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Use short boards in difficult conditions
Use short boards in difficult conditions
Unit of competency
National Code
SISOYSA405A
SISOYSA405A
State Code
D6527
D6527
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Transition (Deleted)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/10/2014
Field of Education
092101 - Sport And Recreation Activities
Original Release Date
14/10/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to launch, land and sail a wave or slalom board with a fully battened sail and no centreboard, in planing conditions on open water.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan for the short board activity.
- 1.1. Identify food and water requirements to maintain physiological well being during activity.
- 1.2. Select an activity site or open water location with difficult conditions according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.3. Access relevant sources to interpret weatherand environmental information, and determine potential beach conditions.
- 1.4. Identify potential hazards within the windsurfing environment and minimise risks.
- 1.5. Determine emergency action to be taken in the event of broken fins, universal, mast and boom according to organisational policies and procedures.
2. Select equipment.
- 2.1. Identify features of board construction and design, and select the most appropriate short board for specified requirements.
- 2.2. Determine the advantages and disadvantages of various types of sails and select a suitable sail for the conditions.
- 2.3. Select equipment according to design and construction features and check working condition.
- 2.4. Select clothing suitable for the prevailing and anticipated conditions.
- 2.5. Fit and adjust equipment to ensure comfort, safety and suitability.
3. Rig short board.
- 3.1. Rig rotational camber-induced and other high-tech sails.
- 3.2. Outline the process for tuning specialist sails to achieve speed, control or manoeuvrability.
- 3.3. Adjust harness line where required, and ensure rig selection is suitable to the conditions.
- 3.4. Adjust the rig for all points of sail and different wind strengths and conditions.
4. Launch and land a short board.
- 4.1. Launch short board from a beach start, through waves and return ashore in a controlled manner.
- 4.2. Undertake alternative launch methods in strong winds.
- 4.3. Apply water starts from varying situations, including in waves, gusts and clew first.
- 4.4. Uphaul the short board and sail out through waves.
5. Sail short board in surf.
- 5.1. Adopt a comfortable stance while planing in foot straps.
- 5.2. Demonstrate efficient upwind sailing.
- 5.3. Apply a variety of techniques to perform wave jumps and landings.
- 5.4. Ride on a wave and follow the break, avoiding the close-out.
- 5.5. Develop speed while controlling excessive power.
- 5.6. Use waves, rips and currents to enhance sailing technique, speed and stability.
6. Manoeuvre the short board.
- 6.1. Tack efficiently on a short board in strong winds and rough seas.
- 6.2. Apply carve gybes effectively in strong winds and rough seas to enhance manoeuvrability.
- 6.3. Apply appropriate strategies to assist others in difficulty according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 6.4. Complete self rescue and rescue of others using a short board.
- 6.5. Demonstrate jury rigging for different breakages.
7. Maintain and repair equipment.
- 7.1. Maintain high tech equipment according to manufacturer's guidelines and organisational policies and procedures.
- 7.2. Refer repairs beyond the limit of personal ability, to relevant specialists.
8. Evaluate windsurfing activity.
- 8.1. Evaluate relevant aspects of the activity.
- 8.2. Identify improvements for future short board windsurfing experiences in difficult conditions.
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:
range of foods
perishability
storage
hydration.
Difficult conditions may include:
wind strength of 15 knots plus
wave height of 40cm plus
open waters with swell of at least half a metre
planing conditions.
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, maintenance and storage of equipment
communication protocols
windsurfing etiquette
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
Risks may include:
hypothermia
heat exhaustion
injuries
exhaustion
lost party or party member
equipment failure.
Board may include:
racing
slalom
wave
speed
custom designed.
Sails may include:
wave
slalom
camber induced.
Equipment may include:
harness system
wetsuits
dry suits
boots
gloves
Personal Flotation Devices, types 1, 2 and 3
buoys to mark out a course
safety and first aid equipment
rescue equipment.
Wave jumps and landings may include:
loop and barrel roll
nose and tail landings
chop hopping.
Carve gybes may include:
different arcs
timing the release of the rig
staying on the plane.
Jury rigging may include:
broken universal joint
broken outhaul line
broken boom camlock.
Relevant aspects may include:
objectives
planning process
activity site
weather
equipment selection
clothing selection
food selection
instructional content
instructional technique
directing techniques
rescue techniques employed.
Food and water requirements may include:
range of foods
perishability
storage
hydration.
Difficult conditions may include:
wind strength of 15 knots plus
wave height of 40cm plus
open waters with swell of at least half a metre
planing conditions.
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, maintenance and storage of equipment
communication protocols
windsurfing etiquette
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
Risks may include:
hypothermia
heat exhaustion
injuries
exhaustion
lost party or party member
equipment failure.
Board may include:
racing
slalom
wave
speed
custom designed.
Sails may include:
wave
slalom
camber induced.
Equipment may include:
harness system
wetsuits
dry suits
boots
gloves
Personal Flotation Devices, types 1, 2 and 3
buoys to mark out a course
safety and first aid equipment
rescue equipment.
Wave jumps and landings may include:
loop and barrel roll
nose and tail landings
chop hopping.
Carve gybes may include:
different arcs
timing the release of the rig
staying on the plane.
Jury rigging may include:
broken universal joint
broken outhaul line
broken boom camlock.
Relevant aspects may include:
objectives
planning process
activity site
weather
equipment selection
clothing selection
food selection
instructional content
instructional technique
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 short board and equipment suitable for difficult, open water conditions, and conducts repairs and maintenance of board and equipment where required
rigs high-tech sails, and launches and lands short board from a beach start through waves, demonstrating controlled techniques and a comfortable stance
assists and rescues other windsurfers in a safe and efficient manner
evaluates and reflects on own windsurfing performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure participation in multiple short board windsurfing activities in difficult conditions 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 windsurfing activity
a suitable open water location with winds of at least 15 knots and wave heights of at least 40cm
a suitable short board with a fully battened sail
sailboarding, rescue and safety 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 or written questioning to assess knowledge of open water windsurfing environments and the use of high performance equipment
observation of safe participation and demonstration of short board windsurfing techniques and manoeuvres in difficult conditions
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
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 short board and equipment suitable for difficult, open water conditions, and conducts repairs and maintenance of board and equipment where required
rigs high-tech sails, and launches and lands short board from a beach start through waves, demonstrating controlled techniques and a comfortable stance
assists and rescues other windsurfers in a safe and efficient manner
evaluates and reflects on own windsurfing performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure participation in multiple short board windsurfing activities in difficult conditions 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 windsurfing activity
a suitable open water location with winds of at least 15 knots and wave heights of at least 40cm
a suitable short board with a fully battened sail
sailboarding, rescue and safety 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 or written questioning to assess knowledge of open water windsurfing environments and the use of high performance equipment
observation of safe participation and demonstration of short board windsurfing techniques and manoeuvres in difficult conditions
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
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| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J768 | SIS40313 | Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation | Qualification |