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Use a sailboard in stronger winds
Use a sailboard in stronger winds
Unit of competency
National Code
SISOYSA303A
SISOYSA303A
State Code
D6525
D6525
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 sailboard in strong winds, on enclosed or open waters. This unit introduces the use of high performance sails, footstraps and a harness.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan for the windsurfing activity.
- 1.1. Identify food and water requirements to maintain physiological well being during activity.
- 1.2. Select an activity site with stronger winds according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.3. Access relevant sources to interpret weather and environmentalinformation, and determine potential windsurfing conditions.
- 1.4. Identify potential hazards within the windsurfing environment and minimise risks according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
2. Select equipment.
- 2.1. Identify features of sailboard construction and select the most appropriate board for specified requirements.
- 2.2. Analyse uses and limitations of shorter boards when selecting a board for use in stronger winds.
- 2.3. Select equipment according to design and construction features and check working condition.
- 2.4. Determine the advantages and disadvantages of various types of sails and select a suitable sail for the conditions.
- 2.5. Select a harness according to the conditions,type of board and personal ability.
- 2.6. Select clothing suitable for the prevailing and expected conditions.
- 2.7. Fit and adjust equipment to ensure comfort, safety and suitability.
- 2.8. Load and attach, where relevant, rig and board to vehicle for transport.
3. Rig sailboard.
- 3.1. Rig, de-rig and tune afully battened sail.
- 3.2. Adjust harness lines and foot straps.
- 3.3. Set up and wear harness according to organisational policies and procedures.
4. Launch and land sailboard.
- 4.1. Carry the fully assembled sailboard and rig to and from the launch site.
- 4.2. Apply a beach start, in stronger winds, with control of the board in the shallows.
- 4.3. Up haul the rig, in stronger winds, while maintaining stability.
5. Apply sailboarding techniques and stance
- 5.1. Use and confine sailboard within designated and defined areas according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- 5.2. Hook in and out of a harness and adopt correct stance while hooked in.
- 5.3. Get in and out of foot straps, and apply correct stance when in use.
- 5.4. Adjust the mast track while sailing according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 5.5. Sail a triangular course in planning conditions, and apply the rules of the road.
- 5.6. Adopt stance and use of harness, foot straps and mast track, on different points of sail.
6. Manoeuvre the sailboard.
- 6.1. Maintain speed while tacking smoothly in stronger winds.
- 6.2. Gybe with centre board both down and up.
- 6.3. Maintain stationary position near a marker in moderate winds.
- 6.4. Maintain stability and sail efficiently in stronger winds according to apparent wind, mast track position, and board and rig position.
- 6.5. Identify and apply characteristics of freestyle tricks.
7. Perform rescues.
- 7.1. Apply assessment and emergency response procedures when required, according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 7.2. Prepare another sailor for towing upwind in stronger winds by de-rigging their sailboard.
- 7.3. Apply self rescue in stronger winds with a fully battened sail.
8. Maintain and repair equipment.
- 8.1. Return sailboard to storage area or vehicle and stow in a manner to minimise damage according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 8.2. Perform basic repairs and maintenance to board and equipment according to manufacturer's guidelines and organisational policies and procedures.
- 8.3. Refer repairs beyond the limit of personal ability to relevant specialists.
- 8.4. Clean and care for boards and sails according to organisational policies and procedures.
9. Evaluate windsurfing activity.
- 9.1. Evaluate relevant aspects of the activity.
- 9.2. Identify improvements for future windsurfing experiences in stronger winds.
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.
Stronger winds may include
planing conditions
greater than 12 knots
open or enclosed waters
small waves up to 40 cm.
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
use, maintenance and storage of equipment
emergency procedures
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.
Sailboard may include:
boards greater than 320cm with footstraps and a fully battened sail.
Equipment may include:
harness system
wetsuits
drysuits
boots
gloves
personal Flotation Devices, types 1, 2 and 3
buoys to mark out a course
safety and first aid equipment
rescue equipment.
Types of sails may include:
race
slalom
wave
camber induced
fully battened.
Harness may include:
chest
waist
seat.
Type of board may include:
race
slalom
wave
speed
wave slalom.
Rules of the road may include
avoiding collisions
right of way:
starboard tack over port tack
sailing craft over motored craft.
Freestyle tricks may include
sail spins
back to sail leeward side
pirouette
railride.
Basic repairs may include:
fibreglass
epoxy
sail repairs.
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.
Stronger winds may include
planing conditions
greater than 12 knots
open or enclosed waters
small waves up to 40 cm.
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
use, maintenance and storage of equipment
emergency procedures
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.
Sailboard may include:
boards greater than 320cm with footstraps and a fully battened sail.
Equipment may include:
harness system
wetsuits
drysuits
boots
gloves
personal Flotation Devices, types 1, 2 and 3
buoys to mark out a course
safety and first aid equipment
rescue equipment.
Types of sails may include:
race
slalom
wave
camber induced
fully battened.
Harness may include:
chest
waist
seat.
Type of board may include:
race
slalom
wave
speed
wave slalom.
Rules of the road may include
avoiding collisions
right of way:
starboard tack over port tack
sailing craft over motored craft.
Freestyle tricks may include
sail spins
back to sail leeward side
pirouette
railride.
Basic repairs may include:
fibreglass
epoxy
sail repairs.
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 sailboard and equipment suitable for stronger winds, and conducts basic repairs and maintenance of board and equipment
rigs fully battened sail, launches and lands sailboard in shallow water, and applies enhanced windsurfing skills onall points of sail to improve speed and efficiency in stronger winds
manoeuvres around a triangular course in planning conditions, using harness, footstraps and mast track
applies self rescue with fully battened sail and performs an upwind tow of another board in stronger winds
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 windsurfing activities in stronger winds 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 location with stronger winds of at least 12 knots, in open or enclosed water
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 windsurfing environments and the use of high performance sails, footstraps and harness
observation of safe participation and demonstration of windsurfing techniques and manoeuvres in stronger winds
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 sailboard and equipment suitable for stronger winds, and conducts basic repairs and maintenance of board and equipment
rigs fully battened sail, launches and lands sailboard in shallow water, and applies enhanced windsurfing skills onall points of sail to improve speed and efficiency in stronger winds
manoeuvres around a triangular course in planning conditions, using harness, footstraps and mast track
applies self rescue with fully battened sail and performs an upwind tow of another board in stronger winds
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 windsurfing activities in stronger winds 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 location with stronger winds of at least 12 knots, in open or enclosed water
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 windsurfing environments and the use of high performance sails, footstraps and harness
observation of safe participation and demonstration of windsurfing techniques and manoeuvres in stronger winds
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| J761 | SIS30413 | Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation | Qualification |