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Demonstrate snorkelling activities

Demonstrate snorkelling activities

Unit of competency
National Code
SISOSNK201A
State Code
D6496
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
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 participate in snorkelling activities in confined and or open water.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan for a snorkelling activity.
  • 1.1. Identify an appropriate activity location according to relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures and industry criteria.
  • 1.2. Access information on the location and identify potential hazards associated with the activity.
  • 1.3. Identify the effects of pressure, temperature and volume in relation to snorkel diving.
  • 1.4. Access relevant sources to interpret weather and environmental information.
  • 1.5. Establish a communication system to use with buddy and other participants while snorkelling.
2. Select snorkelling equipment.
  • 2.1. Select snorkel dive equipment according to contextual issues, and check working condition.
  • 2.2. Fit and adjust equipment to ensure comfort, safety and suitability to the participant.
  • 2.3. Use and maintain snorkel dive equipment according to industry criteria and manufacturer's recommendations.
3. Apply snorkelling skills.
  • 3.1. Assess conditions before entering the water.
  • 3.2. Apply breathing techniques through a snorkel.
  • 3.3. Demonstrate clearing of snorkel and mask.
  • 3.4. Apply methods of equalising to clear water from ears.
  • 3.5. Demonstrate surface and underwater swimming and diving on a snorkel according to industry and safety criteria.
  • 3.6. Communicate with buddy.
4. Perform snorkel dive rescues.
  • 4.1. Demonstrate rescues and or treatments for a variety of potential snorkelling first aid situations.
  • 4.2. Support buddy and tow 10 metres in a simulated rescue exercise.
  • 4.3. Apply cramp release techniques on self and buddy to relieve cramp.
  • 4.4. Perform self rescue techniques to achieve buoyancy.
5. Evaluate snorkelling activity.
  • 5.1. Evaluate relevant aspects of the snorkelling activity.
  • 5.2. Identify improvements for future snorkelling experiences.
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.
Activity location may include:
open water
confined water.
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 and maintenance of equipment
communication protocols
emergency procedures
code of ethics.
Industry criteria may include:
British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC)
Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI)
SCUBA Schools International (SSI).
Hazards may include:
temperature extremes
dangerous animals and insects
group management hazards
Effects of pressure, temperature and volume may include:
barotrauma
hypothermia
hyperthermia
hyperventilation
shallow water blackout
buoyancy
phobias.
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.
Equipment may include:
mask
snorkel
fins
weight system or buoyancy control
exposure protection
dive knife and or tool
wetsuit
safety and rescue equipment
first aid equipment.
Contextual issues may include:
weather conditions, including tide times
season
transport
location
trip distance and duration
group objectives
group size.
First aid situations may include:
near drowning
hypothermia
hyperthermia
barotrauma
aquatic injuries
stings
exhaustion
sunburn.
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:
applies relevant process to plan and select a snorkelling location and equipment for the conditions and duration of the activity
demonstrates snorkelling surface and diving techniques and performs snorkel dive rescues in realistic simulations
seeks advice and feedback from leader and evaluates and reflects on own snorkelling performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure participation in multiple snorkelling activities in controlled conditions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
resources and information to plan and select appropriate equipment for the snorkelling activity
a suitable snorkelling location with either open or confined water
a qualified leader or supervisor
snorkelling, safety, rescue and first aid 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:
oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of snorkel dive rescuing techniques and common snorkelling first aid situations
observation of safe participation and demonstration of snorkelling skills, such as surface and dive snorkelling
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:
SISCAQU202A Perform water rescue techniques
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C6315 SROSNK001A Participate in snorkelling activities Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBE69 SISOSNK001 Snorkel Unit of competency