Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Rules, regulations and policies may include:
national and international rules of flatwater canoeing
national and international rules of slalom canoeing
national and international rules of canoe polo
Australian Canoeing coaches code of conduct policy
Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy.
Biomechanical principles may include:
balance
motion
force
momentum
power.
Advanced canoeing may include:
flatwater canoeing
slalom
canoe polo.
Advanced skills and tactics may include:
slalom canoeing:
advanced edge control, leaning upstream
pivots
nose and tail weighting
feathering the bow draw
ducking the bow and stern
combination strokes to move
rolling techniques
river reading
crossing the current, ferries, surfing, power, high cross
breaking in and out, turning on stoppers, waves
flatwater canoeing:
racing stroke
four phases of the paddling stroke
posture
starts
wash riding
turns
portages
race plan, preparation and tactics
canoe polo:
paddling skills
entry and exit of craft
strokes
edging the boat, off side and on side for each stroke
boat control strategies
hand roll, Eskimo roll and rolling with the ball
ball skills - passing, receiving, shooting, dribbling and blocking
goal keeping
basic offence and defence
positions and zoning
tackling and avoidance
shifting and penetrating.
Equipment may include:
suitable canoes and kayaks
personal flotation devices (PFD)
paddles
spray deck or spray skirt
wet suit or wet weather gear
safety equipment or protection.
Setting up and trimming may include:
construction and characteristics of boat and paddles
equipment selected and set up to match paddler
trim, nose high and nose low for canoe or kayak
balance and seating or kneeling positions for team boats
rig and steering mechanism.
Drills, activities may include:
those described in:
Level 2 Flatwater Canoeing Manual
Level 2 Slalom Canoeing Manual
Level 2 Canoe Polo Manual
practicing tactics and strategies used in games and competitions
individualised drills
concentration drills
paddling drills.
Games and competitions may include:
modified games and races relevant to flatwater canoeing, slalom or canoe polo
practice games and races
competition games and races.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
permits from authorities
environmental regulations.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
conflict resolution
communication protocols
use, care and maintenance of equipment
training and scheduling commitments
code of ethics.
Effective communication may include:
calls
signals
codes.
Conditions and external influences may include:
environmental and weather conditions
water conditions and features
other participants
support staff
spectators
parents
referees and administrators
coaches.

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:
utilises knowledge and interpretation of advanced skills and tactics of canoeing and relevant rules, regulations and policies to perform these skills and tactics during advanced flatwater canoeing, slalom or canoe polo
determines observable body movements for each stage of the advanced skills and tactics of canoeing, and links together and practices these during drills, activities, games and competitions
communicates appropriately with team members, coach and referees throughout drills, activities, games and competitions, and responds to feedback
reviews own and team's canoeing performance to identify strengths and areas requiring improvement or modifications.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure performance of advanced skills and tactics relevant to canoeing requirements and conditions on sufficient occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
canoeing training and competition facilities and a suitable body of water
groups or teams of canoeists to participate in advanced flatwater canoeing, slalom or canoe polo
support personnel such as coaches and referees
resources and information outlining the advanced skills and tactics of flatwater canoeing, slalom or canoe polo
rules, regulations and policies, legislation and organisational policies and procedures that impact on the conduct of drills, activities, games and competitions.
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 performance of advanced skills and tactics during drills, activities, games and competitions
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the relevant biomechanical principles and the advanced skills and tactics, and rules, regulations and policies of canoeing
third-party reports from coaches or referees detailing performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.