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Ride personal water craft in moderate to difficult conditions
Ride personal water craft in moderate to difficult conditions
Unit of competency
National Code
SISOPWC303A
SISOPWC303A
State Code
D6438
D6438
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Transition (Replaced)
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
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to ride a personal water craft in moderate to difficult conditions.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan to ride a personal water craft.
- 1.1. Identify and plan food and water requirements according to principles of nutrition and contextual issues.
- 1.2. Identify an appropriate activity site according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.3. Choose routes or lines to minimise damage to the environment.
- 1.4. Access relevant sources to interpret weather and environmental information and determine activity plan.
- 1.5. Identify possible hazards and obstacles associated with the activity and minimise risks.
- 1.6. Communicate trip plans to an emergency contact and any other appropriate persons as required.
2. Select and use equipment.
- 2.1. Identify the factors affecting equipment selection and select suitable equipment appropriate to the conditions.
- 2.2. Fit and adjust equipment according to manufacturer's specifications, to ensure comfort and safety.
- 2.3. Determine and carry an in- field repair kit and adequate fuel provisions.
- 2.4. Prepare, secure, load and unload personal water craft, where required, for safe transportation to activity location.
3. Perform pre start checks.
- 3.1. Carry out pre start checks of personal water craft according to manufacturer's specifications and safety practices, and take action to correct any deficiencies.
- 3.2. Stow equipment, stores and personal items.
- 3.3. Confirm number of passengers does not exceed craft design limits, according to relevant legislation.
4. Ride personal water craft.
- 4.1. Start personal water craft using recommended technique to maintain safety and stability.
- 4.2. Survey area of operation to identify hazards, assess risk and select the safest route.
- 4.3. Modify technique to account for obstacles and changes in moderate to difficult conditions and apply appropriate weight transfer techniques during cornering.
- 4.4. Apply emergency stop procedures and complete launching and retrieval according to safe practices.
- 4.5. Identify and use aids to small craft navigation and landmarks to determine and monitor craft position and to select routes that minimise damage to the environment.
- 4.6. Monitor craft and passengers at all times, and apply collision avoidance techniques as required according to recognised regulations and rules.
- 4.7. Apply group or bunch riding techniques and communicate with other craft and waterways users to maintain safety.
- 4.8. Conduct a tow in controlled water conditions according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
5. Evaluate personal water craft ride.
- 5.1. Evaluate relevant aspects of the activity.
- 5.2. Identify improvements for future rides in moderate to difficult conditions.
- 5.3. Consider the impact of craft use on others and the environment.
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 procedures
marine and collision regulations
noise limits
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 level
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
poor carrying techniques
loose or insecure craft when being transported
other craft.
Obstacles may include:
buoys
piers
submerged items
other craft.
Risks may include:
hypothermia
heat exhaustion
injuries
exhaustion
lost party or party member
equipment and course failure.
Equipment may include:
personal water craft equipment
tools and spare parts
safety and first aid equipment
aids to small craft navigation
navigation equipment.
Pre start checks may include:
fuel connection
battery charge and connection
kill switch
fumes, petrol
fuel and water leaks
bilge water levels
controls and cables
oil and fuel
drive shaft.
Technique may include:
launching or retrieving
change in posture or position
sitting and standing
weight transfer and distribution
speed and throttle control
stopping and driving
turning and manoeuvring
navigating a route
towing or being towed.
Moderate to difficult conditions may include:
moderate conditions:
simple coastline
minimum winds of 7 - 10 knots
breaking waves up to 1.0 m
small surf 0.5 to 1.0 m
difficult conditions:
open crossings
wind speeds of 7 - 21 knots
wave heights of at least 1.0 m
surf up to 2.0m.
Controlled water conditions may include:
winds no more than 10 knots
seas less than 1 metre
surf no higher than 0.5 metre.
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.
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 procedures
marine and collision regulations
noise limits
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 level
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
poor carrying techniques
loose or insecure craft when being transported
other craft.
Obstacles may include:
buoys
piers
submerged items
other craft.
Risks may include:
hypothermia
heat exhaustion
injuries
exhaustion
lost party or party member
equipment and course failure.
Equipment may include:
personal water craft equipment
tools and spare parts
safety and first aid equipment
aids to small craft navigation
navigation equipment.
Pre start checks may include:
fuel connection
battery charge and connection
kill switch
fumes, petrol
fuel and water leaks
bilge water levels
controls and cables
oil and fuel
drive shaft.
Technique may include:
launching or retrieving
change in posture or position
sitting and standing
weight transfer and distribution
speed and throttle control
stopping and driving
turning and manoeuvring
navigating a route
towing or being towed.
Moderate to difficult conditions may include:
moderate conditions:
simple coastline
minimum winds of 7 - 10 knots
breaking waves up to 1.0 m
small surf 0.5 to 1.0 m
difficult conditions:
open crossings
wind speeds of 7 - 21 knots
wave heights of at least 1.0 m
surf up to 2.0m.
Controlled water conditions may include:
winds no more than 10 knots
seas less than 1 metre
surf no higher than 0.5 metre.
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 craft, equipment and route suitable to the conditions and duration of the activity
performs pre start and safety checks on the personal water craft and corrects any deficiencies
demonstrates control, balance and negotiation of hazards in moderate to difficult conditions and modifies technique according to change in weather and water conditions to maintain safety
evaluates and reflects on own performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure participation in multiple personal water craft activities on moderate to difficult waters to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a suitable body of water, with winds of 7-21 knots, wave heights of at least 1m, and surf up to 2 metres
personal water craft equipment, tools and spare parts, safety and first aid equipment, and aids to small craft navigation
resources and information, such as weather sources, to plan and select equipment for the activity
a suitable and safe method of transport, if required to drive craft 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:
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of safety aspects and advanced personal water craft riding techniques
observation of safe participation and demonstration of technique while maintaining control of the craft at all times
written and or verbal self evaluation
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:
SISOPWC004A Guide tours using personal water craft.
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 craft, equipment and route suitable to the conditions and duration of the activity
performs pre start and safety checks on the personal water craft and corrects any deficiencies
demonstrates control, balance and negotiation of hazards in moderate to difficult conditions and modifies technique according to change in weather and water conditions to maintain safety
evaluates and reflects on own performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure participation in multiple personal water craft activities on moderate to difficult waters to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a suitable body of water, with winds of 7-21 knots, wave heights of at least 1m, and surf up to 2 metres
personal water craft equipment, tools and spare parts, safety and first aid equipment, and aids to small craft navigation
resources and information, such as weather sources, to plan and select equipment for the activity
a suitable and safe method of transport, if required to drive craft 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:
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of safety aspects and advanced personal water craft riding techniques
observation of safe participation and demonstration of technique while maintaining control of the craft at all times
written and or verbal self evaluation
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:
SISOPWC004A Guide tours using personal water craft.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBF06 | SISOPWC002 | Ride personal watercraft in slight water conditions | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J761 | SIS30413 | Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation | Qualification |
| J768 | SIS40313 | Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation | Qualification |
| D445 | SIS50310 | Diploma of Outdoor Recreation | Qualification |