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Guide overnight snowboarding activities
Guide overnight snowboarding activities
Unit of competency
National Code
SISOSKB408A
SISOSKB408A
State Code
D6475
D6475
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
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to guide participants in overnight snowboarding activities. This unit focuses on the application of planning skills to make suitable arrangements to guide a group through an overnight snowboarding trip. This unit requires planning for the overnight trip. The performance outcomes, skills and knowledge to set up an overnight site are covered in the unit SISOOPS004A Use and maintain a temporary or overnight site.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan an overnight snowboarding trip.
- 1.1. Conduct relevant assessments to determine the conditionofparticipants.
- 1.2. Develop a trip plan, according to participant's needs, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.3. Select an appropriate location for the overnight trip according to participant's abilities, trip objectives, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.4. Identify hazards associated with snowboarding and minimise risks to ensure personal safety of participants.
- 1.5. Access relevantsources to interpret detailed weather and environmental information to determine activity plan.
- 1.6. Determine food and water requirements according to principles of nutrition and contextual issues of the overnight trip.
- 1.7. Inform appropriate authorities before commencing the snowboarding trip.
2. Select equipment for the group.
- 2.1. Select equipment according to contextual issues and organisational policies and procedures and check serviceability.
- 2.2. Assess equipment for safety and suitability and adjust and fit to ensure personal comfort.
- 2.3. Pack equipment that is not required on hand in a suitable manner.
- 2.4. Check safety and rescue equipment to ensure suitability to the group and the conditions.
3. Brief participants.
- 3.1. Communicate instructions and relevant information about the snowboarding trip in a manner suitable to the participants.
- 3.2. Establish a suitable communication system for participants to use while snowboarding.
- 3.3. Outline safety procedures and safe areas and or boundaries for the overnight trip.
- 3.4. Explain symptoms, treatment and prevention of hypothermia and dehydration to group to assist in self-monitoring.
- 3.5. Check and confirm participants are properly equipped for the overnight trip.
4. Supervise snowboarding activities during overnight trip.
- 4.1. Demonstrate correct snowboarding techniques to participants
- 4.2. Monitor snowboarding techniques to ensure safety of participants.
- 4.3. Monitor individual participant's performance and provide appropriate feedback.
- 4.4. Implement appropriate modifications to activities in regard to all variable factors that are monitored.
- 4.5. Use positive encouragement throughout trip, and encourage feedback and questioning from group members.
- 4.6. Respond accordingly to any emergency or non-routine situation.
5. Complete post trip responsibilities.
- 5.1. Notify appropriate authorities of trip completion.
- 5.2. Retrieve, inspect, repair and store equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 5.3. Evaluate relevant aspects of snowboarding activities.
- 5.4. Identify potential areas of improvement for future overnight snowboarding trips.
- 5.5. Review own performance and identify potential improvements.
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.
Condition of participants may include:
skill level
previous experience
physical capabilities
fitness level
age
injuries and illnesses.
Plan may include:
activity aims and objectives
date, time and duration
location:
guide and participant ratios
resources
equipment:
food and water
weather details
participant information:
safety and emergency requirements
risk management plan
relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
permits or permission for access
environmental regulations.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
time and budget constraints
use and maintenance of equipment
communication protocols
safety and emergency procedures
code of ethics
confidentiality of participant information
guide and participant ratios
snowsport area signs and regulations
Alpine Responsibility Code and snowboarding practices within the code.
Trip objectives may include:
enhancing snowboarding skills and techniques
self improvement
meeting people
staying overnight in snow conditions
fitness targets
adventure and recreation.
Hazards may include:
temperature extremes
slippery or unstable terrain
dangerous animals and insects
stinging trees and nettles
dense vegetation
group management hazards.
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
local knowledge.
Weather and environmental information may include:
satellite images
daily and weekly forecasts
maximum and minimum temperatures
weather warnings
event warnings
river heights
synoptic charts
high and low tides.
Food and water requirements may include:
range of foods:
perishability
packaging
storage.
Principles of nutrition may include:
food groups
dietary guidelines
food preparation:
individual food requirements and allergies.
Contextual issues may include:
weather conditions, including times
season
transport
location
trip distance and duration
group objectives
group size.
Appropriate authorities may include:
authorities
supervisors.
Equipment may include:
snowboarding equipment:
snowboard
bindings
boots
resources:
uphill transport method, such as snowshoes, split boards, climbing skins
adjustable poles
avalanche probe
overnight equipment:
cooking system
tent
sleeping bag
navigation equipment:
safety and rescue equipment:
emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB).
Relevant information may include:
personal equipment requirements:
safety procedures
preventative measures for risks
possible hazards
environmental impact minimisation
snowboarding techniques
objectives
rules and codes
responsible and safe behaviour.
Snowboarding techniques may include:
skidded and edged turns
edge control
side-slipping with flexion-extension
speed control
stopping
falling
balance.
Communication system may include:
calls
radio
hand signals
whistles.
Safety procedures may include:
equipment checked and undamaged
snowboarders ready
correct fitting equipment
wearing of helmets
appropriate spacing between participants
understanding of contingency and risk management plans
use of safety and rescue equipment.
