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Instruct sea kayaking in easy to moderate conditions
Instruct sea kayaking in easy to moderate conditions
Unit of competency
National Code
SISOKYS407A
SISOKYS407A
State Code
D6412
D6412
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
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 sea kayaking in easy to moderate conditions. This unit focuses on planning, instructing and evaluating an instructional sea kayaking session to enable participants to achieve the skills and knowledge required to participate independently, or with minimal supervision, in a sea kayaking activity in easy to moderate conditions.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan a sea kayaking session.
- 1.1. Establish participant's needs and characteristics.
- 1.2. Assess participant's current sea kayaking knowledge and skills in order to determine the session'saims and objectives.
- 1.3. Determine an appropriate instructional plan according to participant's needs and characteristics.
- 1.4. Develop a sea kayaking plan according to participant's needs and characteristics, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.5. Identify potential hazards associated with sea kayaking in easy to moderate conditions and manage risks, according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.6. Access relevantsources to interpret detailed weather and environmental 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 working condition.
- 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 sea kayaking session in a manner appropriate to the participants.
- 3.2. Establish a suitable communication system for participants to use while sea kayaking.
- 3.3. Inform participants of known and anticipated hazards, safety procedures and appropriate behaviour.
- 3.4. Check and confirm that all participant equipment is fitted and adjusted.
4. Instruct a sea kayaking session.
- 4.1. Conduct introductory activities for participants to reduce the risk of injury.
- 4.2. Apply clear and accurate instructional techniques to impart activity specific knowledge, sea kayaking skills and safety and rescue procedures.
- 4.3. Inform participants of opportunities to further develop their sea kayaking 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 sea kayaking session and determine the level of learning achieved.
- 5.4. Identify potential areas of improvement for future sea kayaking 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
injuries and illnesses.
Session's aims and objectives may include:
developing sea kayaking skills
education
development
therapy
fitness targets
recreation.
Instructional plan may include:
sea kayaking activities and drills
duration of activities and drills.
Sea kayaking plan may include:
aims and objectives
date, time and duration
location, equipment and resources
instructor to participant ratios
safety requirements
risk management plan.
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
use and maintenance of equipment
communication protocols
confidentiality of participant information
instructor to participant ratios
code of ethics.
Hazards may include:
temperature extremes
slippery or unstable terrain
dangerous animals and insects
stinging trees and nettles
dense vegetation
group management hazards
slippery or unstable shore
poor posture, poor technique
poor carrying techniques
loose or insecure craft when being transported.
other craft.
Easy to moderate conditions may include:
areas where the coastline may be simple areas not involving overfalls, tidal races, difficult landings or open crossings
minimum winds 11 knots, according to the Beaufort Moderate scale
breaking overtopping waves up to 1.0 m
surf from 0.5 to 1.0 m
crossings to 4nm.
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.
Contingency plans may include:
alternate routes, exit points
spare equipment in case of delay, loss, illness, injury or damage.
Equipment may include:
personal flotation device
paddle with leash
spray deck
wet suit or wet weather gear
ropes
tie down straps
safety and first aid equipment
pumps
sponges
paddle float.
Resources may include:
teaching aids
examples of equipment
navigation equipment and documentation.
Contextual issues may include:
weather conditions, including tide times
season
transport
location
trip distance and duration
group objectives
group size.
Relevant information may include:
hazard identification and risk management
sea kayaking techniques
safety procedures
responsible and safe behaviour
local facilities.
Safety procedures may include:
group launch and land
group movement and spacing
group signals (emergency actions)
capsize procedures
use of safety and rescue equipment
foreseeable hazards and their associated risks and management techniques
communication systems.
Instructional techniques may include:
part to whole
sequential
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
orientate, enhance, synthesise
Activity specific knowledge may include:
posture and injury prevention
sea kayaking equipment
sea kayaking skills and techniques
sea kayak navigation
sea kayak rescue
sea features and conditions
weather understanding
minimal impact practices
risk management
communication systems used in sea kayaking.
Sea kayaking skills may include:
stroke techniques
directing and manoeuvring a sea kayak in a controlled manner
capsizing and rolling procedures.
Safety and rescue procedures may include:
emergency response procedures
group management in emergency situations.
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.
Characteristics may include:
age
cultural and situational factors
previous experience and knowledge
physical development
injuries and illnesses.
