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Conduct an archery session
Conduct an archery session
Unit of competency
National Code
SISOARC301A
SISOARC301A
State Code
D6270
D6270
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/02/2014
Field of Education
092101 - Sport And Recreation Activities
Original Release Date
14/02/2014
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and conduct a non-instructional target archery session. It does not cover field or clout archery.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan for an archery session.
- 1.1. Conduct relevant assessments to determine the conditionofparticipants.
- 1.2. Develop a plan according to relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures and participant's needs.
- 1.3. Identify a location according to participant's abilities, aims and objectives, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.4. Identify hazards associated with target archery and minimise risks to ensure safety of participants.
- 1.5. Access relevantsources to interpret weather and environmental information to determine activity plan.
- 1.6. Inform appropriate authorities before commencing the session, where required.
2. Select equipment for the group.
- 2.1. Select equipment according to contextual issues and organisational policies and procedures.
- 2.2. Assess equipment for safety and serviceability.
- 2.3. Check and pack safety equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
3. Brief participants.
- 3.1. Communicate instructions and relevant information about the archery session in a manner suitable to the participants.
- 3.2. Outline safety procedures, contingency plans and boundaries for the session and activities.
- 3.3. Demonstrate correct posture and techniques for firing arrows and the removal of arrows from the ground and targets.
- 3.4. Establish a suitable communication system for participants to use during the session.
- 3.5. Check and confirm participants are properly equipped for archery activities and conditions.
4. Conduct archery session.
- 4.1. Demonstrate archery techniques to participants.
- 4.2. Monitor individual participant's performance and provide appropriate feedback.
- 4.3. Implement appropriate modifications to activities as required according to situational changes.
- 4.4. Respond to emergencies or non-routine situations according to organisational policies and procedures.
5. Complete post session responsibilities.
- 5.1. Notify appropriate authority of session completion as required.
- 5.2. Retrieve, inspect, repair and store equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 5.3. Evaluate relevant aspects of the session.
- 5.4. Identify potential areas of improvement for future sessions.
- 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:
previous experience
physical development
age
injuries and illnesses.
Plan may include:
aims and objectives
date, time and duration
location or site, equipment and resources
safety requirements.
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, maintenance and storage of equipment
communication protocols
confidentiality of participant information
assessment procedures
code of ethics.
Participant's needs may include:
physical
emotional
psychological.
Aims and objectives may include:
self improvement
meeting people
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 levels
synoptic charts
high and low tide predictions.
Appropriate authorities may include:
authorities
supervisors.
Equipment may include
bows
strings
arrows
quivers
stands
targets
finger tab or shooting glove
arm guards
safety and first aid equipment.
Contextual issues may include:
weather conditions, including times
season
transport
location
trip distance and duration
group objectives
group size.
Relevant information may include:
safety procedures
logistical details
risk and hazard prevention and management
archery techniques
responsible and safe behaviour.
Situational changes may include:
change of weather
equipment failure
conditions.
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.
Condition of participants may include:
previous experience
physical development
age
injuries and illnesses.
Plan may include:
aims and objectives
date, time and duration
location or site, equipment and resources
safety requirements.
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, maintenance and storage of equipment
communication protocols
confidentiality of participant information
assessment procedures
code of ethics.
Participant's needs may include:
physical
emotional
psychological.
Aims and objectives may include:
self improvement
meeting people
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 levels
synoptic charts
high and low tide predictions.
Appropriate authorities may include:
authorities
supervisors.
Equipment may include
bows
strings
arrows
quivers
stands
targets
finger tab or shooting glove
arm guards
safety and first aid equipment.
Contextual issues may include:
weather conditions, including times
season
transport
location
trip distance and duration
group objectives
group size.
Relevant information may include:
safety procedures
logistical details
risk and hazard prevention and management
archery techniques
responsible and safe behaviour.
Situational changes may include:
change of weather
equipment failure
conditions.
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:
plans within activity constraints and guides or leads and monitors groups in a safe and professional manner
applies contingency management techniques to deal with a range of problems and issues that may arise during archery sessions
encourages and responds to group feedback and evaluates and reflects on own leading performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure the safe leading of groups in archery activities that are appropriate to the needs and characteristics of a range of participants to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a suitable archery venue to lead groups in archery activities
participants to take part in the archery session
resources and information regarding participants and location to plan, lead and document archery activities for a variety of participants
bows, strings, arrows, targets, stands, quivers, finger or arm guards, 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:
observation of planning and leading processes and interacting with a group of participants, including conveying information for safe participation
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge and application of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all archery activities during session
observation of dealing with contingencies such as changing weather conditions and equipment failure
review of archery session 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.
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 or leads and monitors groups in a safe and professional manner
applies contingency management techniques to deal with a range of problems and issues that may arise during archery sessions
encourages and responds to group feedback and evaluates and reflects on own leading performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure the safe leading of groups in archery activities that are appropriate to the needs and characteristics of a range of participants to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a suitable archery venue to lead groups in archery activities
participants to take part in the archery session
resources and information regarding participants and location to plan, lead and document archery activities for a variety of participants
bows, strings, arrows, targets, stands, quivers, finger or arm guards, 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:
observation of planning and leading processes and interacting with a group of participants, including conveying information for safe participation
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge and application of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all archery activities during session
observation of dealing with contingencies such as changing weather conditions and equipment failure
review of archery session 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.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBF97 | SISOARC001 | Lead archery sessions | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J761 | SIS30413 | Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation | Qualification |