Participant's performance may include:
use of appropriate communication system
snowboarding technique
attitude
negotiation of hazards
use and maintenance of equipment.
Variable factors may include:
change of weather
equipment failure
participant's needs
snow conditions.
Temporary site may include:
safe location to arrange shelter, such as tents, bivvies, snow caves or lean-tos
appropriate shelter for prevailing weather conditions
comfort and safety.
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.
Condition of participants may include:
skill level
previous experience
physical capabilities
fitness level
age
injuries and illnesses.
Plan may include:
activity aims and objectives
date, time and duration
location:
guide and participant ratios
resources
equipment:
food and water
weather details
participant information:
safety and emergency requirements
risk management plan
relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
permits or permission for access
environmental regulations.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
time and budget constraints
use and maintenance of equipment
communication protocols
safety and emergency procedures
code of ethics
confidentiality of participant information
guide and participant ratios
snowsport area signs and regulations
Alpine Responsibility Code and snowboarding practices within the code.
Trip objectives may include:
enhancing snowboarding skills and techniques
self improvement
meeting people
staying overnight in snow conditions
fitness targets
adventure and recreation.
Hazards may include:
temperature extremes
slippery or unstable terrain
dangerous animals and insects
stinging trees and nettles
dense vegetation
group management hazards.
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
local knowledge.
Weather and environmental information may include:
satellite images
daily and weekly forecasts
maximum and minimum temperatures
weather warnings
event warnings
river heights
synoptic charts
high and low tides.
Food and water requirements may include:
range of foods:
perishability
packaging
storage.
Principles of nutrition may include:
food groups
dietary guidelines
food preparation:
individual food requirements and allergies.
Contextual issues may include:
weather conditions, including times
season
transport
location
trip distance and duration
group objectives
group size.
Appropriate authorities may include:
authorities
supervisors.
Equipment may include:
snowboarding equipment:
snowboard
bindings
boots
resources:
uphill transport method, such as snowshoes, split boards, climbing skins
adjustable poles
avalanche probe
overnight equipment:
cooking system
tent
sleeping bag
navigation equipment:
safety and rescue equipment:
emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB).
Relevant information may include:
personal equipment requirements:
safety procedures
preventative measures for risks
possible hazards
environmental impact minimisation
snowboarding techniques
objectives
rules and codes
responsible and safe behaviour.
Snowboarding techniques may include:
skidded and edged turns
edge control
side-slipping with flexion-extension
speed control
stopping
falling
balance.
Communication system may include:
calls
radio
hand signals
whistles.
Safety procedures may include:
equipment checked and undamaged
snowboarders ready
correct fitting equipment
wearing of helmets
appropriate spacing between participants
understanding of contingency and risk management plans
use of safety and rescue equipment.
Participant's performance may include:
use of appropriate communication system
snowboarding technique
attitude
negotiation of hazards
use and maintenance of equipment.
Variable factors may include:
change of weather
equipment failure
participant's needs
snow conditions.
Temporary site may include:
safe location to arrange shelter, such as tents, bivvies, snow caves or lean-tos
appropriate shelter for prevailing weather conditions
comfort and safety.
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 within activity constraints and guides and monitors groups in a safe and professional manner
applies effective contingency management techniques to deal with a range of problems and issues that may arise during the overnight snowboarding trip
encourages and responds to group feedback and evaluates and reflects on own guiding performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure leading multiple snowboarding activities that reflect the needs of a range of participants to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a suitable snowsport area to enable demonstration of overnight snowboarding activities
resources and information regarding participants and location to accurately plan, guide and document snowboarding activities for a variety of participants
a group of participants to take part in the overnight snowboarding trip
equipment such as snowboards, bindings, boots, suitable clothing, goggles, lift pass, backpack or bumbag, safety and emergency equipment, clothing and footwear, food and water, overnight equipment and navigation 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 interaction with a group of participants, including conveying information for safe participation
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all snowboarding activities
observation of dealing with contingencies such as changing weather conditions and equipment failure
review of overnight snowboarding trip 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.
Industry has determined that this unit must be assessed with the following unit:
SISOOPS202A Use and maintain a temporary or overnight site.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
plans within activity constraints and guides and monitors groups in a safe and professional manner
applies effective contingency management techniques to deal with a range of problems and issues that may arise during the overnight snowboarding trip
encourages and responds to group feedback and evaluates and reflects on own guiding performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure leading multiple snowboarding activities that reflect the needs of a range of participants to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a suitable snowsport area to enable demonstration of overnight snowboarding activities
resources and information regarding participants and location to accurately plan, guide and document snowboarding activities for a variety of participants
a group of participants to take part in the overnight snowboarding trip
equipment such as snowboards, bindings, boots, suitable clothing, goggles, lift pass, backpack or bumbag, safety and emergency equipment, clothing and footwear, food and water, overnight equipment and navigation 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 interaction with a group of participants, including conveying information for safe participation
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all snowboarding activities
observation of dealing with contingencies such as changing weather conditions and equipment failure
review of overnight snowboarding trip 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.
Industry has determined that this unit must be assessed with the following unit:
SISOOPS202A Use and maintain a temporary or overnight site.
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