply rescue leadership skills with calm assurance in a simulated emergency river rescue.
- 4.3. Identify the roles and responsibilities of personnel in an emergency situation according to organisational policies and procedures and the operational management plan.
5. Complete post trip responsibilities and evaluate rafting trips.
- 5.1. Complete post trip tasks and evaluation according to organisational policies and procedures and the operational management plan.
- 5.2. Evaluate relevant aspects of rafting trip and complete trip reports according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 5.3. Identify potential areas of improvement for managing future rafting trips.
- 5.4. Notify appropriate authorities of trip completion if applicable.
- 5.5. Supervise retrieve, inspect, repair and store equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 5.6. Debrief and coach guides on performance where applicable.
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.
Logistical details may include:
briefings
timing
transportation
equipment and resource requirements
staffing requirements
communication requirements
participant information and screening
catering requirements.
Rafting trip may include:
single run trips
multi day trips.
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, maintenance and storage of equipment
communication protocols
risk and crisis management plans
responsibilities of crew in emergency situations
international river grading system
code of ethics.
Appropriate authorities may include:
National Parks service
Water board or authority
police
private land owners
local council
General trip problems may include:
overweight participants
drugs and alcohol affected participants
dissatisfied customers
equipment difficulties
trip cancellation
participants not wishing to continue trip
physical impairment.
Manoeuvres may include:
forward and reverse ferry gliding
breaking into and out of the current
avoiding obstacles
paddling through holes
paddling over drops
use of rocks to stop.
Difficult areas may include:
rock gardens
confused currents
boily or strong eddy lines
wave trains
fast and disturbed currents.
Crisis management procedures may include:
flood water conditions
extreme weather
emergency camps
on-river raft repairs
dealing with participant injuries or illness
participant evacuation
search and rescue
dealing with fatality.
Leadership skills may include:
prioritising risk (self, team, others)
talk, reach, throw, wade, row, go, tow principles
delegation of tasks
managing conflict
ensuring the safety of participants.
Relevant aspects may include:
coordinating logistical details of trip
identifying legal requirements governing rafting industry
supervising other guides
coordinating and managing emergencies, rescue situation s and trip problems
apply advance river guide techniques
customer satisfaction
Logistical details may include:
briefings
timing
transportation
equipment and resource requirements
staffing requirements
communication requirements
participant information and screening
catering requirements.
Rafting trip may include:
single run trips
multi day trips.
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, maintenance and storage of equipment
communication protocols
risk and crisis management plans
responsibilities of crew in emergency situations
international river grading system
code of ethics.
Appropriate authorities may include:
National Parks service
Water board or authority
police
private land owners
local council
General trip problems may include:
overweight participants
drugs and alcohol affected participants
dissatisfied customers
equipment difficulties
trip cancellation
participants not wishing to continue trip
physical impairment.
Manoeuvres may include:
forward and reverse ferry gliding
breaking into and out of the current
avoiding obstacles
paddling through holes
paddling over drops
use of rocks to stop.
Difficult areas may include:
rock gardens
confused currents
boily or strong eddy lines
wave trains
fast and disturbed currents.
Crisis management procedures may include:
flood water conditions
extreme weather
emergency camps
on-river raft repairs
dealing with participant injuries or illness
participant evacuation
search and rescue
dealing with fatality.
Leadership skills may include:
prioritising risk (self, team, others)
talk, reach, throw, wade, row, go, tow principles
delegation of tasks
managing conflict
ensuring the safety of participants.
Relevant aspects may include:
coordinating logistical details of trip
identifying legal requirements governing rafting industry
supervising other guides
coordinating and managing emergencies, rescue situation s and trip problems
apply advance river guide techniques
customer satisfaction
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 coordinates logistical details
ensures guides are appropriately qualified and experienced for the planned trip
applies trip leading skills and knowledge over multiple occasions and multiple venues
effectively guiding on multiple multi-day trips
applies effective crisis and risk management techniques to deal with a range of problems and variable factors that may arise during rafting trips
applies sequenced rafting manoeuvres to negotiate a range of white water river features while maintaining control of the raft
briefs and supervises other guides throughout trip and identifies roles and responsibilities of crew members in emergency and rescue situations
post trip documentation completed in accordance with organisational procedures
evaluates and reflects on own performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure coordination and management of single run and multi day rafting trips on Grade 3 rapids to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
suitable inland rivers, with Grade 3 rapids, that enable the coordination and management of white water trips
a group of guides and participants to take part in the rafting trip
rafting, safety, rescue, navigation and communication equipment
organisational policies and procedures, relevant legislation, and organisation's operational plans to enable safe and legal operation
a suitable and safe method of transport, if required to drive raft to and from activity location.
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 safe coordination and management of other guides and participants throughout white water rafting trip
observation of advanced river guide and rafting skills on Grade 3 rapids, including white water rescue and recovery management
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures, and operational plan to enable safe and legal conduct of rafting trip
observation of dealing with general trip problems and difficult areas on a river
review of trip plans and post-trip 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 coordinates logistical details
ensures guides are appropriately qualified and experienced for the planned trip
applies trip leading skills and knowledge over multiple occasions and multiple venues
effectively guiding on multiple multi-day trips
applies effective crisis and risk management techniques to deal with a range of problems and variable factors that may arise during rafting trips
applies sequenced rafting manoeuvres to negotiate a range of white water river features while maintaining control of the raft
briefs and supervises other guides throughout trip and identifies roles and responsibilities of crew members in emergency and rescue situations
post trip documentation completed in accordance with organisational procedures
evaluates and reflects on own performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure coordination and management of single run and multi day rafting trips on Grade 3 rapids to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
suitable inland rivers, with Grade 3 rapids, that enable the coordination and management of white water trips
a group of guides and participants to take part in the rafting trip
rafting, safety, rescue, navigation and communication equipment
organisational policies and procedures, relevant legislation, and organisation's operational plans to enable safe and legal operation
a suitable and safe method of transport, if required to drive raft to and from activity location.
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 safe coordination and management of other guides and participants throughout white water rafting trip
observation of advanced river guide and rafting skills on Grade 3 rapids, including white water rescue and recovery management
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures, and operational plan to enable safe and legal conduct of rafting trip
observation of dealing with general trip problems and difficult areas on a river
review of trip plans and post-trip 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.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C6257 | SRORAF005A | Coordinate, manage and guide white water rafting trips | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J768 | SIS40313 | Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation | Qualification |
| D445 | SIS50310 | Diploma of Outdoor Recreation | Qualification |