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Apply inland canoeing skills on Grade 2 water

Apply inland canoeing skills on Grade 2 water

Unit of competency
National Code
SISOCNE304A
State Code
D6314
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (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
092101 - Sport And Recreation Activities
Original Release Date
15/10/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply inland canoeing skills on Grade 2 water. Grade 2 water is determined by the International River Grading System. This unit focuses on personal canoeing skills, such as the ability to control and manoeuvre a canoe on Grade 2 water.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan a canoeing activity.
  • 1.1. Identify and plan food and water requirements according to principles of nutrition and contextual issues.
  • 1.2. Identify an appropriate activity location according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  • 1.3. Access relevant sources to interpret weather and environmental information and determine activity plan.
  • 1.4. Identify potential hazards associated with the activity and determine a contingency plan to manage risks.
  • 1.5. Determine appropriate contingency plans.
2. Select equipment.
  • 2.1. Select canoe and equipment according to contextual issues and organisational policies and procedures, and check working condition.
  • 2.2. Fit and adjust equipment according to manufacturer's specifications to ensure comfort, safety and suitability to the participant and canoe.
  • 2.3. Select personal equipment for the activity and identify the design and or construction features that make it appropriate.
  • 2.4. Select safety and rescue equipment appropriate to the activity location.
  • 2.5. Waterproof, pack and fasten equipment that is not required on hand and prepare canoe for transportation if required.
3. Control canoe in moving water.
  • 3.1. Embark and disembark the canoe while maintaining stability.
  • 3.2. Apply appropriate strokes and paddling techniques to cross and break into and out of currents.
  • 3.3. Negotiate or avoid hazards using a combination of strokes and techniques.
  • 3.4. Support the canoe using the paddle to prevent capsize.
  • 3.5. Apply knowledge of river and hydrological features to assist in controlling the canoe.
4. Plan and run a route through a rapid.
  • 4.1. Scout and assess sections of moving water to identify hydrological features, hazards and impediments.
  • 4.2. Select and navigate preferred route using efficient strokes and technique.
  • 4.3. Maintain communication with other paddlers.
5. Apply capsize procedures.
  • 5.1. Exit the canoe in a controlled manner following capsize.
  • 5.2. Maintain appropriate body position in the water to minimise injury and entrapment.
  • 5.3. Manoeuvre the upturned canoe to shore or to rescue craft, and empty water from canoe.
  • 5.4. Re-enter the canoe in an eddy or bring ashore.
6. Evaluate canoeing activity.
  • 6.1. Evaluate relevant aspects of the canoeing activity.
  • 6.2. Identify improvements for future canoeing 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.
Food and water requirements may include:
menu planning and preparation
range of foods.
Principles of nutrition may include:
food groups
dietary guidelines
individual food requirements and allergies.
Contextual issues may include:
weather conditions, including times
season
transport
location
trip distance and duration
group objectives
group size.
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 and safety procedures
minimal impact codes
international river grading system
code of ethics.
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.
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.
Contingency plan may include:
contingency exit points for group evacuation
summoning of assistance if required
alternative location and or route
spare equipment in case of loss or damage.
Risks may include:
heat exhaustion
hypothermia
heat exhaustion
injuries
exhaustion
lost party or party member
equipment failure.
Canoe may include:
C1 craft
C2 craft.
Equipment may include:
canoe
paddles
helmets
personal flotation device
spray deck
navigation equipment
safety and rescue equipment
air bags
first aid equipment.
Embark and disembark may include:
in eddies
in moving water
from a bank
from a ledge.
Strokes may include:
forward and reverse
J
sweep
draw
support.
Paddling Techniques may include:
use of trunk rotation
correct posture
use of leg drive
hand placement on paddle
blade placement in water
blade depth in water
paddle blade angle throughout stroke
paddle entry and exit points
movement of top hand through the stroke
lean or edge of the craft
smooth transfer between different strokes
edging or leaning.
Moving water may include:
rivers with Grade 2, moving water
low ledges and drops, and easy eddies.
Communication may include:
calls
whistles
paddle signals
hand or arm signals
International River Signals.
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 equipment and supply requirements according to the conditions and duration of the canoeing activity
applies knowledge of rivers and hydrological features to manoeuvre canoe, interpret and negotiate hazards and rapids, and determine preferred route
demonstrates control of strokes and capsizing techniques in Grade 2 moving water
evaluates and reflects on own canoeing performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure participation in multiple canoeing activities in Grade 2 rapids to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
resources and information, such as weather sources, to plan and select equipment for the canoeing activity
suitable inland rivers with moving water, up to and including Grade 2 rapids
canoeing, navigation, first aid and safety and rescue equipment
a suitable and safe method of transport, if required to drive canoe 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 the planning and review process
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all canoeing activities
observation of safe participation and demonstration of canoeing skills, such as capsizing a canoe
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:
SISOWWR201A Demonstrate self rescue skills in white water.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBF63 SISOCNE004 Paddle a canoe on grade 2 rivers Unit of competency