Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Rules, regulations and policies may include:
national and international rules of flat water canoeing
national and international rules of white water canoeing
national and international rules of canoe polo
Australian Canoeing coaches code of conduct policy
Australian Sports Commission Harassment free Sport policy.
Biomechanical principles may include:
balance
motion
force
momentum
power.
Canoeing may include:
flat water canoeing
white water canoeing
canoe polo.
Intermediate skills and tactics of canoeing may include:
paddling skills
balance and steering
launching and exiting from bank, bench, pontoon
propulsion
capsize
forward, reverse, stopping and support strokes
rotation, and leg drive
entry and exit of canoe
strokes and on and offside edging
control strategies
hand roll, rolling and rolling with the ball
ball skills-passing, receiving, shooting, dribbling, blocking
stroke mobility and boat control strategies
stroke economy, correct lines of approach and exit
boat control and paddle placement
river reading.
Equipment may include:
personal flotation devices (PFD)
paddles
spray deck or spray skirt
wet suit or wet weather gear.
Setting up and trimming may include:
construction and characteristics of boat and paddler
rig and steering mechanism
position for team boat.
Drills, activities may include:
those described in:
Level 1 Flat water Canoeing Manual
Level 1 White water Canoeing Manual
Level 1 Canoe Polo Manual
practicing tactics and strategies used in games and competitions
individualised drills and activities
concentration drills
paddling drills.
Games and competitions may include:
modified games or races
practice games or races:
competition games or races.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
permits from authorities
environmental regulations.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety:
conflict resolution
communication protocols
use, care and maintenance of equipment
training and scheduling commitments
code of ethics.
Effective communication may include:
calls
signals
codes.
Conditions and external influences may include:
environmental and weather conditions
water conditions and features
other participants
support staff
spectators
parents
referees and administrators
coaches.

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:
utilises knowledge and interpretation of intermediate skills and tactics of canoeing and relevant rules, regulations and policies to perform these skills and tactics relevant to the canoeing discipline
determines observable body movements for each stage of the intermediate skills and tactics of the relevant canoeing discipline and links together and practices these during drills, activities, games and competitions
communicates appropriately with team members, coach and referees throughout drills, activities, games and competitions, and responds to feedback
reviews own and team's canoeing performance to identify strengths and areas requiring improvement and or modifications.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure performance of intermediate skills and tactics relevant to canoeing requirements and conditions on sufficient occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
canoeing training and competition facilities and a suitable body of water
groups or teams of canoeists to participate in intermediate flat water canoeing, white water canoeing or canoe polo
support personnel such as coaches and referees
equipment such as canoes or kayaks, paddles, and safety equipment
resources and information outlining the intermediate skills and tactics of flat, white water canoeing or canoe polo
rules, regulations and policies, legislation and organisational policies and procedures that impact on the conduct of drills, activities, games and competitions.
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 performance of intermediate skills and tactics during drills, activities, games and competitions
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the relevant biomechanical principles
third-party reports from coaches or referees detailing performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.