Session's aims and objectives may include:
developing sea kayaking skills
education
development
therapy
fitness targets
recreation.
Instructional plan may include:
sea kayaking activities and drills
duration of activities and drills.
Sea kayaking plan may include:
aims and objectives
date, time and duration
location, equipment and resources
instructor to participant ratios
safety requirements
risk management plan.
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
use and maintenance of equipment
communication protocols
confidentiality of participant information
instructor to participant ratios
code of ethics.
Hazards may include:
temperature extremes
slippery or unstable terrain
dangerous animals and insects
stinging trees and nettles
dense vegetation
group management hazards
slippery or unstable shore
poor posture, poor technique
poor carrying techniques
loose or insecure craft when being transported.
other craft.
Easy to moderate conditions may include:
areas where the coastline may be simple areas not involving overfalls, tidal races, difficult landings or open crossings
minimum winds 11 knots, according to the Beaufort Moderate scale
breaking overtopping waves up to 1.0 m
surf from 0.5 to 1.0 m
crossings to 4nm.
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.
Contingency plans may include:
alternate routes, exit points
spare equipment in case of delay, loss, illness, injury or damage.
Equipment may include:
personal flotation device
paddle with leash
spray deck
wet suit or wet weather gear
ropes
tie down straps
safety and first aid equipment
pumps
sponges
paddle float.
Resources may include:
teaching aids
examples of equipment
navigation equipment and documentation.
Contextual issues may include:
weather conditions, including tide times
season
transport
location
trip distance and duration
group objectives
group size.
Relevant information may include:
hazard identification and risk management
sea kayaking techniques
safety procedures
responsible and safe behaviour
local facilities.
Safety procedures may include:
group launch and land
group movement and spacing
group signals (emergency actions)
capsize procedures
use of safety and rescue equipment
foreseeable hazards and their associated risks and management techniques
communication systems.
Instructional techniques may include:
part to whole
sequential
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
orientate, enhance, synthesise
Activity specific knowledge may include:
posture and injury prevention
sea kayaking equipment
sea kayaking skills and techniques
sea kayak navigation
sea kayak rescue
sea features and conditions
weather understanding
minimal impact practices
risk management
communication systems used in sea kayaking.
Sea kayaking skills may include:
stroke techniques
directing and manoeuvring a sea kayak in a controlled manner
capsizing and rolling procedures.
Safety and rescue procedures may include:
emergency response procedures
group management in emergency situations.
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 sea kayaking 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 sea kayaking performance in easy to moderate conditions
applies and modifies instructional techniques and or activities to cater for a range of individual learning styles
evaluates and reflects on own instructional performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure instruction of sea kayaking activities 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:
resources and information regarding participants and location to plan, instruct and document sea kayaking sessions
a location with easy to moderate sea conditions suitable for the conduct of instructional sessions
group of participants to take part in the sea kayaking session
sea kayaking, navigation, communication, safety, first aid and teaching equipment.
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 processes, such as consulting with participants to determine their needs and characteristics
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge and application of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all sea kayaking activities during the session
observation of safe sea kayaking instruction, monitoring and adjustment according to participant's needs and characteristics
portfolio of sea kayaking 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:
SISOKYS406A Plan and navigate a sea kayaking inshore passage.
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 sea kayaking 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 sea kayaking performance in easy to moderate conditions
applies and modifies instructional techniques and or activities to cater for a range of individual learning styles
evaluates and reflects on own instructional performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure instruction of sea kayaking activities 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:
resources and information regarding participants and location to plan, instruct and document sea kayaking sessions
a location with easy to moderate sea conditions suitable for the conduct of instructional sessions
group of participants to take part in the sea kayaking session
sea kayaking, navigation, communication, safety, first aid and teaching equipment.
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 processes, such as consulting with participants to determine their needs and characteristics
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge and application of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all sea kayaking activities during the session
observation of safe sea kayaking instruction, monitoring and adjustment according to participant's needs and characteristics
portfolio of sea kayaking 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:
SISOKYS406A Plan and navigate a sea kayaking inshore passage.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBF17 | SISOKYS004 | Lead sea kayaking activities in enclosed waters | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J768 | SIS40313 | Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation | Qualification |
| D445 | SIS50310 | Diploma of Outdoor Recreation | Qualification |
| AC175 | SISSS00082 | Sea Kayaking Instructor Easy to Moderate Conditions | Skill set |